2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo

Fortune does not essentially favor the bold in the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last year, the 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo is one of the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the most recent security options can be found, from a surround-view parking digital camera to forward collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. In contrast to some opponents, most of these options can solely be ordered on the top trim stage, however a minimum of you will get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon choices on this class.

We additionally like that the 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo affords two various powertrains when you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: When you begin checking the options boxes, the 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo may be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing supplies quality additionally might give potential consumers pause.

The 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It’s offered in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin looks like an ideal deal until you realize that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you’ll have to attend for it to be built. You’ll discover the LS at virtually any supplier, but it surely’s more expensive and would not add much. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit dearer and consists of extra features and access to extra choices. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes it all.

Three engines are supplied on the 2020 Subaru Brz Sti Turbo. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A extra highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is elective and comes customary with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Also optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Each of those engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.