The GR 86 (formerly known as 86) is all new for 2022, but it continues to share its platform and powertrain with the Subaru BRZ. While the second generation retains a four-cylinder boxer engine, displacement is increased from 2.0 litres to 2.4 litres. As a result, the GR 86 now generates 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels only. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.
If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …
For several years now, fans of affordable sports cars have been witnessing—often unwillingly—the decline of the genre. Sure, there are still a few options out there, but in order to leave the dealer lot in a financially accessible performance car, enthusiasts often must accept certain compromises. In the case of …
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 …
The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …
Looking at all the sports cars on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . Of course, sports cars come in many different shapes and at different price points. We’ve put sporty sedans and hot hatches in …
imilar to the Subaru BRZ , which added a Murasaki Edition for 2025, the Toyota GR86 always has something special in store for enthusiasts. Following 2024’s TRUENO Edition and 2025’s Hakone Edition , here comes the new 2026 GR86 Yuzu. The bright yellow body colour inspired by the Japanese citrus …
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, …
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