TOYOTA is about to rejoice 10 years of the 86 with the discharge of its GR86 10th Anniversary Version variant in Australia.
Priced from $46,700 plus on-road prices ($1310 greater than the GTS) and accessible with handbook or computerized transmissions, simply 86 examples of the commemorative sports activities coupe might be provided, arriving in native showrooms from this month.
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Membership members have been provided first dibs on the chance to buy an instance of the anniversary mannequin, the rest being made accessible to most people from March 23.
Primarily based upon the top-of-the-range GTS variant, the tenth Anniversary Version GR86 is characterised by Photo voltaic Orange paint – a nod to the hero color of the unique mannequin launched again in 2011 – and an orange inside theme, with contrasting stitching utilized to the steering wheel, shift boot, handbrake boot, upholstery and door card trim.
Orange stripe accents additionally seem on the Ultrasuede and leather-based accented sports activities seats, with a tenth Anniversary brand embroidered on the door trims.
The one different level of differentiation between the GR86 10th Anniversary Version and the spinoff mannequin is a blackened instrument panel moulding in lieu of ordinary silver.
In any other case, the tenth Anniversary Version is unchanged from the common GR86 GTS. It carries over the mannequin’s black 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, heated entrance seats, aluminium pedals, 8.0-inch infotainment array, 7.0-inch instrumentation display screen and dual-zone local weather management as customary subject.
Like all GR86 grades, the limited-edition variant is powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine creating 174kW at 7000rpm and 250Nm at 3700rpm. Six-speed handbook or computerized transmissions can be found with drive being despatched to the rear wheels through a Torsen limited-slip differential.
“When it launched in 2012, the first-generation 86 struck a chord with these on the lookout for an inexpensive sports activities automotive representing nice worth with Toyota reliability,” mentioned Toyota Australia vice chairman of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“This new 10th Anniversary Version channels the spirit of the unique 86 whereas introducing a variety of distinctive design touches, together with all upgrades that the GR86 delivered once we launched it final 12 months.”
The arrival of the tenth Anniversary GR86 follows the sell-out success of the Toyota’s twin-under-the-skin Subaru BRZ 10thAnniversary Version late final 12 months.
Subaru provided 150 examples of its commemorative variant in late August 2022 and all have been bought by early October.
2023 Toyota GR86 pricing*:
GT (handbook or computerized) | $43,240 |
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GTS (handbook or computerized) | $45,390 |
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10th Anniversary Version (handbook or computerized) | $46,700 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
