BRZ and FR-S Standard Feature Differences - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

alluringreality · 03-30-2012, 02:56 PM

I may eventually consider buying and wanted to keep track of a simple list of the differences between the 2013 BRZ Premium and FR-S models.

ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DIFFERENCES:
- BRZ includes HID headlights, while the FR-S uses halogen headlights
- Automatic headlights are included on the BRZ and not available on the FR-S
- BRZ includes 6.1" navigation, and the FR-S offers their "Pioneer Standard" stereo with optional headunits for additional cost (either car should fit aftermarket double-din stereos)
- FRS uses "slightly softer springs and stiffer dampers" (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review)

COSMETIC DIFFERENCES:
- Exterior front panel (front bumper)
- Exterior replaceable fender vents in front of mirrors
- Seating material
- Accent color on passenger side of dash
- Tachometer is black on BRZ and white on FR-S
- Tachometer light is red on BRZ and white(?) on FR-S
- FR-S does not include material liner on the inside of the trunk lid
- FR-S does not include red stitching on the parking break handle and boot

UNKNOWN:
- Does FR-S omit the optional tachomoter sweep on startup? (look for "S-off" or "S-on" when cycling "odo trip" button)
- Will both cars offer all-season tires, or only Scion? (http://www.cars.com/scion/fr-s/2013/...s/?revid=58456)

BRZ LIMITED FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE ON OTHER MODELS:
- Heated front seats and mirrors
- Leather/Alcantara seating
- Keyless access and push button start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Anti-theft system

REFERENCE LINKS:
- BRZ at Cars101 http://www.cars101.com/subaru/brz/brz2013.html
- BRZ Owner's Manual http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4181
- FRS Standard Features http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4489
- Detroit Autoshow Pictures http://www.autospies.com/news/DETROI...rence-s-68620/

There are likely other minor differences if anyone wants to add to the list

Veloist · 03-30-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alluringreality

UNKNOWN:
- Does FR-S also include the power-off delay so the windows still work for 45 seconds after turning off the car, or do you have to roll up the windows before turning off the car

My Scion xD does this, but I don't know if it's 45 seconds, I know that it turns off after you open and close a door.

But then I'm concluding inductively so I don't know for sure either.

MRZ415 · 03-30-2012, 03:57 PM

I wonder if the *heated mirror* function can be added at dealership
My current car has this... while i hardly use it... its useful at times.

WolfpackS2k · 03-30-2012, 04:09 PM

So the BRZ comes with Navigation and HIDs standard? I love HIDs but I hate factory integrated Nav systems and would gladly do without it.

tranzformer · 03-30-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

So the BRZ comes with Navigation and HIDs standard? I love HIDs but I hate factory integrated Nav systems and would gladly do without it.

Are you seriously just figuring this out now? Where have you been since Aug when you joined?

OrbitalEllipses · 03-30-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Are you seriously just figuring this out now? Where have you been since Aug when you joined?

tripjammer · 03-30-2012, 04:43 PM

LOL!

You guys are so freaking funny!

Sport-Tech · 03-31-2012, 01:53 AM

I hope that missing button for trunk opening on the FR-S is just a mistaken picture, I can't imagine they would sell it missing that feature. Does anyone know of a keyless entry car that does not have keyless trunk access from the key fob? Even a Corolla has that.

dookie11 · 03-31-2012, 02:08 AM

Close this shit already, bruh.

Dark · 03-31-2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Are you seriously just figuring this out now? Where have you been since Aug when you joined?

LOL

brzmaybe · 03-31-2012, 04:41 AM

Don't forget the differences in suspension setup...

Sport-Tech · 03-31-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brzmaybe

Don't forget the differences in suspension setup...

Can't wait for a comparo FR-S/BRZ review to drop - the forum wars both here and elsewhere will go nuclear!

ozne99 · 03-31-2012, 07:36 PM

Is it me or are the tail lights different on the FR-S and BRZ?

Zgrinch · 03-31-2012, 07:43 PM

BRZ has gauge sweep upon start, FRS does not
I think the FRS is missing red stitching on the emergency brake cover, at least I think that is correct.

03-30-2012, 02:56 PM	#1
alluringreality Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Subaru Location: USA Posts: 139 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ and FR-S Standard Feature Differences I may eventually consider buying and wanted to keep track of a simple list of the differences between the 2013 BRZ Premium and FR-S models. ELECTRONIC/MECHANICAL DIFFERENCES: - BRZ includes HID headlights, while the FR-S uses halogen headlights - Automatic headlights are included on the BRZ and not available on the FR-S - BRZ includes 6.1" navigation, and the FR-S offers their "Pioneer Standard" stereo with optional headunits for additional cost (either car should fit aftermarket double-din stereos) - FRS uses "slightly softer springs and stiffer dampers" (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review) COSMETIC DIFFERENCES: - Exterior front panel (front bumper) - Exterior replaceable fender vents in front of mirrors - Seating material - Accent color on passenger side of dash - Tachometer is black on BRZ and white on FR-S - Tachometer light is red on BRZ and white(?) on FR-S - FR-S does not include material liner on the inside of the trunk lid - FR-S does not include red stitching on the parking break handle and boot UNKNOWN: - Does FR-S omit the optional tachomoter sweep on startup? (look for "S-off" or "S-on" when cycling "odo trip" button) - Will both cars offer all-season tires, or only Scion? (http://www.cars.com/scion/fr-s/2013/...s/?revid=58456) BRZ LIMITED FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE ON OTHER MODELS: - Heated front seats and mirrors - Leather/Alcantara seating - Keyless access and push button start - Dual-zone climate control - Anti-theft system REFERENCE LINKS: - BRZ at Cars101 http://www.cars101.com/subaru/brz/brz2013.html - BRZ Owner's Manual http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4181 - FRS Standard Features http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4489 - Detroit Autoshow Pictures http://www.autospies.com/news/DETROI...rence-s-68620/ There are likely other minor differences if anyone wants to add to the list Last edited by alluringreality; 05-11-2012 at 02:39 PM.

03-30-2012, 03:57 PM	#3
MRZ415 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2015 Subaru WRX Location: San Francisco Posts: 339 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if the heated mirror function can be added at dealership My current car has this... while i hardly use it... its useful at times. __________________

03-31-2012, 02:08 AM	#9
dookie11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: Girls crazy with his booty Location: SoCal Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 373 Thanked 63 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Close this shit already, bruh. __________________

03-31-2012, 07:43 PM	#14
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ has gauge sweep upon start, FRS does not I think the FRS is missing red stitching on the emergency brake cover, at least I think that is correct. __________________ BRZGrincherhood

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