2026 Toyota GR86

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is a sports car that's within reach for most drivers. One of the few rear-wheel-drive two-door models left on the market, the GR86 features a 228-horsepower flat-four engine that can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Offered exclusively as a coupe, the GR86 boasts impressive acceleration and exceptional handling. Though it has back seats, there's realistically only room for two adults. But if raw thrills are your top priority, the GR86 definitely delivers.

Included with every GR86 is a complimentary one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, an organization that promotes motorsports and sanctions a number of events across the country. This perk gives owners the chance to test their GR86 and their own driving abilities on a closed track, whether at an autocross or on a road course. The membership includes one free High Performance Driving Event (HPDE), a class that teaches participants how to drive quickly and safely on a track.

Because demand for mass-market sports cars has dwindled, the GR86 has few direct competitors. One popular option in the category is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which is less powerful, smaller and only offered as a soft-top or hardtop convertible, not as a coupe. One might also cross-shop the V6-powered Nissan Z or larger Ford Mustang with its turbocharged four-cylinder base engine. Of course, there's also the GR86's mechanical twin to consider, the Subaru BRZ. Check out our Expert Rating below for a full deep dive on the GR86's performance across multiple categories.