• News
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Media
  • About
  • News
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Media
  • About
Sign up Now (For Free)

Sign up for our newsletter and receive the latest automotive news in your inbox!

Invalid email address
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks for subscribing!
News
Read Now
  • All News
  • Automakers
  • Automobiles
  • Auto Shows
  • Business
  • EVs & Environment
  • Guides
  • Lawsuits/Legal
  • Regulatory
  • Ride-Sharing
  • Safety & Recalls
  • Technology
Recent
  • The Rearview Mirror: The Car That Started a ’70s Car Design Craze
  • Inflation Reduction Act Paying Off as Battery Makers Invest Billions in U.S. Factories
  • Back in Production, Ford Again Raises Pricing for F-150 Lightning.
  • First Look: 2024 Hyundai Sonata
  • Despite Two Decades of Warnings, Distracted Driving Remains a Major Problem
  • Treasury Dept Ruling Expected to Cut EV Tax Credits
  • Sen. Manchin Threatening to Sue Over New EV Battery Rules
  • Ford Bolsters EV Supply Chain with $4.5B Nickel Processing Plant
  • Unified UAW Talks Tough Before Contract Talks with Detroit Three
  • Faraday Future May Have One: Production Begins
Editor’s Choice
    Reviews
    Read Now
    • All Reviews
      • Feeder
    • Classic Cars
    • Concept Cars
    • Convertibles
    • Coupes
    • Crossovers/CUVs
    • Diesel
    • Hot hatches
    • Hybrids
    • Luxury Vehicles
    • Minivans
    • Muscle Cars
    • Pickups
    • Sedans
    • Sports Cars
    • Super Cars
    • SUVs
    Recent Reviews
    • A Week With: 2023 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD
    • A Week With: 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line
    • A Week With: 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor
    • A Week With: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S
    • A Week With: 2023 Infiniti QX80
    • A Week With: 2023 Genesis GV80 Prestige 3.5 Turbo
    • First Drive: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T
    • First Drive: 2023 Dodge Hornet GT
    • First Drive: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70
    • First Drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce AWD
    Editor’s Choice
      Guides
      Car Warranty
      • Endurance Warranty Reviews
      • BMW Extended Warranty
      • Extended Warranty For Cars Over 100k Miles
      • Extended Car Warranty Cost
      • Subaru Extended Warranty
      • CarShield Reviews
      • CarShield Cost
      • Aftermarket Car Warranty
      • CARCHEX Warranty Reviews
      • Reputable Extended Car Warranty Companies
      • Used Car Warranty Companies
      • Best Car Warranty
      • Is CarShield A Scam?
      • Mercedes Extended Warranty
      • CarShield Plans
      Insurance
      • How To Identify A Car Insurance Company
      • Geico Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
      • How Far Back Does A Car Insurance Company Look
      • Mechanical Breakdown Insurance For Used Cars
      • State Farm Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
      • Mechanical Breakdown Insurance From Progressive
      • Dollar A Day Insurance
      • Auto Insurance For SSI Recipients
      • Car Insurance Rates After A Suspended License
      • Auto Insurance For Salvage Vehicles
      • Average Cost of Dodge Ram 1500 Car Insurance
      • Car Insurance Florida
      • Full Coverage Auto Insurance
      • GrubHub Insurance
      • Amazon Delivery Auto Insurance
      Shipping
      • Car Shipping Companies
      • uShip Reviews
      • Auto Shipping From California To Hawaii
      • Montway Auto Transport Reviews
      • Cheap Car Shipping
      • Easy Auto Ship Reviews
      • Auto Shipping Miami
      • Auto Shipping To Alaska
      • Car Shipping Cost
      • Auto Shipping Hawaii
      • Auto Shipping Puerto Rico
      • Sherpa Auto Transport Reviews
      • Auto Shipping Atlanta
      • Auto Shipping Boston
      • Auto Shipping. Chicago
      About
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Affiliate Disclosure
      • Sitemap
      TheDetroitBureau.com

      More than just “another” place to find news, reviews, spy shots, commentary, features, and guides about the auto industry. TheDetroitBureau doesn’t stop with the press releases or confuse a few lines of opinion with insightful, in-depth reporting.

      Contact Us

      Like what you see? Have some ideas for making The Detroit Bureau.com even better? Let us know, we’d love to hear your voice.

        Media
        Listen Now
        • Headlight News: All Episodes
        More from TheDetroitBureau
        • Guides
        • Latest News
        • Auto Reviews
        • Podcasts
        Headlight News

        TheDetroitBureau.com’s Headlight News offers a look at the past week’s top automotive news stories, as well as what’s coming up in the week ahead. Check out the week’s top story and our latest review…along with a dive into the past with this week in automotive history.

        home > reviews > Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils 2022 Toyota GR 86 Sports Car

        Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils 2022 Toyota GR 86 Sports Car

        Automaker adds third car to the GR stable, joining Supra and Yaris.

        Larry Printz
        Larry Printz , Assistant Managing Editor
        April 05, 2021
        2022 Toyota GR 86 front
        Toyota rolled out the latest edition of its small sports car, the GR 86, that it builds with Subaru.

        Toyota Gazoo Racing and Subaru Corp. revealed the redesigned 2022 Toyota GR 86 early Monday in Toyota City, Japan. The GR 86 is the third member of Toyota’s GR line-up, which includes the GR Supra and GR and Yaris.

