2023 Toyota GR86 Australian pricing confirmed

Toyota has finally announced pricing for its new GR86 and, well, it's not great news – but Toyota insists the price is right for the market

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UPDATE, September 23, 2022: New GR86 on sale in Oz, and DRIVEN!

The new 2023 Toyota GR86 has finally launched in Australia, and we've now driven the version buyers will get. See our full review at the link below.

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Remember when the first-gen 86 launched with a jaw-dropping low price of $29,990? 😬

2023 Toyota GR86 to start from $43,240 in Australia

The new 2023 Toyota GR86 coupe, launching in Australia this week, will go on sale from $43,240 for the GT and $45,390 for the top-shelf GTS, before on-road costs.

In what may be infuriating news for hopeful buyers with a preference for a manual transmission, the prices above apply to both the manual and the automatic forms of both trim grades.

Indeed, the prices are a match for the automatic versions of Subaru's BRZ coupe, while opting for metallic or pearl paint will add a further $575 – an option which Subaru includes in its pricing.

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Speaking with Wheels editor Andy Enright at the GR86 launch event today, product planning boss Justin Hood said: "We think it's suitable and appropriate for the market place. We've adopted the same policy with the Supra."

Buyers could be forgiven for reading the above as a "because we can" scenario – and with the current state of supply and demand across all Australian model lines, there's little to be surprised at.

A member of the '22+ Toyota GR86 ZN8 / Subaru BRZ ZD8 Owners Club Australia' group on Facebook alerted Wheels Media to this pricing late last night, posted to the group as an excerpt from a dealer bulletin, but the pricing has become official only this morning.

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"This means over $4500 more driveaway for a manual GR86 GTS in most of their colours than the exact same equivalent BRZ," the reader said.

"Such a disappointment after such a long wait. I have so much regret for not just ordering a BRZ the day they were announced nearly a year ago."

Watch for Andy Enright's review to come soon, and catch our earlier drive reviews at the links below.

Mike Stevens


2023 Toyota GR86 GT features

Mechanical

174kW/250Nm 2.4-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder petrol engine
Six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission with Sport mode
Rear limited-slip Torsen differential
o 4.1 ratio (manual)
o 3.909 ratio (automatic)
50-litre fuel tank
Front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension with coil springs
Ventilated 294mm front and 290mm rear disc brakes
Electric power steering

Exterior

LED headlights with auto-levelling and headlamp cleaner
LED daytime running lights and rear fog lights
Automatic high beam (A/T only)
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 tyres
Tyre repair kit
Dual exhaust tips
Electric fuel lid and boot release
Power fold and heated exterior mirrors
GR badging front and rear
Seven colours with solid, metallic and pearl paint finishes

Interior

Black fabric front seats with manual adjust slide and recline and passenger easy entry
Black carpet with black floormats front and rear
Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
Leather-wrapped parking brake
Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, phone and vehicle controls
Manual tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
Four seats

Safety

Autonomous emergency braking (A/T only)
Parking support brake with rear parking sensors (A/T only)
Active cruise control - All speed (A/T only)
Lane departure alert + leading vehicle notice (A/T only)
Seven SRS airbags
ABS brakes
Reversing camera
Emergency brake signal system
Vehicle stability control
Hill start assist
Front and second-row occupant detection
Immobiliser anti-theft system
Tyre pressure warning
Alarm system

Comfort and convenience

Dual-zone automatic climate control
Smart entry & start
Two cupholders in centre console
Power windows
Illuminated entry system with fadeout
Driver and passenger vanity mirrors
Door pockets with bottle holders
Active Sound Control

Infotainment / multimedia

8.0-inch touchscreen display
6-speaker audio system
AM/FM/DAB+ radio
Bluetooth compatibility
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility
Steering wheel controls for audio, phone and vehicle settings
2 USB-A ports
AUX input

2023 Toyota GR86 GT features (beyond GT spec)

Exterior

18-inch black alloy wheels with 215/40R18 tyres
Intelligent adaptive front headlights

Interior

Premium door scuff plate
Foot rest and pedals with aluminium pads
Black Ultrasuede + leather accented front seats with Gunmetal Grey or Red leather accented seats
Silver or red trim stitching
Black or Red leather accented door centre
Black or Red carpet and floormats

Safety

Rear blind spot monitor
Rear cross-traffic alert

Comfort and convenience

Driver and passenger vanity mirrors with light
Front seat heaters
Door courtesy lamp

