With the most recent car information, this article has been updated for clarity.
For the 2022 model year, the Toyota GR86 made its debut and completely dominated the sports car market. The 2022 Toyota GR86, formerly known as the Toyota 86, sported a fresh look, a bigger engine, and improved handling characteristics. We recently reviewed this vehicle and were really pleased. See what Toyota has planned for the GR86 in 2023.
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How soon can I purchase a 2022 GR86?
Below is the complete price list, which includes a $1,025 destination fee (up $30 from the 2020 86’s $995 fee). In December, the 2022 GR86 arrives on sale.
- $30,325 for the 2022 GR86 Premium (Manual) ($140 more than the 2020 86 GT)
- GR86 Premium (Automatic) in 2022 will cost $32,825 (up $1,920).
- $20,725 in 2022 GR86 (Manual) ($670 more than in 2020 86)
- GR86 (Automatic): $30,225 in 2022 (an increase of $1,450).
The 2022 GR86 does not currently have any limited editions, unlike the 2020 86, which had a limited Hakone Edition.
The Subaru BRZ, the GR86’s cousin, hasn’t yet received official pricing, but you can anticipate it to follow precedent and go up somewhat overall.
Toyota plans to produce the 86 in 2022.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 is a great illustration of how cost need not mean sacrificing quality. The cost of the new Toyota GR86, which is only offered in 2 trims, is as follows: $27,700 Starting MSRP for the Toyota GR86 Base Trim (Manual Transmission)
What is the price of the Toyota GR86?
What Is the Price of the Toyota GR86? Starting at around $27,700, the 2022 GR86 coupe is affordable for its class. From $30,300, the top-of-the-line GR86 Premium is available.
Is a new Toyota 86 on the horizon?
The 2022 GR 86 will have a starting price of under $30,000; the precise cost will be revealed before it is anticipated to reach Toyota dealerships in November 2021.
Will there be any GR86 produced?
The 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition immediately conveys the Gazoo Racing magic, and not just because of the logo. The exterior color, which Toyota refers to as Solar Shift, was especially developed for this particular model and really makes it stand out. This painting is exclusive to this GR86 model.
The use of black highlights, particularly a GR cat-back performance exhaust system with stainless steel pipes, black chrome tips, and a GR emblem, contributes to the vehicle’s dynamic appearance. The coupe starts out in elegance thanks to the black rear spoiler. The 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition’s overall exterior design seeks to make a strong first impression every time it hits the road. We have no issues at all with this.
The Special Edition GR86 uses 18-inch, 10-spoke black aluminum alloy wheels as opposed to the ordinary GR86’s 17-inch, 10-spoke machined-finish aluminum alloy wheels. Additionally, it will upgrade the GR86’s standard equipment to include a number of goodies, including six-way adjustable front seats, perforated UltraSuede fabric, an eight-speaker audio system with an amplifier, and many more.
The 2023 Toyota GR86, all things considered, is a cutting-edge sports coupe with superb specs, impressive handling, a plush interior, and cutting-edge technology. You have the option to burn the road with it or cruise gently through the city. In any case, the Gazoo Racing spirit will accompany the drivers on all of their adventures and prioritize pleasure.
With the 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition being a shockingly affordable sports coupe, who could possibly ask for more? We actually only have one (very small) more wish. Only 860 copies of the 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition will be produced, thus only a select few will have the chance to drive an all-orange car. Therefore, we would want to request increased production levels in the future, if Toyota is listening.
A GR86 may still be ordered.
No, they have no means of anticipating when your automobile will arrive if they don’t already have a VIN. There is no such thing as ordering a GR86; instead, dealers receive them at random. You have placed an order for an ill-defined future delivery of an automobile that has not yet been created. You might have to wait anything from two weeks to two years if you want a premium MT in a particular color. 812 weeks is definitely correct if you’re searching for an automatic and don’t care about the color, though. There are many automatics available.
The GR86 is quick.
The Toyota GR86 is not quick in 2022. Although I wouldn’t even consider it quick, driving aggressively is a lot of fun.
The 2.4L 4-cylinder boxer engine produces 184 pound-feet of torque and 228 horsepower. With the automatic, that equates to a 0-60 mph pace of 6.6 seconds, versus 6.1 seconds for the manual.
With short wait time before the injectors squirt extra fuel into the engine, the thin pedal responds to driver inputs well. Before the revs start to increase, drivers will notice a small dead spot in the power curve, but after it passes roughly 3,500 rpm, the normally aspirated enginethere is no turbo herehas a smooth, linear power band.
Additionally, the brakes are strong for a vehicle at this price point. Although the first bite isn’t as strong as you might want it to be for track and performance driving, the brakes are nevertheless enough to rapidly slow or stop this little, light car.
Even without a lot of power, the GR86 is easy to maneuver and/or spin the tires, especially when in Track Mode and the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is disabled.
The conventional Torsen limited-slip differential improves driving performance. It’s entertaining to use a decent handbrake to start slides, but it’s not really necessary for controlled wheel-spinning enjoyment. With its rear-wheel drive setup and balanced chassis, this car can deliver a ton of excitement at any time.
