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Toyota GR 86
Car and Driver rates the GR86 10/10 as an Editors' Choice and 10Best winner, saying in an age where active aerodynamics and four-digit horsepower figures are blazing into the world of supercars, the GR86 strips the sports-car recipe down to its most essential ingredients, with a svelte, lightweight coupe body, a 228-hp flat-four engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, noting only two other budget-priced sports cars, the Mazda Miata and its own twin the Subaru BRZ, can deliver this type of affordable back-road thrills. MotorTrend rates the GR86 9.2/10 as #2 in Best Performance Coupes, calling it Toyota's tail-wagging, small rear-wheel-drive sport coupe and one of three performance models in the lineup tuned by Gazoo Racing alongside the GR Supra and GR Corolla, with excellent handling and easy-to-manage oversteer, though the car isn't especially quick, and if equipped with the automatic its shift logic is bafflingly unsporting.
Sports-car essentials, nothing more
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the GR86 10/10 as an Editors' Choice and 10Best winner, saying it strips the sports-car recipe down to its most essential ingredients, with a svelte, lightweight coupe body, a 228-hp flat-four engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, noting only two other budget-priced sports cars, the Mazda Miata and its own twin the Subaru BRZ, can deliver this type of affordable back-road thrills.
One of three Gazoo Racing performance models
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) rates the GR86 9.2/10 as #2 in Best Performance Coupes, calling it Toyota's tail-wagging, small rear-wheel-drive sport coupe and one of three performance models in the lineup tuned by Gazoo Racing alongside the GR Supra and GR Corolla, with excellent handling and easy-to-manage oversteer.
Not especially quick, and the automatic disappoints
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the car isn't especially quick, and if equipped with the automatic its shift logic is bafflingly unsporting, with the clutch take-up point also too high on the pedal stroke.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Toyota GR86 have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 228 hp from its flat-four engine.
What other Toyota models are tuned by Gazoo Racing?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) names the GR Supra and GR Corolla.
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The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is built around 2.4L flat-four, rated at 228 horsepower across its sports coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 GR 86 seats 4 and is a Sports coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2025 GR 86.
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2025 Toyota GR 86
Every 2025 GR86 shares the 228-horsepower flat-four and RWD layout; Premium adds comfort equipment and the Hakone Edition returns as a styling- and suspension-focused limited grade.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Toyota GR 86 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Toyota GR 86 | 2027 record → | |
| 2025 Toyota GR 86 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Toyota GR 86.
The Toyota GR 86 is built alongside the Subaru BRZ, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Subaru BRZ page; the safety record for the Toyota GR 86 itself follows.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- July 2024, Equipment:Other:Labels. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia… Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota GR 86, most often about fuel/propulsion system (2), suspension (1), unknown or other (1).
Year by year
The Toyota GR 86 across 5 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Toyota GR 86 | 22–24 | $3,300–$3,650 | 2 |
| 2025 Toyota GR 86 | 22–24 | $3,250–$3,500 | 2 |
| 2024 Toyota GR 86 | 22–24 | $3,250–$3,500 | 2 |
| 2023 Toyota GR 86 | 22–25 | $3,100–$3,500 | 2 |
| 2022 Toyota GR 86 | 22–25 | $3,100–$3,500 | 2 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Toyota GR 86, one model year at a time.
| Step | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | 23.5 to 23.0 |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Toyota GR 86 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 184 | 2,851 | – | 24 | – |
| Premium | RWD | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 184 | 2,868 | – | 24 | $34,135 |
| Hakone Edition | RWD | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 184 | – | – | 24 | $36,405 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Toyota GR 86 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 2,851–2,868 | – | 13.2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 2,851–2,868 | – | 13.2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 2,851–2,868 | – | 13.2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder | 228 | 2,851–2,868 | – | 13.2 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Toyota GR 86: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | not available | ||
| 2024 | not available | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | fuel system |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | fuel system |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | tires, electrical system |
| 2016 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Toyota GR 86?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Toyota GR 86 model year: recall counts across the 3 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.3 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Toyota GR 86 by model year?
2019: fuel system. 2018: fuel system. 2017: tires, electrical system.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2025 GR 86 come in?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 (sports coupe) comes in 3 trims: GR86, GR86 Premium, GR86 Hakone Edition.
Q02What are the 2025 GR 86 trims?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 trims are GR86, GR86 Premium, GR86 Hakone Edition, listed from the entry GR86 up to the top GR86 Hakone Edition.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 GR 86 use?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is built around 2.4L flat-four, rated at 228 horsepower across its sports coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 GR 86 have?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is rated at 228 horsepower (2.4L flat-four).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 GR 86?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is offered with RWD.