Nearly a decade ago, Toyota wowed car enthusiasts with its all-new back-to-basics sport coupe. Co-developed with Subaru and initially sold as the Scion FR-S, the Toyota 86 was inexpensive, small, lightweight and very fun to drive. Now, for 2022, Toyota is back with its redesigned 2022 GR86. Significant changes include a more powerful engine and new styling, but most importantly the new GR86 improves upon the same principles that made the original so enjoyable.
2022 Toyota GR86





Total MSRP | $28,725 |
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What others are paying | $29,605 |
- 2023
- 2022
2022 Toyota GR86 Review

- Enjoyable handling for drivers of all skill levels
- Driver-friendly interior
- Quick-shifting six-speed manual transmission
- Good power output for its size
- Back seats are better suited for storage
- High interior noise levels
- Redesigned for 2022
- More power from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
- Mildly restyled interior
- Kicks off the second GR86 generation
Nearly a decade ago, Toyota wowed car enthusiasts with its all-new back-to-basics sport coupe. Co-developed with Subaru and initially sold as the Scion FR-S, the Toyota 86 was inexpensive, small, lightweight and very fun to drive. Now, for 2022, Toyota is back with its redesigned 2022 GR86. Significant changes include a more powerful engine and new styling, but most importantly the new GR86 improves upon the same principles that made the original so enjoyable.
Like its predecessor, the GR86 features a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine mounted up front. Along with a larger 2.4-liter displacement and improvements to the intake and exhaust, the engine produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft — an increase of 23 hp and 28 lb-ft compared to the previous model. Beyond the power increase, the difference in steering is immediately obvious. The GR86's wheel moves with more linearity and eagerness, providing a greater sense of directness to the driver than the previous model.
Of course there are other affordable, fun-to-drive cars on the market. On the rear-wheel-drive side, Mazda's MX-5 Miata continues to entertain drivers of all levels and Ford's Mustang offers a lot of performance, even with its turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Front-wheel-drive fun can be found in the scrappy Hyundai Veloster N or the more refined Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Performance
Acceleration is improved with this latest-generation 86. The 2.4-liter engine gets it from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds flat with the manual transmission, which is half a second quicker than the previous-generation car. The shifter feels positive and precise in your hand as you move through the gates, and the pedals are well placed for heel-and-toe downshift rev-matching. The clutch pedal is light and has an easy-to-find catch point. Opting for the automatic transmission results in slower acceleration (6.9 seconds), but it's easier to live with in heavy traffic. It also comes with paddle shifters and provides quick downshifts when you select Track mode.
Comfort
The manually adjustable seats feature improved bolstering for your upper back and manage to hold you in place without being restrictive. Dual-zone climate control for such a small car seems like overkill, but it does the job and keeps both front passengers happy and comfortable.
Unfortunately, the 86 is a bit on the noisy side. Road and tire noise is near constant and very loud. And engine noise is more annoying than evocative.
2022 Toyota GR86 pricing
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Interior
The GR86's compact dimensions don't give it an abundance of interior room, but front passengers will find it more than comfortable, especially if they're on the taller side. Taller drivers will also appreciate the added space and room for adjustment, especially when compared to the much more cramped Miata. The rear seats, however, are better used as interior storage space than for passengers.
Technology
Far less impressive is the audio system. While that's likely not a priority for a sports car, the system can't really keep up with interior noise levels and is easily taxed by moderate volume. We think there's room for improvement here.
The GR86 is available with a decent number of advanced driver aids. But most of them require getting the optional automatic transmission. The GR86's traction and stability systems are well calibrated for daily driving. You can also engage the Track mode, which loosens the systems so you can have more dynamic control of the car. Or you can turn them off completely.
Storage
Inside, the GR86 offers a small but practical amount of storage. The cupholders reside well behind the driver's right arm, so you're never at risk of bumping them while driving, and the rear seats excel at holding bags, jackets and other items you don't want rolling around in the trunk. The rear seats do have child safety seat anchor points, but getting any reasonably sized safety seat in and out of the car is a major challenge.
Fuel Economy
Value
Warranties for the GR86 are fairly standard, with three years/36,000 miles and five years/50,000 miles offered for bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties. Toyota also includes three years/36,000 miles for roadside assistance and two years for free maintenance.
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Which GR86 does Edmunds recommend?
Toyota GR86 models
The 2022 Toyota GR86 is a two-door, four-seat sports car available in two trim levels: base and Premium. Powering the rear wheels of the GR86 is a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine (228 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) through your choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Highlighted features include:
Base
Comes well equipped with features, such as:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Limited-slip rear differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
- Dual-zone climate control
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Six-speaker audio system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Keyless entry with push-button start
Selecting the automatic transmission further gets you:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front)
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Premium
Adds a few features and improves handling, with:
- 18-inch wheels with high-performance summer tires
- Heated front seats
- Aluminum pedals
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
- A telematics system featuring a vehicle locator and diagnostic alerts (requires a subscription)
Either trim level can be equipped with an optional 10-speaker audio system and carpeted floor mats.




