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Lightweight, lithe, athletic, eager, energetic, and engaging. Accurately describing cars with words like these is, sadly, becoming quite rare. But here in the Toyota GR86, they’re back and in force! For the second-generation sports car, Toyota and Subaru took a scalpel to the issues of the original, massively improved it, and left the rest alone. I am quite relieved and happy this car exists in 2022.

In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Drive review – Overview/Trims/Price
2:22 Walkaround
5:55 Cargo space
6:53 Front seat comfort and features
8:07 Drive modes
8:55 Drive review – Powertrain
13:02 Drive review – Fuel Economy
13:55 Drive review – Acceleration Test
16:18 Drive review – Handling Test
20:29 Drive review – Ride/Comfort/Highway Test/Safety
22:13 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 Toyota GR86 Premium: 2-door, 4-seat, coupe
Base price: $31,325
Price as tested: $32,432

Powertrain:
Engine: 2.4-liter F-4
Power: 228 horsepower at 7000 rpm
Torque: 184 lb-ft at 3700 rpm
Transmissions: six-speed manual
Drive: rear-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 20 mpg
Highway 27 mpg
Combined 22 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 167.9 inches
Width: 69.9 inches
Height: 51.6 inches
Wheelbase: 101.4 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 2833 lbs.
Interior volume: 77 cu ft
Trunk volume: 6 cu ft

Calculated weight to power: 12.4 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 6.1 seconds (6.6 seconds for automatic)
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: na mph
Government classified size: minicompact car

Options: Special color, $425; preferred accessory package #2, $364; carpeted floor and cargo mats, $249; rear bumper applique, $69

Recorded
14th of October 2022

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio:

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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