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2023 Toyota GR86 Trims Comparison

2023 GR86 trim level differences

The 2023 Toyota GR86 is a four-seat, two-door sports car available in three trim levels: Base, Premium and Special Edition. A 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine (228 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) powers the rear wheels through your choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Highlighted features include:

Base
In standard spec, the GR86 comes well equipped with features, including:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Limited-slip rear differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Cloth seats
  • 7-inch digital instrumentation panel
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Satellite radio (requires a subscription after complimentary trial period)
  • Connected services (requires a subscription after complimentary trial period)
  • Six-speaker audio system

Selecting the automatic transmission further equips the car with:

  • 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
Premium trim has a standard six-speed automatic transmission and the safety features listed above, plus:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • High-performance summer tires
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Duckbill-style rear spoiler
  • Aluminum pedals
  • Simulated suede seats with leather bolsters
  • Heated front seats
  • Eight-speaker audio system
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Special Edition
With production limited to 860 cars, the GR86 Special Edition has Premium equipment plus:

  • Exclusive Solar Shift paint
  • 18-inch matte black forged aluminum wheels
  • Cat-back performance exhaust system
  • Racing stripes
  • Special Edition badge for the interior

Which 2023 GR86 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest going with the Premium trim level. The upgrade gives you larger wheels with performance summer tires, a duckbill-style rear spoiler, adaptive LED headlights, and heated front seats with simulated suede and leather upholstery.

Compare 2023 GR86 trims side-by-side

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San Antonio, TX
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GR86 Base
GR86 Premium
GR86 10th Anniversary Special Edition
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Base
2.4L 4cyl 6M
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2.4L 4cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
cloth
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
228 hp @ 7,000 rpm
228 hp @ 7,000 rpm
228 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
215/45R17
215/40R18
215/40R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 27 / 22 MPG
20 / 27 / 22 MPG
20 / 27 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
264 / 356 miles
264 / 356 miles
264 / 356 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,811 lb.
2,833 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
Height
51.6 in.
51.6 in.
51.6 in.
Length
167.9 in.
167.9 in.
167.9 in.
Wheelbase
101.4 in.
101.4 in.
101.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
6.3 cu. ft.
6.3 cu. ft.
6.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
53.6 in.
Rear Head Room
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$47,195
$49,992
$49,277
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.63
$0.67
$0.66
Depreciation
$9,723
$11,699
$10,682
Financing
$4,756
$5,100
$5,326
Taxes & Fees
$1,928
$2,043
$2,119
Fuel
$12,746
$12,746
$12,746
Insurance
$8,388
$8,388
$8,388
Maintenance
$8,184
$8,546
$8,546
Repairs
$1,470
$1,470
$1,470
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Solar Shift Contrast Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Neptune
Raven
Trueno Blue
Track Bred
Halo
Steel
Pavement
Neptune
Raven
Trueno Blue
Track Bred
Halo
Steel
Pavement
Solar Shift