RE: 2022 Toyota GR86 | PH Review

[J-P]

EVO's review here:

https://www.evo.co.uk/toyota/gr86

With some factually incorrect information (like you can only have it in red, white or black) - there's silver, grey and 2 hues of blue to choose from.

And although subjective, I think the new car looks a LOT better than the GT86 but hey, that's just me. Thought the old GT86 looked instantly forgettable.

[_ppan]

danp said:

It’s obviously subjective but I’d say it’s much less bland than the old one, lots more going on! (new BRZ pictured)

That looks a lot better than the Toyota, at least from the front.

[_ppan]

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

It isn't trolling, it's criticism. When half of the posts are about the writing style on almost all of his articles, yet are not on other articles, it says something.

Several people make it personal. Then it becomes trolling.

[Bright Halo]

We should be celebrating that Toyota are brave enough to make a rwd N/A sports car.
I really like the look of it.

[s m]

Bright Halo said:

We should be celebrating that Toyota are brave enough to make a rwd N/A sports car.
I really like the look of it.

More of a sports coupe than a sports car


At least that’s what they used to be called - stuff like the Manta and Capri

[biggbn]

ddom said:

biggbn said:

And LJKS tedious? How very dare you

He is the king of word salad.

I found his prose delightful, read him from a very early age...had to look a lot of $hit up though....

[Andy86GT]

I've had my GT86 for nearly 9 years from new and enjoy every minute driving it. I don't care about the torque dip or the fact that my daily will out accelerate it because the engagement you get with the car is so good. I love the fact that I can drive legally at 60 around the local B roads and feel the rear moving around. It's fun and puts a smile on my face. The GR86 should be the icing on an already very good cake.

[DanielSan]

leef44 said:

DanielSan said:

For those who have missed out on the new car, give an old model a try that's had a few small tweaks, especially a different exhaust manifold, up pipe and remap. You won't have the headline power figure of the new car still but the removal of the torque dip makes a hugely improved car to drive. Definitely 1200 quid well spent on a second hand one.

Add in the MTEC shifter springs and Perrin shifter bush for an extra hundred quid and you get a much nicer gearshift than the slightly notchy standard shift.

I've had my BRZ for just coming upto a year and a half, as much as I'd like the new car, and i really want one badly, I'm not sure I could've justified one even if I could get one with doing the above mods and a few more extra. Plus I get the bonus of it being a rarer beast than the GT86.

Here's an obligatory picture for the sake of it

Nice set of modifications

I think that makes it my perfect GT86/BRZ. I would prefer your car to the new car.

_ppan said:

Really nice. I really like the GR86 but looks wise I find the GR a bit bland, anonymous. It also appears a bit crushed in the length of the car. In terms of looks I really prefer the GT86. Has much more character.

Edited by _ppan on Friday 27th May 16:13

Thanks to both.

One of my friends has managed to get an order confirmed for the new car after driving mine, just waiting on a delivery date now. The plan is to take them both out to a decent road we know once it arrives and back to back them. Looking forward to trying the new one.

[Kermit74]

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[MyV10BarksAndBites]

Seano1878 said:

A manual supra is going to be what 15k more at least for the 2.0? Nothing gets close to this spec for spec at the 30k new. With a ten year warranty too.

I think the premium for the Supra is worth it in this case, it’s loads more tuneable (Would be rude not to add a stage 1 map) and has potential for a lot more fun (In manual) than the GR…. And is also more premium inside and out…

[_ppan]

Kermit74 said:

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Exactly.

[FourTwo]

Really well written article and enjoyable to read. So refreshing to read something that delves into much more than facts and figures.

[edoverheels]

I saw a blue one out in the wild on Thursday evening which looked pretty good (and very shiny).
I liked the article, more interesting to read. Everyone is different.

[Seano1878]

MyV10BarksAndBites said:

I think the premium for the Supra is worth it in this case, it’s loads more tuneable (Would be rude not to add a stage 1 map) and has potential for a lot more fun (In manual) than the GR…. And is also more premium inside and out…

You’ve still got the problem of having to push the car into very illegal speeds to have fun, most US GR’s and BRZ’s that have hit the dyno have been putting out 250bhp, with a tune, headers and exhaust that should rise to 270-280 which is pretty perfect in a lighter sportscar. More to life than power and speed though.

[MarJay]

I'm a reasonably educated guy. I've read some Shakespeare and Chaucer and things. I pride myself on my English language comprehension.

This article reads like the dictionary sketch from Blackadder the third. Jeez.

[drac]

Pist0nbr0ke said:

Sesquipedalian = the use (and sometimes over use) of long words.

Completely unnecessary, and boarding on pretentious. Makes article particularly tiresome and irritating to read…

Completely agree, far too try hard.

[MrK50]

Was this written in another language and put through an online translator (via a thesaurus) several times?

Terrible.

[Trevor555]

My last ever new car to myself.

I'm so grateful to Toyota for making this car when other manufacturers are looking towards electric, and for keeping the price down. I expected it to be closer to 35k.

A possible 10 year warranty also, if Toyota keep their scheme going for servicing.

Looking forward to the reviews on UK roads.

[MyV10BarksAndBites]

Seano1878 said:

MyV10BarksAndBites said:

I think the premium for the Supra is worth it in this case, it’s loads more tuneable (Would be rude not to add a stage 1 map) and has potential for a lot more fun (In manual) than the GR…. And is also more premium inside and out…

You’ve still got the problem of having to push the car into very illegal speeds to have fun,.

Why ?…

The extra torque, power and third pedal will make it more accessible at low speeds than the GR… You also have the option of putting on less grippy tyres if that’s your thing…

A twin test is in order I think… Would be interesting…

[flasher]

bennno said:

Mines built and floating it’s way through the Indian Ocean to Blighty as I type......

And you’ll flip it at a premium within a few weeks