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Does the 2020 Subaru BRZ need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$300extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Subaru BRZ: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
Limited Manual RWD2.0L 4cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
Limited RWD2.0L 4cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
Limited Auto RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
tS Manual RWD2.0L 4cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
tS RWD2.0L 4cylPremium23$1,670$1,983

Rivals

2020 Subaru BRZ and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Subaru BRZLimited RWDPremium
2020 Dodge ChallengerSXT RWDRegular
2020 Nissan 370ZRWDPremium
2020 Ford MustangEcoBoost RWDPremium
2020 Chevrolet CamaroLS RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked