Toyota GR86 vs Toyota MR2
Overview | |
Years produced1984-1989 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$23,965 | MSRP$30,400 |
Listings11 | Listings1492 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. | |
Reviews SummaryThere aren’t too many inexpensive sports cars available these days. Sure, you can always head to the Porsche dealership and spend six figures to get a car with so much power it really belongs on a race track, but who has that kind of money? For the rest of us, there is the 2025 Toyota GR86. This affordable sports car offers up plenty of thrills without breaking the bank and it’s just as comfortable on a twisty mountain road as it is running weekend errands. Now in its second generation, the 2025 GR86 gets a few performance upgrades as well as a limited-production Hakone Edition, playing homage to the Hakone Turnpike in Japan, a road popular with driving enthusiasts. While the Hakone Edition served as our tester for this review, there is still plenty of fun to be had with the base and Premium trims. Verdict: The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a nimble little sports car, perfect for those who want cheap thrills, good looks and a manual transmission option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2657 lbs | Curb Weight2851 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height51.6 in |
Length164.2 in | Length167.9 in |
Width66.9 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase94.5 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload831 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1984-1989 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $23,965 | $30,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It’s hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. | There aren’t too many inexpensive sports cars available these days. Sure, you can always head to the Porsche dealership and spend six figures to get a car with so much power it really belongs on a race track, but who has that kind of money? For the rest of us, there is the 2025 Toyota GR86. This affordable sports car offers up plenty of thrills without breaking the bank and it’s just as comfortable on a twisty mountain road as it is running weekend errands. Now in its second generation, the 2025 GR86 gets a few performance upgrades as well as a limited-production Hakone Edition, playing homage to the Hakone Turnpike in Japan, a road popular with driving enthusiasts. While the Hakone Edition served as our tester for this review, there is still plenty of fun to be had with the base and Premium trims. Verdict: The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a nimble little sports car, perfect for those who want cheap thrills, good looks and a manual transmission option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 228 hp H4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 228 hp H4 | |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 6.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2657 lbs | 2851 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 164.2 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 831 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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