Toyota GR86 2023 | it's BACK.... | what you NEED to know | in-depth review
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If you thought involving affordable sports cars belonged back in history, then you'll find Toyota's GR86 a welcome breath of fresh air. This latest car isn't much faster than its much loved GT86 predecessor but the suspension's stiffer, the steering's sharper and it's been made a little smarter, both inside and out. Otherwise, things are as before. Developed and desired by enthusiasts, the GR86 remains a benchmark in the compact coupe sector, a master class in driving dynamics.
Background
For too long, enthusiasts have believed what the car makers have told them. That they needed more power, more grip, more fancy intervening electronics. That argument looks good on paper, but can often be curiously unsatisfying out on the road. If that's been your experience in buying an affordable and enthusiast-orientated but practical sports car, then you might agree that it's time to go back to basics. That's is exactly what Toyota did when back in 2012 it launched what was known in Japan as the 'Hachiroku' model, which translates as 'Eight, Six' in Japanese. We knew it as the GT86.
Four factors governed its development: light weight, modest normally aspirated power, rear wheel drive and narrow tyres. Lap times, the engineers decided, were unimportant. What mattered here was driving enjoyment. You might have forgotten just how much of a heritage affordable Toyota sportscars have in providing that, from the tiny S800 of 1962 to the GT2000 late that decade, the Celica of the '70's and the mid-engined MR2 of the '80's and 90's.
The GT86 has proved to be a worthy successor to those cars, but there's always room for improvement and now it's time for the next chapter in this model line, the GR86. The change of letter designates the development involvement of Toyota's motorsport division Gazoo Racing, the engineers who bought you the GR Supra and the GR Yaris. As with the old GT86, this GR model is been produced as part of a joint venture with Subaru - it's even built at Subaru's Ota plant. This time round, there won't be a Subaru version of this design sold in the UK, which should help Toyota sales of this design, which weren't stellar last time round.
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As ever another great review….unfortunately, again, manufacturers are making the working class sports car a limited production run so ironically they actually go to the wealthy to tuck away in their car collection 😞
@pol.86
Жыл бұрын
In this case its eu regulation not toyota. Im sure they'd love to sell more if they could
@servalkorion686
Жыл бұрын
I managed to get one so not true completely
I just bought the Subaru BRZ 2023 s coupe auto and it has Subaru eyesight safety camera, lane assist, collision avoidance system, so Toyota is treating their customers like idiots because it doesn’t need a redesign to fit the features it’s the same car! The BRZ is amazing to drive and comes with a built in map system. Naughty Toyota! In Australia GR86 is $58,000 AUD drive away with no accessories and a 12 month waiting list. Exactly the same car, the BRZ I bought (top of the range) was $53,200 AUD including ceramic coat, tinted windows and floor mats. The car was delivered in 2 weeks (at Xmas time). Brand loyalty helps the company not the individual.love from Oz❤🐨
@J.R.F.23
2 ай бұрын
I ordered a 2024 BRZ Limited in Automatic (due to previous shoulder surgery). I am so looking forward owning/driving it!
Great review, one of the last of its kind sadly. Would love to own one someday.
Thanks for the thorough review . being in the US , your statements underscores this is indeed a “point in time” little gem. I’m now quite tempted to order one up since it’s still available over here. I eventually want to retire my RX8 from track use (or it will just retire itself very soon ha ha), and I’m not keen to convert my Miata away from its current street setup. This car seems like a proper ‘fit’ for the next decade-plus of track+street enjoyment.
This is a very thorough review.
@CarandDrivingCarReviews
10 ай бұрын
thank you!
The sale of the GR86, in the UK, was done on-line on April 20 2022, so no idea where you got your 2020 info from. No auto dimming mirror. The GT86 never came with a spacesaver wheel and tyre. although you could add one and fit it under the bootfloor.
Did they finally fix the RTV issue with the new model????
It’s almost perfect. Your version has steering wheel on the wrong side. You probably drive on the wrong side of the road. You miss the point of the back seat. It’s not designed to seat passengers. Few changes and this car and it could be almost perfect. Ditch the engine sound generator, put regular turn signal lever on and go with analog instruments instead of the cheesy digital cluster and offer Brembo brake option and you got it
Looks like that example had been through a those twirly car washes, without water, scratched to hell already, lovely car though
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌than you
7:53 wait... four doors?? 💀 I think you meant 4 seater (or 2+2)
should i get one of these manual or auto? even though ive never driven manual im leaning towards a manual model due to these cars are coming to an end soon
@Math333w
Жыл бұрын
Manual
@IonIPopa
11 ай бұрын
Manual
I have been told more will go on sale in the uk, they just don't know when yet.
@oldsoulboy6483
Жыл бұрын
They are now on sale BUT only by invitation so I you have not registered I am sorry but you will have to look to the used market.
@jonobrain1
Жыл бұрын
@@oldsoulboy6483 I got an invite to order a few days ago but decided against it. Gone for a 4C instead.
Pretty sure my GT86 had aluminium bonnet and roof panels.
@shimmy1701
10 ай бұрын
Nope
What’s the reason for such limited offering in Europe?
@vcmltd
Жыл бұрын
Incoming safety regs in the EU in 2024.
@sshah2545
Жыл бұрын
@@vcmltd governments ruin everything
Towbar? What are you talking about? Why would anyone want a towbar on a GR86?
@ABCDEFG-sp2pg
Жыл бұрын
maybe for when you crash on the track