--- title: "The Subaru BRZ’s Starting Price Has Risen Over $8,000 in Six Years: TDS" date: "2026-06-05" modified: "2026-06-05" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-subaru-brz-has-gone-up-over-8000-in-six-years-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" tags: - "BRZ" - "Coupe" - "sports car" - "Subaru" --- # The Subaru BRZ’s Starting Price Has Risen Over $8,000 in Six Years: TDS ![Subaru BRZ rear three quarter view]() *\Nico DeMattia\* Welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or TDS for short, *The Drive’s* morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. *The Downshift* recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. Congrats, it's Friday! Here’s your bulletin for June 5, 2026. 🏷️ Subaru has announced pricing for the 2027 BRZ, and it starts at $37,385—a modest increase over 2026's starting MSRP of $37,055. However, it's worth pointing out that the second-generation BRZ began at $28,955 in 2022, back when Subaru also offered an even lower "Premium" trim that [isn't in the lineup]() anymore. *[\[Subaru\]]()* 🪫 Volkswagen of America says hybrids are on the way for some of its most popular models, like the Tiguan and Atlas, but they're going to take a minute because "they really need to be made in the U.S.," in the words CEO Kjell Gruner. VW hasn't offered a hybrid in the U.S. in a decade. *[\[Automotive News\]]()* 🛠️ Representatives from Ford and General Motors met with President Trump at the White House this week over desired legislation to "prohibit people from fixing their cars," in the President's words. *[\[Detroit Free Press\]]()* 🍷 Mazda is planning more modest changes for the ND MX-5 Miata, a vehicle that has been on the market for 10 years as of 2026, but is still aging pretty gracefully. Those will include new special editions, stiffer and lighter Bilstein dampers, and engine and exhaust tweaks to meet current noise regulations. *[\[Autoblog\]]()* 💍 Audi may build a drop-top version of its new Nuvolari hybrid supercar, CEO Gernot Döllner teased in an interview. *[\[Top Gear\]]()* 🏁 Weekend races to watch (all times Eastern): - **NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Michigan:** Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on FS1 - **British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park:** Sunday at 7:10 a.m. on Racer Network - **MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix:** Sunday at 8 a.m. on MotoGP Video Pass - **Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix:** Sunday at 9 a.m. on Apple TV - **NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan:** Sunday at 3 p.m. on Prime Video - **IndyCar at St. Louis:** Sunday at 9 p.m. on FOX *Got a tip or feedback for TDS? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()