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Toyota GR86

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Toyota GR86

(2022 - present)

    Summary


    The Toyota GR86 is a compact sports car, only available as a 2+2 coupé. Arriving on UK roads in 2022, it replaced the similar GT86 coupé, which was discontinued in 2020.

    Sitting below the more upmarket GR Supra in the Toyota family, the GR86 is the fruit of a collaboration with Subaru that also spawned the essentially identical Subaru BRZ (which will not be sold in the UK, unlike the previous generation). The coupé is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 228hp – 28hp more than the outgoing car. Both manual and automatic models are available.

    The Toyota GR86 has been well-received by motoring journalists since its arrival, with British reviewers agreeing that it is a definite improvement over its GT86 predecessor – a highly-regarded model in its own right.

    “It improves on the old car without losing any of the original’s charm”, Carwow concludes, while Evo says that “the GR86 just feels planted, potent, pliant and pure of purpose” when compared to “the rather crude and binary nature of the GT86”.

    Car adds that the GR86 is also a rather “well-rounded and usable” model for day-to-day travel too, even if the rear seating area is quite tight and the interior trim includes some cheap plastics. The competing Mazda MX-5 RF range offers more interior quality and customisation options to customers, though Auto Trader says that the GR86 is the “more focused and serious” driver’s package.

    A large majority of reviewers also agree that the Toyota GR86 is competitively priced – a sports car that Top Gear says delivers “real-world giggles at an affordable price”.

    “The GR86 is perhaps the best affordable sports car you can buy”, Carbuyer agrees, “if you can get hold of one, that is”. Availability is certainly an issue at the moment – the first batch of around 450 cars bound for the UK sold out within 90 minutes – and there are currently no plans to send any more.

    As of August 2023, the Toyota GR86 holds an Expert Rating of 86%, based on 16 reviews published by UK media sources. This is still a new model and we expect to see more reviews published in coming months, which could push the rating up or down by a few points.

    GR86 highlights

    • Plenty of driver appeal
    • Strong petrol engine
    • Good levels of standard equipment
    • Great value for money

    GR86 lowlights

    • Cheap-feeling interior
    • Rivals are faster
    • Cramped rear seating
    • Limited stock in the UK

    Key specifications


    Body style: Coupé
    Engines:
    petrol
    Price:
    From £32,495 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2022
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Evo

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    The Telegraph

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    Safety rating


    No safety rating

    As of August 2023, the Toyota GR86 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

    Eco rating


    No eco rating

    As of August 2023, the Toyota GR86 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    As of August 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Toyota GR86 to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GR86, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models32 mpgE32 – 32 mpgE – E
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models200 g/kmD199 – 200 g/kmD – D
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models42D39 – 45C – D

    The Toyota GR86 might be one of the most affordable sports cars you can buy, but it’s not going to be all that cheap to run according to whole-life cost information provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Fuel consumption is very poor – especially considering the GR86 is a fairly small and light car. Insurance is also hefty, however we don’t currently have servicing cost data.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Toyota GR86 has received

    2023

    • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Coupé
    • Auto Express Awards – Best Coupé

    2022

    • Autocar Awards – Best Fun Car
    • Top Gear Awards – Best Sports Car

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