2027 Toyota GR86 Is Spruced Up with New Colors, Mechanical Tweaks
Toyota is introducing a few updates to the GR86 sports car for 2027.There are mechanical tweaks to the manual transmission and throttle response, plus new colors inside and out.Toyota says the 2027 GR86 will arrive at dealerships this summer.Have you ever downshifted from fifth to fourth gear in your Toyota GR86 and wished for a smoother shift feel? Well, perhaps it's time to upgrade to the new 2027 edition of this lightweight sports car, because an 0.02-inch-wider chamfer for the shift interlock between these two gears is one of several tweaks for the new model year.The GR86 also gets a new grayish exterior color called Thunder and interior improvements meant to spruce up the cabin atmosphere a bit. A new red upholstery option is available on the Premium trim, and Toyota also says it has revised the black trim on the shifter and several switches and knobs for a better appearance. Of course, Toyota hasn't yet released images of the 2027 model's interior yet, so we'll have to wait on a final judgment.For Sale Near YouSee all results for Toyota GR86 for sale near 13001ToyotaToyotaThrottle response has also been addressed with tuning changes, although the 228-hp 2.4-liter flat-four engine hasn't been changed otherwise. It's still available with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic, though why you would choose the latter is beyond us.Toyota hasn't yet released pricing for the 2027 GR86, but we don't expect a significant increase given these small changes. The 2026 model started at $32,695 for the base car and $35,295 for the Premium. There's also no word yet on any changes coming for 2027 for the GR86's sibling, the Subaru BRZ, so those deciding between the two should perhaps wait a bit to see if Subaru has anything more interesting up its sleeve for its version of this sports car.For Sale Near YouSee all results for Toyota GR86 for sale near 13001Despite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Hearst Autos team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.
