Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S ZN6
The everyman sports car, sharpened.
46 reviewers · 152 videos · 20 hours watched · 28 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance and daily drivability.
across 46 reviewers
"250 at the wheels feels just right. So balanced."
Zygrene · ▶ 5:44"the 86 does not even if you're working it not even close"
KYLE.ENGINEERS · ▶ 10:11"But the BRZ and 86 is by far the most usable everyday car."
Savagegeese · ▶ 3:08"The ride is rough and at times tedious its small cabin and boot layouts are extremely limited"
Drive.com.au · ▶ 2:14"It is about half the price of both the other cars... best bang for your buck."
Car Throttle · ▶ 19:05"it does not look cool enough to justify buying an automatic"
TheStraightPipes · ▶ 9:52Performance
3.0/546 of 46 reviewerssplit“the 86 does not even if you're working it not even close”
critical · KYLE.ENGINEERS · ▶ 10:11“the 2 L engine just doesn't have the edge that many enthusiasts will be looking for”
critical · Drive.com.au · ▶ 2:21“its biggest issue is the torque tip that it has in the middle”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 7:07Handling
4.5/546 of 46 reviewersstrong consensus“The steering ratio is sharp on this car it's 13 to 1. that's pretty impressive... the 86 is also surprisingly more forgiving in transitions than that supra.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 17:28“this suspension communicates what the car is doing very well like you can feel everything through the seat”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 13:11“I think the 86 is superior handling it's more the pedal feel is better”
positive · KYLE.ENGINEERS · ▶ 10:23Fun to drive
4.5/546 of 46 reviewersconsensus“The 86 is the far more engaging drivers car.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 24:47“every time I get in it and particularly on a racetrack you get out absolutely laughing at this thing it's so much fun”
positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 8:14“it's one of my my all-time favorite like budget sports cars”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 24:24Daily drivability
3.5/545 of 46 reviewerssplit“The ride is rough and at times tedious its small cabin and boot layouts are extremely limited”
critical · Drive.com.au · ▶ 2:14“the ac in this is much worse... you will be sweating you will not be comfortable”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 17:02“But the BRZ and 86 is by far the most usable everyday car.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 3:08Value
4.0/546 of 46 reviewerssplit“It is about half the price of both the other cars... best bang for your buck.”
positive · Car Throttle · ▶ 19:05“the 86 is still the cheapest vehicle of its kind by country mile”
positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 1:51“if this holds up on track well this may be the best around €30,000 car you can buy”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 13:09Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
Toyota GR86 Interior Layout & Technology | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GR86 interior is a functional, no-frills space that prioritizes the driving experience over luxury, making it a fair trade-off for the price.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize driving dynamics over cabin luxury.
- Watch out
- dour cabin materials · low-rent instrument graphics · cramped rear seats
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Toyota GR86 Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GR86 is a refreshingly uncomplicated, highly entertaining sports car that successfully builds on the foundation of its predecessor.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a pure, analog-feeling sports car for road and track use.
- Watch out
- Cruise control stalk placement · Engine lacks character · Abrupt ride over speed bumps · Limited steering wheel reach adjustment
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Toyota GR86 review: the cheapest Gazoo performance car Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GR86 is a heroically driver-focused sports car that successfully evolves the GT86 formula with a much-needed boost in power and torque.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a pure, rear-wheel-drive sports car experience at an accessible price point.
- Watch out
- Basic interior quality · Augmented engine sound · Requires driver skill to get the most out of it
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Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition (US) review: a truly sunny delight Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe Yuzu Edition is a stylish, limited-run variant that maintains the excellent, approachable driving dynamics of the standard GR86.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking an affordable, agile sports coupe with unique visual flair.
- Watch out
- No performance upgrades over standard GR86 · Limited production run of 860 units
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Toyota GR86 review: two-door coupe driven in the UK Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GR86 is a masterclass in accessible, rear-wheel-drive sports car engineering that offers a rare level of engagement for the price.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking to learn rear-wheel-drive dynamics in a safe, predictable, and highly rewarding package.
- Watch out
- Grumpy in first two gears when cold · Plasticky interior · Unsettled ride on poor surfaces
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Toyota GR86 Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe GR86 is a masterclass in sports car engineering, offering a pure, engaging driving experience that improves on its predecessor in every meaningful way.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a pure, affordable, and engaging rear-wheel-drive sports car.
- Watch out
- so-so interior materials · limited production run · gruff engine note
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