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Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $28,725
- MPG & Fuel
- 20 City / 27 Hwy / 22 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Engine
- Flat 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 228 hp @ 7000 rpm
- Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 167.9 in. / Height: 51.6 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 69.9 in.
- Curb Weight: 2811 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 6.3 cu.ft.

Safety
Our experts’ favorite GR86 safety features:
- Adaptive Front-Lighting System
- Headlights swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves.
- Blind-Spot Detection
- Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
- Pre-Collision Braking
- Applies the brakes automatically to help avoid an imminent forward collision.
Toyota GR86 vs. the competition

2022 Toyota GR86

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Toyota GR86 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
Available with an easy-folding soft top or a power retractable hardtop, the Miata remains one of the best driver's cars on sale today. Fun for all skill levels, the Miata offers a relatively compliant ride and returns great fuel economy. But a cramped and noisy interior can make longer trips a bit uncomfortable, especially for taller drivers.
Toyota GR86 vs. Ford Mustang
Even in base form, the Mustang packs a lot more muscle than the GR86. And when equipped with its optional Performance package, the Mustang will definitely give the GR86 a run for its money around turns. Its larger size opens up a bit more interior and cargo room too. But the BRZ is lighter, more communicative and less expensive.
Toyota GR86 vs. Hyundai Veloster
Scrappy and fun, the Veloster N mixes funky styling with practicality and a lot of power to create a really enjoyable driving experience. It has a larger and more usable back seat than the GR86 as well as an easy-to-use hatchback cargo area. But the ride can be pretty harsh over uneven pavement.
2022 Toyota GR86 First Impressions
The GR86 is the epitome of "fun to drive." Its simple combination of low weight and nimble handling encourages its driver to have fun, be it on a two-lane backroad or for timed laps on a racetrack. Its handling is welcoming and instructive to rookies, but also enjoyable to experienced drivers. While these characteristics are similar in the last-generation model, the 2022 GR86 has several key improvements.
The first is a power upgrade. Like its predecessor, the GR86 features a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine mounted up front. Along with a larger 2.4-liter displacement and improvements to the intake and exhaust, the engine produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft — an increase of 23 hp and 28 lb-ft compared to the previous model.
Modest as that increase may sound, it addresses the biggest complaint we had with the previous 2.0-liter engine — that it was generally unsatisfying to drive unless you were revving the engine all the way out to its redline at all times. The additional power gives the GR86 more oomph in more places, improving its responses on track and during the commute. Toyota says the manual GR86 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, which is about a second quicker than the previous model. (The optional automatic is rated at 6.6 seconds.)
Beyond the power increase, the difference in steering is immediately obvious. The GR86's wheel moves with more linearity and eagerness, providing a greater sense of directness to the driver when compared to the previous model.
The 2022 GR86 comes with two different wheel and tire sizes. The base trim comes with 17-inch wheels fitted with Michelin Primacy tires, while the Premium trim has 18-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires. The base tires have less maximum grip than the Michelins but they're still fun to drive on as they highlight the playfulness of the chassis at lower speeds — these are the tires to get for easy drifting. The Premium trim greatly increases available traction and offers higher cornering speeds without diminishing the car's balance. There's also a Track drive mode setting that dials back stability control intervention in a way that lets drivers approach the GR86's limits without fear of sliding off track.
While the manual transmission makes for the most fun in the GR86, the optional automatic reacts quickly enough to its shift paddles, and big downshifts arrive smoothly so as to not upset the car midcorner.
Time limitations meant we only drove the GR86 on a racetrack, so we'll have to wait until we can test a car on local roads to assess ride quality and interior noise. For now, we can say that the 2.4-liter engine develops a pleasing sound near redline.
The GR86 features bucket seats with aggressive side bolstering that keeps you in place during hard cornering. The seats and steering wheel offer enough adjustment ranges for drivers of most sizes. But even when they're adjusted and settled, some drivers might find their left knee bruised from bracing it against the door during high-speed corning.
The GR86's interior continues to be fairly minimalist in design but functional. A digital instrument panel lies behind a thickly padded steering wheel that features a basic but straightforward set of controls.
When you activate Track mode or disable stability control, the tachometer switches to a bar-style display that minimizes lower engine speeds and prioritizes your view of the engine's rpm near redline. Combined with an audible alert, you'll never need to guess when to upshift. Track mode also adds a manually triggerable lap timer to the gauge cluster
