2024 Gr86 Trueno Edition: Throwback Spirit, Modern Operation
Toyota is bringing a double dose of pure driving please to the GR86 for the 2024 model year. First upwards is a limited GR86 TRUENO Edition alongside a throwback ii note expect that volition come inward a pick of Halo as well as dark or Track bRed too dark. Next, a newly available Performance Package amongst SACHS Dampers as well as Brembo Brakes comes as standard equipment on the TRUENO Edition in addition to will live available as an upgrade bundle for GR86 models.

Built on the Premium course, the GR86 TRUENO Edition will be available in both manual and automatic transmission models amongst alone 860 units to be produced for the USA market, a issue plate on the driver'sec side dash volition mark its rarity. A dark wrapped hood, dark TRUENO Edition side panel graphic, as well as dark painted duckbill spoiler paired to either Halo or Track bRed will reach the model its 2-note look. In a tribute to the 1980's model that inspired its blueprint, it volition wearable a TRUENO Edition badge on the front end bumper lip in addition to bring up decklid. Additional accents will include black metal finished 18-inch, ten-spoke aluminum alloy wheels that are unique to the TRUENO Edition, along alongside dark door handles too mirror caps.
Inside the especial edition, Ultrasuede® sport seats are trimmed with attention grabbing ruby-red leather in addition to complemented past a scarlet-stitched shift kicking and leather-wrapped steering bike. A TRUENO Edition logoed shift knob too all-weather condition floor/torso mats too add a unique affect to the driver-focused cockpit. An viii-inch touchscreen display that includes Apple CarPlay® as well as Android Auto™ compatibility in addition to premium eight speaker sound organisation for an immersive driving feel, come up criterion.
Model twelvemonth 2024 as well brings interruption too braking upgrades with a GR86 Performance Package. Consisting of ZF SACHS Dampers in addition to Brembo Brakes, this novel Performance Package volition be touchstone on the TRUENO Edition. The Performance Package volition be an option that customers tin add together to for new 2024 GR86 models and available as a retrofit for whatever GR86 from the 2022 or 2023 model years (eighteen-inch wheels required). The bundle is peculiarly tuned past TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for the GR86, with the aim of maximizing treatment, ride comfort, as well as brake system consistency.
A novel improver for manual transmission equipped models is an Active Safety Suite. The organization uses a stereo camera to monitor the route ahead as well as includes features like Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert as well as High Beam Assist. This arrangement was previously available on automatic transmission equipped models. The addition of active prophylactic adds to Toyota'sec Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) in addition to more than.
The 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition will live available inwards limited quantities this coming Winter. The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the GR86 TRUENO Edition together with complete GR86 2024 lineup will be shared later on this yr.
The Thunderclap is Back
With its popular-upwardly element of group VII headlights, angular hood, too liftback styling, the 1984-1987 Corolla Sport GT-S liftback, or Sprinter Trueno every bit it was known inward Nippon, brought sporty operation to the 5th generation Corolla business inwards the U.S. With it, Toyota brought a unique model to the hot hatch category.
Also referred to as the AE86, which was the chassis code for the 1980'sec era model, it was powered by a 1.6-liter twin cam xvi-valve engine with a rev-happy redline of 7500 rpms. Its depression curb weight of around two,300 pounds in addition to nurture wheel drive powertrain too manufactory express skid differential, paired alongside a suspension that was a combination of MacPherson struts as well as four-link scroll springs with a lateral rod, made it a favorite of drivers who liked to tame the corners.
The combination of a snappy five-speed manual transmission, bring up-bicycle-crusade platform, balanced front-to-raise weight proportion, too tunability made the AE86 popular among rally, circuit too touring racers. The fact that the liftback pattern could deport 4 mounted wheels too tires made it a favorite amongst weekend racers also.
