
The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are upgraded for 2022.
They drive much the same, but Subaru made more changes to keep the rear end planted, while the 86 is easier to drift.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the closest rival, though it’s a convertible instead of a coupe.
It has similar power and always delivers a fun drive.
The Hyundai Veloster N is a fun machine in its own right, with a sharper edge, more power, and a stiffer ride.
Both the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang offer sporty drives as well, though they’re larger, more powerful, and offered in both coupe and convertible form.
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Quick Specs | |||||
Additional power ramps up the fun, and now buyers can opt for a 2022 Subaru BRZ that drifts or sticks to the pavement. |
The 2022 Hyundai Veloster N continues to take up rent-free space in the Civic Type R’s head—for now. |
The 2022 Toyota GR86 tops up its power tank, but trackworthy handling still earns its top marks. |
Wrapped in a cool pony car body, the 2021 Chevy Camaro has sports car moves. |
The 2020 Ford Mustang has natural agility, but new choices bring performance to every price point. |
Affordable fun remains the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s calling card, and we can’t get enough of it. |
MSRP From | |||||
$27,995 | $32,500 | $27,700 | $25,000 | $26,670 | $26,580 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Premium Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Minicompact Cars | Compact Cars | N/A | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters |
Style Name | |||||
Premium Manual | Manual | N/A | 2-Door Coupe 1LS | EcoBoost Fastback | Sport Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 4 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Coupe | Hatchback | N/A | Coupe | Fastback | Convertible |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | N/A | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2022 Hyundai Veloster | 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2022 Toyota 86 | 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2020 Ford Mustang | 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata |