Is the 2023 Toyota GR86 the BEST new sports car built today?
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- The GR86 is a pure sports car from Toyota. This 2023 model features 18in wheels, GR cat-back exhaust, functional aero and LED lighting. On the inside you will see a GR custom shift knob, performance seats and digital gauge cluster. Under the hood is a 2.4L flat-4 that is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the 2023 Toyota GR86 the BEST new sports car built today?
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Sorry about being late to the part with posting this review. Today was one of those days were not much went right timing wise. I promise the twisty bit on throttle action will make up for it. Let me know you thoughts on the sound of the GR cat-back exhaust.
No worries Joe! Say, is there any updates on the first drives of these vehicles?:
-2024 Santa Fe, Sonata, and Elantra (Already at dealership)
-2024 Ford Ranger
-2024 Chevy Traverse
Thanks Raiti 👍🏻
@@DarkJediChrisG-1425thanks brother! Probably not going to happen until Dec or Jan.
@@RaitisRides Gotcha 👍🏻
That exhaust is DEFINITELY a eargasm! Love Love LOVE IT!!! If I had the $ this would be my Sports Car of choice. NO DOUBT! And of course she would be a manual!
You kinda glossed over the big news, that Toyota will be offering a performance suspension and Brembo brakes, making these a little more track ready. Also, they will now be offering the adaptive cruise control with the manual trans, not just the auto.
I’m a 51 year old overweight plumber and I test drove a 2023 GR86 manual yesterday. It was the most fun I’ve had in decades. I own a 67 Chevelle and have lots of experience with some seriously awesome cars. That GB86 is a special car.
Awesome even the old school peeps love it 🚙 💨
@@ordonezelvinYep. Also 51. Own a 2023 manual. Best car made today if you love driving.
Another 51 :)) I bought 1 month ago, brilliant car for this money!
Was also 51 :) as I ordered the car after extensive test driving; couldn’t agree more with @michaeljohnson2922
What do u think about the mx5?
I LOVE my 2023 GR86. Bought it about 6 months ago. Mine is an automatic premium and it still is great fun to drive. Would have preferred a manual BUT this is what was available. No regrets. By the way, I am a 70 year old female. Life is short.
If it only had grip handles to help get in and out of the car. My wife bought a 2023 BRZ and I really have trouble getting in and out of the car. Love the car though. I'm 76...
Absolutely. I love this for you. My wife little younger at 46 been on me to get her a sports car for a few years since kids was getting older and now in college and finally found her a 370z. I’ll make sure she always has a sports car from here on out to enjoy. I love seeing her enjoying her car. She drives me around in it and occasionally she lets me drive
Love it!!!!!
Does anyone know if the color is a true red or more of an orange red?
Hello! I’m a 22 year old girl. I’m in the auto industry , I love cars, im a manager at a tire shop and my boss showed me this car today, I fell in love with this first site. I’m going to do my best for the next year to build to get this ❤ thank you
Finally a review that actually understands and appreciates the gr86 for what it is. No one really understands this car until they get behind that wheel and goes for a drive.
My 2013 BRZ is so great, I drove it from Fairfax Virginia to San Jose California in 4 days. It was summer so I took the north route through Wyoming. Driving over 100 mph for long stretches in the Nevada desert was a lifetime experience! The car still kicks ass to this day. Any new '86 variant gets my approval based on this pedigree.
im assuming it isnt the only car you own right? Im looking for a more everyday use car like a hatchback cause the 2013 BRZ that i owned no longer fit my needs so i had to sell mine
@@techyin326 Shit, I have two BRZs. A 2013 daily, and a 2023 BRZ weekend car. My "needs" can work around owning a sports car.
@@techyin326if you live in a place with snow, id have a back up plan
@@techyin326 No the BRZ is my only car I've had during this time. On the east coast the car was great driving long stretches for work each day (at least 70-125 miles per day doing a service job with my own car) and I drove it in snow and hail. In California I've driven it way less since my job isn't driving to different clients all day, but I've had a few chances to take mountain roads up to Pleasanton to really enjoy it. The BRZ being skinnier than most cars really helps in an urban area too!
