The Toyota 86 (or the GT86 as it’s called in Europe), has been given a minor update for the 2015 Model Year. You’d hardly describe the reborn hachi roku as lacking in the dynamics department, but that’s precisely what Toyota decided to improve upon.
Toyota claims to have continued to work on the car since it was first launched in 2012. Chief engineer Tetsuya Tada said, “there is no reason that development should stop, only because the vehicle has gone on sale. The 86 is all about driver involvement, and we are committed to keep enhancing this aspect of the car.”
Integral to the running upgrade is a “more rigid fixation of the front suspension and the rear shock absorbers.” Coupled with reworked dampers, the changes provide more stability to deliver a smoother and more communicative handling. Body roll has been reduced too, while the steering is said to be even crisper than before.
Changes that you can physically see are limited to a new shark-fin antenna (which is aero-positive, apparently) and a carbon-fibre-look dashboard trim. Subaru has also announced a very similar update for its near-identical BRZ.
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Love this 2 siblings, but that price…… Too much to ask for. If I we’re to go for a RWD, my votes on the BMW 220i coupe.
People who wanted a fun rear wheel drive car and wanted to train his or her driving skill should buy this GT 86.
It’s a different feeling driving this car and most BMW rear wheel drive car.
This Toyota is definitely a Driver’s car . Back to basic, car, skill and machine
This car needs MORE POWER…it has enough dynamics to rival all da hot hatches….
That’s why is designed for further modification. Toyota has it in mind therefore you see the interior just so so.
The awesome suspension and weight distribution will keep on tempt you to mod the engine.
Supercharger, turbo, twin turbo you name it.
Only 2 cars have left an amazing impression on me. The Porsche Cayman S (manual) and this 86 (manual). sad to see the price is as such in this country due to taxes and protectionism measures.
The Focus ST, Civic Type R and Megane RS are manic machines but lack that “connection” with you.
One more thing to mention, Focus ST, Civic Type R and Megane RS are all front wheel drive cars (FF).
This is why i still drive my Civic Type R and smoke all CLA45, A45, Golf Gti, BMW and Preve.
I believe u can smoke Preve only. Oh ya, another, suprima s super premium
Obviously u dont know the power of Honda NA engine to compare it with Proton Suprima S
easily smoke a GTI, overrated car
I believe except the Preve, all the rest of them was already long gone when you are still climbing the revs for more power. lol
using a 180k honda to smoke a 70k proton. you must be so proud.
Sure about the protection?
What i heard is dat it was supposed to be sold on cheaper price now, but, some grey importers with AP tunjuk gangster guna connection paksa jual mahal.
Are you saying that the AP holders are forcing official importers (like UMW Toyota) in this instance to sell the 86 at RM243K?
U know wat is AP use by those importer..
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Those AP for recond n new non official import aka grey import
the only thing so wrong bout this car in malaysia is the price
86 vs cayman s cayman will win definitely
Except in price :)
Not on corners
The upcoming Mazda Mx-5 will bring this car to shame.
These subaru+toyota engine are better than previous 2zz-ge….better fuel cossumption,better low end tork n enviroment n noise frendly….some in other side of mad /larger turbocharger n intercooler like the crawforf brz tune to 400hp to 500hp….but these car price is too expensive due our tax structure….almost rm100k more than our free tax langkawi n labuan price !.