2026 Toyota GR86
Find Your 2026 Toyota GR86 Near North Kingstown
The 2026 Toyota GR86 nails it: quick steering, real back-road feel, and enough comfort to handle daily loops along Post Road, quick merges onto Rte 4, or coffee runs to Allies Donuts. With a crisp 6-speed manual or a smooth automatic, standard active safety tech, and the limited Yuzu Edition, it’s a driver’s car that still makes sense for errands at Dave’s Fresh Marketplace or evening meetups near Wickford Junction.¹
Featured GR86 Inventory
What's New on the 2026 Toyota GR86?
- GR86 Yuzu Edition (limited to 860 for North America) based on Premium grade in Yuzu Yellow with 18-in matte-black wheels, black exterior accents, and yellow-accent Ultrasuede® interior. Performance Package standard.¹
- Performance Package availability expands (Brembo® brakes + ZF SACHS® dampers) for GR86 and Premium; standard on Yuzu.¹
- Carryover engine/chassis with last year’s throttle/torque-control refinements for cleaner rev-matching and more linear response.¹
- Arrives Fall 2025; pricing to be announced closer to on-sale.¹
Bottom line: same lightweight formula, with a special edition and broader access to the go-fast hardware.¹
Recent Model Years
2026 Toyota GR86 Trims
- GR86 — Pure, lightweight base car with the 2.4-L boxer and 6-MT or 6-AT; 8-in touchscreen, 6-speaker audio.¹
- GR86 Premium — Ultrasuede®/leather-trim seats, 8-speaker audio, 18-in wheels; Performance Package available.¹
- GR86 Yuzu Edition — Limited-run (860 NA) built off Premium: Yuzu Yellow, 18-in matte-black wheels, black exterior accents, yellow-accent interior, Performance Package standard; manual or automatic offered.¹
Daily commute up Rte 2? The base GR86 is plenty playful. Weekend Cars & Coffee near Ryan Park or back-road drives past Rte 102? Premium with the Performance Package is the sweet spot.
2026 Toyota GR86 Power and Performance
- Engine: 2.4-L flat-four (FA24), 228 hp / 184 lb-ft; peak torque at 3,700 rpm.¹
- 0–60 mph: 6.1 sec (6-MT); 6.6 sec (6-AT).¹
- Drivetrain: RWD with Torsen® limited-slip differential (all grades). Track mode and VSC-Off at the push of a button.¹
- Curb weight: From 2,811 lb (MT) / 2,851 lb (AT).¹
- Performance Package hardware: Red Brembo® 4-piston front / 2-piston rear calipers on 12.8 × 1.3-in front rotors and 12.4 × 0.79-in rear rotors; ZF SACHS® dampers tuned for grip and ride balance.¹
EPA info: As a reference, 2025 GR86 is EPA-rated 22 mpg combined (manual) and 24 mpg combined (automatic) on premium gasoline.²
The SACHS dampers keep things composed over patched pavement on Frenchtown Road, while Brembos inspire confidence on quick ramps toward Rte 138.¹
2026 Toyota GR86 Interior and Technology
- Driver-focused cockpit: low seating position, digital instrument panel, push-button start, clean HVAC with LED dials and piano-key toggles.¹
- Infotainment: 8-in touchscreen, 6-speaker audio (GR86) or 8-speaker (Premium/Yuzu).¹
- Automatic extras: steering-wheel paddle shifters with Normal/Sport/Snow; Sport mode smart-downshifts for the right gear automatically.¹
Quick lunch at Back 40, a supplies run to Stop & Shop, then a sunset detour toward Rome Point—the GR86’s visibility, compact size, and simple controls keep it stress-free.¹
2026 Toyota GR86 Safety
GR86 Active Safety Suite standard, tailored by transmission:¹
- Automatic (6-AT): Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Rear Sonar Warning, Lane Departure Warning w/ Sway Warning, Automatic High Beams.
- Manual (6-MT): Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Automatic High Beams.
Adaptive cruise and AHB take the edge off late-night returns along Post Road.
2026 Toyota GR86 FAQ
Is the Yuzu Edition just a paint job?
No. It adds a unique look and includes the Performance Package (Brembo® brakes + ZF SACHS® dampers) as standard.¹
How many Yuzu Editions are there?
860 units for North America.¹
Does Yuzu come in manual and automatic?
Yes—all grades offer 6-MT or 6-AT for 2026.¹
What gas does the GR86 use?
Premium gasoline per federal fuel-economy listings; see EPA ref values above.²
How quick is it?
Toyota lists 0–60 in 6.1 sec (MT) and 6.6 sec (AT).¹
Does the Performance Package hurt ride comfort?
The SACHS dampers are tuned for both control and composure; most drivers find them more settled on rough pavement.¹
Bonus: What the “NASA Membership” Actually Is
Not astronauts! NASA = National Auto Sport Association, a U.S. motorsports club that runs track days and driving schools. Every new 2026 GR owner gets:
- A complimentary 1-year NASA membership, and
- One free High-Performance Driving Event (HPDE) with professional instruction in your GR86, plus discounts for NASA-sanctioned events.¹ ³
You typically redeem the HPDE within a year of purchase; events run at road courses nationwide.³
Why Choose Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown for Your New Toyota GR86?
- 20/200 Protection Plan By Nucar — extra peace of mind on your sports-car purchase.
- The Nucar Network — access a wider pool of incoming GR86s to find your color/gearbox/trim faster.
- Happy Car Guarantee, enthusiast-friendly team, transparent pricing, and Toyota-trained techs who know GR cars.
We match builds to your life: 6-MT for weekend blasts and back-road finesse; 6-AT if you commute in Post Road traffic and want paddles plus Snow mode for winter days. We’ll help you decide if the Performance Package fits your favorite routes past Wilson Park, and set you up with the right accessories—from all-weather mats to GR exhaust. Expect transparent pricing, quick trade-in valuations, ToyotaCare on new models, and easy financing or leasing. Take a spin today—“Everyone loves a Nucar!”
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Footnotes
- Toyota USA Newsroom — “Toyota Brightens the City Streets with New GR86 Yuzu Edition,” Apr. 3, 2025: Yuzu Edition content; transmissions; 228 hp/184 lb-ft; 0–60 times; weights; Performance Package & rotor sizes; safety suite by transmission; NASA membership & HPDE; timing. (Toyota USA Newsroom)
- FuelEconomy.gov — 2025 Toyota GR86 EPA ratings (22 mpg combined MT; 24 mpg combined AT) and premium fuel listing, used as reference while 2026 EPA is pending. (Fuel Economy)
- Toyota GR Garage / GR Track Experience — Program details for the complimentary 1-year NASA membership + 1 free HPDE for new GR owners, with redemption notes. (Gazoo Racing, #DRIVENASA | GR Track Experience)