Planet's Review of 2015 BRZ:Â
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Executive Summary
The 2015 BRZ has arrived at Planet! Subaru is importing very few, so to get exactly what you want we recommend ordering a 2015 Subaru BRZ from Planet Subaru now.Â
Don't expect huge changes from last year's model. Along with the Scion FR-S, Subaru introduced the BRZ for the 2013 model year, and Subaru only made minor changes in this third model year. Dimensions, sheet metal, and most specifications will be identical.Â
Handling has been improved for 2015 with revised suspension dampers for smoother motion and absorption to help achieve optimum contact to uneven roads. If you've ever driven a BRZ, you'd be hard pressed to imagine that Subaru could do anything to improve the handling, but somehow they did.Â
Subaru typically introduces the all-new model of a car on a five year product cycle. After the third year, Subaru usually gives the car a visual "facelift" and updates some mechanicals; changes often include revised headlights, taillights, fog lights, front bumper cover, speedometer cluster, suspension adjustments, and maybe some engine tweaks. Subaru and other manufacturers would love to offer an all-new car every year but this overkill would drive up the cost of the vehicles significantly. Â
Annually, Subaru makes very minor updates. These include new upholstery patterns, new exterior colors, audio/connectivity upgrades, and the introduction or deletion of option packages. Subaru makes very modest annual price increases, usually only $200 or $300...which is less than the rate of inflation. For 2015, Subaru only raised the price on the BRZ by $100. Click to see models and pricing.
Subaru is introducing a "Series.Blue" special edition for 2015, and will only build 1,000 units. (Scroll down to read more). This is the car that would have been christened the BRZ STi, had Subaru elected to offer the car with a turbocharged powerplant. Subaru builds the BRZ to dominate the track, but if you need more than 200 horsepower to carpet bomb the drag strip too, then pony up for a WRX or STi.
Changes to BRZ: 2015 vs 2014
 Larger Exhaust Outlets For the 2015 model year, all BRZ trims receive larger stainless tailpipe tips. |  | No coffee cans here. These won't change the performance, but they visually fill out the rear diffuser better. |
New Dash Look Center dash panel now has a carbon-fiber appearance. |  2015 model  2013-2014 model with aluminum look | It's just too expensive to change a complete interior (seats, dashboard, gauges, trim, etc) every year, but Subaru does make minor tweaks along the way.  |
New Shark Fin Antenna On prior models, this was a matte black unit with a stubby cigar-sized antenna. |  | Now you enjoy sleeker appearance, slightly better aero, and more room for telematics. |
Standard Engine and Fuel Economy remain unchanged. 2.0 liter four cylinder Boxer engine with 200 horsepower. |  Six Speed Auto:  25 city, 34 highway Six-speed manual: 22 city, 30 highway | You're not going to win many drag races with the stock engine, but the engine provides plenty of power for a car this light. |
New Colors Subaru almost always tinkers with a shade or two and often substitutes one color for another. This keeps the car looking fresh without spending a lot of money.  |   2015 BRZ Colors | Subaru "updated" W(orld) R(ally) Blue; it now appears a little more saturated than previous iterations. White is now "Crystal White" and silver is now "Ice Silver Metallic." |
Trim Levels 2015 BRZ retains current model structure: Premium and Limited. See models and equipment. |   Series.Blue special edition shown here. | For 2015, Subaru is building 1,000 "Series.Blue" special editions. See below for more info. (Punctuation apparently inspired by poet E.E. Cummings.) |
| Oil Change Interval becomes 6,000 miles for 2015 BRZ. Current oil change interval is 7,500. See current maintenance page. |  | All 2015 Subaru models require service every 6,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. |
 