The model became particularly popular for purpose inward drift racing. The weight and ability proportions were a perfect check for the mode of driving that took corners with controlled oversteer. Notably, it became the model of selection for Japanese "Drift King" Keiichi Tsuchiya as well as other summit Japanese drift racers, who cemented the model'second reputation inwards the motorsport. The AE86'sec popularity also crossed over into popular culture in the 1990's, every bit an AE86 Trueno GT-APEX Liftback amongst dark rockers in addition to hood known equally the "panda" gained Anime fame equally it twisted its style downward fictional mount roads.
For 2024, the heritage of the AE86 marks its render amongst the GR86 TRUENO Edition. Its blueprint elements on the exterior in addition to interior are a modernistic interpretation of the 1980'second model. As for functioning, the GR86 is recognized past many enthusiasts every bit Toyota'second spiritual successor to the AE86. With a lightweight, RWD platform, and the TRUENO Edition's upgraded intermission damper in addition to brake arrangement, it is a driver'second car engineered amongst a priority on treatment in addition to balanced ability delivery, fix for the twists together with turns ahead.
Performance Level-Up Acquired
For 2024, the GR86 amplifies its handling qualities with the add-on of an optional performance parcel consisting of ZF SACHS Dampers together with Brembo Brakes. This damper too brake packet will live measure on the 2024 TRUENO Edition and tin can live added every bit a dealer installed option for whatever novel 2024 GR86 lease or buy, or whatever GR86 dorsum to model yr 2022, with eighteen-inch wheels.
The SACHS Dampers are filled alongside high pressure level nitrogen too oil too are designed to absorb noise across a wide range of speeds, maximize earth contact, in addition to back up house, stable steering, piece too balancing route feedback as well as ride comfort. The scarlet-painted Brembo 4-piston front and ii-piston bring up brake calipers clamp down on smooth surfaced 12.8 ten ane.3-inward forepart rotors, with 12.iv x .79-inwards. rotors inwards the bring up. The brake pad surface area is xi.half dozen-in2 inwards the front end as well as iv.9-in2 inward the rear.
The upgraded dampers and brakes complement the GR86'second chassis well, which is already known for its taut, responsive feel. Crafted from a combination of high-forcefulness steel, hot-stamped steel, as well as aluminum, each material inward the frame is strategically placed to convey drivers a residue of roll in addition to pitch that maximizes command. Up forepart it uses diagonal cross members in addition to high forcefulness fasteners to bring together the front end break and frame together. At the nurture, a full phone structure as well as high-strength fasteners connect the frame too interruption mounts. For additional reinforcement, structural adhesive throughout the underbody. Altogether creating a taut, connected frame.
Minimal Weight, Maximum Fun
All GR86 models pack inwards modern engineering science, tech, in addition to convenience – piece sticking to its lightweight sports auto roots.
Weighing inward at only 2,811 pounds for the manual transmission equipped Base form model, as well as at 2,851 pounds for automatic version, the GR86 is amongst the lightest sports cars on the market place. An aluminum hood, front fenders too roof panel aid go on the weight downwards on the body. While details such equally the function of structural adhesives inward the frame in addition to seats that are over half-dozen pounds lighter than the prior generation 86, help salve precious ounces in the bring up of maximum command.
The naturally aspirated ii.4-liter FA-24 engine delivers 228 hp as well as 184 lb.-ft. of torque too is tuned and so that acme torque arrives at three,700 RPM, resulting inward a responsive and powerful driving feel inward all situations. Zero-to-lx acceleration comes inward at six.one seconds for the half-dozen-speed manual transmission, together with half dozen.half-dozen seconds for the available half-dozen-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT-one). With either transmission, the GR86 comes equipped alongside a Torsen® express-skid bring up differential for enhanced traction piece cornering.
Sports automobile purists will dearest GR86'sec half-dozen-speed manual transmission. With the force of a push button, drivers tin can engage Track way or switch off Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Additional clutch discs too a new high-capacity torque converter allow for smooth delivery of the two.iv-liter engine'sec higher ability and torque.
On the inside of GR86, drivers volition feel a depression-slung, driver-focused cockpit amongst digital instrument panel, push-button commencement, HVAC organisation with LED dials too piano-central switches, as well as a leather-wrapped steering bike amongst integrated controls for the audio arrangement. For the half dozen-speed automatic, steering-bike-mounted paddle shifters offering enthusiasts a dynamic driving feel. Drivers can take between Normal, Sport or Snow modes. When inward Sport manner, the transmission senses brake as well as accelerator performance and vehicle behaviour to automatically pick out the optimal gear, bringing drivers the control they desire.
An eight-inch touchscreen multimedia arrangement with a vi-speaker sound arrangement comes standard on the Base grade together with an eight-speaker system is touchstone on the TRUENO Edition and Premium class. For seating, the Premium class comes amongst Ultrasuede® in addition to leather-trimmed, 6-style adjustable dark and silverish accented front seats amongst two-grade heating. The Base class has 6-mode adjustable dark one thousand-embossed textile with sport fabric side bolsters. Rear seats are covered alongside Ultrasuede on the Premium as well as sport material on the Base course.
GR86 Safety & Connected Services
All Toyota GR86 models come up measure alongside an Active Safety Suite. On Automatic Transmission models this suite includes Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Warning alongside Sway Warning too Automatic High Beams. Manual Transmission models include Pre-Collision Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, in addition to Rear Sonar Warning. An anti-theft organization amongst engine immobilizer and alarm are too criterion.
Toyota'second Star Safety System™ also comes measure on all models, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) too Brake Assist (BA). It besides includes Smart Stop Technology® (SST), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Track Mode too Hill Start Assist Control (HAC). Additional rubber features include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) alongside lower anchors on outboard rear seats too tether anchors on all raise seats and a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Seven airbags are touchstone on all models, including a driver's knee airbag.
Experience convenience too peace of listen with GR86's Connected Services trials, including a i-twelvemonth trial subscription of Safety Connect amongst Emergency Assistance Button too Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Remote Connect to commencement, lock/unlock your doors together with more than using your compatible smart device; a i-yr case of Service Connect which includes receiving personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports; too, a i-year case of Remote Connect then you tin remotely interact amongst your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, in addition to Google Assistant™-enabled *devices. Allowing you to lock/unlock doors, get-go too terminate the vehicle, locate your concluding parked location, bank check vehicle status as well as monitor guest drivers. For more details, delight see toyota.com/connected-services.
SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

Built on the Premium course, the GR86 TRUENO Edition will be available in both manual and automatic transmission models amongst alone 860 units to be produced for the USA market, a issue plate on the driver'sec side dash volition mark its rarity. A dark wrapped hood, dark TRUENO Edition side panel graphic, as well as dark painted duckbill spoiler paired to either Halo or Track bRed will reach the model its 2-note look. In a tribute to the 1980's model that inspired its blueprint, it volition wearable a TRUENO Edition badge on the front end bumper lip in addition to bring up decklid. Additional accents will include black metal finished 18-inch, ten-spoke aluminum alloy wheels that are unique to the TRUENO Edition, along alongside dark door handles too mirror caps.
Inside the especial edition, Ultrasuede® sport seats are trimmed with attention grabbing ruby-red leather in addition to complemented past a scarlet-stitched shift kicking and leather-wrapped steering bike. A TRUENO Edition logoed shift knob too all-weather condition floor/torso mats too add a unique affect to the driver-focused cockpit. An viii-inch touchscreen display that includes Apple CarPlay® as well as Android Auto™ compatibility in addition to premium eight speaker sound organisation for an immersive driving feel, come up criterion.
Model twelvemonth 2024 as well brings interruption too braking upgrades with a GR86 Performance Package. Consisting of ZF SACHS Dampers in addition to Brembo Brakes, this novel Performance Package volition be touchstone on the TRUENO Edition. The Performance Package volition be an option that customers tin add together to for new 2024 GR86 models and available as a retrofit for whatever GR86 from the 2022 or 2023 model years (eighteen-inch wheels required). The bundle is peculiarly tuned past TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for the GR86, with the aim of maximizing treatment, ride comfort, as well as brake system consistency.
