The return of the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) for its eighth edition is set, and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is up for all of it as the Japanese marque will showcase its models including the Gazoo Racing (GR) series.
Toyota GR Supra
Under the GR series, TMP will display three models at the auto show, namely the GR Supra, GR Yaris, and the all-new GR 86.
The GR Supra is a 2-seater sports car that is now in its fifth-generation form. It is the first GR model to arrive in the country, boasting 335 horsepower with its 3.0-liter inline-6 twin-scroll turbo engine.
Toyota GR Yaris
Meanwhile, the Toyota GR Yaris is a hot hatch developed out of the brand’s passion for motorsports. Powering this vehicle is a 1.6-liter G16E-GTS inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine capable of making 257 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. With those numbers in mind, the GR Yaris is one of the most powerful cars with a 3-cylinder power unit.
The third GR model that will excite visitors of the auto show is the all-new Toyota GR 86. Now in its second generation, the GR 86 gets a larger 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated boxer-4 engine, delivering 233 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels, providing a sports car driving characteristic.
Toyota GR 86
In addition, TMP will be presenting its hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which are aligned to PIMS’ theme, “Mobility + Humanity: Innovating for the Common Good.” Included in the HEV show cars are the Camry, Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, and RAV4. Test drive opportunities will be given to visitors.
“We are proud to support and be part of PIMS as it has always been a perfect avenue for Toyota to showcase its latest innovations and affirm its commitment to shape the future of mobility together with the passionate community of customers, brand fans, and car enthusiasts,” said TMP First Vice President for Vehicle Service Operations Sherwin Chualim.
Don't miss Toyota's surprises at the upcoming PIMS
The 2022 PIMS will be happening from September 15 to 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Toyota will be joined by 12 other car brands at the returning auto show including its fellow Japanese automakers Mitsubishi and Honda.
Philkotse.com brings the latest in the car scene.
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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