The new Toyota GR86 is even sharper to drive, but you can’t buy one in the UK![Toyota GR86 – front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--cnGB1NBr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720792092/evo/2024/7/Toyota%20GR86%20Japan%20updates.jpg)
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The new Toyota GR86 is even sharper to drive, but you can’t buy one in the UK
Toyota has fine-tuned the GR86 to be even more tactile and involving, which is great news if you live outside Europe
12 Jul 2024
Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe![Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--TKDo0uvq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1720106874/evo/2024/7/Toyota%20GR86%20v%20BBR%20Mazda%20MX-5%20tcoty-6.jpg)
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Toyota GR86 v BBR Mazda MX-5: supercharged drop-top battles sports coupe
The excellent Toyota GR86 and BBR's supercharged MX–5 look closely matched on paper; how will it prove on the twists and undulations of Cadwell?
4 Jul 2024
2022 Toyota GR 86 coming to Goodwood Festival of Speed![2022 Toyota GR86 FoS](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--GZ-Klf4b--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624523010/evo/2021/06/DSC05956-GR-86-vs-Dancers-D1-0621-JamesLynch-scaled.jpg)
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2022 Toyota GR 86 coming to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Toyota GR 86 will have its public and dynamic debuts at this year's FoS
24 Jun 2021
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Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 v Abarth 124 Spider – lightweight sports car shootout![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1578998364/evo/2020/01/ALP_4264.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 v Abarth 124 Spider – lightweight sports car shootout
Three affordable sports cars from Japan and, er, Japan battle it out on the Yorkshire Dales
14 Jan 2020
No sub-GT86 model in Toyota’s ‘three brothers’ range![Toyota Supra TRD parts - lights](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--iFqw1B_o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556222635/evo/2019/02/supra_plc-image2.jpg)
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No sub-GT86 model in Toyota’s ‘three brothers’ range
A three-strong sports car lineup may still happen, but any new Toyota MR2 looks likely to slot in between the GT86 and Supra
8 Mar 2019
Toyota unveils GT86 TRD Special Edition![Toyota GT86 TRD Special Edition – Front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--RgJq1_Ya--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220760/evo/2018/07/2019_toyota_86_trd_special_edition_16_d685ecaa7978c2bb2a8c8bce27bc80e3946ff809.jpg)
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Toyota unveils GT86 TRD Special Edition
With Sachs dampers, Brembo brakes and grippy Michelin tyres, the TRD Special Edition is the GT86 you’ll want, but there is a downside.
24 Jul 2018
Trio of liveried Toyota GT86s celebrate Le Mans 24h![Toyota GT86s Le Mans](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--N__XQhHc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220588/evo/2018/06/dsc_1292-edit.jpg)
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Trio of liveried Toyota GT86s celebrate Le Mans 24h
With the Le Mans 24 hours imminent Toyota has applied a collection of its historic motorsport liveries to three GT86 coupés.
8 Jun 2018
Toyota GT86 Club Series Blue Edition![Toyota GT86 Club Series Blue Edition – front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--wA6HpTtZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220336/evo/2018/05/gt0001d_18.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 Club Series Blue Edition
Range-topping Toyota GT86 brings optional performance pack comprising Brembo brakes and a Sachs suspension upgrade.
31 May 2018
Toyota launches GT86 Gazoo Racing Trophy![Toyota Gazoo Racing GT86](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--tFQMltYD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556218965/evo/2018/01/004-toyota-gazoo-gt86.jpg)
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Toyota launches GT86 Gazoo Racing Trophy
Trophy will allow race and rally drivers to compete against each other in series all across Europe
23 Jan 2018
Toyota GT 86 v Mazda MX-5 RF - an open and shut case?![GT86 v MX-5 RF - wheels](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--0o0Ig77R--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556218803/evo/2017/12/alp_3262.jpg)
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Toyota GT 86 v Mazda MX-5 RF - an open and shut case?
Of these two affordable rear-drive sports cars, which one really hits the spot?
14 Dec 2017
Toyota GT86 Orange Edition kicks off 'Club Series' line![Toyota GT86 Orange Edition front three-quarters](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--dOQ3w0Gz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556216350/evo/2017/05/001-toyota-gt86-orange.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 Orange Edition kicks off 'Club Series' line
Well, what else would you call a GT86 painted in a vaguely orangey hue?