        As before, the new model was developed in conjunction with Subaru, sharing its rear-wheel-drive platform and horizontally opposed engine with the 2022 Subaru BRZ. The new model goes on sale in the fall.

        Dimensions are almost identical to the previous model, and Toyota says the new GR 86’s body rigidity has been improved, boasting 50% greater torsional rigidity compared to the previous model. Aluminum is employed for the roof panels, fenders, mufflers and root seats an effort to lower the vehicle’s center-of-gravity as much as possible.

        2022 Toyota GR 86 rear
        The new GR 86 joins the Supra and Yaris as the third member of the GR line-up.

        The GR 86’s horizontally opposed naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine receives an increase in displacement, growing to 2.4 liters from 2 liters. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, a 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is optional.

        Now-standard Vehicle Stability Control provides five levels of traction control, for those who venture onto the track. It allows the driver greater control before traction control systems kick in.

        Performance improvements

        Given its place in the market, suspension is not exotic, although it is fully independent. Up front, you’ll find MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs and a stabilizer bar up front to keep weight down, although overall weight has increased by 23 pounds.

        In the rear, there’s a double wishbone suspension with coil springs and a stabilizer bar. A limited-slip rear differential and 215/40 R18-inch tires come standard.

        Toyota says the larger powerplant furnishes a 0-62 mph time of 6.3 seconds, more than 1 second quicker than

        2022 Toyota GR 86 interior
        The GR 86 boasts an instrument panel featuring a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with a large tachometer, a digital speed readout and a customizable gauge.

        before.

        Offering a different look

        Although Toyota claims it has attempted to give the GR 86 greater differentiation from its cousin, visually, most of the car’s shape remains identical to the BRZ. There is some variation in front and rear fascias, as well as GR 86’s specific grilles and body trim, which includes unique air outlets, side sill spoilers, and other aerodynamic components, many developed from motorsports.

        Inside, the BRZ and GR 86 look identical, with 2+2 seating and an instrument panel featuring a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster that’s dominated by a large tachometer, a digital speed readout and a customizable gauge that displays amps, water temperature or a g-meter.

        At the center of the instrument panel is an 8-inch infotainment touch screen, with three rotary climate controls beneath it. Metal-accented pedals complete the interior trim.

        Toyota and Subaru were intent on maintaining a seating position, with deeply contoured bucket seats.

        2022 Toyota GR 86 engine
        The GR 86 races from 0 to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds, which is 1 second faster than the previous model.

        Sports car history

        Toyota says it has sold more than 200,000 86s since the model was introduced in 2012, where it came to the U.S. market as the Scion FR-S. Annual sales have been meager in recent years; Toyota sold just 2,476 units in 2020, down 17% from 2019. In comparison, Subaru sold 2,267 BRZs, a 2.9% decline from 2019.

        As with any sports car, its popularity came early, with U.S. sales hitting a high point in 2013 with sales of 18,327 Scion FR-Ss and 8,587 Subaru BRZs. With the demise of Scion, the car was rebranded as the Toyota 86 for the 2017 model year.

        Look for the 2022 Toyota GR 86 to arrive sometime after the Subaru. Pricing was not announced, but the previous model started at $28,015 including a $955 destination charge.

        How to Care for Your Car

        Cheap Car Warranty

        Editor's Choice

        Best Extended Car Warranty

        Editor's Choice
        Recently Published
        2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 manual front driving

        A Week With: 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual

        March 10, 2023

        A Week With: 2023 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

        Jan. 20, 2023
        2023 Nissan Z best

        A Week With: 2023 Nissan Z

        Dec. 16, 2022

        One response to “Toyota Gazoo Racing Unveils 2022 Toyota GR 86 Sports Car”

        1. JAE says:
          April 5, 2021 at 3:40 pm

          Particularly in the hind-quarters, this appears to be what the tC would have evolved into.

          Reply

        Leave a Reply Cancel reply

        Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

        What Are You Looking For?

        See More
        Buying a car? See our recommended reviews and guides.
        Buying a car? See our recommended reviews and guides.
        Reviews and Resources When You Are Looking For a New Car
        Collection
        Car Reviews and Guides
        Collection

        Car Reviews and Guides
        Recommends
        The Best Car Insurance Companies in 2022 (with Costs)
        Recommends

        The Best Car Insurance Companies in 2022 (with Costs)
        Recommends
        Best Car Warranties – 2021 Comparison (Factory & Extended)
        Recommends

        Best Car Warranties – 2021 Comparison (Factory & Extended)
        Recommends
        7 Best Car Shipping Companies: Consumer Guide (2022)
        Recommends

        7 Best Car Shipping Companies: Consumer Guide (2022)
        Close
        Reviews and Resources When You Are Looking For a New Car
        Collection
        Car Reviews and Guides
        Collection

        Car Reviews and Guides
        Recommends
        The Best Car Insurance Companies in 2022 (with Costs)
        Recommends

        The Best Car Insurance Companies in 2022 (with Costs)
        Recommends
        Best Car Warranties – 2021 Comparison (Factory & Extended)
        Recommends

        Best Car Warranties – 2021 Comparison (Factory & Extended)
        Recommends
        7 Best Car Shipping Companies: Consumer Guide (2022)
        Recommends

        7 Best Car Shipping Companies: Consumer Guide (2022)
        Close
        Share this article:
        © The Detroit Bureau 2023
        • Guides
        • Privacy Policy
        • Terms of Use
        • Affiliate Disclosure
        • Contact Us
        • Sitemap
        Follow Us: