Toyota GR86 ZN8
The everyman sports car, sharpened.
83 reviewers · 28 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 83 reviewers
"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"It's just better value for money"
Drive.com.au · ▶ 21:32"When the first gen 86 came out it was the price of an Altis... with this car costing as much as the Camry or actually more than the Camry. You kind of wish they invested a little bit more in some of the plastics in the car."
Top Gear Philippines · ▶ 5:07Performance
4.0/583 of 83 reviewersstrong consensus“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 have turned easily the worst bit about the old 86 into its greatest acid this thing is incredible it pulls hard from just below 3000 RPM”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 14:00Handling
5.0/582 of 83 reviewersstrong consensus“this car is definitely giving me information about the grip levels as they change on the circuit”
positive · Collecting Cars · ▶ 5:59“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 · ▶ 6:00Fun to drive
5.0/583 of 83 reviewersstrong consensus“This is one of the best sports car I've driven this year.”
positive · Sam CarLegion · ▶ 12:41“It's so pointed and easy to drive that I feel like everyone can extrapolate all of the power that this thing has to offer.”
positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 14:48“if you're looking for joy in driving this thing delivers”
positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 13:51Daily drivability
3.5/582 of 83 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“this new one fixes every. single. one. of. those. problems.”
positive · Hagerty · ▶ 11:20“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 · ▶ 17:44Value
4.5/582 of 83 reviewerssplit“It's just better value for money”
positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 21:32“that is Sensational value for money”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 6:36“There's literally no other car on the market at that price point that can do what the GR86 does.”
positive · friendlynd3 · ▶ 13:41- 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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