Verdict
For RM38,498 more, the Toyota GR86 brings a 2,387 cc engine with 234 hp and 250 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 7.6 to 6.3 seconds. It also gets 18-inch wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, a rear limited-slip differential, blind-spot monitoring and a reverse camera. The Toyota 86 remains the cheaper entry at RM257,502, with a lower RM379 annual road tax, a 243-litre boot and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty. Both are rear-wheel-drive six-speed manual coupes with 226 km/h top speeds and 50-litre tanks. The GR86 is the more focused choice; the 86 saves meaningful running money.
Pick the Toyota 86 if RM38,498 saved, RM379 yearly road tax and a 243-litre boot matter more than the GR86’s extra pace and equipment.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want 234 hp, 250 Nm, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 18-inch Pilot Sport 4 tyres and added driver-assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota 86 RM257,502; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Engine output: Toyota 86 1,998 cc, 197 hp and 205 Nm; Toyota GR86 2,387 cc, 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Acceleration: Toyota 86 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds; Toyota GR86 in 6.3 seconds.
- Road tax: Toyota 86 RM379 per year; Toyota GR86 RM767 per year.
- Wheels and tyres: Toyota 86 17-inch alloys with 215/45R17 Michelin Primacy HP tyres; Toyota GR86 18-inch alloys with 215/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
- Boot space: Toyota 86 243 litres; Toyota GR86 226 litres.
86
- RM38,498 cheaper to buy.
- RM388 lower annual road tax.
- 243-litre boot and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- 197 hp and 205 Nm trail the GR86’s 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds slower.
- Lacks the GR86’s rear limited-slip differential, blind-spot system and reverse camera.
GR86
- 234 hp, 250 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 18-inch wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and rear limited-slip differential.
- Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and reverse camera.
- Costs RM38,498 more and annual road tax is RM767 versus RM379.
- 226-litre boot is 17 litres smaller.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, where the 86 has unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM257,502✓ | RM296,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 164 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,240 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,285 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,275 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 243 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HP | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Subaru BRZ with 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Foldable | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Glovebox | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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86 vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Toyota 86 or Toyota GR86 better?
The Toyota GR86 is better for performance and equipment: it has 234 hp, 250 Nm, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time, a rear limited-slip differential and blind-spot monitoring. The Toyota 86 is better only if its RM38,498 saving and lower road tax are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, which is RM38,498 more than the Toyota 86 at RM257,502.
Which is cheaper to run in road tax?
The Toyota 86 costs RM379 a year in road tax, while the Toyota GR86 costs RM767. The 86 therefore saves RM388 annually.