Toyota 2026 GR86

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is a compact rear-wheel-drive sports coupe built around a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder, a low center of gravity and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Toyota rates the engine at 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, while the current U.S. retail page lists the base manual model at an estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Its appeal is straightforward: light, driver-focused packaging, a conventional manual option and predictable rear-drive dynamics rather than headline power. The tradeoffs are equally important for shoppers: the cabin and rear seats are compact, cargo flexibility is limited compared with a hot hatch, fuel economy is modest for its size, and automatic-transmission buyers give up some of the involvement that defines the car. Toyota has also announced an updated 2027 GR86 for summer 2026, so late-model-year buyers should compare remaining 2026 inventory and incentives with the newer car instead of assuming the 2026 is the only current choice.