The current generation of the 86 coupe is eight years old and all signs point to a second generation coming in 2021 (likely as a 2022 model). In the meantime, the 86 continues to offer excellent handling thanks to a perfect 50-50 weight distribution. The six-speed manual gearbox gives you access to the full 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque, while the six-speed automatic takes five horsepower and five pound-feet out of the equation.
For many years, there weren’t any sports cars in Toyota’s lineup. The Corolla GT-S, the Celica, the MR2 and the Supra were all gone, and for some time, its sportiest vehicle was a RAV4 V6. In 2012, the 2013 Scion FR-S appeared and all of a sudden, not only was …
Oh wait, small typo in the headline. This week, The Car Guide is driving the Toyota Corolla and the 86. We’ll also be getting behind the wheel of the 2017 Sienna, Prius Prime and Highlander. That’s a lot of test drives! However, there aren’t many changes to speak of in …
Those who planned to order a new Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ may not get exactly the model they wanted. According to CarBuzz , Subaru's Japanese domestic market website says that the company has finished accepting orders for the BRZ, meaning customers must settle for cars that remain on dealer …
Good news for fans of Toyota’s entry-level sports coupe: British website Autocar reports that the next-generation 86 is being developed as a product of the Gazoo Racing division of the Japanese automaker. Following the lead of the GR Supra (which North American drivers were quite happy to welcome back) and …
We’ve known for a while now that the Toyota 86 is coming back for a second generation, but the latest comments made by the company’s chief engineer have raised quite a few eyebrows around the globe. Speaking with Australian website MOTOR , Tetsuya Tada said: "We have to make a …
As we all know, Toyota is renowned for its “green” cars that feature the company’s sophisticated and highly efficient hybrid powertrain. However, there’s a spot in the lineup for sportier vehicles with an increased focus on performance, from the all-new Toyota Supra to the the smaller 86 coupe. Heck, even …
A lot has been written and said about the hot new 2020 Toyota Supra sports car—and what the return of this famous nameplate means for Toyota’s entry-level coupe. Put simply, will the 86 get, well, 86’d? Sales have been falling since the car’s arrival in Canada in 2012 (only 550 …
The Toyota 86, alongside its twin sister, the Subaru BRZ, remains, to this day, one of the most focused driver’s cars currently available, even if many enthusiasts complain about its “lack” of power. It has Enough of it If you want our honest opinion, we believe the Toyota 86 doesn’t …
Every automotive movement has its legends: musclecar aficionados have the Duke cousins’ General Lee, fans of classic Italian metal lust after Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari 250 GT and those who prefer quirky old English vehicles will look at Mr. Bean’s British Leyland Mini 1000. For the JDM fans, there are a …
In the land of kangaroos and koalas, Toyota's people have gone mad. They asked the main office in Japan if they could take a Toyota 86 (formerly known here as the Scion FR-S) and create a one-off hatchback. Don’t celebrate too quickly, though: Toyota has no intention to mass-produce this …
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