Toyota GR86 Review - Over before it begun! UK
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Is this quite possibly the best affordable sports car you can buy? It shows that driver enjoyment has nothing to with the level of equipment or how modern the interior is but how great the car is to drive!
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I drive a 3.0 Supra GR, but a week ago I finally encountered a GR86 at a dealership and was able to get a good look at it. It is low to the ground just like the supra, nearly identical in size, and the design is great but not as striking. Not only that, but you probably get more reliability, 250 horse power on a small and light car is more than enough to have fun on normal roads, and for nearly half the price, it's an incredible deal!
Nowadays "outdated" interior design is very quickly becoming a pro, not a con. Almost all cars obsess over fiddly and dangerous touch controls, as well as "sleek" design which in reality means cheaping out on useful controls. Oh and LEDs everywhere!
Couldn’t agree with you more. The only thing I would want in my up GTi is a screen!
Agreed. Give me a physical button I can use with muscle memory not something buried in a sub sub menu on a screen. How manufacturers got that through homologation is infuriating.
I sometimes wonder what else people are expecting the infotainment to do?
100% Android auto and heated seats (with their own toggle switches) are a great addition without making anything else over-complicated. After living with a FK8 type R with the climate controls in a submenu and no volume knob, the GR86s simple functionality is a breath of fresh air. I love everything about the car!
You were spot on about the aggressiveness on start. I’ve got one here in States. Really enjoyed the video
Nice to see D-4S fitted so no carbon fouling of the intake valves 👍
Great point!
Picked up new GR86GT 1 week ago and absolutely love it had.plenty new cars I will say it's the best I've ever had just awesome love it ps am 70 years old
Considering that GR86s are in high demand and are pretty much as rare as hen's teeth in the UK, you're very lucky to get access to one Tish! Usable performance on public roads, low seating position with the gearshift being almost a handspan away from the steering, the ability to use the throttle to get the rear-axle to steer the car, no fake vents and pretty affordable running costs - what's not to like? EVs have their place for the future, but hopefully we can see lightweight manual cars like this being produced to be powered by synthetic fuels/hydrogen 🤞 Honestly in terms of brand new cars sold today - there's only a handful of cars that I'd genuinely would buy with my own money and deal with depreciation - the GR86, 911 GT3 Touring and BMW M340i Touring. Agreed with you about the compact dimensions at 6:58, having a smaller car can allow you to adjust your lines when cornering on a narrow country road, potentially avoiding potholes etc👌
I was extremely lucky…. I didn’t think I would get a chance but I had a Mustang cancelled last minute and Toyota stepped in with this. Result I think!
I did get one with my own cash, and depreciation is appreciation!! 25%!!
The Toyota GR86 to me is an epic 2-seater Japanese sports car. Like you said, it sold out in just 90 minutes for the UK. However, for Poland, the 50 units destined for the Polish market were sold out in just 35 seconds. Wow!
However, last month, I found that it's not coming to Romania, simply because Toyota RO doesn't wanna sell it in that particular market, and as someone who's part Romanian, that's a huge shame.
Even though they wouldn't bring massive numbers there, I sincerely wish the GR86 was offered in Romania.
That is a bit shame, they’ve really kept with small numbers for this one!
@@AutoSocialUK Yup. They only limited it to 19 European countries, and others.
If customers in Romania, Bulgaria, etc want a sub €40K 2-seater Japanese sports car, they’ll have to go for the MX-5. Granted, it’s less practical than the GR86 as you mentioned, but it’s still built on a RWD 6MT platform.
You can import it or get it from UK plus 20% Tax
@@blademanx Best to get it from Hungary, for around €40,000.
Awesome video Tish 👍 really thoroughly researched on the GR86's development, and highlighting its slight flaws! A lot of people are noticing the GR86's slightly over-enthusiastic throttle response compared to the BRZ version (not sold in Europe), but it looks like that can be rectified with a tune 👌Also the clutch may have a delay valve which might be the culprit of jerky gear changes from 1st to 2nd. Keep up the great work!
Very interesting, thank you for sharing!
i ordered mine in november , have to wait till september (same colour as in video), i am so happy i put my order in it. Cant wait to drive it finally
I am one of the lucky ones and collected an electric blue one 4 weeks ago and even luckier to have a MK4 MX5 as my second summer car too. They both fulfill a similar brief but I can drop the roof on the MX5 so couldn't be happier.
Wow that is one nice motor! Thanks Tish.
Isn’t it just 😱
I HAVE A 21 CIVIC TYPE R FK8 IN BOOST BLUE AND IM JEALOUS OF YOUR GR86 LOL. IM PLANNING TO GET ONE IN THE FUTURE. GREAT REVIEW 💙👊
Ohhhhh very similar cars in a way, old school power!
