What’s New: The 2027 Toyota GR86

• GR86 receives focused enhancements for 2027, including updated throttle calibration, improved shift feel, new interior treatments and expanded convenience features

• New Thunder exterior colour highlights GR86’s sculpted body lines

• New Cockpit Red interior option added to Premium grades

• Now on sale in Canada with a starting MSRP of $33,400

TORONTO, August 4, 2026 – The Toyota GR86 is so much more than a means to get from A to B: It’s designed and engineered from the pavement up to deliver a thrilling experience every time the driver gets behind the wheel. Channelling the spirit of the legendary Toyota AE86, this authentic 2+2 rear wheel drive sports car has been put through gruelling track tests to ensure it’s worthy of the GR badge, and ready to impress everyone who loves to drive.

“The GR86 is the product of the skill and expertise of our GAZOO Racing team, earned on the world’s top racing and rallying circuits. The result is an authentic, track-ready sports car that’s also comfortable for everyday driving,” said Steve Pilkey, Vice President, Toyota Canada Inc. “The GR86 also demonstrates Toyota’s commitment, as the country’s only full-line automaker, to offer a broad range of choices for Canadian drivers.”

The GAZOO Racing team is always working to sharpen the GR lineup year after year, and for 2027, the GR86 benefits from several thoughtful updates aimed at elevating both control and confidence. Engineers refined throttle calibration for a smoother, more linear response and improved fifth-to-fourth downshift feel for an even more seamless and natural connection during spirited driving. Inside, updated interior treatments further amplify the GR86’s focused, driver-centric cockpit, while expanded active safety and convenience technologies help provide added confidence across a wider range of everyday driving situations.

There is also a new exterior colour for 2027: Thunder. This new solid gray colour shifts depending on the light, accentuating the sculpted body of the GR86 and highlighting the authentic sports car attitude.

What’s New
In the pursuit of building ever-better cars, the GAZOO Racing team focused on further enhancing the GR86’s controllability, convenience and comfort for 2027.

Track testing played a key role in shaping these updates, with every lap helping engineers further refine the vehicle’s response and feel. To improve controllability, engineers refined the relationship between accelerator input and torque delivery to help create a smoother, more linear response. They also widened the chamfer of the shifter interlock between 4th and 5th gear by approximately 0.5 mm to help deliver a smoother shift feel. On paper, it’s almost nothing, but that tiny change created the sensation of the shift lever being drawn smoothly into place.

In addition to the new Thunder exterior color, the 2027 GR86 introduces updated interior options that build on its driver-focused, GR-inspired character. A new available Cockpit Red interior adds bold contrast to the cabin with black Ultrasuede® and red leather accents on the side bolsters, red floor mats and red door accents. A black interior option is also available, featuring black Ultrasuede® and black leather-trimmed upholstery, black stitching and an all-black cabin treatment. Premium models also receive a cast iron black finish on several interior touchpoints, including the switches, knobs and shifter, for a more cohesive appearance. 

Additional updates were also made to help enhance driver confidence. The recognition range of the stereo camera was nearly doubled to improve detection of preceding vehicles when using cruise control. A monocular camera was also added to help detect nearby objects at intersections.

Lightweight and Pure Driving Experience

All GR86 models pack in modern engineering, tech, and convenience – while sticking to their lightweight sports car roots.

Weighing in at just 1,275 kg for the manual transmission equipped base grade model, and at 1,293 kg for the automatic transmission model, the GR86 is one of the lightest sports cars that Toyota develops. An aluminum hood, front fenders, and roof panel help keep the weight down on the body. While details such as the use of structural adhesives in the frame and seats that are over three kilograms lighter than the prior generation 86, help save precious ounces in the name of maximum control.

The naturally aspirated 2.4-liter FA-24 engine delivers 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque and is tuned so that peak torque arrives at 3,700 RPM, resulting in a responsive and powerful driving experience. The GR86 comes equipped with a Torsen® limited-slip rear differential for better traction while cornering.

Sports car purists will love GR86’s 6-speed manual transmission. With the push of a button, drivers can engage Track mode or switch off Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). On the automatic transmission GR86, additional clutch discs and a high-capacity torque converter allow for smooth delivery of the 2.4-liter engine’s higher power and torque.

