Toyota 86

Interiors

The cabin of Toyota 86 is impressive and intelligently crafted. For front seat occupants, generous space has been provided which is not the case for the rear bench due to the sliding roofline. This drive has been given luxurious seats for comfort and a feel of elegance. The ergonomically designed dashboard has the instrument panel with a hint of red to make it look sporty. This gracious drive has got an entertainment system also so that you do not get bored. You get USB, AUX, radio, Bluetooth, CD Player and 6 speakers in all, to enjoy the music of your genre. With all this, you also get a 6.1-inch touchscreen for satellite navigation. The steering wheel is kept simple and without any audio controls but it matches well with the interior without looking out of the box. The boot space in this drive counts to 244-litres and you can additionally use the petty storage spaces provided in the cabin.

Exteriors

Toyota 86 has the same styling as Subaru BRZ and they flaunt almost the same features and structure. The conventional looks of this sporty drive has that aggressive styling with an elongated bonnet and a short rear. You can also notice the large cris cross glossy black front grille and the rear splitter along with twin exhausts. The bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime lights pointing towards the front grille, makes an impressive front facade. The rear is comparatively lifted and creates a sporty look. This drive stands at 4240 mm x 1775 mm x 1425 mm (L x W x H) dimensions alongwith a wheelbase of 2570 mm. 17-inch alloy wheels and tires measuring 215/45 R17 ensure that this drive stays stable and firm on road even on high speeds.

Engine, mileage & variants

Toyota 86 is offered in UAE in 3 trims – GTX, VT and VTX with some varied features. This sporty coupe is powered by a 2.0-litre 4 cylinder engine which knocks out a maximum power output measuring 200 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque clocking 205 Nm at 6400 to 6600 rpm. Mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, this engine accelerates from halt to 100 kmph in 7.6 seconds with a peak speed of 226 kmph. This rear wheel drive sips 7.1-litre/100 kms of combined mileage. A total of 50 litres of petrol can be filled in this coupe in one go.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Toyota 86 is packed with a bunch of safety features which makes sure that the vehicle and its occupants are absolutely safe. You get SRS airbags at front, side and curtain type along with seat belts for all the occupants. The aerodynamic and light weight structure of this drive makes it stable and appropriate to be used as a sports car. Apart from these features, there are Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Dynamic Stability Control for stability, control and best braking efficiency. The McPherson strut suspension at front and double wishbone suspension at rear makes the ride more comfortable and smooth at all speeds.

Verdict

Toyota 86 is a 2 door coupe that looks a little too much like the mighty Nissan GTR, which is a great thing! Although its performance could have been improved considering it is a sports coupe.