Toyota GR86 vs Nissan 350Z
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2009 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$36,870 | MSRP$30,400 |
Listings294 | Listings1427 |
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 | |
Engine3.5L 306 hp V6 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower306 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 306 hp V6 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower306 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.1 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3575 lbs | Curb Weight2851 lbs |
Height52.5 in | Height51.6 in |
Length169.8 in | Length167.9 in |
Width71.5 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase104.3 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload558 lbs | Maximum Payload831 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2009 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $36,870 | $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 | 3.5L 306 hp V6 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 306 hp V6 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.1 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3575 lbs | 2851 lbs |
Height | 52.5 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 558 lbs | 831 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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