A novel improver for manual transmission equipped models is an Active Safety Suite. The organization uses a stereo camera to monitor the route ahead as well as includes features like Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert as well as High Beam Assist. This arrangement was previously available on automatic transmission equipped models. The addition of active prophylactic adds to Toyota'sec Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) in addition to more than.
The 2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition will live available inwards limited quantities this coming Winter. The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the GR86 TRUENO Edition together with complete GR86 2024 lineup will be shared later on this yr.
The Thunderclap is Back
With its popular-upwardly element of group VII headlights, angular hood, too liftback styling, the 1984-1987 Corolla Sport GT-S liftback, or Sprinter Trueno every bit it was known inward Nippon, brought sporty operation to the 5th generation Corolla business inwards the U.S. With it, Toyota brought a unique model to the hot hatch category.
Also referred to as the AE86, which was the chassis code for the 1980'sec era model, it was powered by a 1.6-liter twin cam xvi-valve engine with a rev-happy redline of 7500 rpms. Its depression curb weight of around two,300 pounds in addition to nurture wheel drive powertrain too manufactory express skid differential, paired alongside a suspension that was a combination of MacPherson struts as well as four-link scroll springs with a lateral rod, made it a favorite of drivers who liked to tame the corners.
The combination of a snappy five-speed manual transmission, bring up-bicycle-crusade platform, balanced front-to-raise weight proportion, too tunability made the AE86 popular among rally, circuit too touring racers. The fact that the liftback pattern could deport 4 mounted wheels too tires made it a favorite amongst weekend racers also.
The model became particularly popular for purpose inward drift racing. The weight and ability proportions were a perfect check for the mode of driving that took corners with controlled oversteer. Notably, it became the model of selection for Japanese "Drift King" Keiichi Tsuchiya as well as other summit Japanese drift racers, who cemented the model'second reputation inwards the motorsport. The AE86'sec popularity also crossed over into popular culture in the 1990's, every bit an AE86 Trueno GT-APEX Liftback amongst dark rockers in addition to hood known equally the "panda" gained Anime fame equally it twisted its style downward fictional mount roads.
For 2024, the heritage of the AE86 marks its render amongst the GR86 TRUENO Edition. Its blueprint elements on the exterior in addition to interior are a modernistic interpretation of the 1980'second model. As for functioning, the GR86 is recognized past many enthusiasts every bit Toyota'second spiritual successor to the AE86. With a lightweight, RWD platform, and the TRUENO Edition's upgraded intermission damper in addition to brake arrangement, it is a driver'second car engineered amongst a priority on treatment in addition to balanced ability delivery, fix for the twists together with turns ahead.
Performance Level-Up Acquired
For 2024, the GR86 amplifies its handling qualities with the add-on of an optional performance parcel consisting of ZF SACHS Dampers together with Brembo Brakes. This damper too brake packet will live measure on the 2024 TRUENO Edition and tin can live added every bit a dealer installed option for whatever novel 2024 GR86 lease or buy, or whatever GR86 dorsum to model yr 2022, with eighteen-inch wheels.
The SACHS Dampers are filled alongside high pressure level nitrogen too oil too are designed to absorb noise across a wide range of speeds, maximize earth contact, in addition to back up house, stable steering, piece too balancing route feedback as well as ride comfort. The scarlet-painted Brembo 4-piston front and ii-piston bring up brake calipers clamp down on smooth surfaced 12.8 ten ane.3-inward forepart rotors, with 12.iv x .79-inwards. rotors inwards the bring up. The brake pad surface area is xi.half dozen-in2 inwards the front end as well as iv.9-in2 inward the rear.
The upgraded dampers and brakes complement the GR86'second chassis well, which is already known for its taut, responsive feel. Crafted from a combination of high-forcefulness steel, hot-stamped steel, as well as aluminum, each material inward the frame is strategically placed to convey drivers a residue of roll in addition to pitch that maximizes command. Up forepart it uses diagonal cross members in addition to high forcefulness fasteners to bring together the front end break and frame together. At the nurture, a full phone structure as well as high-strength fasteners connect the frame too interruption mounts. For additional reinforcement, structural adhesive throughout the underbody. Altogether creating a taut, connected frame.
