If you’ve found yourself growing confused over the number of Toyota models getting the Gazoo Racing (GR) treatment, the automaker is giving it a rest for now, at least as far as the performance releases are concerned.
A Toyota executive says that the GR performance lineup is now complete
Australian motoring website Drive quotes Toyota GR 86 chief engineer Yasunori Suezawa as saying that the GR-branded offerings will stop with the second-generation sports car. “There is none left actually, so this [the GR 86] is the last.”
The declaration bucks rumors of a GR sports sedan or a comeback of the iconic MR2. With no additional performance cars in the works for the time being, the GR 86, GR Supra, GR Yaris, and GR Corolla will be carrying the banner for the GR sub-brand’s mid-range tier.
These cars are slotted above the GR Sport range that brings aesthetic and mild suspension updates to standard models, while being just below the GRMN series that are exclusive, track-focused limited-edition offerings.
The current GR 86 could follow its predecessor's 10-year life cycle
Suezawa did mention that Toyota will still beef up its GR Sport range with models such as the Corolla, Yaris Cross, and C-HR.
But the halt in subsequent GR performance releases for the foreseeable future makes rumored models in Japan and the U.S. dubious at best. These include a possible Corolla-based sedan and a compact sports car co-developed with Suzuki and Daihatsu. Even a GR performance SUV has been written off.
As Toyota has not confirmed if the GR performance range is truly complete at this point, there’s still a chance for more models to emerge from its assembly lines by 2025, such as a rumored new electric sports car.
The prospect of a Camry-based Toyota GR sedan is now off the table
The automaker expects the GR Supra to still sell by 2026, at which time the model’s Australian production comes to an end alongside its BMW Z4 platform twin. For the GR86, it could follow the same 10-year life cycle of the first-generation 86, while the GR Corolla and GR Yaris are seen to bow out in their current guises by 2025.
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Know more about Toyota GR 86 2024
The Toyota GR 86 2024 is a two-door, rear-wheel-drive sports car. For the Philippine market, this Toyota-made coupe has two variants. There’s the 2.4 MT, which is priced at Php 2,615,000, and the automatic gearbox version which starts at Php 2,755,000.
Under the hood of the GR 86 is a 2.4-liter boxer-four gasoline engine that’s capable of making up to 233 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. There’s a six-speed automatic version with paddle shifters and a six-speed manual gearbox model.
The GR 86 is 4,265mm long, 1,775mm wide, and 1,310mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,575mm, and a ground clearance of 130mm.
The GR 86 in the Philippine market competes against the Mazda MX5, Ford Mustang EcoBoost, Subaru BRZ, Chevrolet Camaro, etc.
Toyota GR 86 Launch
The 2024 Toyota GR 86 is the successor of the Toyota GT86. The latter was initially released together with the Subaru BRZ all the way back in 2012.
The all-new GR 86 model in turn, was introduced to the Philippine market in August 2022.
Toyota GR 86 Exterior
The 2024 GR 86 comes standard with LED headlamps with auto-leveling function. It also gets daytime running lamps, power-folding side mirrors, and a set of 18 or 17-inch wheels depending on the trim.
Also present for this model is a duck-tail rear spoiler, LED tail lights, a rear-windshield wiper, and rear fog lamps.
Toyota GR 86 Interior
Inside the GR 86 is a well-arranged interior that can seat up to four occupants. Available driver amenities include a digital gauge cluster, a push-to-start button, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt and telescopic column, and a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat.
The automatic version gets leather and suede seats, whereas the manual trim comes with fabric seats. It also has an ample amount of cupholders and bottle holders, as well as a number of interior lights. Keeping its occupants cool is a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
Toyota GR 86 Tech & Safety
Handling safety for the GR 86 are seven airbags, stability control, a blind-spot monitor with rear-cross traffic alert, a pre-collision system, automatic high beams, and lane departure alert.
The coupe also comes with adaptive cruise control, as well as a limited split differential.
Entertainment for the GR 86’s occupants is then handled by an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This headunit is then linked to a six-piece speaker.
Toyota GR 86 Chassis
The 2024 Toyota GR 86 shares a platform with the Subaru BRZ. It falls within the sports car category, and its body style is a 2-door fastback coupe.
Braking for this model is handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It also has a hand-operated parking brake.
The GR 86 then uses a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a double wishbone rear suspension.
Toyota GR 86 Engine
Under the hood of the 2024 Toyota GR 86 is the 2.4-liter FA24D. At the maximum, this boxer-four engine can produce up to 233 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. It is either paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox, or a six-speed manual gearbox.
For the Philippine market, the Toyota GR 86 has a total of seven color options. There’s Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Bright Blue, Ignition Red, Magnetite Gray Metallic, and Sapphire Blue Pearl.
The Toyota GR 86 Philippines sits in the middle of the sports car totem pole when power is concerned. It outmuscles the Mazda MX5, but some options like the Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Chevrolet Camaro 3LT RS are slightly more powerful. When it comes to amenities, the GR 86 is sufficiently equipped and is on-par with its competitors when it comes to comfort.
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Toyota GR 86 Q&A
1. What will the dimensions of the Toyota GR 86 be?
According to Toyota, the dimensions of the Toyota GR 86 will measure 4265mm in length, 1775mm in width, 1310mm in height, and the wheelbase will be 2575mm. That means in comparison to the outgoing model, 2024 GR 86 is 5mm longer in wheelbase and 25mm longer and 15mm lower in height.
2. How much will the Toyota GR 86's capacity fuel tank be?
The capacity of the fuel tank will be 50 liters
3. How many colors will the Toyota GR 86 2024 have?
The Toyota GR 86 2024 will come in 7 colors Storm Black, White Liquid, Magnetic Grey, Ice Silver Metallic, Apollo Blue, Rapid Blue, and Spark Red.
4. What amount of fuel will the Toyota GR 86 2024 use?
Official combined cycle fuel consumption will depend on the variants, in specific: GT manual - 9.4L/100km; GT automatic - 8.7L/100km; GTS manual - 9.5L/100km; GTS automatic - 8.8L/100km.
5. Regarding the luggage compartment, how much will the Toyota GR 86 2024 store?
It is said that the luggage compartment capacity of the Toyota GR 86 2024 will be 237 litres.
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