Toyota 86

Overview

History

This car uses a 2.0-liter engine with a Boxer configuration codenamed Toyota 4U-GSE or Subaru FA20 code. The available transmissions are 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic. Despite being a sports car, the Toyota 86 focuses more on solid handling than great power, and it also has good safety gear. This car has a low point of gravity which makes it stable. The production version of the Toyota 86 then debuted in December 2012 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Toyota-made sports car then made its Philippine-market debut on June 2012.

Price

In 2022, The price of the Toyota 86 in the Philippines starts at ₱2,086,000 for the entry-level 2.0 MT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota 86 2.0 White Pearl AT is priced at ₱2,201,000.

Exterior

The Toyota 86 is presented with a touch of refinement that highlights the evolutionary side of its characteristics as a sports car that is able to provide more satisfaction to customers in owning a Toyota sports car and provide a different driving experience. The design of the Toyota 86 is indeed very sporty. This advantage cannot be separated from the exterior design of the bumper, fender and front grille which is made to be more aerodynamic. In addition, there is also a spoiler and rear bumper combined with two exhaust holes. The taillight design is also cool and made a little protruding to add a sporty impression when viewed from behind.

Dimension

The Toyota 86 offers a sporty and stylish design with dimensions measuring 4,240 mm in length, 1,775 mm in width and 1,320 mm in height. Then for the wheel axis is 2,570 mm and has a tank capacity of 50 liters. As a sports car, of course, the Toyota 86 must have a low ground clearance to make it look more sporty. That's why Toyota designed it with a ground clearance of about 124 mm.

Lighting

The 2021 Toyota 86 has a new headlight design. In addition to the new shape of the lamp; This section also features a new technology in the form of a Daytime Running Light (DRL) system that provides an energy-efficient solution to keep the lights on during the day. The new design is also found in the fog lamps which are now equipped with a protective circle. The new lamps also use LED and bi-xenon types for brighter but energy efficient illumination.

Wheels

The 2021 Toyota 86 has wheel (rim) sizes of 17 X 7.5 inches and 18 X 7.5 inches.

Interior

Then for the interior is designed with an aggressive look to give a sporty impression when driving it. The interior is also luxurious and equipped with various advanced features, such as a 7-inch touch screen as an entertainment medium for enjoying music, videos, and radio. Although it only has 2 doors, the Toyota 86 actually has a rear passenger seat.

However, the seat feels very narrow, making it less comfortable to use. In addition, the interior of the Toyota 86 has been wrapped in quality materials that add a premium impression when you enter it. The interior design of the Toyota 86 can only be best described as functional, apart from the two back seats, which are not. Black and dark interior trim dominates the entire cabin with leather and Alcantara upholstery.

Dashboard

The dashboard design is also cool and there is a modern Instrument Panel equipped with a MID screen to display The dashboard design of the Toyota 86 looks modern with a minimalist impression. Its compartment design also prioritizes high functional aspects. The audio system that is owned also has a modern interface thanks to a touch screen and a complete input system that supports integration with USB, AUX-in and also satellite radio. 

Space&practically

Toyota 86 is still able to provide a comfortable and spacious interior space in the first row. Given that this car is not designed to carry many passengers; then the space in the second row of seats will feel cramped and less comfortable. The second row of benches seems to be more suitable for just putting things.

Seat 

The passenger seat uses synthetic suede which looks quite luxurious. The design of the passenger seat used has a modern look. Not only that; The advantages of this car interior also lies in the very ergonomic design of the passenger seat. The aspect of high comfort when used makes the front row bench design special; even when the driver or passenger is strapped to a seat belt and cornering at high speed.

Luggage

Meanwhile, the luggage space of this car has a capacity of 243 liters.

Features

Safety features

Toyota is very concerned about the safety of the drivers of its cars. That's why the Toyota 86 has been equipped with very complete safety features, such as Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), and 6 airbag points that will protect the driver and passengers in the event of a collision from various types of vehicles. side. In addition, there is also a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) feature which is useful for viewing tire pressure in real-time.

In terms of safety, the car’s structure is designed using Ring-shaped Reinforced Frames, which not only bring down weight, but helps dissipate impact energy away from the occupants in a collision. Other safety features like 7 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control and ISOFIX points comes as standard.

Comfort Features

Powertrain performance

Engine

The Toyota 86 is powered by a naturally aspirated, 2.0L 4-cylinder D4-S boxer engine, pushing out a respectable 200 PS at a 7,000 rpm and 205 Nm of torque from 6,400 rpm. If you haven’t already known, boxer engines are engine designed with horizontally opposed pistons laid flat on its side, also sometimes referred to as a flat engine.  It is a rare engine configuration used only by Subaru and Porsche today.

The overall result is a lower centre of gravity. Co-developed with Subaru, the DS4-S is the first engine of its kind to feature direct and port fuel injection technology, which enhances both its responsiveness and fuel efficiency. The engine is laid out symmetrically which allows the crankshaft to be perfectly aligned with the drive shaft for enhanced stability and dynamic agility. Rear wheel drive configuration allows the engineers at Toyota and Subaru to move the engine further back which in turn move the centre of gravity closer to the driver for a more precise car control.

Transmission

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Manual transmission helps you get fully engaged with the driving thanks to a short stroke and superb shift feel. The 6-speed automatic on the other hand features paddle shifters, downshift blipping control, and two distinct shift modes for performance that always suits your mood.

Riding & Control

The Toyota 86 is built around driving enjoyment. With a low center of gravity as well as a finely tuned chassis, the coupe is a nimble vehicle to toss into a corner with confidence. Power is enough to get your heart pounding through a twisty road or a stint on Philippine highways, it's adequate to have fun.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is quite different between the transmission types. The manual's claimed combined cycle figure is 8.4L/100km while the automatic's is 7.1L/100km. Usually mileage figures are closer between transmissions, Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres and you have to fill it with 98RON premium unleaded.

Conclusion

Despite its impressive credential, the Toyota 86 is simply not priced competitive enough to attract non car enthusiast alongside more desirable cars like the Audi TT coupé, Mini Cooper S, or in fact a second hand sportscar benchmark, the Porsche 718 Cayman. But that is precisely the point. While the competitors offer more performance and refinement, none offer more accessible performance at road legal speed than the Toyota 86. The lightweight construction, rear-wheel drive, and naturally-aspirated engine recipe is simple and that is exactly why the Toyota 86 remains very popular to this day.