What is similar on turbo FWD and NA RWD? Nothing... Civic is very fast, but boring @@AutoSocialUK
Second batch!!! Nice review x
Thanks for watching!
Subscribed! Great video!
Thanks for the sub! Glad you liked it!
This is an awesome video! Great review!
Thanks so much! I’m so pleased you like it!
I put my name on the waiting list in September, picked my car up last Monday (6 days ago). It definitely prefers a gutsy launch, HAHA!. I'm 300 miles in and its the best car I've ever had, despite being the least powerful car I've had for 10 years!
You might be able to still get one if you put your name down now, but they wont be sold in the UK after 2023 due to its lack of safety cameras, auto braking, bla bla bla which in my opinion makes cars more dangerous.
On order, car in transit! Cant wait!
Great video Tish, the car is built by Subaru, jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, the BRZ is the Subaru version, forget doghnuts, learn how to power slide sideways, did that with my escorts and had a few Capris too, great to see a car without a turbo, or a the cylinder turbo that’s burning oil after 60,000 miles with 10,000 mile oil changes, keep up the good work
I was one of the lucky, I say lucky, I went out my way to order one on the fateful 20th April 2022 online only ordering after dropping deposits down at 2 dealers!! I received mine earlier than expected on 2nd March and Im 2900 miles in with the majority of that on B roads and it really is an incredible car, Im used to PS 4's so its very predictable if your having fun..which I am!! An excellent review which I thank you for and I agree with all you say, it is a bit lively of the mark and living in a rural location I know it's going to need winters on come November!! As a note I know of mine and another 7 that will be on a stand at Japfest (Silverstone Circuit) on 23rd of April.
Thank you so much for watching, you’re so lucky!! Glad you’re loving your car!
There are a few for sale here in Australia for around 27,000 pounds equivalent.
That’s not bad at all. Shame all ours are accounted for! There is two on Autotrader for £40,000
I had a GT86. I didnt get a slot for a gr86. So considering another gt86/brz or splash out and go second hand. But at 35k for 30k car its a bit of a push.
I will probably buy another gt86 and change some things to fix the torque dip.
I'd wait for a more affordable GR86, it is better than the GT86 (I have the GR, had the GT).
Thus far, my only gripe is the way the indicator lever works.
Nice video tish not normally a fan of these cars but that one does look nice in that colour notice dust on your legs did you get under the car before this video by any chance lol x
Hahha it was very dusty where I was, think it was just from me getting in and out the car! It’s very low 😂😂😂
I actually prefer the look of the previous model. Appreciate that this one is far superior in all other respects.
Can’t wait to get mine! Delivery expected in Jan! 🎉
How exciting! I am super Jealous!
Absolutely great vid I would love 1 of those man really nice lovely sound 😀 😊. Hi from me and Taz ✌🇬🇧🌹
There's nothing more attractive than a woman who's not afraid to floor it! And in a GR86 too. Most impressive!!
Haha you should have seen when I had to get from Gatwick to the Suffolk coast in as little time as possible, many a roundabout slide
Happy girl giving it Holly!❤
Haha very happy girl!
I like the design updates except for the rear lights? I liked the old ones better. The "old school" interior is great; I think the idea is to be a bit retro. Is it a Mazda MX competitor? How would they compare?
Yer there are elements of the old one I prefer too for she. The MX5??
@@AutoSocialUK Yes the MX 5 previously known as the Miata
Plenty for sale in AUS, and inc, the Subaru version
Yes I’ve heard that! Definitely makes them more desirable here with how limited they are
Fab review. Thanks.
Great video love
Thanks for watching 😁😁😁
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The best Toyota Sports Car 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching as always…. Better than the Supra??
Very surprised by the dimensions of the car. Same size as a golf? Nice.
I really love those turbine airvents in the interior.
Great video look forward to the next one.
Same length as a gold but height and length is smaller. They’re awesome aren’t they!
I love that color and its a manual ❤❤❤
Lovely car. But motor tax is very expensive in Ireland. Seven hundreds euros. Happy Birthday to you. Have lovely day.
Ouch! That is expensive! Down to emissions?
Picked up my new GTS GR 86 just recently. One big let down was no satellite navigation. Apple car play is great but fun fact Toyota engineers…..phone maps don’t work out of range from the mobile network which is very frequent where I drive. I had sat nav in my previous 2017 86 so very disappointed that this one very handy feature was left off the list in the upgrade. Also no spare wheel.
That is a shame. Thank you for sharing. Hope you’re enjoying the rest of the car?
