2024 Toyota GR86 TRUENO Edition | MotorWeek Track Test

The Toyota GR86 may not be the fastest, flashiest or most expensive sport coupe around; but it’s for those very reasons that we consider it near-perfect for folks like us that just want to get out there and drive! For 2024, Toyota is giving us even more to love while also celebrating the origins of the legendary “eighty-six,” with this TRUENO edition. #ToyotaGR86 #Trueno #GR86
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[@kbdadriftking]

Love the eurobeat reference.

[@Tireguy90]

Running in the 2020s.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

eurocrap

[@darktetsuya]

same, LOL! IDK who wrote this review but they definitely know the audience for this car! (I suspected as much from one of the previous reviews, extremely amused how far they leaned into it for this one.)

[@vcrazy_diamond]

@@allentoyokawa9068 average virgin phonk listener

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

It's a Toyota so it Won't Fall Apart

[@john_barnett]

Hearing John Davis throwing down all those Initial D references kinda broke my brain

[@philwong522]

John doing his job and research. Eurobeat and the Fujiwara reference 👌

[@chrisg2097]

Thanks for still doing this John, you are Motorweek!

[@battosaijenkins946]

Wait a minute... @5:50 for 30 to 35 grand?! In 10-15 years this well kept vehicle would be worth a fortune!!

[@jcat96]

I can tell the writers had fun with this. Mustve gotten their tofu orders in good time

[@eekay3646]

The last of the analog, affordable sports cars. This and the Miata.

[@basshead.]

mustang too

[@eekay3646]

@@basshead. Stangs are expensive now. $35 - $70K. They're like 'Murrican M2s now.

[@basshead.]

@@eekay3646 base mustang 30k base gr86 29k

[@svetlingueorguiev1198]

@basshead. True. Except the Mustang is almost 4000 pounds, a bit over a thousand heavier than the GR. It's a GT car, or for long, high speed road courses. Not as much fun on any tight corners or smaller tracks like Roebling Road for example. I live in Savannah, so I can tell you I have posted faster times with my 2013 FRS, which is even slower. I have yet to take my s2000 out there, but anything light and nimble is more fun on that track.

[@basshead.]

@@svetlingueorguiev1198 base mustang 3579lbs base gr86 2833lbs

[@thesilentsk3471]

The references to Initial D ❤ Definitely car enthusiasts!

[@darktetsuya]

5:17 I am so glad Motorweek understands its audience for this one, LOL! Question of course is how much for the Fujiwara Tofu decal to complete the look?! can't legally drive but if I could, damned if this wouldn't be my dream car right here.

[@tomoday4450]

Motor week wouldn’t be Motor week without John 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Always a great show 👍🏻

[@bearclaw5115]

Just drove a new BRZ. Fun as hell. These are great cars, pick one up before there gone!

[@maybelive765]

What an excellent car.

[@s13drift7]

'24 Panda Trueno.... itsuki: "so cuuuuuuuuu!"

[@thimble288]

Iggy is my favorite ❤

[@enso2373]

love the references sprinkled into this great overview

[@punemax]

5.9s to 60 is not slow.

[@kbdadriftking]

Yes it is lol.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

For 1990 standards yes but my 07 Camry V6 does that not really impressive anymore

[@maybelive765]

@@FATmenDRIVEtrucks Is it tuned? Camry's have the 3.5 GR V6 thats found in the Lexus IS. it doesnt really surprise anyone that with 270+hp you get sub 6 second 0-60. At the end of the day, the 86 is supposed to be a RWD corolla. What did you expect? Lotus Elise type performance?

[@rmp5s]

Slow? No. Fast? No.

[@oreally8605]

​@@kbdadriftking No, it's not. Not unless you drive an infinity

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

The style of the video reminds me of older times So seeing a new car like the gr86 is super cool Would love more content like this. Basically time travel

[@DanielGarcia-zq5rl]

Y'all still the best at this❤

[@vindevhunta4905]

A Nicely balanced car

[@gtrance3567]

Would be a great little autocross car.

[@a_single_white_female]

Assuming oil starvation issue is fixed...

[@tommieboi707]

​@a_single_white_female I believe the oil starvation issue was due to excess rtv getting into oil pickup lines. So yes hopefully they fixed this issue.

[@a_single_white_female]

@@tommieboi707 It is unlikely they fixed it IMO.

[@fwdracer1838]

Roebling Road! This track is local to me, and have driven it more than a few times! So cool to see it used in a @MotorWeek review or any review for that matter!

[@Tireguy90]

What? No tofu shop decal option?