Great video! That color is insane! Hope you and Lori are doing well🙌🏽 please keep up the great work brother🔥
I appreciate you having our backs!
I own this car and love canyon carving with it. You really hit the nail on the head with the driving characteristics and the rwd lightweight MT experience. Great video!
how much u got it for?
@@Cobratate723 $37k out the door
@@Cobratate723Probably as much as a used STI or new wrx which will smoke em even in the canyons. Wish they were boosted 😢
@@Gohsted nah for me idc if they r slow at least they r fun to drive.
@@Cobratate723 I understand. To each their own.
I got mine three weeks ago. Hit 1K miles yesterday after a very gentle break in. Then I lit it up on some great back roads. I can’t imagine a more fun car to drive.
Bought one two months ago. One of the very best - if not the single best - cars I've ever owned. And it's plenty quick on the street.
Thank you Joe and Lori for all you guys do for making your content for us. 😌😎🏎️
Starting to see more of these little cars out in about. Its nice to see. Always give a nod and point when I see one. Hope to have one myself one day.
seeing you enjoy driving this car gave me goosebumps and happiness. to know there are still fun cars that are being made in this era is comforting. thank you for the video as always ❤
Back at it again! Loving all your 86/brz/gr86 reviews!
Beautiful and Fun to drive … obviously not a 1/4 mile killer but a backroad twisty bit lover
You hit the nail on the head!
100% agree with you about buying a new car with an old school feel…exactly why I bought a manual red GR86.
I own a 2023 Track bred Premium GR86 and for all of the reasons Joe that you passionately tell us in this video were exactly the reasons I purchased my red with black accents GR86. What a driving daily driving pleasure I have just driving to work and back but those weekend windy road trips are so just sweet.
I owned a 300ZX, a Toyota MR2 Mk1 and a VTEC Integra and this is the most fun I had in a long time! Thank you Gazoo Racing Morizo (CEO Akio Toyoda) for re creating a modern Toyota AE86 drifter that we love to drive today!
Absolutely living the enthusiasm. picked mine up 3 days ago.
I'm really loving it. I just sold a fk8 type R that I had for 4.5 years. That car was an absolute monster, but on the lake district lanes in northern England, the GR86 threads through beautifully, whereas the type r was just too wide.
So happy with the car ❤❤❤
How you liking it compared to the type r now? I’m getting either a brz ts next week or gr86 tonight and I’m planning on buying a type r within a year after I pay it off this year
I have a 2014 FR-S that's stock, and I honestly don't know how I could ever live without a car that those driving characteristics in the future. The connectedness, ability to wind it out, and the balance. It's just such a fulfilling driving experience and I have yet to get tired of it after 8 years of having my car. I really hope I can eventually get the GR86 a couple years down.
Thank you so much Joe! I love your videos and your positive energy! I’m agree with you so much on enjoying the driving experience rathe than power. Love it so much you enjoy the ride and watching it too!
awesome car! glad Toyota still makes this!
I am as well.
Subaru makes it 😊
Fantastic Joe! Love this car! So pure! I’d buy one for sure. Thanks for the driving lesson as well. 😀
You are so very welcome my friend! Thanks for riding shotgun with me
Man, oh man! That was an awesome review. Love the energy. Great job! 😃👍 Finally the UA-cam algorithm hit me with a real winner. LOL
Love your video, and love seeing how much fun you have with the car. I absolutely agree that we need more cars (and drivers) that care about a great driving experience. Hope to be able to afford a GR86 in the future.
BRZ/GR86 puts a smile on your face every single time - makes even a short run fun!!!!!
You are spot on the money
@RaitisRides I have the 2019 series.gray thanks in no small part to your reviews!!!
