New & Used 2026 Toyota GR86 for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

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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 $32,648
• 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 paying for extra features. It's an excellent entry point into the GR86 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $32,648 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 206 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 compromise. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $36,560 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 429 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 429 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $32,648 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,604 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 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.

That score lines up with the car’s mission: it puts driver engagement first and practicality last, with fantastic handling that is especially impressive at the limit. The engine is modest in output, but it’s tuned to maximize the fun, and the manual transmission adds to the appeal if you want a more involved driving experience.

The trade-offs are clear: tight cargo and passenger space and a ride that can get hard. Even so, the GR86 makes sense if you want a driver’s car rather than a practical one.

Good and great deals account for 25.9% of listings, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The GR86 is presented as a simple, driver-focused sports car with a basic level of standard equipment, and its performance tuning is aimed at fun rather than complexity. Its power delivery is modest but effective, and the standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential helps put that power down cleanly.

Toyota also includes a year of connected services, including vehicle health reports and maintenance updates through Service Connect, which can help you stay on top of routine ownership needs. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the car’s low-practicality, performance-first setup may make wear, ride quality, and day-to-day livability more noticeable over time.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a thorough inspection, especially if you’re considering a car that may have been driven hard. Focus on overall condition, tire wear, and signs that the suspension or brakes have seen enthusiastic use.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Core trim is the most stripped-down version, with cloth upholstery and fewer premium touches, while the Premium and Yuzu Edition add synthetic suede and leather upholstery, black wheels on Premium, and more upscale interior detailing. The base trim also misses metal-faced pedals, which are included on the higher trims.
• Powertrain: You get a 2.4-liter flat-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The manual is the better choice if you want the most engaging drive, while the automatic is the fuel-economy pick.
• 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 get blind-spot monitors.
• Infotainment: The standard screen is 8 inches, and it supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but both are wired. Toyota also includes a 7-inch digital instrument cluster with Sport and Track layouts.
• Fuel efficiency: Automatic models are EPA-rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. With the manual, those figures drop to 20/26/22 mpg.

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 least expensive way into the GR86, but it’s also the most basic. You still get the core driving experience, yet the cabin is simpler and the standard all-season tires are tuned more for playful sliding than maximum grip. It makes sense if you want the lowest entry price and care most about the chassis itself.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers. It adds the summer-performance tires, black wheels, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, metal-faced pedals, and the eight-speaker audio system. If you want the most rounded mix of fun and features, this is the one to target.
• Yuzu Edition: This is the most distinctive version, with matte-black wheels, yellow interior stitching, black interior trim, a commemorative plaque, and Yuzu yellow paint. It also includes Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers, so it suits you if you want the most special-looking GR86 with extra performance hardware.

The Premium and Yuzu trims also get blind-spot monitors, while the automatic adds rear parking sensors.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it’s a reasonable time to shop if you know what you want.

• Deal availability: 25.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 189 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 82.5% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 safe?

It’s hard to say. It comes with a basic level of standard safety equipment and has an incomplete crash-test record. In IIHS testing, it gets only a Good rating for its headlights and for its front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian collision prevention systems, and it hasn’t been subjected to the IIHS’ other tests, so it can’t get a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award from that organization.

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. Cars equipped with the automatic transmission add rear parking sensors, and the Premium and Yuzu get blind-spot monitors.

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:

• 25.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• It keeps the GR86 formula focused on sharp handling, a fun manual, and tire choices that let you tailor the driving feel.

Consider the 2025 if:

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

The bottom line: If you want the current GR86 experience, the 2026 is the one to shop, especially if you value handling and driver engagement over practicality. If you’re more price-sensitive, the 2025 is worth a look because it delivers the same basic appeal with a similar enthusiast-first mission.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.