Toyota GR86 ZN8
The everyman sports car, sharpened.
66 reviewers · 288 videos · 28 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its fun to drive, but split on performance and handling.
across 66 reviewers
"quicker than it's ever been in a straight line the new 86 makes easy work of the similarly priced civic"
Throttle House · ▶ 6:41"it's an underpowered and underwhelming pretender of a sports car"
ReDriven · ▶ 0:19"that 50 50 bounce and almost 50 50 cross is super evident in the way that this thing handles and performs out here"
Savagegeese · ▶ 20:05"this steering feel is a substantial downgrade from the previous generation"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 1:41"this becomes that real usable car that you can not even think about it feels normal when you're inside"
Savagegeese · ▶ 25:52"the Toyota is significantly firmer especially in the rear to the point where I got tired of the ride quality"
Car and Driver · ▶ 2:16"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
4.0/566 of 66 reviewerssplit“quicker than it's ever been in a straight line the new 86 makes easy work of the similarly priced civic”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 6:41“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 · ▶ 14:58Handling
5.0/566 of 66 reviewerssplit“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“The result is a very balanced car that offers a ton of communication from the road to the driver which really adds to your confidence.”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 6:00“this thing is just so playful it's significantly more tail happy than my brz”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 2:06Fun to drive
4.5/566 of 66 reviewersstrong consensus“This is one of the best sports car I've driven this year.”
positive · Sam CarLegion · ▶ 12:41“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 · ▶ 3:07Daily drivability
3.5/566 of 66 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“it is going to be more polished it is going to be more refined it is going to be a lot more comfortable”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:28Value
4.0/565 of 66 reviewerssplit“for that price there is no new car that is even remotely this fun to drive”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 7:24“30 grand for a car as fun as this.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 8:18“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
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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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