New & Used 2026 Toyota GR86 for Sale nearWaterloo, IA

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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 $32,040
• 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: $32,040 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 207 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 in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $36,487 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 451 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 451 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $32,040 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,263 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 17, 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 core mission: it puts driver engagement first and practicality last. CarGurus describes it as one of the finest and most affordable choices for people who want a fun car to drive, with handling that shines especially at the limit and a quick-revving engine that helps modest power feel lively.

The trade-offs are clear. You give up cargo and passenger space, and the ride can get hard. Even so, if you care most about driving enjoyment, the GR86 delivers that appeal without relying on big power.

Good and great deals account for 24.4% of listings, which suggests there’s still some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is presented as a focused sports car with a basic level of standard safety equipment and an incomplete crash-test record. Its performance character is built around a rear-wheel-drive layout, a standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential, and a quick-revving 2.4-liter flat-four engine that sends power to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or automatic.

Toyota also includes a year of Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect. Service Connect provides vehicle health reports and maintenance updates, while Safety Connect adds emergency assistance, roadside assistance, and a stolen vehicle locator.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership risk is mostly about living with a tightly packaged sports car rather than expecting broad practicality or low-stress everyday comfort.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has been driven hard or modified. Focus on ride quality, tire condition, brake wear, and whether the cabin and suspension feel consistent with the mileage and use.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Core trim uses cloth upholstery and standard all-season tires, while the Premium and Yuzu Edition add synthetic suede and leather upholstery, black wheels on Premium, and summer-performance tires. The Core also lacks metal-faced pedals, which are fitted on the other trims.
• Powertrain: The GR86 uses 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 fit if you want the most engaging driving experience, while the automatic is the better choice for fuel economy.
• 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 Edition 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 one year of Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect.
• 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 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. It comes with the standard all-season tires and cloth upholstery, so it makes sense if you want the most affordable way into the car and plan to keep the focus on driving rather than extras.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers. It adds the summer-performance tires, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, black wheels, and metal-faced pedals, which make the car feel more special and better suited to enthusiastic driving.
• Yuzu Edition: This is the most distinctive version, with matte-black wheels, gloss-black lug nuts, Brembo brakes, Sachs dampers, yellow interior accent stitching, black interior trim, a commemorative plaque, and Yuzu yellow paint. It suits you if you want the most exclusive-looking GR86 and are willing to pay for the special package.

The Premium and Yuzu Edition also get blind-spot monitors, while automatic models add rear parking sensors.

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

This looks like a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile options.

• Deal availability: 24.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 193 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 82.4% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 safe?

The GR86 has an incomplete crash-test record, so there isn’t a full set of ratings to lean on. In IIHS testing, it gets only a Good rating for its headlights and for its front crash prevention vehicle-to-pedestrian collision prevention systems.

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 Edition add 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:

• 24.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 82.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• It keeps the GR86 formula centered on handling, a quick-revving engine, and an engaging manual transmission.

Consider the 2025 if:

• It adds performance upgrades and a limited-production Hakone Edition.

The bottom line: If you want the current-year GR86 and are shopping for a fun, driver-focused coupe, the 2026 is the straightforward pick. If you’re more price-sensitive, the 2025 can still make sense because it delivers the same basic enthusiast appeal with added special-edition interest.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.