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The Toyota GR86 delivers the much-sought-after thrill of driving a sports car courtesy of a powerful engine and manual transmission. Whether you want to experience the hands-on joy of driving a stick shift, shoot your adrenaline to the roof on track days, or love to feel dapper in a head-turning ride, the diminutive GR86 is a complete bundle of driving excitement at a surprisingly affordable price point. If you’re a sports car enthusiast in Montana, come and discover your next Toyota GR86 at Kalispell Toyota.
When you look at a GR86, what you see is a tiny sports car. But its compact dimensions hide several pleasant surprises. Let’s explore this vehicle’s exterior design, performance, interior comfort, safety, and tech features.
The GR86’s naturally aspirated four-cylinder Boxer engine produces 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers power to the wheels via a standard six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD), although a six-speed automatic transmission is available.
Regardless of the transmission, the GR86 delivers sharp handling and a thrilling driving experience. The manual GR86 posted a 0-to-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds, while the automatic transmission completed the run 0.7 seconds slower in Car and Driver tests.
Despite being a speed demon, the Toyota GR86 returns decent fuel economy numbers. According to the EPA, automatic transmission models achieve 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, those with the six-speed manual get 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, but there’s no beating the engaging driving dynamics of the stick-shift GR86.
With available 18-inch matte-black finished alloy wheels, available Brembo brakes with larger-diameter rotors for exceptional stopping power, and SACHS dampers for improved cornering and reduced body roll, the GR86 is ready for the track and open roads. Its RWD configuration provides exceptional weight distribution and precise handling, while vehicle stability control enhances traction and grip, giving you the confidence to rip like a rally driver.
The GR86 offers a visually appealing interior with a spacious front row. While this small sports car can seat four passengers, the second row may be too cramped for adults to sit in for a long time. That said, Toyota achieved a masterclass in terms of the steering wheel and shifter’s positioning, making the transition from steering to shifting gears one seamless movement for the adventure-spirited driver.
The GR86 features comfortable and supportive sport front buckets with black side bolsters, seat insert fabric, and contrast-stitched interior accents. Higher trims, such as the Premium and Hakone Edition, get two-stage heated sports seats with leather-trimmed bolsters and Ultrasuede inserts.
The base trim comes with a six-speaker setup, while the Premium and Hakone Edition come with an upgraded eight-speaker sound system. An 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard, but the driver also gets a reconfigurable 7-inch digital gauge display. You can configure the digital instrument cluster in Normal, Track, or Sport modes, depending on your driving preferences.
All trims feature dual-zone automatic climate control that provides individual temperature settings for the driver and front passenger with dual LCD toggle displays, two USB 2.0 charging ports with an auxiliary port, and an engine start-stop button.
Like every modern sports car, the GR86 features three-point seatbelts on all seats to keep occupants grounded at high speeds. All trims also have the GR86 Active Safety Suite, which includes a pre-collision braking system, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, and Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System.
The Premium and Hakone trims have blind-spot detection. Additionally, all models feature Hill Start Assist Control and an anti-theft system with an alarm and immobilizer to keep the GR86 secure, whether you use it as a daily driver or a racing vehicle.
The GR86 is available in three trim levels for 2025: the base model, Premium, and Hakone Edition. Pricing starts at $30,400 for the base trim, $33,000 for the Premium, and $35,270 for the Hakone Edition. If you intend to use your GR86 for racing, you can customize it with the Performance Package, which adds 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, and SACHS dampers. You can also choose from seven different exterior colors, including Ridge Green, Raven, Pavement, and Trueno Blue.
The Toyota GR86 is a small but exciting sports car to own. It’s fast and aerodynamic enough to push the limits on track days and practical enough to serve as a daily driver. Whether you enjoy the thrill of the fast life, want to experience sports car ownership on a budget, or long for the excitement of driving a manual, the GR86 is an eye-catching vehicle that’s perfectly at home on the pavement and the racetrack. Contact us today to schedule a test-drive and experience the exhilaration of driving this fun and affordable sports car.