[@ae747sp5]

Just Krauts

[@basshead.]

vegans will be unhappy

[@rapidshot3033]

I would’ve loved this with 250hp and a higher rev range.

[@shawnm8232]

0 - 60 in 5.9 and 22mpg. Peak automotive performance.

[@mikek8986]

John is a true icon!

[@carlosr7723]

very Cool that they released this edition of the GR86.

[@jrod237]

Trueno = Thunder Love it!

[@malcolmar]

Thank you Toyota! Thank you!

[@schmo7777]

Wish Chevy still pumped out cobalt ss turbos standard with 280/320 power and brembo brakes (in a different body of course) . 24k USD loaded back then.

[@sjhudon386]

Weird to see American companies give up on sport Compacts and Korean companies embrace them.

[@AthenaAutocross]

@@sjhudon386 They don't make a huge profit off of them is why.

[@SpecialKLSX]

​@@AthenaAutocross They didn't, but you're also looking at the electrification of American cars , the loophole of electric equivalent MPGs, and the fact you don't have "tradesman vehicle" loopholes for EPA requirements as well.

[@oscardmacias]

Trueno=thunder

[@coreyfreeman6226]

Looks like a commercial from the late 90's love it

[@midrangetorque]

Such a good looking car! I wish it had Toyota drivetrain though.

[@THE-xp3hp]

NANI??!?? Jhon Davis Concept Driftooo

[@Trades46]

Wasn't expecting an Initial D edition of the GR86 directly from factory. Love all the references scattered in the review.

[@user-ix9hl4uw5i]

Here in Canada, GR86 Trueno is $8K more expensive than BRZ tS + ~8 extra months for delivery!!! Trueno and tS are basically the same cars... so, I opted for BRZ tS

[@sshah2545]

It’s such a pretty car in motion

[@kylethestyle]

I wonder if John Davis got any of the references as he was reading the script, or if they all went over his head...

[@ZackNakazora1]

Of course he does. He was there when it was written ❤

[@chrisdooley1184]

$2k for upgraded wheels tires Brembos and Sachs is pretty amazing value for money if you’re adding it to a base car!

[@mosswine5417]

That's if u can get it at msrp. Everywhere was marking the prices up to 38k

[@86glint]

Honestly debating if I want to keep modding my 2019 86GT or sell it and put it towards a GR86. It seems everything about the new GR86 is better minus the steering feel. Apparently feels even more electronically assisted that you really don't feel anything when taking corners.

[@Ludeboi420]

Great looking car decent power is ment for handling lightness i like

[@vivspy]

Dream car

[@nickval5962]

Love the intial D references and love the GR86! What a great looking car, I just wish they did a little more correct with the "TRUENO" edition. Correct "GT-S Twin-Cam 16" adapted for the GR86, a more retro style pattern on the seats and the GR bodykit/exhaust. Otherwise the GR86 (and BRZ) will go down in history as a legend.

[@someone.............]

Can't wait for the LEVIN Edition!

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I don't know if the Trueno Edition "is the one for me," because I watched this whole video and am not sure what sets the Trueno Edition apart from it's stable-mates. It's a graphics/paint package on top of the performance pack's brakes, wheels, suspension upgrades?

[@ronaldhitchings1847]

Well, that performance package is standard. Optional on the other trims. The Trueno black/red interior is one of a kind. It's not available on any other trim.

[@InsuranceJosh]

Brembo 4 piston brakes and different dampers

[@thimble288]

The car to own of its generation

[@mannyrosado9887]

Great breakdown and analysis. I agree. Charles is too much for Arman. He will have his time, but not yet.

[@sjhudon386]

Nobody likes Arman 😢

[@jGRite]

6:12 *nods head in approval of reference*

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥

[@supay6537]

Wow he said Eurobeat 😂 right on pops!

[@thimble288]

Anyone who says "eurobeats" is a pops in 2024

[@TheRasta4ri]

Thanks to subaru I remember this engine In the subaru 4 door sedan GL10

[@jwalk6378]

I got one :D mind was blown when I was one of the lucky ones to get it!

[@davidbaron6647]

Nice look and style wish it was a little bit faster

[@512bb]

As a long time member of the high horsepower club & a bit jaded, all I can say is these GR86's are so dam awesome. And if you don't find the pure enjoyment in these then you should be asking yourself am I really a true car lover???

[@Astartes7670]

mY muStaNg is FasTer

[@mikeydude750]

Slow car fast > fast car slow

[@GundamDroid]

Why is the intro guy whispering? hahaha. Wish I could have one of these cars.

[@dohc1067]

When you need something, just a little bigger than the Miata. A pocket rocket 🚀 for sure, but I still like the interior of the Miata more.

