Toyota GR86: Is It Really Worth The Hype?
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2023
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Join me as I get behind the wheel of the highly anticipated Toyota GR86, the latest sports car from Toyota that has been generating buzz among car enthusiasts around the world! In this UA-cam video, I'll be giving you an in-depth review of the GR86 as I take it for a spin on the open road.
As a car enthusiast, I'll also be sharing my thoughts on the driving dynamics, the exhaust note, and the overall driving feel of the GR86. I'll discuss how it compares to its predecessor, the Toyota 86, and highlight any notable improvements or changes in this latest iteration.
Finally, I'll wrap up the review with my overall verdict on the Toyota GR86 and whether it's a worthy option for sports car enthusiasts looking for an affordable yet thrilling driving experience.
Whether you're a Toyota fan, a sports car enthusiast, or simply interested in the latest automotive offerings, this Toyota GR86 review video is a must-watch! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more car reviews and automotive content. Let's hit the road and experience the excitement of the new Toyota GR86 together!
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That with an extra 150 hp, air, brakes and suspension would be the thing to have on a British B road..change my mind
Why don't you Collab with other youtubers ?
Really appreciate the behind the curtain look, I think we all forget how difficult it is to make quality content like this, probably because you always make it look so easy Sam. Great video as always. Cheers
I think well all understand your frustration while filming for this video. But we all have those days. And I have to commend you for pushing on and coming up with something quite awesome! Keep it up Sam! Fan from the Philippines here! 🇵🇭
RWD, 200HP and a manual gearbox.
This is a really cool and affordable little sports car.
There have been quite a few dynoed now and they are all pushing 235-245hp
200hp was the old car
@@f0rg0rr for some reason I thought it had less even
@@owenalp1977 The first gen car had 200hp claimed in the brochure but it's HIGHLY unlikely the engine made 200hp at the flywheel. The first ones made about 180hp flywheel (150whp) and the update made about 190hp at the flywheel (160whp), thanks to some intake/exhaust tweaks and a better ECU tune. The 2.4L makes about 25% more at the wheels compared to the updated 2.0L so it actually makes the claimed power.
affordable? where?
Your videos are fantastic sam, really appreciate all the work and time you put in to churn out the quality of content you do.
You're a perfectionist, and I have to say what you produce is unbelievable. Well done ❤
Video starts at 4 minutes!
😂fr tho
Waiting for my GR86 to arrive I must have watched ALL the videos on this car and it gets a bit hard to believe everybody anonymously agrees on how special this car is. But... another one confirms!
Video is absolutely fine by the way 👍
Thanks for those honest first 2 mins Sam - this is life - thank you for showing it all. We all appreciate the incredible high standard of the content you put out.
No need to apologise Sam, your videos are always amazing. Thanks to all the time & hardwork you put into each & every video 👍😊
It’d be really great to see you and Tony do a trip in this and an MX5 after you spoke about it on the podcast! Great video as always!
It's a shame they aren't doing a continuous production run in the UK like they did with the gt86. They make such incredible value sports cars second hand and I'm sad I'll likely never get the opportunity to upgrade from my gt86 to one of these given how few there are around
I think the hype will wear off after a while. Like I don’t hear much about GR Yaris anymore, cause everyone that wanted one has one, everyone who wanted to drive one, has driven one and raved about it, they’ve all been modified and now it’s just another sports hatch.
In the Netherlands we are going to get the same problem. The GT86 was great value i think is starting price new was somewhere around €35000. This GT86 is thanks to the emission taxes here is now €67000,- There is no way people are going to buy this car. So no second hand cars from new here. I think the ones that get here in time wil be imports. But thats a lot easier for us here than for you in the UK
@@magnustan841 A £40k one at that used.
They will produce more - if you want used 35k will get you one - no point going from GT86 to GR86, it's essentially the same car
@@relentlesspursuit6894 I can assure you that the GR86 is a true upgrade on the GT86. In fact, it's nearly the perfect upgrade, apart from the UK used price is too high to make the upgrade from a late GT86 worth it.
Thanks for the insight of the real first two mins. Its what Ive experienced myself but only get to see the final polished videos you put out. thanks for sharing and keep them ccoming
Love how Twiggy is in the frontseat just listening along. Dope vid as always Sam!
One of the finest british car youtubers. Quality content. Behind the Glass is absolutely fab also. Keep up the good work!😀
You've easily become my favorite automotive UA-camr. Thanks for always keeping it real
Anyone that films content will completely understand Sam. In fact, I’m sure all your viewers will but it was a heartfelt start which just shows the level of commitment we all know you place into this.
you are doing a great Job , it is an arduous task releasing great content every time. WELL DONE!!!
We need to see a blooper reel. Just shows how passionate you are Sam. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Excellent as usual. Don't worry about what you can't control. Your efforts always show through in your videos.
Sam, i got mine here in Canada, and it's the best purchase i've ever made. Perfection.
Glad this one saw the light of day! Top notch as always Sam. Keeping my eyes peeled for when those live podcast tickets drop!
I’ve been waiting to hear your thoughts on this car! As someone who gets to experience the best the automotive world has to offer, it’s refreshing to see your reaction to something people could potentially afford. Great job!
Love the honesty Sam, that's what makes you and your content who you are, and that's why we keep coming back. Good days and bad days, continue to be true to who you are. Hang on in there, spring will come, one day maybe in May?!
So many of these journos/UA-camrs need to go back and drive the GT86 - they’re brilliant. Yes, the GR has undoubtably improved things in quite a few areas but the fundamental driving experience is very similar. Given the fact the GR86 is unobtanium in the U.K. a nice used GT86 seems like phenomenal value for money
Sam, loved the video as always. Maybe it isn't like your normal video's but it was still really good. It was good in a different matter, it was honest. I think most of us don't know how difficult it is to be a youtuber. It just seems amazing etc. but it's actually hard work. And that is exactly what you showed us today: a day of honest hard work.
I really appreciate what you are doing! With this youtube channel but also with the amazing podcast series of behind the glass. The drive home from work on thursday is so much better while listening to BTG. Also sundays are a great day usually because of your new vids.
Test drive month is amazing so far!
Good to hear the efforts and frustrations of making a video. I certainly hadn’t realised that much work is required. I also like the fact that your trousers are the exact colour match to the gate you’re parked next to 😂. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for persevering sam! Great car!
Kudos to your dog taking the test drive like a proper companion, totally relaxed.
Great video - appreciate you taking pride in quality. It shows.
Keep up the hard work, Sam. You’re the man!
Sam, your one of the best Automotive Content creators out there and we fully appreciate the 110% you out into your videos! Keep doing what your doing 🔥
Usually when I watch your videos, by the end, I want to go out and buy a new car. Your enthusiasm for whatever you are driving, and for the driving itself, is infectious. But... This might be the first video of yours that makes me think I don't want to get a new car and instead keep the one I have, because it embodies everything you identify as why the new GR86 is such a great car: Super light, RWD, 240hp, minimal luxuries (doesn't even have power seats), and just a freaking blast to drive. Thank you sir.
Love the fantastic the beginning ! Gives us followers a real life view on how hard it can be to produce 5 star content like you, do !
Love the content and you attention to detail - I mean, matching the colour of your trousers to the gate is granular detail to say the least!!
GREAT video! one of my more favourites of your recents. after the annoying start it looks like you were actually enjoying it rather than just having to make a video
I would watch every video you put out regardless as I know how hard you try to produce the best content you can and appreciate how difficult it must be . Your my favourite channel bar none and I'm 58 this year , even bought a car from Tony lol ... Try not to beat yourself up too much we all know how much effort you always put in - keep up the great work .
Great video!
Sam, I watch the content for you mate.
I ADORE your cinematics! They wow me every time! And it baffles me that you put as much effort as you do into getting these incredible shots!
But we’re all human, we understand that it’s not ALWAYS possible. So as a struggling youtuber I completely understand your frustrations because I’m too harsh on myself too!
But I watch your videos to hear your opinion on the car, and continue to watch it to see your personality shine on camera!
I’m sorry that’s so cheesy, but I genuinely enjoy your videos just because it’s you 👍🏻
Don’t be too hard on yourself mate, it’s unnecessary stress 🤷🏻♂️ you’re doing great 😁👍🏻
Keep it up Sam, love your content! 👍
Surprising car, thanks for this video, always great to see your outstanding content. And an extra like for your charmy co-pilot
Honestly I actually enjoyed the traffic bits. It's interesting to see how just working the controls in stop-and-go traffic goes. Interesting to see those narrow UK roads and a big motor coach on them too, from my USA perspective. Well done in spite of your less than desirable conditions.
Keep going Sam! You're amazing even when it's going crap :) thanks for the great content
Good one Sam, much appreciate your honest talk. Cool to see you took Twiggy along for the drive and in the end, you got there✌
Just a note, has the Dacia Spring landed on the British shores? Perhaps suitable for a next episode of getting coffee in a new car.
Paul, Tony, and yourself off to somewhere nice. As always, thank you, keep at it please, 600K YT subscribers is on the horizon 📈
Wonderfully entertaining video as always Sam! The content on the channel has been incredible, particularly this year! The thought of producing more than 1 video a week blows my mind (+ the pod + while having a new baby?!). Kudos and thank you for being out there on a cold windy day!
