2026 Toyota GR86 GTS coupe

Toyota

2026 Toyota GR86

Affordable sports coupe

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From $46,340 plus on-road costs

The second-generation GR86 (ZN8) is the Toyota half of the joint Gazoo Racing and Subaru sports coupe project.

From$46,340+ORC
Engine2.4L flat 4cyl petrol
Power174 kW
Boot226 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km

CarTell take

We haven't driven the GR86 yet. On paper, pick the GR Sport manual if you can find allocation. The 6-speed manual is the only way to spec it for the driving experience. Confirm dealer pricing before signing, market premiums are common.

Why consider it

  • Genuine rear-drive sports coupe at the cheapest end of the segment.
  • 2.4 flat-four addressed the original 86's flat torque curve complaint, 6-speed manual offered at no extra cost, 5-year warranty extending to 7-year driveline cover via Toyota servicing, Torsen LSD standard, and the GR Sport adds Sachs dampers and Brembo brakes.

What to know

  • Naturally aspirated flat-four is loud and coarse on long highway drives.
  • Cabin plastics feel cheap against the $45k price tag.
  • Adaptive cruise is reserved for the auto so manual buyers lose the feature.

Who it suits

Track day buyers chasing the Torsen LSD and Brembo brakes on the GR Sport, driving purists who want a naturally aspirated flat-four with a manual and rear-wheel drive, first sports car buyers chasing the cheapest RWD coupe on sale, and weekend escapees who like the 2 plus 2 layout with a useful boot.

Keen drivers

174 kW on tap

Performance and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

2.4L flat 4cyl petrol

Powertrain

174 kW, 250 Nm

5 yrs / unlimited km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromEnginePowerDriveKey differences
GR86 GT (6sp manual)$46,340 +ORC2.4L flat 4cyl petrol174 kWRWD
GR86 GT (6sp auto)$46,340 +ORC2.4L flat 4cyl petrol174 kWRWD
GR86 GTS (6sp manual)$48,490 +ORC2.4L flat 4cyl petrol174 kWRWD
GR86 GTS (6sp auto)$48,490 +ORC2.4L flat 4cyl petrol174 kWRWD

GR86 GT (6sp manual)

$46,340 +ORC

Engine
2.4L flat 4cyl petrol
Power
174 kW
Drive
RWD

GR86 GT (6sp auto)

$46,340 +ORC

Engine
2.4L flat 4cyl petrol
Power
174 kW
Drive
RWD

GR86 GTS (6sp manual)

$48,490 +ORC

Engine
2.4L flat 4cyl petrol
Power
174 kW
Drive
RWD

GR86 GTS (6sp auto)

$48,490 +ORC

Engine
2.4L flat 4cyl petrol
Power
174 kW
Drive
RWD

Practicality and safety

226 L

Boot space

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating. Rated 2022

RWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want a convertible (Mazda MX-5), more torque from forced induction (Ford Mustang EcoBoost), a hot hatch with adaptive cruise on the manual (Hyundai i30 N), or a near-identical car at a lower price with the same drivetrain (Subaru BRZ).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Toyota GR86 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $46,340 plus on-roads for the GR86 GT (6sp manual) and tops out at $48,490 plus on-roads for the GR86 GTS (6sp manual), across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.

Is the Toyota GR86 manual or auto?

Both. Each grade is offered with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed conventional automatic with paddle shifters at the same price.

How fast is the GR86?

6.3 seconds 0 to 100 km/h with the manual, 6.9 seconds with the automatic.

Does the manual GR86 get adaptive cruise control?

No. Adaptive cruise is reserved for the automatic. Manual buyers lose the feature.

The Toyota GR86 in full

The second-generation GR86 (ZN8) is the Toyota half of the joint Gazoo Racing and Subaru sports coupe project. FA24 naturally aspirated 2.4-litre flat-four making 174 kW and 250 Nm, rear-wheel drive through a Torsen limited-slip diff, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. GTS and GR Sport grades, both manual or auto at the same price.

From$46,340+ORC
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