Topline: Toyota revealed the TRD Special Edition on Monday as a new performance upgrade for the 86 sports vehicle for the 2019 model year. For a brief period, it will be offered as a trim level above the 86 and 86 GT and will include improvements to its interior, exterior, and performance.
What’s New: Toyota claims that it is the highest-performance version that is currently offered in North America, and they don’t say this lightly. All four corners include Brembo brakes, 215/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, 18-inch wheels, and Sachs shock absorbers. Rear brake rotors measure 12.4 inches with two-piston calipers, while front brake rotors measure 12.8 inches with four-piston calipers.
The TRD additives are applied to every surface of the 86 TRD Special Edition like a breadcrumb coating. The front and rear bumpers of the vehicle are modified by the TRD-exclusive body package, with the latter providing space for a TRD exhaust with brushed stainless steel tips. The physical changes are finished by alternative side skirts and a rear wing that is depicted in matte black with “color-keyed blades.”
As long as the 86 TRD is Raven Black, according to Toyota, you may order it in any color and accept the candy corn-like TRD stripe that runs over the doors and front fenders.
The black, red-stitched steering wheel of the 86 TRD features telescopic and audio control. Red highlights may be seen on the belts and edge of the bucket seats throughout. The dashboard is covered in faux suede, and the passenger side airbag cover sports a TRD logo. The 4.2-inch central display with a G-meter, lap timer, fluid temperature display, and other amenities from the 86 GT are also included.
The 86 TRD, which goes on sale in August for $32,420, will include six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Just 1,418 will be produced.
Quotable: Toyota describes the 86 as “a sleek 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe sticking to the foundations of automotive athleticism: ideal power-to-weight stats, a smart design, great balance and feel” in a competitive field brimming with less-than-svelte sports cars. If there were a “USDA Certified Organic” category for sports cars, the 2019 86 TRD Special Edition would set the bar.
What You Need to Know: At $32,420, the 86 TRD is competitively priced with various Ford Mustang iterations. Sales of comparable compact enthusiast vehicles like the Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R have been negatively impacted by dealership markups. We wouldn’t be surprised to see dealerships add a few thousand dollars to the 86 TRDs they get, putting them in competition with vehicles like the $35,355 Ford Mustang GT, despite the fact that both are among the most enjoyable drives in their price range despite the Ford Mustang GT’s superior performance.
The new Toyota Supra, which is expected to start manufacturing by the end of this year and hit the market in the first part of 2019, is getting closer and closer. The new Supra’s engine options, which include a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six anticipated to produce 335 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder estimated to produce 261 horses, may appease the stubborn detractors of the 86’s low horsepower count. The new Supra’s price has not yet been released.
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How numerous GT86 TRDs were produced?
- Available features include heated power side mirrors, push-button start keyless entry, a matte black rear wing with color-keyed end plates, heated leather front seats, dual-zone air conditioning, and more.
- Toyota D-4S Injection in the standard 2.0-liter, 205-hp Boxer engine
- Six-speed manual or automatic transmissions are available.
- All-new exterior (Neptune) and interior (Red/Black) color options are available.
What does a Toyota 86 TRD cost?
The 86 TRD Special Edition costs $33,340 and is available. TRD, which stands for Toyota Racing Development, adds enhancements from specialized manufacturers, a focused set of aerodynamic additions, as well as a sportier interior compared to Toyota’s standard 2019 86 models.
TRD Special Edition: What is it?
This week, we take a 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition 2-Door coupe for a test drive in the mountains of Colorado, the ideal high-altitude environment. For their devoted clients, Toyota has the 86 TRD and Subaru has the 2020 BRZ tS. For drivers who enjoy performance above standard models, both vehicles offer more power.
With a run of only 1,418 units, the Toyota 86 TRD SE is a sports coupe with a small production run. This 86 has been updated with better handling and stopping power. The 86 TRD is a sports coupe for people who enjoy driving; the 86 standard is for people who enjoy getting behind the wheel and pushing their vehicles to the absolute limit.
Automatic LED headlights, keyless entry, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a rearview camera are all standard on the $32,470 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition. A 7-inch touchscreen, voice controls, Bluetooth connectivity, an eight-speaker sound system with HD radio, an auxiliary audio port, and a USB interface are among the technological features offered.
Push-button ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rear spoiler, LED fog lights, an aerodynamic underbody panel, heated leather front seats with contrast stitching, and a 4.2-inch display that tracks performance driving metrics like real-time engine power use and cornering force distinguish the TRD Special Edition from other models.
In order to increase handling, the 86 TRD receives performance improvements such as 18-inch wheels, better dampers, Brembo brakes, and high-performance tires. Unique front and rear bumpers and an improved exhaust system are exterior features. The TRD SE’s interior features red seat belts and black and red bucket seats with contrast stitching. $33,390 is the total MSRP as tested, including destination.
You get the impression of being strapped into a great race car in the Toyota 86’s cockpit. Everything you need is conveniently located throughout the straightforward and functional layout. Every control is placed just where you need it, and the 6-speed shifter fits comfortably in your hand. Because of its big doors, the 86 has a low center of gravity and is easy to enter as a sports coupe. If you aren’t flexible, it will be more difficult to get out.
The interior of the cabin is visually appealing because to the red highlights on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, the red trim and stitching on the seats and door panels, and the dash’s embroidered TRD emblem.
Although the front seats are well-bolstered and will fit you snugly for more energetic driving, they might use a little more adjustment for greater comfort on lengthy commutes. The back camera is located on the rearview mirror, and visibility is acceptable despite the low seating position of the 86. However, we wish the image that is displayed was larger.
The back seat is only usable for transporting stuff or perhaps a car seat, despite the fact that Toyota refers to it as a four-seater. Adults won’t have enough room to ride even on short trips. To make extra room for cargo, the rear seat can be lowered, but only from the trunk by simultaneously pulling two lanyards.