[@bearclaw5115]

If you can fit in it. Hard to pack a stick of gum in the Miata.

[@none-js4kr]

I feel like John's just been in this place before talking about the engine

[@leavingasap843]

Considering a mid model upgrade, and suspension an brakes being upgraded they really should have at least given a 15% bump in power. Its what everyone wants anyway

[@sjhudon386]

I'm not sold on the side graphics but otherwise nice!

[@devonforsure260]

How are the mpgs worse than my awd audi s3?

[@dalewasson5919]

Eurobeat intensifies

[@Grizz-vn7xs]

I’m curious how many times this car was starved of oil during this test drive on the track since Toyota still hasn’t fixed that yet encourages track driving.

[@stp9237]

The car looks better without the decals

[@jameswillard1]

2:25 who is this guy …..and what high performance driving school taught him that hand position for track work

[@UnNotAnon]

I can't believe you'd put the helmet on the hood like that bro, you're gonna scratch it

[@Francisco-sx7th]

Takumi Fujiwara would appreciate this new version I guess...🤩

[@Stealth_Rider91]

Now let a young and capable fit driver out there to show you what it can do.

[@thunderhamilton1]

Would kill the downhill mountain pass in Memphis while also dodging gunfire

[@spinnetti]

What's bizarre is that the 0-60 times and gas mileage are similar to the new Tacoma lol.

[@07wrxtr1]

New MR2????

[@qwerty209]

YOU GUYS NEED TO UPGRADE YOUR CAMERAS- I FEEL LIKE IM WATCHING AN AD FROM THE EARLY 2000S

[@cavalierliberty6838]

Okay, are we gonna get a GR corolla levin?

[@djhero0071]

The fact that there isn't a trim between the GR Corolla and XSE is criminal. But I don't think that'd be possible since Levin and Trueno are the same car. The GR Corolla and GR86 are much different cars. I'd rather have a XRS or legitimate Corolla GR Sport trim with 220 HP, manual, and FWD.

[@mikeydude750]

@@djhero0071 Wasn't that the Apex trim?

[@mikeydude750]

@@djhero0071 I sort of feel you on the GR Corolla though. Bought one in December (at MSRP!) and love it but man sometimes I feel like it's just a little too powerful. Thought about the 86 but I went with the 4 doors and hatch because I only have space for a single car and I'd like it to keep some practicality.

[@tedschmitt178]

I'd have to get a Miata, cuz topless.

[@DjmDjm-hl8pt]

Better get a great theft deterrent system… trust.

[@IkenFister]

Everyone who says this car is slow obviously sucks at driving and has rear ended, side swiped, and totaled at least 3 cars.

[@D.T.W.]

Gotta love that panda trueno 🥰

[@itzed]

The car just needs wider tires to look right to me.

[@phenamenol]

When are they going to give it some power ? 2028?

[@holmesconandoyle]

it would be better if the trueno edition comes with the pop-up headlights..that's one of the trueno identities tbh..this is a levin gr86..

[@user-nr7rg5jj3f]

我认为上代车灯更好看，更符合小跑车的气质。如今，我不要送豆腐😂

[@davidjsiddall2]

Thats cute.

[@Bozar069]

Wouldn't this be a Levin?

[@krdjmtc]

Yes 😢

[@maybelive765]

TRUEeno.

[@PliskinHK]

How?

[@krdjmtc]

@@PliskinHK The Trueno has pop-up headlights. The Levin and the 2024 car does not.

[@PliskinHK]

@@krdjmtc The Trueno stopped having pop-up headlights since the 90s

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

1. Buy a GR86 2. Buy a Supra 2.0 (Celica) 3. Take that Boxer engine out of the GR86 4. Take the B48 out of the Supra 2.0 (Celica) 5. Swap the B48 onto the GR86 6. Swap a Manual S58 engine onto the Supra 2.0 (Celica) chassis, upgrade suspension and brake, and there you have both, a fast GR86 and an even faster Supra!!

[@bearclaw5115]

1. Buy a Supra 3.0 and be done with it.

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

@@bearclaw5115 I was just being extra!!

[@allentoyokawa9068]

will sell like hotcakes

[@ytj22]

It should, but it won't.

[@opencarry3860]

My VW Golf MK7 1.8t with a stage one tune produces 241hp 273tq and does 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds. I'm not impressed Toyota, especially since my Golf cost (adjusted for inflation) less than 23k all in.

[@tigerbalm666]

No flat bottom wheel??? WTF?

[@alksjda]

cute. does it come with a pair of high heels?

[@TouchofKarma1]

insecure about something? let me guess you drive a mustang?