On the inside, a low-slung, driver-focused cockpit with digital instrument panel, push-button start, HVAC system with LED dials and piano-key switches, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls keep the driver in complete control of their environment. On the 6-speed automatic, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters offer enthusiasts a dynamic driving experience. Drivers can choose between Normal, Sport or Snow modes. When in Sport mode, the transmission senses brake and accelerator operation and vehicle behavior to automatically select the optimal gear, helping bring drivers the control they want.

GR86 Safety, Convenience & Connected Services

All Toyota GR86 models come standard with an Active Safety Suite. This suite includes Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning and Automatic High Beams. Rear Sonar Warning is standard on the Premium grade, designed to help detect and alert the driver to objects behind the vehicle during low-speed reverse driving. An anti-theft system with engine immobilizer and alarm are also standard.

Standard on all models, Toyota’s Star Safety System™ includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Smart Stop Technology® (SST), Track Mode and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) round out the suite of active safety systems. Additional safety features include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) with lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats and a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Seven airbags are standard on all models, including a driver’s knee airbag.

Experience convenience and peace of mind with GR86’s Connected Services* trials, including a three-year trial subscription to Safety Connect* with Emergency Assistance Button and Enhanced Roadside Assistance and a three -year trial of Remote Connect so owners can remotely interact with their vehicle through the Toyota app via a compatible smartphone and/or smartwatch. Remote activities enabled by the app include locking/unlocking doors, starting and stopping the vehicle (with automatic transmission only), locating the last parked location, checking vehicle status, and monitoring guest drivers. 

Toyota offers Canadians a choice of three GR86 configurations:

The GR86 introduces Canadians to the driving thrill of a precisely engineered, beautifully styled sports coupe. This model features the six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, and LED headlights. Inside, the cabin is finished in fabric upholstery and features a six-speaker audio system with eight-inch display and dual-zone automatic air conditioning. Other notable features include the digital gauge cluster, a seven-inch digital display, Toyota’s Smart Key System with Push Button Start, Active Sound Control, and an anti-theft alarm. This model may be ordered in a choice of three body colours – Raven, Track bRed, and Halo – with a black interior.

The GR86 Premium MT upgrades the base configuration. Exterior enhancements include 18-inch alloy wheels clad in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires and a duck-bill spoiler. Inside, this model features leather/Alcantara upholstery, heated front seats, and aluminum sport pedals with rubber inserts. Technology upgrades include an eight-speaker audio system, the Blind Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and the Adaptive Front Lighting system. This model may be ordered in a choice of nine colour combinations. Raven, Track bRed, and Halo are joined by Pavement, Thunder, and TRUENO Blue – all with a black interior. Raven, Halo, and Thunder may also be paired with a red interior.

The GR86 Premium AT provides sports car fans with more choice, by swapping out the manual transmission for a six-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. This model includes all the features found in the Premium MT configuration. In addition, this model is enhanced with the Remote Connect service and a GR86 safety package – including full-speed radar cruise, pre-collision system, lane departure warning, sway warning, and lead vehicle start alert. The GR86 Premium AT is available in Raven, Track bRed, Halo, Pavement, Thunder, and TRUENO Blue – all with a black interior.

2027 Toyota GR86 pricing

*NOTE: Estimated vehicle price includes MRSP, Freight PDI, AC charge, maximum Dealer fees, maximum other fees and charges – and excludes taxes, licence, insurance, and registration.

The 2027 Toyota GR86 is now on sale at Toyota Dealers across Canada. For complete and up to date details and specifications visit www.toyota.ca/gr86

About Toyota Canada Inc.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota has sold over 7 million vehicles in Canada through a national network of 287 Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Toyota is dedicated to bringing safety, quality, dependability and reliability to the vehicles Canadians drive and the service they receive. TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and parts distribution centres in Clarington and Vancouver. Toyota also operates two manufacturing facilities in Canada. Having produced more than 11 million vehicles, popular Canadian models built at these facilities include Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX and RX hybrid, as well as Lexus NX and NX hybrid. The company has sold more than 35 million electrified vehicles worldwide and is the number one seller of electrified vehicles in Canada.

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