Toyota GR86 Review 2026
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Toyota GR86 Verdict
Successor to the GT86. Powered by 2.4-litre petrol engine producing around 235PS.
On sale 2022.
Find out more about the Toyota GR86
A successor to the GT86, the GR86 is a four-seater coupe that is the result of a collaboration between Subaru and Toyota's Gazoo Racing division. As such, it shares a platform and engine with the Subaru BRZ – but the Subaru won't be sold in Europe.
Said to retain a number of the characteristics of the GT86 (including its compact dimensions and lightweight structure), the GR86's 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will provide a welcome power boost. Toyota's remaining tight-lipped about European specifications but, in Japan, this engine produces 235PS and 250Nm of torque. It'll accelerate to 62mph in 6.3 seconds – 1.1 seconds quicker than the GT86.
Prices start from £29,995 for the manual model and £32,085 for the automatic version.
Model History
April 2021
Toyota GR86 revealed
A successor to the GT86, the GR86 is a four-seater coupe that is the result of a collaboration between Subaru and Toyota's Gazoo Racing division. As such, it shares a platform and engine with the Subaru BRZ – but the Subaru won't be sold in Europe.
Said to retain a number of the characteristics of the GT86 (including its compact dimensions and lightweight structure), the GR86's 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will provide a welcome power boost. Toyota's remaining tight-lipped about European specifications but, in Japan, this engine produces 235PS and 250Nm of torque. It'll accelerate to 62mph in 6.3 seconds – 1.1 seconds quicker than the GT86.
UK prices are yet to be confirmed but expect it to start from around £30,000 when it goes on sale early in 2022.
April 2022
Toyota GR86 priced from £29,995
At launch, the new Toyota GR86 will come with an on-the-road price tag of £29,995 for the manual model and £32,085 for the automatic version.
Toyota expects the first deliveries of cars to customers from July this year.
The GR86 range comprises a single model grade with the option of six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The specification introduces equipment features not previously available on GT86, including: –
- 10-spoke 18-inch black alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
- Multimedia system with an eight-inch display
- Smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Reversing camera with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Blind Spot Monitor
- LED Adaptive Headlight System
- Illuminated entry
- Seven-inch colour multi-information display
Other items include Ultrasuede and leather seat upholstery, heated front seats, cruise control, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, smart entry and push-button start and auto-folding door mirrors.
The GR86 automatic gains additional, new active safety and driver assistance systems, including Pre-Collision System with autonomous emergency braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam and Lane Keep Assist.
GR86 adopts the same drivetrain configuration as GT86, with a front-mounted “boxer” four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. It’s a larger unit – up from 2.0 to 2.4 litres – and it produces more power and torque: maximums of 231bhp and 250Nm compared to GT86’s 197bhp and 205Nm. As well as giving faster 0-62mph acceleration – 6.3 seconds manual, 6.9 seconds auto – it delivers power more smoothly, with no drop-off in torque.
The chassis has a lower centre of gravity and improved, 50:50 front-rear weight balance. Together with increased body rigidity, sports-tuned suspension and a limited-slip differential (as standard) these changes secure even more rewarding dynamic performance.