Not sure about Apple maps, but for Google maps you can download maps for when you're going to be away from cellphone coverage.
I've done that when going walking in the countryside.
Just received and email with an allocation to buy one with the additional stock that is coming. Hard decision to make.
Please subscribe to this great RUclips car reviewer, she deserves many many more subscribers. An excellent video again, very informative done in a very friendly manner.
Bless you Paul, that is so sweet!
The Toyota GR86 is the best car I’ve ever seen, I love it. 👍
How long did you have the car Tish. What a sweet thing
I want one
Me too!!
It took me about a month to learn to drive this car slowly.
I do love these. I have thought about a used GT86. Cool stuff like this will very soon be history, sadly.
Get the GR Corolla, it is a true Toyota .
@@westcoastplinkin6559 Not available in UK. Would have to get a GR Yaris.
@@jdmguy44 I believe the GR Yaris is similar to the Corolla. So I would go with the GT Yaris. As much as I like the GR86s look, it's not really a Toyota.
@@westcoastplinkin6559 yes, it's basically the same engine, but higher output in the Corolla. Agreed, the GT86 and GR86 are more Subaru than Toyota but I do like them
I don't think i'll ever want to sell mine. in a few years time, i imagine everything else on the market will be numb, electrified garbage
Nice color tho
Hi Tish, tried to donate enough for a coffee and a cake but PayPal system was playing silly buggers so couldn't, sorry 😐
Great....a petrol powered car 👍
Hahah, they’re few and far between now
The video could be enjoyed even more if you consistently avoided standing in front of it and blocking the view of the car. Unless it's dating, the car's presentation should always take precedence over the presenter's.
Love the seats. Good review, You're leggings are covered in dust, did you notice? 😄😃😄😃.
Hahah yes! The bit of land I was on was so dusty and it’s really hard getting in and out of the GR 😂😂😂
Do these only come in manual?
They come in auto as well
“The engine is provided by Subaru”
Um, the entire car is simply a Subaru with minor tweaks for the GR86 versus the BRZ.
😂😂😂
Wrong. Toyota-stamped parts are all over the GR86/BRZ incl the whole transmission (from other Toyotas/Lexus), D4S (only on Toyotas except the 86) etc and Toyota designed the body of Gen2 (the profile is just a smaller RCF). Subie manufactures em, but it's fully a collab with Toyota.
@@nn99nn99yes, I hear this a lot. The car is built in a Subaru factory for sure. Boxer engines are definitely Subaru, but the Aisin transmission is Toyota.. The D4 S injection is 100% Toyota. In fact Toyota insisted it would be on this car.. Subaru said it was impossible, but it did end up being done. Now the true part of his statement, was the differences between the 2 cars are small. This much is true. Front appearance, wheel color, different tune, and probably the most significant is different suspension set up. Couple other minor things like GR has an oil temp readout in degrees in track mode.. But basically they’re the same car .
I do own one here in the US. That jumping out feeling is a bit of Toyota trickery with the throttle mapping. The Toyota version has 80% of the throttle in the first third of pedal travel .. it makes smooth starts tricky, and there isn’t much past the first third of the pedal. The Subaru version does not do this. My son has that one and lives in a different state. He’s driven mine,and he struggled with it. He said his is way easier to modulate. I have not driven his BRZ and he lives 1,000 miles away, and he flew down when he saw me. Personally I’m thinking I’d prefer the way the BRZ is mapped myself. I prefer the front of my GR 86 though
Play in the wheel ??? There is not a spec of play in the wheel .. & clunkie in the gear . ??? Butter smooth .. go get the test car checked out .. somthing is wrong with it
It is a somewhat notchy shifter, but once you grow accustomed to the gate, you can get butter smooth shifts. I personally like that is doesnt have that rubbery shift feel
Look a handbrake
Its not that fast
Could beat you in a race 😏
Everyone knows car isn’t about lights get away. Other cars. EVs for that.
@@AutoSocialUK lmao sure it could
This car has a terrible gas mileage for it's size, and then that all black Interior makes it look so cheap. Remember the old times when you had a choice of Interior color, you still do as long as it is black.
It is cheap, and an absolute bargain for the money!! I can make 10 k profit on mine tomorrow should I wish to!! Im actually disappointed that it's doing 32 mpg!! I expected less!!
Its just the gearing causing high rpms that sucks the gas. The engine is actually quite efficient . I filled mine at costco the other day, and drive 15 miles on the highway with cruise set at 60, and averaged 41 mpg. You go like 73 and youll maybe get 32.
Could have washed leggings lol xx
Sorry Roger 😂😂😂 I could make a joke about being dirty. I won’t.
Get them in the washer lol. Lovely video aswell x