The Toyota GR86 and the Subaru . sorry, we won t be talking about that one here.
But the Toyota GR86 is on sale in the U.S. and spoiler alert The Toyota is cheaper.
So, what do you get for your money?
Let s get into it on MtnRoads!!
We ll start with the technical specs for the 2022 Toyota GR86.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 s wheelbase is 101.4 inches which is about the same as the previous
version.
Its length is 167.9 inches, which is an almost 2-inch increase over the previous version.
The GR86 s height is 51.6 inches which is actually just a bit lower than the previous
version.
The GR86s width is 69.9 inches which is unchanged from the previous version and does not include
the side mirrors.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 has 41.5 inches of legroom in the front and 29.9 inches in the rear.
In the trunk there is 6.26 cubic feet of cargo space.
Braking for the 2022 Toyota GR86 is provided by a set of power-assisted ventilated discs
measuring 11.6in in the front and 11.4in the rear.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 has a 13.2 gallon fuel tank and returns this EPA estimated fuel economy
on recommended premium fuel.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 is available in 2 different trims, the GR86 or the GR86 Premium.
Both GR86 trim levels use the 2.4 liter FA24 4 cylinder boxer engine.
This engine is good for 228HP and 184lb-ft.
This is a 28HP and 33lb-ft increase over the previous generation GR86.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 has a top speed of 140 miles per hour.
Both GR86 trims are available with a 6-spd electronically controlled automatic transmission
with paddle shifters or a 6-spd manual transmission.
The 6-spd manual is the standard transmission with the automatic being the optional choice.
Both GR86 trims only come as rear-wheel drive.
I ll just be giving you highlights of each GR86 trim. If you d like a more detailed look,
there will be a link down in the description.
We ll start things off with the GR86 trim and its standard features.
The GR86 rides on 17in machine-finish alloy wheels.
Auto-leveling projector type headlights with DRLs sit on the front.
While the rear gets a combination LED brake and signal lights as well as a rear decklid-mounted
LED stop and backup light.
The base GR86 interior welcomes the occupants with black fabric sport front bucket seats
with black side bolsters and a 6-way adjustable driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger
seat.
The driver gets a 7-in. Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) GR digital gauge cluster with LCD Multi-Information
Display (MID) which includes "GR" logo and boxer engine animations on start-up.
The driver also gets a GR leather-trimmed manual tilt and telescopic 3-spoke sport steering
wheel with contrast stitching, audio controls and Multi-Information Display (MID) controls.
If you go for the automatic you also get paddle shifters.
The base GR86 infotainment system includes an 8in. touchscreen and a 6-speaker audio
system with compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 1 yr trial for Toyota Remote Connect is also standard which offers the owner an engine
starter function, advanced climate control, vehicle locater, lock and unlock, hazards
and lights functions, a diagnostic alert and monthly vehicle health reports.
The occupants also get dual zone automatic climate control with individual temperature
settings for the driver and front passenger with dual LCD toggle displays.
In the manual GR86 the driver and passenger share a fixed center console with covered
storage compartment.
Inside are two front cup holders and two USB charging ports and an auxiliary audio jack.
In the automatic GR86 you gain an additional open cup holder along with the covered storage
compartment.
Other niceties for the base GR86 include GR badges on the grille, rear-trunk lid, steering
wheel and start/stop button.
The GR 86 also gets a leather gearshift boot with silver contrast stitching and a leather-wrapped
automatic or manual transmission shift lever and knob.
The rear seat gets a one-piece folding rear seatback with fabric trim.
Finally, safety and convenience features include seven airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),
Traction Control (TRAC), and anti-theft system with alarm and immobilizer and a tire-pressure
monitoring system (TPMS).
For all this the base GR86 6-Spd manual starts at $27,700 and the GR86 automatic stars at
$29,200.
Now let s take a look at the GR86 premium trim.
The GR86 Premium rides on 18in matte black 10-spoke alloy wheels.
The tires also get upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport 4s.
The front headlights gain an adaptive front-lighting system while in the rear the premium version
gets a color-keyed duckbill rear-spoiler.
The GR86 premiums interior gains heated front seats and those seats get upgraded with leather-trimmed
bolsters and Ultrasuede inserts.
The premium GR86 also gets a set of aluminum sport peddles and footrest.
The GR86 premiums infotainment system is upgraded to an 8-speaker unit with an additional amplifier.
The GR86 Premium also gains blind spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert as an additional
safety feature.
For these additional upgrades the GR86 Premium 6-Spd manual starts at $30,300. The GR86 Premium
automatic stars at $31,800.
The 2022 Toyota GR86 is available in Steel, Raven, Neptune, Pavement, Trueno Blue, Halo
and Track B-red.
Halo and Track B-red are additional cost colors and will be an additional $425.
Here s one more look at the prices for the 2022 Toyota GR86 and GR86 Premium.
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