2023 Toyota GR86 specifications

EXTERIOR
Overall length4265mm
Overall width1775mm
Overall height1310mm
Wheelbase2575mm
Front track1520mm
Rear track1550mm
Running ground clearance130mm
Front overhang860mm
Rear overhang830mm
INTERIOR
Length1625mm
Width1480mm
Height1060mm
Luggage volume (VDA)237 litres
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
Kerb weightGT Manual: 1287kg, GT Automatic: 1308kg, GTS Manual: 1291kg, GTS Automatic: 1312kg
Gross vehicle massGT/GTS Manual: 1670kg, GT/GTS Automatic: 1700kg
Coefficient of Drag0.276
Fuel tank capacity50 litres
Seating4 people
POWERTRAIN
PETROL ENGINE
Model codeFA24
TypeHorizontally opposed four cylinder
Valve mechanism16-valve, DOHC
Capacity2387cc
Bore x stroke94.0mm x 86.0mm
Compression ratio12.5:1
Power174kW @ 7000rpm
Torque250Nm @ 3700rpm
Fuel systemD-4S fuel injection
Min octane rating98
EmissionsEURO 6B
TRANSMISSION
TypeSix-speed manual gearboxSix-speed automatic transmission
Transmission Model CodeTL70TX6A
Ratios
1st3.6263.538
2nd2.1892.06
3rd1.5411.405
4th1.2131
5th10.713
6th0.7670.582
Reverse3.4383.168
Final drive4.13.909
FUEL ECONOMY & CO2 EMISSIONS
Combined fuel economyGT Manual: 9.4 L / 100km, GT Automatic: 8.7 L / 100km, GTS Manual: 9.5 L / 100km, GTS Automatic: 8.8 L / 100km
Extra-urban fuel economyGT Manual: 7.2 L / 100km, GT Automatic: 6.3 L / 100km, GTS Manual: 7.3 L / 100km, GTS Automatic: 6.4 L / 100km
Urban fuel economyGT Manual: 13.2 L / 100km, GT Automatic: 12.7 L / 100km, GTS Manual: 13.3 L / 100km, GTS Automatic: 13 L / 100km
Combined CO2 emissionsGT Manual: 215 g/km, GT Automatic: 199 g/km, GTS Manual: 217 g/km, GTS Automatic: 201 g/km
Extra urban CO2 emissionsGT Manual: 165 g/km, GT Automatic: 144 g/km, GTS Manual: 166 g/km, GTS Automatic: 145 g/km
Urban CO2 emissionsGT Manual: 300 g/km, GT Automatic: 290 g/km, GTS Manual: 302 g/km, GTS Automatic: 295 g/km
PERFORMANCE
Maximum SpeedGT/GTS Manual: 226km/h, GT/GTS Automatic: 216km/h
0-100km/hGT/GTS Manual: 6.3 seconds, GT/GTS Automatic: 6.8 seconds
CHASSIS
SUSPENSION
FrontMacPherson strut, 18mm stabiliser bar
RearMulti-link, 15mm stabiliser bar
STEERING
TypeRack-and-pinion with electric power steering
Turning circle diameter10.8m (tyre), 11.4m (body)
Turns lock to lock2.5
BRAKES
Front294mm ventilated discs, 2 piston callipers
Rear290mm ventilated discs, single piston calliper
Parking brakeMechanical
Brake systemsVehicle stability control, traction control, hill-start assist control, ABS with brake assist and electric brake force distribution, emergency brake signal system
WHEELS & TYRES
Size, constructionGT: 17x7.5 J alloy, 215/45R17, GTS: 18x7.5 J alloy, 215/40R18
SpareRepair Kit

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July, 2022: September launch confirmed, 10th Anniversary Edition revealed

Snapshot

  • 2023 Toyota GR86 set for September launch
  • 10th Anniversary Edition to arrive later this year; 86 examples available
  • Pricing and features to be announced in the coming weeks

The second-generation 2023 Toyota GR86 will arrive locally in September, followed by a limited-run 10th Anniversary Edition, the brand has confirmed.

It has been a long time coming for the two-door, rear-wheel drive GR86, which first debuted in April 2021, with additional development work reportedly behind the delay.

Its identical Subaru BRZ twin arrived in Australia in late 2021, albeit in limited numbers.

Revealed today, the Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition will arrive in late 2022, exclusive to 86 units for Australia – marking 10 years since the first-generation, Wheels Car of the Year-winning 86 launched, with more than 22,000 sales recorded since.

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It gains a unique orange exterior paint colour – similar to the original 86’s Velocity Orange launch hue – and a two-tone cabin with orange and black highlights, and 10th Anniversary embroidery on the door cards.

Toyota will first offer the GR86 10th Anniversary Edition to members of the Gazoo Racing Club – currently available to GR Yaris and GR Supra owners – with priority access to orders.

Exclusive benefits of the Gazoo Racing Club include; free yearly membership, merchandise, track-day events and a premium fuel discount at participating outlets. It will open to GR86 and GR Corolla owners later this year.

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“Ten years ago, we launched the original Toyota 86 in Australia, creating a following for those wanting a sports car that blends reliable performance and great value,” said Sean Hanley, vice president of national sales and marketing at Toyota Australia.

“With the new generation GR86 just around the corner, what better way to commemorate a decade of our exciting coupe than with this special 10th Anniversary model.”

Set to join the GR Supra, GR Yaris and GR Corolla in Toyota’s performance vehicle range, the GR86 features an upgraded 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated flat-four engine producing 173kW of power and 250Nm of torque – a 21kW and 38Nm increase over the 2.0-litre unit in the outgoing 86.

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A six-speed manual or automatic transmission will be offered, with manual variants likely to forgo active safety equipment, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB) – as seen on the Subaru BRZ.

AEB will become a requirement for all new vehicles sold in Australia from March 2025.

Pricing and features for the wider 2023 Toyota GR86 range will be announced in the coming weeks, while Toyota will release further details on the 10th Anniversary Edition at the GR86’s September launch.

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