Toyota GR86 will get upgrades, Hakone Version for 2025
Among the best (and final) inexpensive sports activities vehicles available on the market, the Toyota GR86, is getting some upgrades for 2025. The adjustments ought to make an already fun-to-drive automotive much more entertaining, however for individuals who additionally need a barely extra unique experience, Toyota is bringing again the Hakone Version.
First, the updates. All 2025 GR86s will obtain re-tuned dampers and digital energy steering that Toyota says will enhance dealing with response and supply a greater sense of floor contact. For vehicles geared up with the GR86’s 6-speed handbook transmission, the digital throttle management has been re-programmed for faster response. Engine torque management has additionally been tweaked to raised facilitate downshift throttle blips.
Automated transmission vehicles aren’t ignored. The six-speed models have been re-mapped to permit a 1,600-rpm greater threshold for manual-mode paddle downshifts for extra spirited driving.
As for the Hakone Version, the restricted manufacturing variant is a callback to the 2020 particular version of the previous-generation 86. The identify pays homage to the twisty Hakone Turnpike, a legendary touge (mountain cross) street close to Tokyo. Each Hakone Editions are completed in an unique darkish inexperienced colour paying homage to the bushes that line the cross.
The Hakone Version sees no bumps to the two.4-liter flat-four’s 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. However, like different special-edition GR86s, Toyota has upgraded the suspension with Sachs dampers and has improved braking by placing Brembo 4-piston calipers with 12.8 x 1.3-inch rotors up entrance, and two-piston calipers with 12.4 x .79-inch rotors on the rear.
Other than the Ridge Inexperienced paint, Hakone Editions will probably be identifiable by 18-inch bronze wheels and a ducktail spoiler on the rear. Inside, bronze accents, a tan Ultrasuede inside, and unique shift knob spherical out bundle. And naturally, there’s Hakone badging all through.
Solely 860 Hakone Editions will probably be accessible within the U.S., which is greater than the 200 models supplied in Japan however nonetheless not so much. Pricing hasn’t been introduced, however demand will doubtless be excessive, as not even all of Toyota’s 1,500 dealerships will be capable of get their arms on one after they hit showrooms in fall 2024.
