Updated GR86 range includes Limited Edition

BY MATT BROGAN | 6th Nov 2024

TOYOTA will introduce a mildly updated GR86 range from December, the sporty coupe line-up to introduce a Limited Edition variant the Japanese importer says is “distinguished by unique, classic design touches” and priced from $49,600 plus on-road costs.

That price tag places the Limited Edition entrant at a $6360 price premium over the entry-grade GR86 GT (from $43,240 + ORC) and $4210 over the highly specified GTS grade (from $45,390 + ORC) on which it is based.

Toyota says the facelifted GR86 range is characterised by multiple mechanical and dynamic enhancements aimed at further improving the model’s already focused dynamic abilities.

These include revised throttle mapping and omission of the engine’s ignition delay control system, and a higher downshift threshold for automatic variants.

Further range-wide alterations include retuned electric power steering and damping characteristics aimed at sharpening the feedback and response of the GR86.

Importantly for GR86 enthusiasts, the Limited Edition model includes as standard the otherwise optional Dynamic Performance Pack (essentially Sachs ZF dampers and Brembo brakes, available for $2200 on GTS variants) on top of a unique Forest Shadow paint finish, bronze 18-inch alloy wheels, and combination tan leather accented and black Ultrasuede upholstery.

“The GR86 has always exhibited a visual flair, and the Limited Edition is the perfect blend of style and substance with its unique paint colour, bronze alloys and tan interior evoking classic sports cars,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.

“With a raft of mechanical upgrades that make it even more dynamic at no extra cost, the GR86 has never been more desirable than it is now.”

Just 86 examples of the Limited Edition GR86 will be available locally.

The 2025 Toyota GR86 range remains powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine shared with the twin-under-the-skin Subaru BRZ.

It develops 174kW of power and 250Nm of torque channelled to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or automatic transmission with the assistance of a standard limited-slip differential.

While unconfirmed by Toyota Australia, GoAuto understands the GR86 range may soon be joined by a hybridised versions of the 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol powerplant shared with the GR Yaris and GR Corolla.

Reports from Japanese media suggest the GR86 could develop up to 300hp (224kW) while simultaneously abandoning the model’s Subaru-based platform in favour of a shortened version of that from the Lexus IS.

GoAuto will offer more information on the rumoured changes to the GR86 as it comes to hand – the changes certain to make the popular model an even more formidable entrant in the budget sports car category.

To the end of September (2024), Toyota has sold 402 examples of the GR86, placing it fourth in the Sports car under $80K category behind the nearly identical Subaru BRZ (765 unit sales), Ford Mustang (555), and Mazda MX-5 (506).

The segment is rounded out by the Nissan Z (with 281 unit sales YTD), and Mini Cabrio (188).

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