The uncluttered dash is adorned with a keyless ignition, dual-zone climate controls and a row of easily identifiable toggle switches. Along with the larger wheels and tires, the Premium trim level adds comfort features such as heated front seats and additional leather and suede-like surfaces.
The GR86 comes standard with an 8-inch central touchscreen that features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity. A six-speaker audio system is standard, while the top-of-the-line Premium trim level gets an eight-speaker system.
In terms of safety and driver's aids, all GR86s feature seven airbags, hill start assist and a reverse camera. Only automatic-equipped models have advanced assists such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and collision mitigation.
The GR86's coupe profile offers minimal cargo space (6.3 cubic feet) when compared to similarly priced hatchbacks such as the Hyundai Veloster N or Volkswagen GTI. The space may look tight, but flip-down rear seats ensure there's enough space for four mounted wheels and the basic tools owners would use on a track day.
While Toyota hasn't formalized pricing information yet, brand representatives said the base GR86 will start "comfortably" under $30,000 before destination fees. That price lands the GR86 among other compact sporty cars including the Hyundai Veloster N, Mazda Miata, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Of this group, the GR86 and Miata are the only two with rear-wheel drive, giving them unique perks with regard to handling. Compared to the Miata, the GR86 offers more horsepower, a fixed roof, back seats and more storage space.
Toyota says the GR86 will get 21 mpg combined with the manual transmission, which trails comparably equipped competitors by a sizable margin. The Miata, for example, gets 29 mpg with its manual transmission. The estimate increases to 24 mpg combined with the automatic, which falls to the middle of the pack among similar vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
The soul of low-cost, fun-to-drive sport coupes lives on in the new 2022 Toyota GR86. Thanks to its revised styling and a much-needed power increase, this new 86 can put a smile on anyone's face, regardless of budget or skill level.
FAQ
Is the Toyota GR86 a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Toyota GR86?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Toyota GR86:
- Redesigned for 2022
- More power from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
- Mildly restyled interior
- Kicks off the second GR86 generation
Is the Toyota GR86 reliable?
Is the 2022 Toyota GR86 a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Toyota GR86?
The least-expensive 2022 Toyota GR86 is the 2022 Toyota GR86 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $27,700.
Other versions include:
- 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M) which starts at $27,700
- 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $29,200
- Premium 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M) which starts at $30,300
- Premium 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $31,800
What are the different models of Toyota GR86?
2022 Toyota GR86 Overview
The 2022 Toyota GR86 is offered in the following submodels: GR86 Coupe. Available styles include 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M), 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6A), Premium 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M), and Premium 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6A). Toyota GR86 models are available with a 2.4 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 228 hp, depending on engine type. The 2022 Toyota GR86 comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed manual, 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2022 Toyota GR86 comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2022 Toyota GR86?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2022 Toyota GR86 and all its trim types. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2022 GR86.
Pros
- Enjoyable handling for drivers of all skill levels
- Driver-friendly interior
- Quick-shifting six-speed manual transmission
- Good power output for its size
Cons
- Back seats are better suited for storage
- High interior noise levels
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2022 Toyota GR86 and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2022 GR86 featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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2022 Toyota GR86 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
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What is the MPG of a 2022 Toyota GR86?
2022 Toyota GR86 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M), 6-speed manual, premium unleaded (required)
22 MPG compined MPG,
20 city MPG/27 highway MPG
2022 Toyota GR86 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
25 MPG compined MPG,
21 city MPG/31 highway MPG
2022 Toyota GR86 Premium 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M), 6-speed manual, premium unleaded (required)
22 MPG compined MPG,
20 city MPG/27 highway MPG
EPA Est. MPG | 22 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Drive Train | rear wheel drive |
Displacement | 2.4 L |
Passenger Volume | 83.5 cu.ft. |
Wheelbase | 101.4 in. |
Length | 167.9 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 51.6 in. |
Curb Weight | 2811 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2022 Toyota GR86?
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