I know power has been a compliant for many but people need to get their hands behind the wheel and drive it. For what you get for the price these are fun to drive especially with the manual. The only way to go
I totally agree with you
Complaint
You haven't even driven one 🙄
@@porfiriato84 I actually have last generation and this current generation. You don’t know me. You’ll just have to trust my word 🤷♂️
I know its a bad comparison but 230hp is more than alot of sports cars in 1980 and 1990's even some of those old old v8 ferraris made less hp 😂 well those sound a whole lot better but the gr86 is definitely a sports car by all means.
I love how for '24 there's a factory installed performance package with ZF Sachs Dampers, front and rear Brembo calipers, for only $1,500 extra on the premium model, and $2,000 on the base model
(since they have to upgrade the base 17-in wheels to the premium 18-in wheels to fit the brembos).
So if you get the base, with the performance package, you also get the upgraded black 18 in wheels with the PS4 tires for only $2K. That is a massive steal 👍
Hey Joe, I love your videos. I'm not even interested in cars in general, but I just love how you do your work with passion. I watch every video you release
I have a white BRZ and its so fun to drive! The journey of learning how to be in sync with this car is one to remember.
Thanks for sharing that great ownership input!
YES IT IS, I LOVE it and it is what brought me to your channel, no matter how many times I see you review it, I'll gladly watch it all over again. 🥰❤️
That’s so great of you to say!
Been eyeing this car for ten years. Cant believe this year i finally get to own one
Man 10 years congratulations
@@dominicc7278 thanks been driving a scion tc for eight years. Been saving the last two, im putting a large down payment on it so my monthly payment will be low
Good thing you waited, and went with the Gen 2.
@@hhaste honestly ive been thinking the same thing. Im also glad it wont be the first model year of gen 2
Your review on the 22 model year help me choose this over the Z and Supra. Ended up getting the Anniversary MT.
Can’t agree more with your review. I’m tall and didn’t fit well in the Supra and I do not need the Z’s 400 hp. There is no better bang for the buck!
Nice Job…. Again. 🤟🏻
I just got mine yesterday. It's awesome!
Bought a track bRed 86 back in May. I love it!
I remember when cars were like this… like they should be. Driver actually involved. 10/10
Just got one today so excited!!
Awesome vid! I have a gr86 2023 6 speed mt and its the best car ive ever had! So much fun for everyday drive!
As always great review Joe! Some of your younger viewers probably had your reference to Campbell's um, um, good. As my reference to your Ipana smile putting this sportscar through it's paces!
Ultimately I went with the Borla catback on my GR86, I found it was deeper and louder than the GR exhaust with virtually no drone
Lol! I'm 50 as well and LOVE my 23 GR! So much fun to drive! I have an old vega for speed runs, but for pure driving fun, this is it!
awesome review, thank you Joe and Lori
Joe have you compared the driving dynamics between the GR86 and the Civic Type R? I would love your take. And thanks for all these videos!!
"ON THROTTLE HERE WE GO YEAAAAAAAAAH"
Thanks for sharing the drive with me
Thank you for the great video Joe!
One day I will have one of these, hopefully sooner rather than later and I'll be sure to get some interior mods out the wazoo and when that day comes, I'd be more than happy to have you review it.
Thanks for all your hard work joe
You are so very welcome! I appreciate it so much!
This makes me miss my GR86 so much. 😭 I had a '22 Auto that was totaled by a box truck at the beginning of this year and I miss it daily. 😭
it was a sign that you fucked up by getting it in auto. The world agrees for you to get it in manual next
Great review! I just bought a '23 and picking up soon
This platform made me a fan of Rati’s Rides and manuals. 🔥🔥🔥
Great Review! I picked up mine is August, I absolutely love it!
As cars continue to get an absurd amount of horsepower increases, the driving experience is lost with too much power. People like to hate on it, but it is really an enjoyable, nimble little car. People should get behind the wheel of it to really see what this car is all about. It is a big improvement design wise and on the inside, and they upgraded the powertrain just a tiny bit which from what I heard adds a big difference. With some simple modifications that are reversible, you can probably get close to 250 hp with this.
