Photo: IP Australia
Filed with IP Australia, the design patents for the GR 86 leave little to the imagination of expecting customers. To be frank, Toyota didn’t have too much room for improvement over the front-end styling of the BRZ.
As opposed to horizontal slats finished in black plastic, Toyota decided to differentiate the boxer-engined sports car with a hexagonal pattern for the mesh grille. The design patents suggest black for the side vents, and similar to Subaru’s model, the headlight cutouts look very familiar.
Expected to be revealed in the first half of 2021, the GR 86 will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year with two transmission options. In addition to a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic will be offered because some people don’t understand how fun it is to row your own gears.
The all-new engine, coming in the guise of a 2.4-liter boxer from the FA family, will provide 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet (249 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft. It’s not a lot of suck-squeeze-bang-blow, I can’t deny that, but don’t forget that we’re dealing with a featherweight. Aluminum for the roof, front fenders, and the hood will keep the curb weight below 2,900 pounds (1,315 kilograms) for the entry-level spec.
As far as the interior is concerned, Toyota will mirror the cockpit of the BRZ. In other words, you can look forward to a 7.0-inch digital dashboard with the tachometer dead in the center. An 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is also worthy of your attention, along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM services, and plenty of driver-assist nannies.
Just like the BRZ, the GR 86 will be manufactured by Subaru at the Gunma plant in Japan. Both models boast 2+2 seating with folding rear seats for maximum cargo capacity, and the driver will be treated to five different settings for the Vehicle Stability Control traction and stability system. Of course, the VSC can be turned off completely for sideways shenanigans.
Expected to be revealed in the first half of 2021, the GR 86 will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year with two transmission options. In addition to a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic will be offered because some people don’t understand how fun it is to row your own gears.
The all-new engine, coming in the guise of a 2.4-liter boxer from the FA family, will provide 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet (249 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft. It’s not a lot of suck-squeeze-bang-blow, I can’t deny that, but don’t forget that we’re dealing with a featherweight. Aluminum for the roof, front fenders, and the hood will keep the curb weight below 2,900 pounds (1,315 kilograms) for the entry-level spec.
As far as the interior is concerned, Toyota will mirror the cockpit of the BRZ. In other words, you can look forward to a 7.0-inch digital dashboard with the tachometer dead in the center. An 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is also worthy of your attention, along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM services, and plenty of driver-assist nannies.
Just like the BRZ, the GR 86 will be manufactured by Subaru at the Gunma plant in Japan. Both models boast 2+2 seating with folding rear seats for maximum cargo capacity, and the driver will be treated to five different settings for the Vehicle Stability Control traction and stability system. Of course, the VSC can be turned off completely for sideways shenanigans.
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