Subaru BRZ Coupe (2012-2021) verdict
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The Parkers Verdict
Let’s dismiss the compromises for a start – the rear seats are useless for normal-sized humans, the boot isn’t huge, and the lack of turbocharging means you’ll be outpaced by diesel hatchbacks.
After a short drive in the BRZ on your favourite road though, none of that will matter – this is a rear-wheel drive sports car for enthusiasts, with an accessible price tag. What’s not to like?
Read on for the full expert in-depth Subaru BRZ coupe review
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
Subaru 2016 BRZ Static exterior
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Exterior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
Subaru 2016 BRZ Interior Detail
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Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
Subaru 2016 BRZ boot/load space
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Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
Subaru 2016 BRZ Engine bay
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Review contents
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Overview
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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