Subaru BRZ Returns to Israel With Manual Gearbox From NIS 230,000

Subaru has relaunched the BRZ in Israel after a two-year break, bringing the Japanese sports coupe back to showrooms at Samlel. The return comes as fewer manual-transmission cars are sold in Israel, and also after Delek Motors stopped importing the Mazda MX-5. The BRZ was developed and built together with Toyota, whose version is sold as the GR86.

The new lineup includes three trim levels and both manual and automatic gearboxes. For the first time, Subaru’s EyeSight active safety system is standard on every version, including the manual model that previously lacked it. Standard safety equipment also includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, seven airbags, and traction and stability systems that can be fully disabled.

Mechanically, the BRZ uses a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder engine with 228 hp at 7,000 rpm and 25.5 kgm of torque at 3,700 rpm, driving the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. The manual six-speed version weighs 1,280 kg, reaches 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, and tops out at 225 km/h. The automatic six-speed version weighs 1,310 kg and does 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The coupe keeps its low-slung design, LED lights front and rear, twin exhaust outlets and rear spoiler. It measures 4.265 meters long, 1.775 meters wide, 1.31 meters high, and has a 2.575-meter wheelbase, with four seats including a small rear bench. Inside, it gets a 7-inch digital cluster, an 8-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, aluminum pedals and a smart key. Higher trims add heated leather upholstery.

Prices start at NIS 230,000 for the Premium manual, the same as the entry manual BRZ sold three years ago. The automatic Limited starts at NIS 240,000, and the manual tS costs NIS 250,000.