Toyota 86
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The Toyota 86 is the result when two great car manufacturers collaborate. Toyota and Subaru resulted in a sports car that is unique in it’s niche. It is also known as GT86 in some markets. Very identical to a Subaru BRZ but it has no turbocharge, very few tech chassis and small tires. The fundamental purpose of the Toyota 86 is primarily for convenience and fun.
The 86 is available in the following variants:
Exterior & Interior Features
The Toyota 86 has the following exterior features:
- 17-in. twisted-spoke alloy wheels
- Rear wing in matte black with color-keyed aerodynamic end plates
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LED high-/low-projector beam headlights and turn signal indicators with embossed “86” lens
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights
- LED rear combination lights (brake and turn signal indicators)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- “86” front fender badge
- Rear window defogger
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Front fender-mounted vortex generators
- Aerodynamic underbody panel
The 86 interior highlights are:
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera display
- Dual zone automatic climate control (individual temperature settings for the driver and front passenger) with interior filter
- Power windows with driver and front passenger auto up/down and jam protection
- Power door locks
- Smart Key System on driver and passenger doors with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic and trunk release
- Anti-theft system
- Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Digital clock
- Dual analog and digital speedometer
- Analog tachometer with programmable rev indicator, visual and audible
- Tripmeter
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Leather gearshift boot with contrast stitching
- Cruise control
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Knee support cushions
- Granlux® suede-like material accents on door panels, armrest and instrument pane
- One-piece folding rear seatback
- Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors
- Center console with 12V outlet, sliding dual cup holder and storage area
Multimedia features of the Toyota 86:
- 86 Multimedia Audio—7-in. touch-screen display, eight speakers with Clari-Fi®, USB media and charging port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology with steering wheel audio controls, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible
- USB charge port cover with USB icon
Performance
The Toyota 86 has a very responsive steering mechanism which actually makes this sports car fun to drive. For a specialty car, fuel economy is quite decent as well.
The 86 has the standard 2.0 liter 4-cylunder boxer engine. It can produce 205 horsepower and a 156 pound-feet of torque on the six-speed manual transmission. It has 200 horsepower and a 151 pound-feet torque speed with its six-speed automatic transmission.
This car has a rear-wheel deft and athletic handling with straightforward steering capability, Body motions are well controlled as well.
Comfort
The Toyota 86 is a comfortable fit for the driver as well as the front-seat passenger. Driving position is near perfect which fits the driver to the steering wheel. The pedals are in perfect distance away from the bolstered seat.
The materials used and the finish inside the cabin are well enough and follows the Subaru BRZ standard and have other features. Cargo space is roomier compared to other cars of similar make. The f old-down rear seats and a generous trunk pass-through give the 86 a semblance of IKEAbility.
The Toyota 86 is equipped with a 7.0 inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A USB port is also provided.
Car Safety Features
This car has a frontal-crash and rollover ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It has also passed standards of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 86 have the following primary safety features:
- Lane Departure and Lane Keep Assist
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Smart Stop Technology
- Start Safety System
Other safety features include:
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Six airbags with Advanced Airbag System
- Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions
- Driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
- Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger belts
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- USB input
- FM Radio
- Power Windows
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Budget Car
- Chilled AC
- Automatic
- Audio input
- Bluetooth