Great review. You got a new subscriber.
Love this and all your reviews! I wish I ran into you when you were at the LA Auto Show! I'm trying to decide if I want a new GR86 or a used C7 Grand Sport for my fun, second car! I love them both but just not sure which one will make a better, fun, weekend car with the occasional grocery run (and road trip).
Got my wife a 370z and she adores that car and I really can’t find a car I like as being sporty and muscle looking as the 370z. I intentionally parked by a GR86 to compare for possibly a future purchase and my eye still is pulled to the 370. Yea mustangs are sharp and look powerful but they are everywhere and same with the Camaro. This car puts me in mind of the 370 but doesn’t have quite as muscly looking but I like the more modern tech as compared to the 370 and price is on point. Great review.
Joe gets a thumbs up on attitude alone! that is the perfect lil sports car :)
Joe keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true and nice 👍 car
That means so much
I had a 91' Toyota MR2 & this is the same kind of vibes but in 2023!
In my 20's back in the UK, I was a Ford bloke. I had 3 RS2000's and 1 RS1600i. I grew up driving a manual gearbox and the throttle blip (or toe and heel) was the norm. My last Rs 2000 was bored out to 2.1 litre and had a nitrous system on it. I didn't put it on but the bloke who built the car did. I't was running around 175 bhp on carburettors but would gain another 50 at the flip of the switch,The Rs1600i was fwd so I adapted to the left footing breaking technique to avoid oversteer.
I move here in 2000. Went through several mundane motors as I was married and we had kids. I now find myself at 57 with two grown children, seperated and doing my own thing. I found a minty genesis coupe bk2 with only 24000 miles on it. I bought it as soon as found it. I wanted a manual but as I let me ex borrow my motor as she doesn't have one this one with the 7sp auto was the better bet. Besides, all of my research led me to believe that the manual gearbox in the genesis was suspect.
My genny is just coming up to 30k. I'm hoping it's my last motor but if something goes wrong, I'll be looking into the gr86 and brz. I just can't stand FWD motors.
Awesome car man i love it 💪💪
Joe you're Awesome my man keep up the good work 🙂👍👍
Great car I finally saw one 2 days ago!! Stunning ❤ bet it’s lots of fun
Oh trust me it really is!
Thank you for the vid
Have they fixed the RTV issue on the oil pan?
Thanka Joe. Let me consider getting one 😊 but I have to test drive to see if I like it without a turbo
at 50 years old joe i have had cars with 300 more hp . and yet.... this is the most fun with a car i have ever had!!! love my gr86
I was just curious, did you get Paint Protection Film put on your vehicle? I should be getting my GR86 in about two weeks and i still have to sit down with the salesman and talk packages etc for the car. Paint Protection Film is one of the options i know he will wanna ask me about, but i don't really know if it's worth the price.
I would definitely get the extra coating on the paint. I live in Florida and I wish that I had done extra coating on mine. You don’t have to get it done by the dealer . I would compare pricing.
I'm glad I met him in the slc airport. This dude more than any other person SOLD me on this car 100%
Joe, just came here to say I appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to like and comment on comments.
I don’t miss a new review and your videos have helped me make wise car buying decisions. Now, can you do something about these high interest rates?!
Yes. Vote for Trump.
Truer words were never spoken. It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Cornering speeds in this car that will have you laughing out loud with enjoyment would feel like parking lot speeds in a GT3 RS.
The Miata and 86/BRZ are so underrated. They are actually pretty awesome sports cars, so pure and fun to drive. Want more speed? Add a small turbo and wider rear tires.
Can you add a turbo on it?
What a time to be alive😂.
Naturally aspirated/Manual Trans. That car right there is made to LAST. great review
These will be remembered as the last ones.
Get a Camaro SS, Mustang GT, or Corvette, anything V8 will hold its value considering the borrowed time they are on.
@@joel6513American cars are shit and gas hungry.
The twins, like their competitor the ND Miata, are something special.
