Toyota GR86 or Mazda Miata?
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Subie Things
This is essentially a Subaru under the skin
Much like the way the Supra is a BMW under the skin
So there are several places there is still Subie stuff
On the engine
Door jambs on each side
The key
Trunk wiring harness (and more)
Aero
We mentioned the Supra a second ago and people get triggered by fake vents
They’re all real here
The date lists
Birthday lists
If you just can’t with facebook anymore, get an 86
Anniversary list
Does your wife hate you once a year cuz you forget?
Not if you own a 86
Roadside assist
Here’s something no one has ever cared about or asked to see
Hopefully you never need it
BUT the icon is different the deeper you go
Rear seats
Literally no legroom
But if you slide it forward you get food mats
Are these part of the $180 mat charge?!
Not much else to the back
Same materials
Isofix points
Exhaust
Speaking of things that are probably more than they’re worth
This has upgraded 1700$ exhaust
Sounds good, but lots of money
Says GR on each side of the pipes
Lord Doug didn’t even show you THAT
The engine
It’s a subaru engine that toyota has put their name on..literally
The old engine was 2.0, now 2.4 boxer
228 hp now (about 25 more than before)
185 lbft - but importantly fixed the massive torque hole in the middle
GR air filter….$75
Styling
Most different from the BRZ in frowny grille
Color: steel
Baby supra running lights
GR fender vent inserts
$160….skip
Black wing mirrors
Molded in rear wheel fang
Exaggerated ducktail for premium
Rear end details
Reverse camera in middle of trunklid
Kinda like miata, bit not as bad
Hidden trunk release in fake full width taillight
Rear bumper applique
$160
GR embossed…not subie
Trunk
Small opening
Decent size tho
Rear seats fold…really practical
No spare, but you can get one on eBay (topher)
Turn signal stalk
Stupid return to middle design
Steering wheel
I think this is the exact same wheel as last gen
But now with GR logo on bottom
SUUUUPER skinny #nogirth
Shift knob
Upgraded GR shift knob
$150
Wheels & tires
18 in gunmetal
Michelin PS4 tires (great grip, kinda loud)
The Premium package
31k versus 29k
Pleather and alcantara seats
Even headrest suede
Heated seats
Alcantara door upper
Alcantara above cluster
Who asked for this
Full digital cluster
Changes in track mode
Graduating bar graph
Infotainment
Upgraded 8 in screen
Other thna that pretty unremarkable
Wired ACP & AA
Reverse camera…that’s about it
Center console buttons
Traction off
Or traction off but FAST
Reorg cluster
Lap timer
Cupholders
Where tf are they?!
Hidden in the center cubby
So nowhere to put your phone
Start/Stop button
GR logos everywhere
But this one lights up
Doesn’t pulse like some tho
Rear view mirror
The most simple/basic rear view mirror i’ve seen in years
My 08 passat had a more robust mirror than this
Thb i kinda like it
Interior design
Pretty similar to last gen
A little ritzier but a lot of carry over
Price
29k to start
31k for premium
34k as tested