So we shouldn’t be surprised to find Toyota wants to charge more money for the successor to a sports car classic.
The new car is significantly more expensive than the original Toyota 86 that went on sale a decade ago for $29,990 plus on-road costs.
Now available for $43,240 plus on-roads in basic GT trim, or $45,390 for the better-appointed GTS, the new machine is not a cheap car.
But it does have more equipment than before – remember that the original Toyota 86 missed out on basic gear such as a reversing camera.
The new model has a digital dashboard and central touchscreen as standard, delivering Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and digital radio connectivity.
A reversing camera is standard, but manual models miss out on safety gear such as autonomous emergency braking, active cruise control and lane departure alerts.
Those features are standard if you choose an automatic transmission that costs no more than the manual.
Which is disappointing, as the manual Toyota GR Yaris manages to make modern safety features work with a clutch pedal.
The standard GR86 GT has LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, smart keys and sports seats with cloth trim.
Premium GR 86 GTS variants add leather trim, 18-inch wheels with black paint, and extra safety equipment such as rear cross traffic and blind spot alerts.
Potential customers will note that a manual Toyota GR86 costs about $3000 more than an entry-level Subaru BRZ.
But Toyota wins back territory with maintenance capped at $280 per visit for the first five services – about $1000 less than what Subaru charges.
There are three fundamental changes to the new Toyota GR86.
The interior is far more modern than before – and it looks great in GTS trim with red carpet that makes the space feel quite special.
Sharper looks work well in the metal, particularly at the rear end where dual exhausts and a ducktail spoiler look appropriately aggressive.
And the old car’s 2.0-litre engine has been replaced by a much more powerful unit.
Toyota and Subaru developed a new 2.4-litre motor for the second-generation model, tuning the motor to produce a healthy 174kW and 250Nm, or 22kW and 38Nm more than before.
That’s enough for the manual to reach 100km/h in 6.3 seconds, a figure the auto needs another half second to match.
Six-speed auto versions use less fuel than the manual, though 8.7L/100km economy is nothing to brag about.
But owners will enjoy the crisp response of a naturally aspirated engine accompanied by impressive weight distribution and rear-wheel-drive traction.
We had a preview drive of a pre-production model earlier this year and found that the new car – and its Subaru BRZ cousin – build on the original Toyota 86 without ruining the recipe.
Keep an eye out for a more comprehensive review of how the Toyota 86 handles real-world driving – and high-speed track excursions.
Originally published as 2022 Toyota GR86 Australian prices and features
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