Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift asks RM20,915 more yet retains the same 1,998 cc naturally aspirated 197 hp/205 Nm flat-four, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive and 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The extra money buys LED projector headlamps, hill-start assist, a backlit analogue cluster, a handbrake and a five-year unlimited-km warranty. Pick the earlier Toyota 86 ZN6 if purchase cost matters most; its 1,275 kg kerb weight, 243-litre boot and core driving numbers are unchanged.
Pick the Toyota 86 ZN6 if you want the same 197 hp rear-wheel-drive manual package for RM20,915 less.
Pick the Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift if LED projector headlamps, hill-start assist and a five-year unlimited-km warranty justify the extra spend.
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 not listed; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift fitted.
- Instrument cluster: Toyota 86 ZN6 not listed; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift backlit analogue.
- Manufacturer warranty: Toyota 86 ZN6 three years/100,000 km; Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift five years/unlimited km.
ZN6
- RM20,915 cheaper.
- Same 197 hp, 205 Nm and six-speed manual as the facelift.
- Same 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 1,275 kg weight.
- Bi-Xenon projector headlamps rather than LED projectors.
- No listed hill-start assist.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage.
ZN6 Facelift
- LED projector headlamps.
- Hill-start assist, backlit analogue cluster and handbrake.
- Five-year unlimited-km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM20,915 more despite identical 197 hp, 205 Nm, six-speed manual and 7.6-second 0-100 km/h figures.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM236,587✓ | RM257,502 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
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 better equipped, with LED projector headlamps, hill-start assist and a longer warranty. The Toyota 86 ZN6 delivers the same power, torque, gearbox, rear-wheel drive and acceleration for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota 86 ZN6 Facelift costs RM20,915 more than the Toyota 86 ZN6: RM257,502 against RM236,587.
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, paired with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Both reach 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and have a 226 km/h top speed.