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Toyota GR86

2.4 liters, no torque dip: the GR86 puts its extra muscle through the rear wheels.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 36 sources

At a glance

0150300
228–233 hpPower
0510
5.4–6.6 s0–60 mph
0125250
216–226 km/hTop speed
0150300
249.5–250 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,260–1,302 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1231112

Engine
2.4 L naturally aspirated FA24D boxer four, port and direct injection24
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive; four-seat coupe11
Gearbox
Six-speed manual or six-speed torque-converter automatic with paddles12
Built at
Subaru Gunma Main Plant, Japan213

The story

Jointly developed with Subaru, the GR86 brought Toyota's GR range to a wider audience as its third global model. Its 2.4-liter boxer drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or automatic.234

2021: April reveal, October Japan launch20212022: 3:11.8 at Lightning Lap · Europe gets a two-year production window20222023: GR Cup crowns its first champion20232024: Trueno Edition gets Brembo and Sachs20242026: Canada gets 30 Yuzu Editions · Japan: three-camera EyeSight2026 Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86): 1983–1987AE86Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6): 2012–2021ZN6Toyota GR86 (ZN8): 2021–presentZN8 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones21323
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YearWhat happened
1983–1987Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
2012–2021Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6)
2021–presentToyota GR86 (ZN8)
2021April reveal, October Japan launch
20223:11.8 at Lightning Lap
2022Europe gets a two-year production window
2023GR Cup crowns its first champion
2024Trueno Edition gets Brembo and Sachs
2026Canada gets 30 Yuzu Editions
2026Japan: three-camera EyeSight
  1. 2021

    April reveal, October Japan launch

    Revealed in April, the GR86 went on sale in Japan on October 28 after joint development with Subaru.23

  2. 2022

    3:11.8 at Lightning Lap

    The GR86 Premium clocked 3:11.8, 0.6 second ahead of the BRZ; a sinking brake pedal prompted a recommendation for upgraded fluid and pads.5

  3. 2022

    Europe gets a two-year production window

    Europe's 2022 launch came with a strict limit: just two years of production for the region.36

  4. 2023

    GR Cup crowns its first champion

    Production GR86s became GR Cup racers with six-speed SADEV sequential gearboxes; Tyler Gonzales won the inaugural 2023 title.7

  5. 2024

    Trueno Edition gets Brembo and Sachs

    The 2024 Trueno Edition saluted the AE86; 860 were destined for the US, with Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers standard via the Performance package.8

  6. 2026

    Canada gets 30 Yuzu Editions

    Canada's 2026 Yuzu Edition was limited to 30, pairing yellow paint, Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers with a standard cat-back exhaust and body kit.9

  7. 2026

    Japan: three-camera EyeSight

    Japan's August update retuned throttle and steering, eased fifth-to-fourth manual shifts with a 0.5 mm wider chamfer, and gave EyeSight three cameras.10

Every generation

  • Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno
    AE861983–1987
  • Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S
    ZN62012–2021
  • Toyota GR86
    ZN82021–present

Power over the years

From 232 hp to 233 hp in 3 years.

0100200300 2020202220242026 hp 2021 · 232 hp · Japan launch: RC/SZ/RZ2022 · 228 hp · US Premium2022 · 231 hp · Europe launch2024 · 233 hp · Australia GT/GTS update (174 kW)2025 · 228 hp · Canada Hakone Edition2026 · 228 hp · Canada Yuzu Edition 233 hp Australia GT/GTS update (174 kW) 232 hp Japan launch: RC/SZ/RZ
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YearHorsepowerModel
2021232Japan launch: RC/SZ/RZ
2022228US Premium
2022231Europe launch
2024233Australia GT/GTS update (174 kW)
2025228Canada Hakone Edition
2026228Canada Yuzu Edition

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • GR86 / Premium

    Standard

    GR86 / Premium

    228 hp
  • RC / SZ / RZ (Japan)

    Standard

    RC / SZ / RZ (Japan)

    2021

    232 hp

  • Standard

    GT / GTS (Australia)

    2024

    233 hp
  • RZ 10th Anniversary Limited (Japan)

    Special

    RZ 10th Anniversary Limited (Japan)

    2023

  • Special Edition / 10th Anniversary

    Limited

    Special Edition / 10th Anniversary

    2023

    228 hp
  • Trueno Edition (U.S.)