I just ordered one - I'll be picking it up Monday - I'm very very happy = can't wait to "give it the beans" as Sarah-N-tuned likes to say !
That is so fantastic Charles!
Did I hear "leather condom" for the key fob? That's hilarious!
I love this car. I want one so bad! I can't wait till my day comes to own one. I'm saving up my down payment and as soon i have enough, I'm getting one. It's so exciting to live in the same time as this car. I have a 76 Celica GT that I'm working on storing and a GR86 would look so good sitting in the garage right next to it. Love all I have for this car.
Got one on my 57th birthday. Simple and a blast to drive.
This GR86 it reminds me of AE86, form old generation into new generation.👌
I live in the Tampa area, and that is also my favorite twisty road around!! It is HARD to find good roads here. Other favorites include: Whitaker Rd and Newberger Rd, both in Lutz, and Old Dade City Rd -> Rockridge Rd north of Lakeland (those would be a far drive for you, though). As I was watching I was like, that looks like MY favorite Rd. Then I was like, WAIT A MINUTE! haha
I just bought the 2023 GR86. No regrets. It’s an awesome car for me and my wife. Everything he said is true and real
For those of us who drove the great sports cars of the 20th century this looks and sounds like a worthy successor. If the tires are chirping on take off you don't need more horsepower. You don't need a 200mph engine if your average drive is less than 100mph. I can well imagine that this is daily driving fun for those who want the classic sports car experience.
Excellent points Stephen!
Thanks. I should know. My first car was a 1964 Triumph TR4-a and it only got better from there.@@RaitisRides
I love the 86 but unfortunately I’m a bit too big. If I wasn’t it would definitely be on my list.
Congrats Joe on reaching 1M subscribers.
You went from honest reviewer to every car yes man in the span of my subscription to you. Disappointing is an understatement. You traded honesty for access and now all you are is a dude that makes funny “can fit two double wide burritos in here” dad jokes. Been this way for about a year too. I’ll check back in a year if I still care for what’s coming out then, hopefully you turn yourself back around to your roots and look at things objectively. Good luck with the channel and congrats on exploiting your success
Changed my mind about the Mustang Ecoboost. I'm going GR86 this year. This looks like a car I don't want to miss.
Heck yeah! Good choice!
These cars are great and the most bang for the buck out there. & you still don't see these on the roads that often.
People don’t buy cars for driving experience anymore . The people that do buy Camaros and challengers . The fact is that most people are either buying reliable grocery getters , or buying a bmw just for the badge .
Or maybe they are buying fuel economic commuter cars
Love my 2022 premium mt. Eats corners for breakfast lunch dinner and a midnight snack
I'm 31 years old, and I love my Neptune blue 2023 Premium GR86 with a manual transmission
Terrific Video!
great review! best car for the dollar for sure!
This car is what the Supra should be. Even the front looks like a Supra. I would definitely buy this instead.
The new Supras are disappointing. Way too expensive and a little corny looking .
I always have trouble getting out of the car. Not that I can't, but I just love those seats :)
I like what you did there!
Joe you could not be more right about this perfectly balanced little road-burner. Too much power would spoil the fun in my opinion.
Thank you Joe! I've had 2 new Supras. I may give this GR86 a try.
I use to HATE the way the FRS looked, but this is so sleek! I would love to own this with this color.
Does it have brembro brakes? What if you already know how to drive. What sports car would you buy?
I like it cause I'm small person, but I've heard people talking about the con, which is the RTV
The RTV has been brought up but that is not as common as you think.
Ha! I love driving on Patterson in my FRS. I used to drive that road daily for part of my work commute.
It’s a small world!
Great review. I used to really like my old 350z and this seems like what I would like.
What a blast of a car. It wears that color really good too.
looks sweet! are you gonna check out the 24’ mazda3’s?
From that Sebring Orange Grand Sport to this Orange GR86 in a matter of minutes! Keep up the good work!
Is the engine failure problem overexaggerated? Is there a risk as a daily driver?