New & Used 2026 Toyota GR86 for Sale nearCharlottesville, VA

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The 2026 Toyota GR86 offers a blend of performance and value, with trims catering to both budget-conscious and feature-seeking drivers.

• Starting at $32,141
• Most Popular: Premium RWD

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RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty experience without the extra features of higher trims. It's an excellent choice for those prioritizing value.

• Avg. market price: $32,141 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 214 listings
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded sports car experience without compromising on comfort and technology. It's the most popular trim for a reason.

• Avg. market price: $36,371 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 437 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 437 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $32,141 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,256 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 a good car?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 earns an expert rating of 6.17/10. The standout strength is Performance at 9/10.

It’s built around driver engagement, with fantastic handling, especially at the limit, a quick-revving engine, and an engaging manual transmission. That makes it a strong fit if you want a fun car to drive and care more about feel than everyday practicality.

The trade-offs are clear: cargo and passenger space are tight, power is modest, and the ride can get hard. Even so, if you want an affordable sports car that prioritizes driving enjoyment, this one delivers that mission well.

Good and great deals account for 23.7% of listings, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is described as a car with a basic level of standard safety equipment and an incomplete crash-test record, which makes long-term confidence harder to judge from test data alone.

Its performance character is straightforward: a 2.4-liter flat-four, rear-wheel drive, and a standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential. The manual transmission is the better match if you want the most engaging experience, and Toyota includes a year of Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect, with maintenance updates and vehicle health reports through Service Connect.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the GR86’s enthusiast focus can make comfort and everyday livability feel secondary over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Toyota GR86?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper history review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on ride quality, tire condition, brake wear, and signs of hard use. Since this car is built for driving enjoyment, it’s especially important to judge whether the previous owner treated it like a sports car or just a commuter.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Core trim uses cloth upholstery and lacks the metal-faced pedals found in the other trims, while the Premium adds synthetic suede and leather upholstery, black wheels, and more upscale cabin touches. The Yuzu Edition layers on yellow exterior paint, yellow interior accent stitching, black interior trim, a commemorative plaque, and performance-oriented hardware, so it suits you if you want the most distinctive version.
• Powertrain: The 2.4-liter flat-four makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and you can pair it with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The manual is the better choice if you want the sharpest engagement and the most use of the engine’s willingness to rev.
• Safety package: The standard suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic models add rear parking sensors, and the Premium and Yuzu trims add blind-spot monitors.
• Infotainment: You get an eight-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch digital instrument cluster with Sport and Track layouts. Toyota also includes a year of Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect.
• Fuel efficiency: Automatic models are rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. With the manual, the ratings drop to 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.

Which 2026 Toyota GR86 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is offered in 3 trim levels: Core, Premium, and Yuzu Edition.

Here's the short version:

• Core: This is the entry point, and it gives you the GR86 formula at the lowest price. You still get the core driving experience, but the cabin is the most basic and it misses some of the nicer visual and comfort upgrades found higher up the range.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the summer-performance tires, black wheels, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, and the eight-speaker audio system. If you want the most balanced mix of price and equipment, this is the one to target.
• Yuzu Edition: This is the most distinctive version, with yellow paint, yellow stitching, black interior trim, a commemorative plaque, Brembo brakes, Sachs dampers, and matte-black wheels. It’s the pick if you want the most special-looking and most performance-focused factory setup.

The Premium and Yuzu trims also add blind-spot monitors, which is a useful safety-package upgrade over the Core.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Toyota GR86?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 23.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 186 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 82.3% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 safe?

The GR86 gets only a Good rating for its headlights and for its front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian collision prevention systems from IIHS, and it has not been subjected to the organization’s other tests.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard safety suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic models add rear parking sensors, and the Premium and Yuzu trims add blind-spot monitors.

Because the crash-test record is incomplete, you should treat safety as a secondary strength rather than a headline advantage.

Should I buy a 2026 Toyota GR86 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 23.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• It delivers standout handling and a quick-revving, fun-first driving experience.

Consider the 2025 if:

• The 2025 is an affordable two-door coupe with cheap thrills and a manual transmission option.

The bottom line: If you want the sharper current-year shopping pool and the same core enthusiast appeal, the 2026 is the better target. If you’re mainly chasing value and can find a cleaner or cheaper 2025, that earlier model year is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.