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The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS Review: A Driver’s Delight
Ever since the Subaru BRZ first launched alongside the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S (remember Scion?!), fans have been asking for an STI version. Unfortunately for those fans, the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS isn’t quite the STI version they were hoping for, even if "tS" stands for "tuned by STI." However, forget the name or what it stands for—the BRZ tS is among the most fun you can have on four wheels for less than six figures.
Despite its claims of being tuned by STI, the Subaru BRZ tS does not have a turbocharger like fans wanted. In fact, it doesn’t even have any extra power to speak of. Instead, the BRZ tS gets upgraded Hitachi dampers, upgraded Brembo brakes, and some mildly tweaked visuals.
The Basics
At face value, the BRZ tS feels like Subaru throwing its fans a bone. They’ve long wanted an STI version that they clearly aren’t going to get. So, it may look as though Subaru slapped a barely related badge on the back, gave it a few tweaks, and threw it to the feeding frenzy to keep them calm. However, in reality, it’s more than that.
The BRZ tS is a car that’s been honed to perfection, with a focus on driving dynamics that’s unmatched in its class. The suspension is firm, yet compliant, and the Brembo brakes are more than up to the task of slowing down the car from its relatively modest 155 mph top speed.
What’s It Like to Drive?
Fret not, however, because the BRZ tS is more than the sum of its upgraded parts, as they combine to create a genuinely outstanding little driver’s car. I’d previously driven the Toyota GR86, the BRZ’s mechanical twin, and loved it. But the BRZ tS’ upgrades are significant enough to warrant the additional cost.
The steering is precise and communicative, with a level of feedback that’s hard to find in modern cars. The chassis is agile and responsive, making it a joy to toss around on twisty roads. And the engine, while not particularly powerful, is a gem, with a rev-happy nature that’s begging to be exploited.
Conclusion
The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS is a car that’s all about the driving experience. It’s a car that’s been built with the enthusiast in mind, and it shows. While it may not have the raw power of some of its rivals, it more than makes up for it with its precision, agility, and overall sense of fun.
Specifications
- Engine: 2.4L Boxer 4-cylinder
- Power: 228 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm
- Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Drive type: Rear-wheel drive
- Top speed: 155 mph
- 0-60 mph: 6.2 seconds
- Fuel economy: 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined
Price
The 2024 Subaru BRZ tS starts at $33,495.
Worth It?
If you’re a driving enthusiast who values precision, agility, and overall driving fun, then yes, the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS is definitely worth it. While it may not be the most powerful car in its class, it’s a car that’s been built with the enthusiast in mind, and it shows.
