Overview

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Toyota offers the 86 in one trim level, either with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission. Both feature seating for four occupants. Both models come with a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power windows, power locks, power adjustable side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, driver seat height adjustment, cruise control, Bluetooth, air conditioning and a sound system with eight speakers, HD radio, CD player, RCA output jacks and auxiliary input jacks.

Optional add-ons include front LED running lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, illuminated exterior badges, xenon headlights, frameless rearview mirror, electroluminescent dashboard, solar-powered illuminated shifter knob and a 7-inch touchscreen display with navigation.

An 86 comes with a factory invoice of about $26,500 for a base manual model and an MSRP of about $27,000. The automatic model adds approximately $1000 to the vehicle’s MSRP to bring the MSRP to around $28,000. Don’t forget that as a member you can visit any Certified Dealer and be treated with respect while also receiving a straightforward price on a purchase while knowing that you are saving money.

The Toyota 86 is powered by a 2.0-liter four cylinder “boxer” or horizontally opposed engine. Peak output measures 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, as is a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission is available along with shifter paddles for manual gear selections as well as rev-matched downshifts for optimal performance. A mechanical limited-slip differential is also included as standard equipment.

Fuel economy estimates come in at 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with the manual transmission. With the automatic transmission those estimates change to 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined.

Instead of dressing up the interior with flashy components and high-end materials, Toyota opted for a much more Spartan interior that helps the driver focus on the simple pleasure of driving. Grey dominates the cabin. The gauge cluster is fairly simple with only small digital displays that do not distract the driver very much. The controls were sourced both from Toyota and Subaru, which helped build the car, providing an interesting blend in styling as well as plenty of functional simplicity. The steering wheel is thick and sporty, going well with the aluminum pedals and ball-style gear selector. Speaking of the gear selector, it glows in the dark thanks to a photocell embedded at the top, which collects solar energy during the daylight hours.

The infotainment system is pleasant to use, thanks to an intuitive menu. The screen itself also registers taps the first time, meaning drivers will not have to constantly correct wrong selections. The audio system is quite good given the price of the car.

The front seats are pretty comfortable and feature large side bolsters that do their job to keep the driver and front passenger in place during quick cornering. The driver’s seat adjusts enough ways to accommodate people of pretty much any size, which is surprising in such a small car. The rear seats, on the other hand, are really only suitable for small children. The trunk is also tiny with just 6.9 cubic feet of cargo space, but the backseat does fold down to expand the cargo area to a more usable amount.