Global launch of GR86 welcomed
As a result, the new GR86 has been reborn as a car designed with outstanding driving feel that is both direct and satisfying.
The long-awaited Toyota GR86 is now available for sale in Japan. Toyota South Africa Motors says local timing for launch as well as sales will be confirmed in 2022.
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced that sales of the all-new GR86 have commenced at GR Garage and Toyota dealers in the Land of the Rising Sun.
The GR86 shares the same base as the Subaru BRZ.
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However, Toyota focused on delivering the unique driving feel of a GR vehicle, with intuitive handling and instinctive responsiveness, linear response as well as outstanding agility at the upper limits of performance.
As a result, the new GR86 has been reborn as a car designed with outstanding driving feel that is both direct and satisfying.
With fender tops that extend horizontally to the beltline, the GR86 silhouette highlights its appeal as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
Its low, horizontal underbody and narrow cabin rear combine to underline the breadth of the vehicle and its low centre of gravity, and hint at its intuitive responsiveness.
The GR86 operating system is optimally located to enable the driver to focus on driving.
The metre display embodies the GR86s sports performance, changing according to which driving mode is engaged.
Sporting a lightweight, compact engine with a low center-of-gravity in line with previous iterations, the GR86 increases its displacement size from 2.0 to 2.4 litre.
The engine delivers superior driving performance as a consequence, achieving 0-100km/h acceleration in just 6.3 seconds.
Engine responsiveness has also been enhanced, providing smooth, stress-free sensations from low to high rpms.
Users can expect to experience a real sense of speed when accelerating, and feel as if the car is an extension of their bodies.
The car couples superb front-end road-holding and rear-end stability with outstandingly responsive and steady handling.
From everyday driving to sports driving, a wide-ranging parts line-up enables all customers to personalise their GR86.
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