Toyota GR86
The everyman sports car, sharpened.
19 reviewers · 111 videos · 27 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 19 reviewers
"this becomes that real usable car that you can not even think about it feels normal when you're inside"
Savagegeese · ▶ 25:52"Quite boomy that exhaust, quite droney."
Extra Throttle House · ▶ 6:00"for that price there is no new car that is even remotely this fun to drive"
Zygrene · ▶ 7:24"It's just not as special, especially in the US, as the special edition badge would lead you to believe."
Roads Untraveled · ▶ 23:13Performance
4.0/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“this is much much faster than the last car and you notice it from a street perspective”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 15:56“Toyota has eliminated the torque dip they eliminated the engine that caused the torque dip”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 14:58“the 86 edges this out just by a little bit every time”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 3:24Handling
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“that 50 50 bounce and almost 50 50 cross is super evident in the way that this thing handles and performs out here”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 20:05“this thing is just so playful it's significantly more tail happy than my brz”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 2:06“Turn in is sharp. It's much more capable out the box than my own MX5 Miata.”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 2:13Fun to drive
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“it's just a little tossable fun toy. I'm going to call it a toy because it's so lightweight and it's so responsive”
positive · RevMatchTV · ▶ 5:36“this is such a perfect car to get into”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 3:07“from an enjoyment perspective this is a really really hard car to beat”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 23:18Daily drivability
3.5/518 of 19 reviewerssplit“this becomes that real usable car that you can not even think about it feels normal when you're inside”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 25:52“they've taken away the convertible which is a bummer in its place you got a car you could buy as your only car”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 17:44“insanely practical... I would actually compare its practicality closer to a sedan than to a sports car”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 35:03Value
4.0/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“for that price there is no new car that is even remotely this fun to drive”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 7:24“this 86 is a bargain at 34 490 dollars canadian”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 27:09“remember, the GR86 is inexpensive compared to other cars. I actually dare you to take a car to the track less expensively for an entire season of racing.”
positive · RevMatchTV · ▶ 5:37Hear 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
2,108 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
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
2,010 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
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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