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Who is the Toyota 86 a good car for?
What is the Toyota 86 like to drive?
Tech features in the Toyota 86
Is the Toyota 86 a good car?
The Toyota 86 is a good car because it harkens back to an age in Japan when a basic formula was all you needed to create a balanced, simple and enjoyable sports car to drive. The formula being; coupe, front-engined rear wheel drive and a powerplant that makes you work but rewards you at the same time. With one key thing being you could also drive and enjoy it on the daily. The Toyota 86 is the modern iteration of this formula.
Who is the Toyota 86 a good car for?
The Toyota 86 is a good car for someone who wants a sports driving experience, but something that won't break the bank when it comes to maintenance and living with the vehicle. So much so, when the vehicle was being engineered, a key part of the handling was economy tyres. It's not only a means for the owner to save money, but adds to the fun factor as well. At the same, put performance tyres on and the vehicle will go like it's on rails.
Is the Toyota 86 a good first car?
The Toyota 86 wouldn't make a bad first car for an enthusiast driver. It's very satisfying to pilot. However, on the other end of the owner spectrum, it may be too sports focused for a first car due to the driving dynamics and power on hand.
Is the Toyota 86 a good family car?
No the Toyota 86 will not make for a good family car. It's a 2-door sports coupe with small rear seats and not a massive boot at 218-litres of boot capacity.
Is there a Hybrid Toyota 86?
There is no hybrid Toyota 86 for sale.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"If I were Toyota, I would not touch this motor. There is just enough power to have fun and not get yourself into trouble."
- Lawrence Minnie, AutoTrader
Watch the full Toyota 86 Launch Impression
What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Toyota 86 like inside?
The Toyota 86 welcomes you into a sports-focused interior. Its design provides you with essentials for sports driving like supportive bucket seats and an interior design that isn't distracting but also has modern creature comforts to make it good for daily driving usage like a versatile radio, easy access to aircon controls and the like. It is compact inside but at the same time set up like an athlete ready to sprint. Rather than a driver, you feel like a pilot. There's symmetrical patterns on some trim pieces to give the interior some personality, along with a steering wheel that's great to hold in your hands.
Style
The Toyota 86 mimics the sleek and streamlined coupe design of its 1980s father, the AE86 Corolla coupe. 2 doors, compact,an aggressive front end with aerodynamic notches and chisels in the bodywork to make it attractive and aerodynamic. It's the kind of design where as you walk away, you can't help but to turn your head back and appreciate its design. It's a beautiful sports coupe.
Tech features
- Bluetooth, MP3 and WMA touchscreen radio
- Electric folding mirrors
- Daytime running LED lights (High trim only)
- Keyless entry
- 7 airbags
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Toyota 86?
The cheapest Toyota 86 is the entry trim Standard - prices usually started from R449 600 (*2017 facelift launch price.)
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How much does it cost?
| Toyota 86 2.0 Standard | from R449 600 |
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Toyota 86 2.0 High |
from R494 900 |
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Toyota 86 2.0 High Automatic |
from R519 400 |
*The Toyota 86 has a new model in production. Pricing stated here will be from the 2017 model facelift sold until 2019. Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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