The new GR 86 gets a chance to speak for itself around Monticello Motor Club. No talking, just driving. After driving all of them, new and old, throughout the day, this base model is my favorite GR 86. It's just about perfect on the 17" Michelin Primacy tires. It'll cost somewhere shy of $30,000.

2022 GR 86 Specifications & Info:
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 7,000 rpm (SAE NET)
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, boxer, aluminum alloy block and head. DOHC 4-valves per cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel System: D-4S (Direct and Sequential Port Injection)
Required Fuel: Premium Fuel
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined MPG): 19/26/21 (6-Speed M/T) 20/30/24 (6-Speed A/T)
Color: Track bRED

Suspension:
Front - independent MacPherson strut
Rear - independent double wishbone style multi-link rear suspension
Stabilizer Bar - Diameter: 18.3 mm/14 mm (front/rear)
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Overall Ratio 13.5
- Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.5
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Turning Circle Diameter:
35.4 ft. (curb-to-curb)
Brakes -
Power-Assisted Ventilated Disc
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Front Diameter: 11.6 in.
Rear Diameter:
11.4 in.
Wheel Size:
GR 86: 17 x 7.5 in /
GR 86 Premium : 18 x 7.5

Tire Size:
GR 86: 215/45 R17 / GR 86 Premium: 215/40 R18
Tire Type:
GR 86: Michelin Primacy HP / GR 86 Premium: Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Spare Tire/Wheel:
None (Tire Repair Kit)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.4 in.
Overall Length: 167.9 in.
Overall Width: 69.9 in.
Overall Height: 51.6 in.
Width: Front/Rear 59.8/61.0 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
Coefficient of Drag: 0.276
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity - 4
Headroom, Front/Rear:
37.0/33.5 in.
Legroom, Front/Rear:
41.5/29.9 in.
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear:
53.6/51.7 in.
EPA Passenger Volume:
77.19 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trunk): 6.26 cu. ft.

WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES:
Curb Weight: Base MT – 2,811 lbs.;
Premium MT – 2,833 lbs.
Base AT – 2,851 lbs.;
Premium AT – 2,868 lbs.
Fuel Capacity - 13.2 gal.
Engine Oil Capacity - 6.2 quarts
Engine Oil w/Filter Change: 5.1-5.3 quarts

GR 86 PREMIUM STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Duckbill Rear Spoiler
• LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting
• 18 x 7.5-in. 10-spoke alloy wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires (sized 215/40R18 85Y)
• 11.6-/11.4-in. front/rear brakes

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
• Black and silver-trimmed telescoping steering wheel with red contrast stitching
• Black and silver-trimmed heated sport bucket seats with side bolsters
• Parking brake and leather cover with silver contrast stitching
• Ultrasuede door upper and armrest with synthetic leather door accents
• Leather gearshift boot with red or silver contrast stitching
• Aluminum sport pedals and scuff plates

GR 86 PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
• 8 in. touch-screen display, AM/FM player, 8 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, voice recognition with voice training, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, HD Radio™, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and steering wheel audio controls.

BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
• 3-year/36,000-mile Comprehensive
• 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain
• 5-year/Unlimited-mileage Corrosion Protection
• ToyotaCare – Complimentary maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, every new Toyota will be covered for all normal factory scheduled service, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance.

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