One of the most quality videos out there! 🎉
This guy brings tonnes of amazing videos and then worries when one isn't 100% up to his standard. Either way, I enjoyed it like I enjoy all your other videos.
I really enjoy this review! The care I'm sure is great, but your dog is a star..
Thanks for the video. I am waiting for my GR86 here in Bahrain for 8 months after booking it in November 2022. Cant wait to get my hands on one.
I had a GT86 before I got into F-Types, and it was bloody fantastic. The manual gearbox is the best I’ve ever used, light and enough power to have fun with. Would love to try the GR86
Sam I think I speak for everyone who follows you when I say we appreciate all the work you put into your videos (to include this one)if we didn’t we wouldn’t be here. Thanks.
I enjoyed the transparency here to be honest! We appreciate the work you put in 👊🏻
Sam, content is fabulous. And we are more than happy to see down to earth vids aswell as the awesome ones. They are all great. You do a great job. Thank you for all you do. Make my week slightly better!
Love the video, I was lucky enough to get an order in & completed 7mins after the order books opened. It was delivered in December after a long wait and love it! It reminds me of my greatly missed series 1 Lotus Elise I had for a couple of years over 20 years ago, but had to sell to put towards a house purchase. The GR86 is all about ‘the feel’ & ‘fun’. It is the perfect compliment to my 2nd car, a R35 GT-R which I’ve owned for 10 years and would struggle to ever part with. A working man’s supercar… but stretching its legs on the roads is license worrying! Not so in the little old GR 😊
Sam, you do great work and really appreciate all that you so :)
We love the videos Sam no matter what. Kindest regards, Richard U.K
The opening of video was awesome, so we can appreciate just how much effort you put into your mega content!!! It’s not unnoticed mate!!! Love the GR86!!!
I enjoyed the one take style contact from you as well!
We appreciate the content you make dedication to what you do sometimes can make you doubt yourself & sometimes angry , so it’s fair to take your time enjoy what you’re doing & we will be patient & wait for the location’s & quality you provide…
Sometimes you have to compromise to deliver…
Thank you 🙏
Another road trip on a ferry wouldn’t go a mis either 👍👍🏁 cheers
It's ok Sam. We all have those days! Loved the video!
Another great video Sam! Even despite your struggles to make it 😎!
I was wondering why the video was short... Thanks for clarifying at the start!😊
Good review. I appreciate the honesty tbh. I gotta say I was expecting the Doug Demuro effect of “it’s fine for the peasants but I drive Ferraris”. Lol. But you were down to earth and on the level. You broke it down to the purest essence of what we love about driving. Bravo. And yes this is an outstanding sports car that does not come with the anxiety and repair bills of many more expensive sports cars. Let’s home there’s still time for more….❤
You don’t drive a Ferrari? What are you, poor???
Honestly, Your videos stend out amongst others with quality of visual presentations, beutiful shots and editing. Farewell to Jaguar F-Type is just stunning brilliance. But. Huge part of why Your videos are so good is You. Your perspective, thoughts, just chatting to us, viewers. And if sometimes everything is agaist you like traffic, weather, flocs of pigeons carpet bombing everything on the ground ;P , don't beat yourself and carry on, we will enjoy wathing your content enyways.
We don’t mind Sam - those of us who follow regularly know you’ve got the goods👍 I’ve been wondering about one of these to replace my 2006 Boxster. Similar specs on paper. Can’t quite bring myself to lose the soft top and the Porsche badge to be honest! Despite the maintenance bills…
The 86 is such a wonderful car, I remember that 718 Spyder video you made that says like "This is so disappointing, it can't be enjoyed pretty much anywhere :(" well, this is a car that you can enjoy pretty much EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME. And on top of that it's affordable? This might just be the best sports car short of a 911 GT3.
I love this car with every strand of my body, of my mind, of my heart, and of my soul ❤️ Yes, there are better cars, but what this offers at a reachable price for most people is unbelievable. And now thanks to the Gazoo Racing brand it feels so special ❤️
Always Enjoy Everything You Produce Sam .... don't be hard on yourself
As usual a great video Sam, and the gripes at the beginning were enlightening to this non UA-camr.
Great video Sam..
I pick up my new GRGTS next month here in Australia A$50k (£27,000) on the road & plenty to be had although with a bit of a wait.
Such a shame that the UK is limited to 400 cars as they are such fun to drive, especially around the Cotswolds where you are & I am originally from.. 😀Love your work!
I love all your videos ...keep it up 👆
I LOVE my GR86. It is a proper tickle machine. Looking forward to introducing it to some mountain roads this summer.
