2012 Subaru BRZ

2012 to 2020 · Coupe

The original BRZ represents Subaru's bold return to rear-wheel-drive sports cars after decades of AWD focus. Co-developed with Toyota as the 86/FR-S triplet, this lightweight coupe delivers pure driving dynamics that harken back to the AE86 era. The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer four produces 200hp, but the real magic lies in the chassis—perfectly balanced 53/47 weight distribution and a low center of gravity create exceptional handling. While enthusiasts initially criticized the torque dip and modest power output, the BRZ has gained serious collector interest as affordable sports cars disappear. Clean, unmodified examples are increasingly sought after, especially later model years with revised suspension tuning. The collaboration between Subaru and Toyota makes this generation historically significant, representing the last hurrah of accessible, naturally aspirated sports cars before turbocharging and electrification took over. Values are climbing steadily for pristine examples.