Verdict
The Toyota GR86’s RM296,000 price is RM201,000 above the Toyota Veloz’s RM95,000, buying a 234 hp, 250 Nm 2.4-litre rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual, limited-slip differential and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time. It is the focused choice, but its two doors and four seats limit family use. The Veloz brings five doors, seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking for far less money. Its 105 hp 1.5-litre CVT drivetrain is plainly not a substitute for the GR86’s performance hardware.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and a rear limited-slip differential more than seven-seat practicality.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need five doors, seven seats, adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking at a far lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota GR86 RM296,000; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Power and torque: Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Drivetrain: Toyota GR86 six-speed manual with rear-wheel drive; Toyota Veloz D-CVT with front-wheel drive.
- Seating and doors: Toyota GR86 four seats and two doors; Toyota Veloz seven seats and five doors.
- Wheelbase: Toyota GR86 2,575 mm; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm.
- Active braking: Toyota GR86 has no autonomous braking; Toyota Veloz has TSS pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection.
GR86
- 234 hp and 250 Nm from a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated engine.
- Rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual and rear limited-slip differential.
- Double-wishbone rear suspension and ventilated rear discs.
- RM201,000 more expensive than the Veloz, with RM767 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Only two doors and four seats, against the Veloz’s five doors and seven seats.
- No autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
Veloz
- Five doors, seven seats and a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- TSS pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and steering assist.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM120 annual road tax.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the GR86’s 234 hp and 250 Nm by a wide margin.
- The stated 137-litre boot is smaller than the GR86’s 226 litres.
- D-CVT front-wheel drive replaces the GR86’s six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive and limited-slip differential.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,000 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Sports Car | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,387 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 234 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Manual | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,291 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 226 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Rear Limited Slip Differential | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Foldable | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 767 | RM 120✓ |
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.
GR86 vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Toyota GR86 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Veloz is better for carrying people, with seven seats, five doors and active safety systems including pre-collision braking. The GR86 is better if driving hardware matters: it has 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR86 costs RM201,000 more than the Toyota Veloz. That gap also brings a 2.4-litre 234 hp engine, six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive instead of the Veloz’s 1.5-litre 105 hp D-CVT front-wheel-drive setup.
Which has better safety assistance?
The Toyota Veloz has the stronger active-safety package. It adds TSS pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, steering correction, collision warning, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and front parking sensors; the GR86 lacks autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.