Minimal Weight, Maximum Fun
All GR86 models pack inwards modern engineering science, tech, in addition to convenience – piece sticking to its lightweight sports auto roots.
Weighing inward at only 2,811 pounds for the manual transmission equipped Base form model, as well as at 2,851 pounds for automatic version, the GR86 is amongst the lightest sports cars on the market place. An aluminum hood, front fenders too roof panel aid go on the weight downwards on the body. While details such equally the function of structural adhesives inward the frame in addition to seats that are over half-dozen pounds lighter than the prior generation 86, help salve precious ounces in the bring up of maximum command.
The naturally aspirated ii.4-liter FA-24 engine delivers 228 hp as well as 184 lb.-ft. of torque too is tuned and so that acme torque arrives at three,700 RPM, resulting inward a responsive and powerful driving feel inward all situations. Zero-to-lx acceleration comes inward at six.one seconds for the half-dozen-speed manual transmission, together with half dozen.half-dozen seconds for the available half-dozen-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT-one). With either transmission, the GR86 comes equipped alongside a Torsen® express-skid bring up differential for enhanced traction piece cornering.
Sports automobile purists will dearest GR86'sec half-dozen-speed manual transmission. With the force of a push button, drivers tin can engage Track way or switch off Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Additional clutch discs too a new high-capacity torque converter allow for smooth delivery of the two.iv-liter engine'sec higher ability and torque.
On the inside of GR86, drivers volition feel a depression-slung, driver-focused cockpit amongst digital instrument panel, push-button commencement, HVAC organisation with LED dials too piano-central switches, as well as a leather-wrapped steering bike amongst integrated controls for the audio arrangement. For the half dozen-speed automatic, steering-bike-mounted paddle shifters offering enthusiasts a dynamic driving feel. Drivers can take between Normal, Sport or Snow modes. When inward Sport manner, the transmission senses brake as well as accelerator performance and vehicle behaviour to automatically pick out the optimal gear, bringing drivers the control they desire.
An eight-inch touchscreen multimedia arrangement with a vi-speaker sound arrangement comes standard on the Base grade together with an eight-speaker system is touchstone on the TRUENO Edition and Premium class. For seating, the Premium class comes amongst Ultrasuede® in addition to leather-trimmed, 6-style adjustable dark and silverish accented front seats amongst two-grade heating. The Base class has 6-mode adjustable dark one thousand-embossed textile with sport fabric side bolsters. Rear seats are covered alongside Ultrasuede on the Premium as well as sport material on the Base course.
GR86 Safety & Connected Services
All Toyota GR86 models come up measure alongside an Active Safety Suite. On Automatic Transmission models this suite includes Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Warning alongside Sway Warning too Automatic High Beams. Manual Transmission models include Pre-Collision Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, in addition to Rear Sonar Warning. An anti-theft organization amongst engine immobilizer and alarm are too criterion.
Toyota'second Star Safety System™ also comes measure on all models, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) too Brake Assist (BA). It besides includes Smart Stop Technology® (SST), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Track Mode too Hill Start Assist Control (HAC). Additional rubber features include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) alongside lower anchors on outboard rear seats too tether anchors on all raise seats and a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Seven airbags are touchstone on all models, including a driver's knee airbag.
Experience convenience too peace of listen with GR86's Connected Services trials, including a i-twelvemonth trial subscription of Safety Connect amongst Emergency Assistance Button too Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Remote Connect to commencement, lock/unlock your doors together with more than using your compatible smart device; a i-yr case of Service Connect which includes receiving personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports; too, a i-year case of Remote Connect then you tin remotely interact amongst your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, in addition to Google Assistant™-enabled *devices. Allowing you to lock/unlock doors, get-go too terminate the vehicle, locate your concluding parked location, bank check vehicle status as well as monitor guest drivers. For more details, delight see toyota.com/connected-services.
SOURCE Toyota Motor North America