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Toyota will be launching the exciting 2026 GR86 this fall. In the meantime, we’ve put together a preview of what’s to come for this fun-to-drive model, which is the automaker’s most affordable sports car. The details below are a blend of what we know so far and what we expect Toyota to offer. Enthusiasts can rest assured that the GR86’s driver-engagement focus will continue along with the tradition of offering a new special edition variant. Last year’s suspension and throttle mapping refinements are also anticipated to carry over.
The limited-production version for 2026 will be the GR86 Yuzu Edition. Toyota says that this vibrant special edition will be restricted to 860 units for the North American market. Its color scheme will be yellow paint with black exterior accents and exclusive cabin treatments that will distinguish it from the other GR86 trims. Toyota will continue to include a one-year National Auto Sport Association (NASA) membership with GR86 purchases, giving owners access to a high-performance driving event.
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We expect the 2026 GR86 to be offered in three trims: Base, Premium, and the limited-run Yuzu Edition. They’ll all employ the current 2.4-liter boxer engine, which puts out 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed manual transmission will come standard, with a six-speed automatic transmission optional across all trims. The automatic will include paddle shifters and selectable driving modes. The fuel economy should be consistent with EPA ratings for 2025. For GR86s with the automatic transmission, expect 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, or 20 mpg around town and 26 mpg on the open road with the manual gearbox.
The Base 2026 GR86 will likely have a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, fabric-trimmed sport seats with side bolsters, a 7-inch digital instrument panel, LED exterior lighting, and heated power side mirrors. We expect it to also come with keyless entry, push-button ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt-and-telescopic steering column, foldable rear seatbacks, two USB ports, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Premium trim will add upgrades like Ultrasuede and leather upholstery, six-way adjustable heated front seats, a duckbill rear spoiler, adaptive LED headlights, aluminum sport pedals, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Toyota reports that the Yuzu Edition will be based on the Premium trim (as with past special editions) and feature exclusive black Ultrasuede sport seats with yellow perforations and stitching, SACHS dampers, Brembo brakes, and 18-inch wheels with a matte-black finish.
The 2026 GR86 will come with a suite of advanced driver-assist features. These technologies will include a pre-collision braking system, lead vehicle start alert, lane departure alert with sway warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. GR86s with automatic transmissions will also have rear parking sensors and reverse automatic braking. The Premium and Yuzu Edition grades are expected to also have blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Look for all three trims to have seven airbags installed along with anti-lock brakes, stability control with a track mode, traction control, hill start assist control, and a rearview monitor with projected path guidelines.
The 2026 GR86 will get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SiriusXM satellite radio and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The base trim should come with a six-speaker audio system, while the Premium and Yuzu Edition will get eight speakers, possibly with an upgrade to a premium brand. All trims should come with a one-year subscription to Toyota connected services for emergency support, maintenance monitoring, and remote features.
