The 2022 Toyota GR86 may not look any different from the car it replaces, and its basic platform has been carried over. It is still the result of a joint venture with Subaru, the lion’s share of engineering, right down to the oh-so-Subaru boxer engine. But you know what? Who cares! The GR86 remains a passion for driving, giving the planet something it’s really scarce: a relatively inexpensive rear-wheel drive sports coupe. Plus, it’s really improved a lot. The engine may still be a boxer, but it’s essentially a significantly better boxer, with greater low- and mid-range power making it a lot more suitable for a sports car. The interior has also been overhauled in terms of design, quality of materials, technology and preservation.
So it’s definitely better and definitely a lot of fun. What if you don’t love? Rub, Subaru BRZ had a significantly better ride, for one, and as a result we would recommend it first. Alternatively, the automatic may be superior to the Miata, but it still lacks the smarts and responsiveness of a dual-clutch automatic. Obviously you’re going to have to sacrifice some practicality over similarly priced four-door heated hatches by going with a two-door sedan with a small rear seat. However, in the end, the GR86 and BRZ The twins are two of our favorite cars and we’re glad they got to live to see another generation. We wish there were more cars like them.
Furniture & Technology | Passenger & cargo space | Performance & Fuel Economy
What is it like to drive? | Pricing & Cut Levels | Fault ratings and safety features
What’s new for 2022?
GR86 and it Subaru BRZ The brother has been thoroughly redesigned and overhauled for 2022. The main difference is the engine: It replaces the 2.4-litre, up from 2.0, resulting in more horsepower and torque at all place in the power range. You can read more about the new features in First drive review GR86as well as ours BRZ first time driving.
How is the interior and technology in the car of the GR86?
For the most part, the GR86 has a Subaru interior with a Toyota badge on the steering wheel. All the buttons, switches and even the infotainment system fit what you’d find in a Crosstrek, Eg. This is more of a fact than a problem. All those buttons and switches are perfectly acceptable, while Subaru’s touchscreen infotainment system is arguably superior to what you’ll find in most Toyotas. This is also a clear upgrade from last time eighty sixof the touch screen.
The GR86 / BRZ has also been significantly upgraded to the interior. You no longer have to tuck your phone into the too-small compartment in front of the gearshift lever because the USB port has been moved into the center console cup holder. That trash can is also now covered with a padded door, for improved security and more elbow comfort. Now, putting your phone in there removes at least one cup holder, but to remedy this, Subaru/Toyota redesigned the door handle, resulting in a more functional cup holder in the door. . Unlike most other vehicles, you sit in the GR86 so low that the doormats actually drop down conveniently within your reach. Automatic transmission cars also have an additional cup holder between the gearshift lever and the storage bin.
How big is the GR86?
The GR86’s wheelbase (101.4 inches), overall length (167.9 inches) and the limited weight (2,811-2,868 pounds) of the GR86 all make almost no difference in the same way as the model. Go. It’s the result of the forwarding platform.
Compared to most cars, the GR86’s diminutive and two-door, 2+2 interior is clearly less practical than a similarly priced four-door hot hatch. However, compared to two seats Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota’s own Supra, GR86 is really spacious. Its rear seats can be pretty useless for human transport, but its presence gives the cabin extra versatility and storage capacity on longer journeys. It’s also quite good at carrying small to medium-sized dogs, and for those in the front, the lack of a rear bulkhead means taller people are more likely to find a more comfortable sitting position (although although we wish there was a way to tilt the driver’s seat forward for longer legs, instead of just behind for shorter legs).
Fold down the one-piece backrest and you can also usefully expand cargo capacity as we explored in Check baggage BRZ. Even with the saddle raised, the 6.26 cubic foot trunk is significantly better than what you’ll find on a Miata and has the capacity to hold three suitcases.
What are the GR86 fuel economy and performance specs?
GR86 is equipped with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine manufactured by Subaru. 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Then there’s the transmission option offered by Toyota: a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic with a Sport mode for sharper response as well as paddle shifters. Toyota says it will go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds with the manual and 6.6 seconds with the automatic.
EPA energy saving stands at 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined with the manual. It goes up to 21/31/25 with the automatic.
What does the GR86 like to drive?
New engines make a world of difference. There’s more low-end torque, while mid-range power is no longer clearly lacking. The engine also makes a pleasant sound when you hit the 5,000 rpm mark, encouraging you to push the smaller boxer harder (or at least keep the car in a lower gear). In short, the engine feels more like a sports coupe and doesn’t require a turbocharger.
The manual clutch is easy to adjust, with a precise engagement and pedaling effort that won’t tire your feet too much in traffic, but that’s heavy enough to feel appropriate for a performance application. capacity. There’s no automatic rev-matching, but the pedals are positioned close enough to easily make downshifts. The throttles are also well-calibrated for the task. The gearshifters are similarly precise, with a mechanical feel. As for the automatic, it does a pretty good job of downshifting when returning to the throttle or when you press brake leads to a turn – as long as you use the car’s Sport mode. However, it was still too eager to shift gears, resulting in a lot of squeaking between gears. We found ourselves using paddle shifters because of this. Or wish we only had the manual.
From here, GR86 and BRZ split. The Toyota has softer front springs and stiffer rear springs, along with cast iron versus aluminum joints, a solid versus hollow front anti-roll bar, and a rear anti-roll bar that’s attached to the subframe rather than to the subframe. right car body. The end result is a noticeably rougher ride – we got tired driving the GR86 around town, while we were perfectly fine driving the Subaru. At the same time, if this sturdier suspension tweak does lead to a handling advantage (and we’re not really sure if that’s the case), it’s a much smaller, much harder-to-detect difference. compared to the quality of the car. A poorly compliant rear end can also make the vehicle vulnerable to mid-corner collisions when driving on winding roads. A piece of music? That’s another story, but when it comes to the difference between the BRZ and the GR86, the suspension is it. And we think Subaru has the edge because of it.
Where can I read other reviews about Toyota GR86?
Evaluate Toyota GR86 for the first time 2022
Read more about the GR86’s many updates and how it feels to be on the track.
2022 Toyota GR86 vs Subaru BRZ / Manual vs Automatic Comparison
What the title says, we drove the GR86 with automatic reverse with the BRZ with the manual. Here’s what we found.
First review of Subaru BRZ 2022
Check out this section for more information on how the BRZ differs from the GR86, along with some unique insights.
What is the price of GR86 2022?
There are four ways to get the 2022 GR86: base and Premium, each available with a manual or automatic transmission. There are no factory or package options beyond that, though the automatic adds to the effective set of Subaru EyeSight driver-assist technologies (see Safety below).
Premium version adds 18-inch Michelin wheels Pilot Sport 2 tires (vs 17 on the lower rubber), duckweed rear spoiler, heated front seats, upgraded seats including Ultrasuede leather cushions and inserts, aluminum pedals, blind spot warning and rear cross section, and an eight-speaker sound system rather than six.
Price includes $1,025 destination fee. You can list more fully about features here on Autoblog.
Basic User’s Guide: $28,725
Auto Base: $30,225
Premium Guide: $31,325
Premium Auto: $32,825
What are the GR86 safety ratings and driver assistance features?
If you want a manual transmission, you’ll do without most of the driver-assistance tech. Only blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, and even then, are included in the Premium trim. Automatic pick-up includes an effective suite of Subaru EyeSight driving aids: forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.
The GR86 has not been crash tested by a third party at the time of this writing.