    Limited

    Trueno Edition (U.S.)

    2024

  • Limited

    Hakone Edition (North America)

    2025

    228 hp

  • Limited

    RZ Yellow Limited (Japan)

    2025

  • Limited

    RZ 40th Anniversary Limited (Japan)

    2024

  • Limited

    RZ Ridge Green Limited (Japan)

    2024

  • Limited

    Forest Shadow Limited Edition (Australia)

    2024

    233 hp
  • Yuzu Edition (Canada)

    Limited

    Yuzu Edition (Canada)

    2026

    228 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • LED headlights have an L-shaped internal signature.3
  • Working air vents sit behind the front wheel arches.3
  • Sculpted tail lamps blend into a molding stretching across the rear.3
  • Large rocker moldings form prominent side skirts.3

Year by year

  1. 2021–2022 redesign

    New L-shaped LED headlights and working vents behind the front wheel arches mark the GR86 redesign.3

  2. August 2024 (Japan)

    RZ gains standard daytime running lights.21

  3. August 2026 (Japan)

    Solid Gray returns to the paint palette after appearing on the earlier Toyota 86.10

  4. August 2026 (Japan)

    EyeSight grows from 2 cameras to 3, giving later Japanese cars an extra camera.10

  5. August 2026 (Japan)

    RZ gets cast-iron-black switch finishes; the optional black-and-red cabin gains a broader sweep of red trim.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota GR86
    GR86
    Photo of a Subaru BRZ
    Subaru BRZ

    Subaru BRZ

    The BRZ has a thinner, smiling grille; the GR86's mouth is blunter. Rear badges help, and a Premium GR86 adds a duckbill.1522

  • Toyota GT86 / 86 / Scion FR-S

    Earlier cars have a boxer-style 86 side badge; look for functional vents behind the front wheels on the newer coupe.313

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $25.0K–$40.0K29

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2022202420262028 Value today: $24,992–$39,993 2022 · $27,700 · US base MSRP2023 · $28,400 · US base MSRP2024 · $28,400 · US base MSRP2025 · $30,400 · US base MSRP 2022 · $28,700 · US base manual incl. destination, 2022 model year 2025 · $35,840 · 2023 10th Anniversary automatic, 21 miles, The Quail Auction2026 · $36,900 · 2025 GR86, mileage 5,859, Bidbus2026 · $28,500 · 2023 GR86, mileage 40,354, Bidbus2026 · $26,400 · 2022 GR86, mileage 31,074, Bidbus2026 · $32,900 · 2025 GR86, mileage 11,442, Bidbus2026 · $30,600 · 2024 GR86, mileage 18,394, Bidbus2026 · $35,000 · 2025 GR86, mileage 11,653, Bidbus $36.9K Bidbus, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2022Launch price$28,700US base manual incl. destination, 2022 model year
2022Price when new$27,700US base MSRP
2023Price when new$28,400US base MSRP
2024Price when new$28,400US base MSRP
2025Price when new$30,400US base MSRP
2025Auction sale$35,8402023 10th Anniversary automatic, 21 miles, The Quail Auction
2026Auction sale$36,9002025 GR86, mileage 5,859, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$28,5002023 GR86, mileage 40,354, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$26,4002022 GR86, mileage 31,074, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$32,9002025 GR86, mileage 11,442, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$30,6002024 GR86, mileage 18,394, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$35,0002025 GR86, mileage 11,653, Bidbus
2026Value today$24,992–$39,993

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Production GR86s become sequential-shift Cup racers”
    • “Tyler Gonzales claimed the first GR Cup crown”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 36 sources
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  2. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Launches the All-New GR86 | Toyota | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website global.toyota
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  8. 2024 Toyota GR86 Adds Trueno Edition and a Performance Package caranddriver.com
  9. Toyota Brightens the City Streets with New GR86 Yuzu Edition media.toyota.ca
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  21. TGR Announces Upgraded GR86 and Limited Special-edition Model | PRESS RELEASE | GAZOO Racing toyotagazooracing.com
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