In this article:
Who is the Toyota GR86 a good car for?
What is the Toyota GR86 like to drive?
Tech & spec features in the Toyota GR86
Similar cars to the Toyota GR86
Is the Toyota GR86 a good car?
The second generation GR86 has had even more praise lavished upon it than its predecessor, with many of its forebear's shortcomings having been addressed, making it a very good car.
Who is the Toyota GR86 a good car for?
The 86 appeals to those after a back-to-basics sportscar experience at a reasonable price.
Is the GR86 a good first car?
With a reasonably high entry-level price and a sporty driving experience, the 86 is not an ideal introduction to motoring but is the ideal introduction to sportscar driving.
Is the GR86 a good family car?
In short, no, the 86 is best suited for drivers who don't have the need to transport more than one person at a time, comfortably.
Is there an electric Toyota 86?
The 86 is available exclusively with the FA24D 2.4-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 174kW and 250Nm of torque.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"So it looks good, and feels good, but have they lost the plot when it comes to the performance aspect? No, they haven't. They've answered a lot of prayers by increasing the power but at the same time have remained true to their beliefs by not letting it get carried away with too much power - the sport of power that requires additional safety systems."
Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
What is the GR86 like inside?
"The materials that Toyota used in the first GT86 have held up well over the years but by today's standards would come off as too plastic. This is not the case in the new GR86 and the near-complete redesign of the cabin makes the most of the materials chosen. The scalloped design of the ZN6 makes way for a more horizontal design approach and improved technology."-Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader
Style
"In a world of homogenous automotive design, there is one car that stands head and shoulders above the rest, the all-new Toyota GR86. Aptly described as an “analogue car for the digital age” and embodying all the qualities that defined its acclaimed GT86 Hachi-Roku predecessor, this new model stays true to that original “Waku Doki” fun-to-drive brief - and that is to offer pure, unadulterated driving pleasure."- Toyota South Africa
Tech features
- LED tail- and headlamps
- 7 airbags
- Park distance control
- Reverse camera
- Heated front seats
- Touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Keyless entry/start
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- ABS brakes
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
- Pre-Collision System (PCS)
- Toyota Connect
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest GR86?
The most affordable 86 is the GR86 manual which retails for R698 100.
How much does the GR86 cost?
| Model | Price |
| Toyota GR86 manual | R698 100 |
| Toyota GR86 auto | R733 700 |
Similar cars to the Toyota GR86
While there are no natural rivals for the GR86 in the local market, there are three performance hatchbacks that can be had for similar money.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Mini John Cooper Works hatch 3-door
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Hyundai I30N
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