You’re doing great job. Cheer up 😉😎
Haha I love how the dog is so chill while you’re whipping that thing around. Great passenger 👍🏻
Canadian here. I just got my Trueno Blue GR86 AT6 Premium a few weeks ago. Being a bit of a geezer who had a 1986 MR2 for some dozen years in the Canadian Rockies I decided on getting another Toyota sports car. and this was it. I did no research, I just put in my order and got it 6 months later. I had prior experience with Subaru boxer engines having had 3 of them over a 17 year period and I drove them in the oil fields as my field vehicle, reliable wheels with no real issues, they got me there and back every time. The first few weeks have been a pleasure, I am now on the east coast and roads can be quite windy and hilly. since I received it I have been watching the reviews and they all sing a similar tune, a great zooming package without a lot of modern nonsense and weight that the European cars have for a fraction of the price. that said it actually has a real albeit small trunk that resembles a height limited hatchback when the back "seat" is folded down. I like your review, it is my impression exactly. The functions the AT6 has which are not available in the MT6 bring us into the present and does reduce the workload on a longer haul.
Wonderful video!!!
One of your best, please carry on.... you can't be beaten if you don't give up.
Absolutly love this budget car video!!!!
Awesome video Sam and great review. Really can’t believe that they have limited the amount of UK cars to 500, that makes no sense…. Would definitely be interested to see you review the Mazda ND roadster as well and see how it compares
Went to the Motorist on Saturday after seeing your video the other day! Only live 10 miles away. Will
Defo be going back. Saturday they have a jaguar day so took the epace 250p hse r dynamic in borassco grey. Wasn’t a touch on some of the cars there to be fair. 👍🏻
Perfect! The everyday circumstances suit the video of a sports car available for nearly everyone to buy! Love it! What did Twiggy think?
I watch your videos for 3 reasons; 1. You, you are an interesting person and great at reviewing all types of cars. 2. Even though you speak posh lol, you are someone I would sit at a bar and have a beer with (that is how I rate people, lol) Then 3. Your editing is amazing, but that's the last reason, so thank you for your intro, but it's not a bother. I worked in the UK, so It's still relatable about the roads, and here in Canada we do have a few roundabouts.
Current 2017 GT86 owner really wish could get hold of a GR86, as would be another choice on top of GR Supra for my next car. Nice to hear you enjoyed the car, imagine it is quite special.
Glad you managed to get some nice shots in the end Sam, cannot imagine how difficult that is.
great video nonetheless Sam
Still a quality video as usual mate. Loved the surprise slide at the start! 😂 Nice to see Twiggy out and about too 🙂
Yes pumped for this
I was one of the few that got my order in on 20th April 2022, Mine was due for delivery around September but turned up early so picked it up 2nd March, Im 3.5 k miles in already, picked up a few stone chips!! But coming from NC Mazdas as a daily this weighs not far off the same, so much more torque, and suspension to please the driver not the 18-80 year old market Mazda set their cars up to.....I love it !!
Another nice video Sam, great work. Did I hear quite a bit of rev hang? Gear changes weren’t as slick as I would have expected.
Yes, just like the facelifted GT86. I believe this was due to changes in emissions regs from 2016 (?) onwards; it’s annoying but you get used to it
Love the review, great car, perfect for British roads. What you fail to point out is that you’re wearing a damn cool watch….got one too.
Awesome little Co-Pilot 🐕❤
8:42 Everyone needs a partner in life who looks at them the way Twiggy looks at Sam 😂.
It could sound a little more characterfull, but I love my little GR. I‘ll own this one for as long as I can. Low populated playfull roads are such a joy in this car
Shoutout to Ms. Twiggy handling your crazy driving like a boss. 😄
First time, American, viewer and despite having acknowledged the right side vs left side driving position at the beginning, I had a "oh shit, that's right" moment when I saw you pulling up to that intersection at about 10:21 and saw the bus swing wide INTO the RIGHT lane
Was thinking to myself at first "Oh so NOW you get in the right lane- OH WAIT!"
Cheers man, enjoying the video so far!
To be able to make polished YT content in a busy world, without a closed environment, often comes with a very low success rate and requires retake after retake. Good man for reminding us how hard it can be, and often is.
Keep up the great work Sam! Just a video of you taking to camera is more than enough. Chin up. 😊
Ps is it Easter hols busy?
Sam, any content from you is better than none at all. And remember: perfect is the enemy of good
Had a good laugh at the person who parked and just stared at you filming hahah. Can relate
Just ordered one!
Christmas has come early, we have been gifted with mid week uploads and it's awesome!
It seems that dog enjoy the ride too ... Great car + cute dog ... It is a lot of fun to watch ... 😜👍🐕👀💪🏎✌🎬🎥