Verdict
The facelift asks RM257,502 against RM236,587 for the Toyota 86 ZN6, yet both retain the 197 hp/205 Nm 1,998 cc naturally aspirated flat-four, six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive layout. Their quoted 0-100 km/h time is the same 7.6 seconds, so the RM20,915 gap does not buy extra pace. It buys LED projector headlamps, hill start assist and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty rather than three years/100,000 km. For a Malaysian used-car buyer, the earlier car makes sense only if its saving is substantial and its condition is right.
Pick the Toyota 86 ZN6 if you want the same 197 hp manual rear-drive mechanical package for less money and can accept Bi-Xenon headlamps, no hill start assist and shorter warranty cover.
Pick the Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift if you want LED projector headlamps, hill start assist and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty without sacrificing the 86’s 197 hp, six-speed manual formula.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota 86 ZN6 RM236,587; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift RM257,502.
- Headlamps: Toyota 86 ZN6 Bi-Xenon Projector; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift LED Projector.
- Hill start assist: Toyota 86 ZN6 unavailable; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift fitted.
- Manufacturer warranty: Toyota 86 ZN6 three years/100,000 km; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift five years/unlimited mileage.
- Instrument cluster: Toyota 86 ZN6 not specified; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift backlit analogue.
ZN6
- RM20,915 lower new price
- Same 197 hp and 205 Nm as the facelift
- Same 7.6-second 0-100 km/h claim
- Bi-Xenon projector headlamps instead of LED projectors
- No hill start assist
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty versus five years/unlimited mileage
ZN6 Facelift
- LED projector headlamps
- Hill start assist
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- RM20,915 higher new price for identical 197 hp, 205 Nm and 7.6-second performance figures
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM236,587✓ | RM257,502 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| 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 | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | 197 hp |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 164 g/km | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,240 mm | 4,240 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,285 mm | 1,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,275 kg | 1,275 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 243 litres | 243 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R17 | 215/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R17 | 215/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Subaru BRZ with 7 airbags and stability control | 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 Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Foldable | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Glovebox | 1 Front, 1 Glovebox |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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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ZN6 vs ZN6 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota 86 ZN6 or Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift better?
The Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift is the better-equipped choice, with LED projector headlamps, hill start assist and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Performance is unchanged: both have 197 hp, 205 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift costs RM20,915 more than the Toyota 86 ZN6. That extra does not bring more power or quicker acceleration; it covers lighting, hill start assist and longer warranty cover.
Do the Toyota 86 ZN6 and Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift have different performance?
No. Both use a 1,998 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 197 hp and 205 Nm, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. Both quote 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and a 226 km/h top speed.