For the GR86, Toyota hasn’t made many changes to the cheapest sports car for 2023. The Toyota GR86 retains every element that made the Toyota GT86 so enjoyable to drive, amplifying the thrills even more. Its coupe style is sleek and sophisticated and combines lightweight materials, including an aluminum top, with aerodynamics derived from motorsports for the best handling and stability in its class. In combination with a new, lightweight, horizontally opposed 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, the GR86 gives a heart-pounding performance that will make you smile.
Toyota GR86 Exterior
The Toyota GR86’s appearance is an evolution of the previous GT86; it has the same long, low hood and compact rear end. However, compared to the vehicle it replaces, the new vehicle has a 5 mm larger wheelbase and is 10 mm lower (1310 mm).
At the front, there is a gaping grille with a GR symbol in the upper right corner and L-shaped LED headlights. The car’s bumper has commanding side vents that flow into guaranteed side skirts with air breathers that are located behind the front wheels. The enormous twin exhaust pipes are still visible, and the roofline’s sloped rear end ends in a covert boot-mounted ducktail spoiler. With Michelin Primacy tires in smaller sizes and Michelin Sport 4 tires in larger sizes, the range of wheel sizes are 17 to 18 inches.
Toyota GR86 Interior
Stepping inside, the GR86 offers a wonderful driving position with a low-to-the-floor seat, an adjustable steering wheel, sports seats that keep you securely in place, and a high transmission tunnel that gives you the sense that you are not sitting in the car. The back seats should be folded away rather than being used for anyone with legs because the GR86 is still a big-booted two-seater.
Both the infotainment system and the interior quality have increased when compared to the inside of the previous model, which was motivated by a chocolate tray. Toyota asserts that the updated system is far quicker than the old one. It will also come pre-installed with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can use your phone’s apps to play music and navigate while mirroring the screen on your car.
Infotainment and connectivity features
Beginning in 2023, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen will replace the current smaller 7.0-inch model. A 7.0-inch digital gauge that can be adjusted for Normal, Sport, and Track settings is another characteristic of the 2023 Toyota GR86. For a free three-month trial of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, respectively, plus SiriusXM satellite radio, all models come equipped. The standard model’s sound system has six speakers, whilst the upgraded Premium trim’s sound system has eight speakers.
Engine, power, and transmission
The 2023 Toyota GR86’s flat-four engine is identical to that of the outgoing vehicle, which aids in reducing chassis weight. Nevertheless, it has been bored out from 2.0 to 2.4 liters, boosting power from 200 PS to 231 PS. The new vehicle now accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds rather than 7.6 seconds, and its top speed has climbed from 137 to 140 mph. The 250Nm maximum torque, which is available at 3700 rpm, allows the car to accelerate more swiftly in gear without the need to downshift.
Upgrades have also been made to the chassis. It is 50% more durable than the previous model, and like with the previous model, the front wings, top, and bonnet are made of lightweight aluminum. Two additional features from the previous model are carried over, including quick steering (only 2.5 revolutions lock-to-lock) and ventilated front and rear brake discs (which should aid in heat dispersal during intense track use). Also, the limited-slip rear differential makes it easier for the car to slide out of turn.
Safety and driver assistance features
The transmission you choose will have a significant impact on the safety features available on the new GR86. On the bright side, all models include seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag and curtain airbags in both rows. A rear-view camera, hill start aid, tire pressure monitoring, vehicle stability control, traction control, and Smart Stop Technology are also standard on the Toyota GR86. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on the Premium.
Regardless of class, the automatic versions have a variety of growingly significant driver-assistance technologies. They include high beam assist, lane departure warning, sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, pre-collision braking, and adaptive cruise control. Reverse automated braking and parking sonar are features of the Premium with automatic transmission.
2023 Toyota GR86 Price
The 2023 Toyota GR86 price starts at $27,700 for a manual transmission and $29,200 for an automatic. The GR86 automatic starts at $31,800, while the GR86 manual starts at $30,300 in Premium trim.
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