Subaru BRZ
Launched
RM249,245–RM259,245
Overview
The Toyota GR86 is a compact sports coupe for buyers who want a petrol-powered, four-seat driver’s car with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. In Malaysia, the ZN8-generation GR86 starts from RM296,000, with both variants using a 2,387 cc engine producing 234 hp.
GR86 in 2026 — what's new
The Malaysian Toyota GR86 carries on into 2026 unchanged, with the range still split between the 6MT and 6AT. The latest GR86 news sits outside the local road-car line-up: the US gets a 2027 update with improved shift feel, revised throttle calibration and Thunder paint, while the 2026 Yuzu Edition is also a US limited-run model. Malaysia has also seen a track-only GR86 Cup car.
Variants (2)
RM296,000–RM306,000 · est. from RM3,020/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should start with the GR86 6MT at RM296,000. It has the same 2,387 cc, 234 hp petrol engine and four-seat layout as the 6AT, so the RM10,000 gap is for the gearbox choice rather than extra output. Pay RM306,000 for the 6AT only if you specifically want a conventional automatic. On paper, you are choosing transmission, not a faster GR86.
Toyota GR86 6MT
2025 · 2,387 cc · 234 hp · Petrol · Manual · 4 seats · CBU
RM296,000
RM3,020/mo est.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 234 hp
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,387 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.3 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 226 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 234 hp
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,387 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.8 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 226 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Crystal Black Silica Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl Pearl
- Ignition Red Metallic
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
Verdict
The GR86 is a narrow but honest buy: a two-door sports coupe with a 234 hp petrol engine, four seats and a manual option. The price needs clear-eyed reading. It costs more than the Subaru BRZ, which starts from RM249,245, but sits far below the Ford Mustang and Toyota GR Supra. If the appeal is a compact Toyota sports coupe, the line-up is simple.
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Toyota GR86 sales in Malaysia
419 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #77 best-selling model this year.
Full GR86 sales data, month by month →Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Toyota GR86 FAQ
How much is the Toyota GR86 in Malaysia?
The Toyota GR86 is priced from RM296,000 for the 6MT. The 6AT costs RM306,000.
Which Toyota GR86 variant should I buy?
Buy the 6MT if you want the lower price and a manual gearbox. Choose the 6AT only if you specifically want a conventional automatic.
What engine does the Toyota GR86 use?
Both Malaysian GR86 variants use a 2,387 cc petrol engine producing 234 hp.
Is the Toyota GR86 cheaper than the Subaru BRZ?
No. The Toyota GR86 starts from RM296,000, while the Subaru BRZ starts from RM249,245.
