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The Toyota 86, the other twin from the Toyobaru collaboration, is a compact 2+2 sports coupe, and one of the most anticipated cars of the year. Built to thrill, the Toyota 86, is a driver-centric machine, designed to infuse fun back in the Toyota brand.
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I owned one of these for just over a year, as our second car while we lived in the USA. Although I liked it in many ways, it's a very poor choice in Singapore. If you want to spend this kind of money you'd be much better off buying a hot-hatch, especially if it's going to be your only vehicle. Just like any sportscar here in Singapore it's only for posing as there's nowhere here (or even nearby) where you're going to get the best out of it. This is a car that's most enjoyable on mountain roads in California or Europe, not expressways.» Read More
The Toyota GT86 is a wonderful sportscar, it handles beautifully, the performance is good (although acceleration is not exactly blistering by modern standards). The downsides/flaws are significant. A VW Golf GTI is faster, more comfortable and more practical but isn't as rewarding to drive fast around twisty roads. -
Received the car from BM in August 2013.» Read More
Car handles really well and has sufficient power to navigate Singapore roads efficiently. Car is very responsive to driver input and overall performance is above expectations. Purists would claim that the car lacks power but there is a limit to how much you can push this in Singapore.
In summary, you have a driver's car that is very fun with a track record from a manufacturer that has excellent reliability to boot. -
Finally it’s here !» Read More
I guess 4.5 months may not be the typical waiting time for a new Toyota, it is certainly worth waiting for for the 86.
We are loving it , everyday .
Fortunately it did not disappoint us .
In fact it looks & feels more flattering than it appears in the numerous reviews we read before signing on the dotted line.
The brz would be my preferred choice; however the assumption of all brz buyers doesn’t need a test drive, put me off.
Metallic grey appears better looking than we expected ; giving the 86 a masculine looks yet not losing the curves .
The side doors , dashboard and even lower panel next to the gear shift looks better than what we thought. Not as plastic as most reviews mentioned - it has a mix of leather & plastic.
Again the seat is not all fabric; it is leather at the back & fabric in front.
Pleased with such combinations since we don’t expect 86 interior to be luxurious – the drive simply blows away any shortcomings, if there is any.
There are many negative comments about the +2 back seats. Nonetheless, given that I am only 5 ft 2, I find it quite comfortable and relax to sit behind (when not wearing heels).
The panoramic view from the rear window is just like seating in a cabrio without having your hair messed up.
Needless to elaborate further on the drive experience.
It delivers what it promises for a 200 horses coupe at fairly decent price/performance (largely determine by COE fluctuation & Toyota’s promo packages).
I am starting to accept that the bumps from the road is part of the joy ride, so no complaints.
This car certainly satisfies one who is looking for an entry sports car/coupe that has the look with some character.
Having driven a mid size SUV for the past 10 years , this is indeed a refreshing change.
Looking forward to the cabrio version, if it ever make it to production. -
I test drove the car in Mid March 2013 and my wife placed a deposit on the same day. We were told May/June delivery. Toyota secured our COE on 3rd bid which is great, but then we were told Early June delivery. By early June, we were told end June delivery. And today, we were told end July delivery!!» Read More
So seriously, no matter how good is this car, you better think thrice due to its unreliable delivery schedule.
The most anticipated Toyota model in recent history is also the first sports car in six years. Spending almost
an eternity in pre-production and concept guise, the moment the final production model was revealed - no doubt
it stirred the emotions of many sports car aficionados and Toyota fans alike.
It was only in October 2009 when the concept car - the FT-86 was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show with the promise to deliver a pure sports car that is driven by feel and intuition rather than lap records and hair splitting G forces.
The Subaru linked collaboration doubled the joy and excitement, where Subaru worked on the engine, Toyota took the lead in the car's design. It couldn't have been a better time to have this model inserted into Toyota's current line-up. Aiming to lure young, fun-loving drivers back to its brand, the 86 will have no qualms drawing eyeballs and turning heads. The impossibly low and sleek profile of the car that sets it apart from its peers - a benefit of the low-set flat-four 'boxer' engine.
The 86 looks the business with swelled wheel arches, unashamed gaping grille and the 'scientific' 86 badge. The swooping roofline extends to the muscular hindquarters where chromed twin tailpipes poke out from under a sculptured rear bumper.
In many ways, the 86 is still a Toyota. Despite the low seating position and bucket seats, you feel reliability and security all around. You can sense the roots of the Celica in here even though Subaru claims the 86 is built upon a new platform.
Despite its compact dimensions, you don't feel claustrophobic when there is plenty of shoulder and headroom. While sounding modest at most times, the car provides an aurally pleasing growl when you take it up to the redline.
Mustering 200bhp and 205Nm of torque from the 2.0-litre powerplant the statistics doesn't deny the fact that the car isn't a sprint champion, yet the manually-controlled 86 still manages to finish the century sprint in a respectable 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 226km/h. It's no rocket ship but it's a lively machine, especially when this rear-driven car is all about the corners.
It was only in October 2009 when the concept car - the FT-86 was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show with the promise to deliver a pure sports car that is driven by feel and intuition rather than lap records and hair splitting G forces.
The Subaru linked collaboration doubled the joy and excitement, where Subaru worked on the engine, Toyota took the lead in the car's design. It couldn't have been a better time to have this model inserted into Toyota's current line-up. Aiming to lure young, fun-loving drivers back to its brand, the 86 will have no qualms drawing eyeballs and turning heads. The impossibly low and sleek profile of the car that sets it apart from its peers - a benefit of the low-set flat-four 'boxer' engine.
The 86 looks the business with swelled wheel arches, unashamed gaping grille and the 'scientific' 86 badge. The swooping roofline extends to the muscular hindquarters where chromed twin tailpipes poke out from under a sculptured rear bumper.
In many ways, the 86 is still a Toyota. Despite the low seating position and bucket seats, you feel reliability and security all around. You can sense the roots of the Celica in here even though Subaru claims the 86 is built upon a new platform.
Despite its compact dimensions, you don't feel claustrophobic when there is plenty of shoulder and headroom. While sounding modest at most times, the car provides an aurally pleasing growl when you take it up to the redline.
Mustering 200bhp and 205Nm of torque from the 2.0-litre powerplant the statistics doesn't deny the fact that the car isn't a sprint champion, yet the manually-controlled 86 still manages to finish the century sprint in a respectable 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 226km/h. It's no rocket ship but it's a lively machine, especially when this rear-driven car is all about the corners.