The suspension also truly pleased me. It somehow manages to keep the car reasonably flat when negotiating curvy roads and absorb significant bumps with ease.
The 2022 GR86 comes standard with dual cat-back exhaust, which looks excellent protruding out the back of the car. The problem is that the exhaust doesn’t exactly inspire. This vehicle is therefore ready for an aftermarket exhaust option.
Is GR86 superior to BRZ?
We can (and will, don’t worry) compare all of our test results to see which one is superior based on many measurable criteria, but the suspension settings are by far the most important factors in this situation. What better starting point could we ask for than for both of our test cars to be within 5 pounds of one another and to be equipped with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires that are readily available (reserved for the Limited model of the BRZ and the Premium trim of the GR86), leveling the playing field where the rubber literally meets the road?
The Toyota GR86 just beat out the BRZ at the test track, showing greater grip on the skidpad (0.98 g vs. 0.93) and reaching 60 mph 0.1 second quicker, in 5.8 seconds, despite each vehicle having the same amount of power, weight, and tire options. The GR86 completed our figure-eight course in under a second faster. The Subaru stopped from 60 mph in a solid 107 feet, 1 foot shorter than the Toyota, giving an indication of its firmer front end. This was the Subaru’s lone objective dynamic victory over the GR86, however both cars experienced brake fade during our track session. If you intend to take part in a track day, consider upgrading the brake fluid, brake pads, or both. You may also consider finding a means to improve the cooling of the current brakes.
The BRZ is certainly not a pushover, but it excels at consistency. The Subaru is without a doubt the more dependable lap-time companion of the two thanks to its more planted rear end. Although it will outperform the BRZ if you’re prepared to put a little more effort into your driving, you’ll be having too much fun in the Toyota to care much about lap times. This is because even beginners may readily approach and cross over the grip threshold at sub-felony speeds because the GR86’s butt slides about a lot more, but its movement is telegraphed to the driver’s southern cheeks. With other words, if you overcook something in the Toyota, it’s simple to rein it back in.
Recovery in the Subaru requires a little more concentration; even if its tail clings on for a longer period of time, it releases less gently. Consider it like this: The ultimate rear-end grip of the BRZ is similar to that of the GR86, but there is a smaller window between possessing that grip and losing it. The BRZ can drift, but getting there and maintaining that edge requires more accurate steering and throttle inputs from more seasoned drivers. By the way, the center console of both automobiles has a setting for stability control that alternates between on and off.
Is the GR86 pricey or not?
The 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium’s slight price premium above the original pricing is more than justified. The Premium comes with a better eight-speaker audio system, heated seats, beautiful 18-inch wheels with summer performance tires, and adaptive LED headlights as standard features.
The GR86 has a turbo?
Ever since the first generation rear-wheel-drive Toyota GT86 was introduced in 2012, Americans have been clamoring for a turbocharged version of the vehicle. “We demand more power,” yelled a number of media outlets and fans. Toyota resisted back then, and it resisted today. A GT86 with a turbocharger is not available at a Toyota showroom.
The market will, however, ultimately produce a turbocharged upgrade when car customizers looking to give a more enticing GT86 and sports car enthusiasts seeking more power combine.
Just that the name “GT86” has changed. The new model, which was introduced in 2021 and is currently in its second generation, has adopted the designation “GR86,” which denotes that it is a specialist model created and manufactured by Toyota’s in-house racing division Gazoo Racing. Again, no, this variant lacks a turbo simply because Toyota intends to maintain the price of this sporty coupe below $30,000 and within the means of both young and older sports car enthusiasts, according to Gazoo.
Toyota decided to leave this major alteration to the dozens of auto tuners who were ready and waiting to install a turbo and enhance the suspension and brakes required for the additional power.
Here comes TOM’S, a renowned and well-respected customizer working solely with Toyota sports cars in Japan. Tom’s unveiled their “TOM’S GR86 Turbo” at the recently held 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s largest car customization show, which was held in mid-January at the Makuhari Messe complex just east of Tokyo. This demonstrated that fully fitted “complete cars” boasting more power and meaner aerokits are definitely conceivable.
A Toyota 86 is it a Supra?
However, the Toyota 86 sports car was introduced in its place when the Supra model was unavailable. The Toyota 86 is a fastback coupe with less power but is much more affordable than the Supra because to its lighter and slimmer construction.
So when both of these models are released for the 2020 model year later this year, Toyota will have two sports cars on the market for customers to buy. What distinguishes these Toyota sports vehicles from one another? How do the two models compare? The 2020 Toyota 86 and 2020 Toyota GR Supra are in a race!
Toyota 86 Engine Specs
This generates 205 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque with a typical manual transmission.
This generates 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque with an optional automatic transmission.
Toyota GR Supra Engine Specs
An inline 6-cylinder engine with a 3L twin-scroll turbo is included in the 2020 Toyota GR Supra. Inside the new Supra model, this generates 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque.
The weight distribution of 50:50 and this engine enable the 2020 Toyota GR Supra to reach 60 mph in under 4.1 seconds.