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    2016 Subaru BRZ

    New from

    $34,220 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1 - 7.8 L / 100km

    About the Subaru BRZ

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Subaru BRZ is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $34,220 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $43,230 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the BRZ available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (147kW/205Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (147kW/205Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 BRZ is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru BRZ models from other years

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    115.02 - 117.04 kW/t
    70.74 kW/t
    252.86 kW/t
    Boot Space
    218 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 - 7.8 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    641 - 704 km
    396 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $34,220 - $43,230
    $24,190
    $502,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 4 years
    2 years
    9 years
    Service Interval
    9 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,670 - 1,700 kg
    1,141 kg
    2,585 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 mm
    108 mm
    149 mm

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    2016 Subaru BRZ Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Brz
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 115.02
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 218
      • Front Headroom (mm): 935
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1065
      • Front Track (mm): 1520
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 36.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 33.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 29.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1320
      • Overall Length (mm): 4240
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 855
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 759
      • Rear Track (mm): 1540
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2570
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-point
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 704
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 200
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 147
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 205
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6600
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 9
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1700
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1278
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1238
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2016 Subaru BRZ Dimensions

    1320mm
    1775mm
    4240mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Subaru BRZ Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru BRZ

    The most fuel efficient Subaru BRZ is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 7.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru BRZFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
    See all Subaru BRZ Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru BRZ?

    The Subaru BRZ has a recommended service interval of 9 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Subaru BRZ Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru BRZ?

    The Subaru BRZ offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Subaru BRZ FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru BRZ is the Base that starts from $34,220.

    The most expensive Subaru BRZ is the Base that starts from $43,230.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru BRZ is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Subaru BRZ is the Base which measures 1775mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1320mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru BRZ is the Base which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.

    The Subaru BRZ is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru BRZ is the Base which weighs 1700 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru BRZ uses Premium Unleaded.

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