Mazda RX-8 vs Toyota GR86
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2011 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$26,795 | MSRP$30,400 |
Listings23 | Listings1329 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThere aren’t too many inexpensive sports cars available these days. Sure, you can always head to the Porsche dealership and spend six figures to get a car with so much power it really belongs on a race track, but who has that kind of money? For the rest of us, there is the 2025 Toyota GR86. This affordable sports car offers up plenty of thrills without breaking the bank and it’s just as comfortable on a twisty mountain road as it is running weekend errands. Now in its second generation, the 2025 GR86 gets a few performance upgrades as well as a limited-production Hakone Edition, playing homage to the Hakone Turnpike in Japan, a road popular with driving enthusiasts. While the Hakone Edition served as our tester for this review, there is still plenty of fun to be had with the base and Premium trims. Verdict: The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a nimble little sports car, perfect for those who want cheap thrills, good looks and a manual transmission option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.3L 232 hp R2 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.3L 232 hp R2 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space7.6 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3111 lbs | Curb Weight2851 lbs |
Height52.8 in | Height51.6 in |
Length175.6 in | Length167.9 in |
Width69.7 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload753 lbs | Maximum Payload831 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2011 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $26,795 | $30,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | There aren’t too many inexpensive sports cars available these days. Sure, you can always head to the Porsche dealership and spend six figures to get a car with so much power it really belongs on a race track, but who has that kind of money? For the rest of us, there is the 2025 Toyota GR86. This affordable sports car offers up plenty of thrills without breaking the bank and it’s just as comfortable on a twisty mountain road as it is running weekend errands. Now in its second generation, the 2025 GR86 gets a few performance upgrades as well as a limited-production Hakone Edition, playing homage to the Hakone Turnpike in Japan, a road popular with driving enthusiasts. While the Hakone Edition served as our tester for this review, there is still plenty of fun to be had with the base and Premium trims. Verdict: The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a nimble little sports car, perfect for those who want cheap thrills, good looks and a manual transmission option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.3L 232 hp R2 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.3L 232 hp R2 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 7.6 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3111 lbs | 2851 lbs |
Height | 52.8 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 753 lbs | 831 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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