The Toyota GR86 was developed through a partnership with Subaru and thus shares its platform and engine with the BRZ. We’re talking about a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre flat-four engine that generates 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The GR86 proves engaging thanks to a standard manual gearbox (an automatic is optional) combined with exemplary handling and responsive steering. The cabin is a little noisy, however, and the ride is rather firm.
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
Entry-level sports cars come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them don’t really have a direct competitor. That’s the case of the venerable Mazda MX-5 , which is still a ton of fun and a solid pick despite the current model nearing the end of the line. Sales …
Toyota’s entry-level sports coupe gets a fresh start for 2022. The car formerly known as Scion FR-S then Toyota 86 will now officially be called “GR 86” as the latest addition to the Gazoo Racing line. Similar to the first generation, it continues to share plenty of components with the …
In a world with Lamborghini Huracán Sterratos and Porsche 911 Dakars, why not a Toyota GR86 with serious off-road chops? That’s probably the question the Japanese automaker was asking, although the answer it has come up with will not go beyond this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The GR86 …
Toyota continues to find ways to please fans of its entry-level sports coupe. Following the 2023 GR86 Special Edition that was limited to 20 units in Canada and the 2024 GR86 TRUENO Edition that sent 50 units our way, here comes the 2025 GR86 Hakone. A total of 860 copies …
The Toyota GR86 is one of the rare affordable sports cars left on the face of the Earth. Its 2.4-liter flat-four engine isn't the most powerful on the market with 228 hp, but the performance it delivers is more than sufficient considering the weight and chassis of the GR 86.
The three sports cars representing Toyota ’s Gazoo Racing (GR) performance outfit are getting special editions and cool new additions for the 2024 model year. The hardest thing for customers will be to decide which one gets their hard-earned money. Let’s take a closer look, shall we? 2024 Toyota GR …
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has once again published a list of vehicles owners like the most. The results are from the 2022 Annual Auto Surveys, involving more than 300,000 vehicles from the 2020-2022 model years, as well as some 2023 models. The team used criteria like price, performance, reliability, comfort, …
Once again, Toyota is grabbing plenty of spotlight at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. For the 2022 edition taking place this week, the automaker has a dozen concepts and special builds on hand. You’ll find them all in the photo gallery above, but let’s focus on a pair that …
Electrification is taking each and every automotive segment by storm. And even the racing world is getting a taste, with professional series like Formula E and other ventures bringing electrons to the race track. It was just a matter of time before amateur racers would start jumping the fence as …
One year removed from the launch of the second generation, the Toyota GR 86 sports coupe comes back with a Special Edition model for 2023. How special is it? Well, only 20 units will be available in all of Canada. Built on the GR86 Premium, the 2023 GR 86 Special …
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