[@BatesLDG]

They named it a Trueno Edition just to capitalize on the name. The car is great, looks good, drives good, but there is very little about it that is anything like a Trueno. Had they used their own engine and drivetrain, then absolutely, but it doesn't. But I am sure it will sell moderately well regardless. But Toyota really needs to rethink their sports cars and figure out how to design or use their own engines instead of poaching Subaru and BMW drivetrains.

[@djhero0071]

Note: tofu delivery drivers are banned from buying this car. Only inheriting it from your lunatic tofu shop owning dad.

[@Iseenoobpeoples]

This car is so bad without a proper LSD, it has Torsen which is very unstable in high g-force corners especially with better tires, a clutch pack LSD upgrade is necessary for sports driving.

[@TrailBlazerSS502]

Initial D and Formula D fans, rejoice!

[@user-zf4lf6ow1m]

Love it but the engine I don't get it Toyota why a boxer?

[@thimble288]

Keeps the hood low. Mandated pedestrian safety standards dictate that the hood be 5 inches off the top of the motor. The pancake motor helps keep the hood, and I imagine the CG low

[@Venturi11]

is this an AI generated modern 90's car review

[@dbrandon4528]

Biggest issue with this car is a used Camaro or Mustang or MX5

[@gtr485]

No extra power is crazy.

[@ytj22]

You seem to have no understanding of how this car came to be

[@Trades46]

Clearly doesn't know the reason the AE86 got popular in the first place. Hint - it isn't big hp

[@Scorpio1075]

@@Trades46 It doesn't need BIG HP, just adequate HP, 300 HP would be perfect for a car that size. People who buy sports cars don't care about safety technology, whatever money Toyota wasted putting that stuff on this new car should have gone to engine improvements.

[@AthenaAutocross]

@@Scorpio1075 It would have been great at 250hp, 300 gets to be a bit too crazy for the average person in a car this light.

[@Scorpio1075]

@@AthenaAutocross As long as the torque isn't too high it's usually easy to control a naturally aspirated engine. If someone is a beginner, leave on electronic nannies that are there to keep people safe.

[@Lrules364]

Toyota loves coming up with new editions for their cars. Id buy one, but with each new edition they REFUSE to drop that Awful boxer engine from the car and add in something more practical or powerful. So these continue to sit on dealer lots well past their prime. I really wish theyd listen and put in an inline 4 so i could buy one. Also, for the same money, i can buy a hemi challenger with dodges power dollar deals. Not really a good idea to waste the cash on one of these.

[@constantinelheman]

Still the same man!

[@cobracharmer6178]

At 1st, I thought Mr. Davis said Truanal? 🤔

[@Torch4Life]

' zero body roll' ??? lol

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

The trueno wasn’t a Subaru…

[@Scorpio1075]

300 HP and 240 lb-ft of torque (NO turbos) would elevate this sports car to the next level. Save money by canning the new safety suite technology, and put the money plus a few extra thousand into a better engine. Even if the price climbed to $38K, Toyota would sell many more units because the performance would finally be on par with what enthusiasts are looking for.

[@Julianklaus]

Thank you internet expert!

[@AthenaAutocross]

So you just want the inline 4 Supra.

[@Scorpio1075]

@@AthenaAutocross NO. First, the 4 Supra is a turbo engine. Second, the visibility out of the Supra is HORRIBLE in comparison to the GR86 and BRZ.

[@djhero0071]

@Scorpio1075 how many modern N/A cars with the displacement of the GR86 do you know that can reliably put out 300 HP? More so than that, giving the 86 300 HP would step on the toes of the Corolla. It doesn't make much sense (I say as I still want a 220 HP manual GR Sport Corolla or SOMETHING in between the XSE and GR that I can drive in the winter... so not the 86)

[@AthenaAutocross]

@@djhero0071 A sporty base model Yaris/Mazda 2 with 200hp would be magical.

[@flyjarrett]

With a Subaru engine and problems with that engine, I’ll pass.

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Too bad it can't turn right without dropping oil pressure 😂😂😂

[@mikejohnson699]

No initial d reference??

[@chickitbra]

I counted at least 4 initial D references lol

[@Sladdery]

- Mentioned Eurobeat when talking about the infotainment system. -Tofu delivery boy when talking about who the car could appeal to. Those are the ones that immediatley stood out to me.

[@chickitbra]

@@Sladdery he said dejavu when looking at the engine and mentioned going down hill on mountain passes right at the start too

[@aaryeshg.6526]

They did put _Fujiwara Zone_ in the intro.

[@thimble288]

Maybe your phone was muted