16 May 2017
Ferrari-powered Toyota GT86 goes drifting - video![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--in6ThB8t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556215205/evo/2017/01/toyota-gt4586.png)
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Ferrari-powered Toyota GT86 goes drifting - video
Ryan Tuerck's remarkable Ferrari-powered Toyota "GT4586" has its first track outing
6 Jan 2017
Toyota adopts manga style with Initial D-inspired GT86![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--i5nZ-HSL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556211204/evo/001-toyota-gt86-initial-d_0.jpg)
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Toyota adopts manga style with Initial D-inspired GT86
Dressed-up sports car replicates the AE86 Corolla from Japanese comic book series
30 Jun 2016
Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake concept revealed![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--gd-TlW_6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556264436/evo/toy_86_shooting_brake_concept_08_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake concept revealed
Restyled roof improves interior space and adds a different level of appeal to Toyota's coupe
6 May 2016
Toyota GT86 gets updated styling, quality improvements![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--HDnCFker--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556211204/evo/001-toyota-gt86_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 gets updated styling, quality improvements
Small changes should make Toyota's sports car more liveable, but won't make it much faster. Updated with New York show images
29 Mar 2016
Toyota GT86 Blanco special edition![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--LT2Fwc9D--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225323/evo/gt86-blanco-front_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 Blanco special edition
New range-topper for Toyota's sports car range; extra kit and extra cost
25 Jun 2015
Toyota 2000GT, Celica, Supra inspire Goodwood GT86 liveries![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--uIlP4DJY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225325/evo/gt86-classic-livery-e-castrol-celica-gt-four-wrc-2_0.jpg)
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Toyota 2000GT, Celica, Supra inspire Goodwood GT86 liveries
A selection of historic race and rally colour schemes will adorn a fleet of GT86s appearing at the Festival of Speed
2 Jun 2015
Toyota GT86 gets updated range-topper, cheaper entry model![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--v40nmkf7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556212772/evo/080515-toyota_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 gets updated range-topper, cheaper entry model
Toyota’s rear-drive coupe takes another step towards affordability
8 May 2015
Toyota GT86 revised in Japan, luxury Style Cb model added![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--giz9t1rp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556264439/evo/toyota-86-cb-main_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 revised in Japan, luxury Style Cb model added
Sleek new front-end styling for luxury version of Toyota’s lightweight sports car
11 Feb 2015
Toyota GT86 gets more affordable, adds options![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vDwn9Y_Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556213253/evo/2015-toyota-gt86-1_0.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 gets more affordable, adds options
Sacrifice some equipment and GT86 motoring now starts from £22,995
17 Oct 2014
Toyota GT86 rally car revealed![Toyota GT86 rally car](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--XtN9e9zz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556257217/evo/images/dir_1194/car_photo_597289.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 rally car revealed
The CS-R3 is a rally-spec Toyota GT86, and it will make its debut at Rallye Deutschland
1 Aug 2014
Nissan's GT86 rival in doubt![Nissan IDx GT86 rival](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--VO00n-1r--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556257188/evo/images/dir_1193/car_photo_596746.jpg)
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Nissan's GT86 rival in doubt
The Nissan IDx rear-wheel-drive sports car, a potential Toyota GT86 rival, faces an uncertain future
16 Jul 2014
Cosworth tunes GT86 and BRZ![Hyundai Veloster Midship concept](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--wpLDo_c3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556257105/evo/images/dir_1189/car_photo_594772.jpg)
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Cosworth tunes GT86 and BRZ
Engineering company Cosworth has announced a range of tuning packages for the Toyota GT86 or Subaru BRZ. Details here
30 May 2014
Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 video![Toyota GT86 TRD v Mazda MX-5 BBR Turbo](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--xu-8TQJc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556256855/evo/images/dir_1178/car_photo_589192.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 v Mazda MX-5 video
The Toyota GT86 TRD goes head-to-head with the turbocharged BBR Mazda MX-5. Sideways video action here
28 Jan 2014
Toyota FT-1 concept revealed![Toyota FT-1 'new Supra' concept Detroit show pictures](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--dednpsAc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556256830/evo/images/dir_1177/car_photo_588598.jpg)
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Toyota FT-1 concept revealed
The Toyota FT-1 celebrates past cars like the 2000GT, pointing to a future Supra replacement. Live show pictures, video and details here
16 Jan 2014
Toyota GT86 R3 rally car announced![Toyota GT86 R3 rally car announced](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--XqUynpPI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227576/evo/images/dir_1171/car_photo_585988.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 R3 rally car announced
Toyota has announced that TMG is developing a rear-wheel drive GT86 CS-R3 rally car, which will compete in the 2015 season. Details here
11 Nov 2013
SEMA 2013 show pictures![Tuned Nissan GT-R](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--gnvn251O--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227574/evo/images/dir_1171/car_photo_585946.jpg)
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SEMA 2013 show pictures
The US's biggest tuning show took place on 5-8 November. Here are pictures of the best cars on show at this year's SEMA
11 Nov 2013
Toyota GT86 tuned for SEMA![GReddy Performance x Scion Racing Drift FR-S: tuned Toyota GT86](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--H1aih8FZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227566/evo/images/dir_1171/car_photo_585826.jpg)
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Toyota GT86 tuned for SEMA
The Scion FR-S - aka Toyota GT86 - has been modified for the SEMA show in Las Vegas
7 Nov 2013
Toyota at SEMA 2013![SEMA 2013 Las Vegas tuning show round-up](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--z-leXYE8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227555/evo/images/dir_1171/car_photo_585613.jpg)
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Toyota at SEMA 2013
Taking place from 5-8 November, Toyota will be showing eight different tuned versions of its Scion sub-branded cars
5 Nov 2013
Ford Fiesta ST vs Toyota GT86 video![Ford Fiesta ST and Toyota GT86](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--xuljUjtM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227191/evo/images/dir_1152/car_photo_576469.jpg)
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Ford Fiesta ST vs Toyota GT86 video
It's the hot hatch Ford Fiesta ST against the rear-drive Toyota GT86 on track at Bedford. Video action here
25 Jun 2013