2026 Subaru BRZ

Overview

There's a lot for driving enthusiasts to like about the 2026 Subru BRZ. This is Subaru's lightweight and affordable sport coupe. It's not massively powerful like a Ford Mustang GT, but it does have nimble handling that drivers of any experience level can enjoy. This quality, plus the car's sporty looks and low price, makes it a rare offering in today's lineup of vehicles. Subaru hasn't done much to the BRZ since the current generation was introduced in 2022. That's a long time in car years, so we wouldn't be surprised if we get an exterior refresh, along with some new features, for the 2026 Subaru BRZ.

Edmunds spotlight: Affordable fun

If you're looking for something that's nimble and fun but won't blow up your monthly budget, the Subaru BRZ is just right. It's not the most powerful sports car you can find, but that also means it won't overwhelm you with speed, making it easier to explore the car's limits. The available manual transmission is satisfying to shift, and kudos to Subaru for keeping it as an option in a day where manuals are increasingly rare. Best of all, the BRZ isn't too expensive, making it a good choice for a fun everyday car that can be taken to weekend track days to build up your performance driving skills.

Competitors to consider

There are two primary competitors to the Subaru BRZ. The first is the related Toyota GR86. Subaru and Toyota jointly developed these two cars. Other than slightly different suspension tuning and a few styling tweaks, the BRZ and GR86 are the same car. The other option we recommend is the classic Mazda MX-5 Miata. It's just as fun to drive and comes in either its classic soft-top convertible form or as the Miata RF, which has a folding hardtop design.

The Subaru BRZ is pretty great as it sits. We hope Subaru doesn't alter the BRZ's successful formula if it makes any changes for the 2026 model year.