YEP! It's Better Than You Thought // 2022 Toyota GR86 1st Drive Review

[@jerimiebrown351]

I love the fact that your car reviews are based on a mechanic/detailer/enthusiast point of view. Only a mechanic would care about how easy it is to get to the O2 sensor.👩‍🔧👍

[@jb3536]

Yeah, and they're are the first to go out. My bosses son had a cougar with four O2 sensors. Somebody is scamming us .

[@jacobpoe9746]

I have the black raven base model. I love itttt.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Two bolster checks, 3 gears with chirping tires, manual and automatic, street and track, red white and blue cars reviewed. It has everything a car review can ask for.

[@CaptRD]

Nice to see the penguin is still gainfully employed since times are still tough...

[@cindysue5474]

LMAO so true.

[@bill4632]

Long live the penguins!

[@Gene1969]

I just hope he's getting hazard pay.

[@bill4632]

@@Gene1969 only if the penguin is outside the vehicle, during an "offroad test"... do they receive hazard pay. ;)

[@nde-mt2yc]

Yea, i was wondering where the Penguin had gone...

[@ChanoWilliams]

Embargo dropped and you're the first video I watch! Excellent!

[@meowmeow2759]

Same, I like her videos. I am watching hers before others

[@richh650]

This was one of the best 86 videos I have seen now or historically. A great real feel experience. Well done Sarah.

[@zinny999]

Wow... what an analysis 👏

[@javviii]

Right other people just show the interior and exterior I wanted to see it driven

[@jerimiebrown351]

So glad you grabbed a blue one. Pretty sure you talked me onto buying one. Thank you for the quality reviews

[@grouchyblackman]

@@jmt8706official You're not allowed!!! That's what I'm going to do.....lol!

[@grouchyblackman]

@@jmt8706official I'll just have to get a BRZ then!

[@garboi8976]

Did you end up doing it? My trueno blue GR86 manual premium comes in about a week or so. Trying to find out if anyone else has gotten one yet.

[@ChemAndAdrenaline]

Thanks so much for getting in to this! You're the first on my list of car reviewers to post a review!

[@ryshask]

The cameo by Ryan Douhit was so cool. He's one of my favorite reviewers! I found your channel because of your MR2 work. I own a 94 turbo. That's the real drivers car ;)

[@TheHallPartnership]

An ace on the track too! There is no end to this girl's talents?

[@NoWacko]

Well, it ends when it comes to reproduction...XD

[@HappyCarReviews]

The fact that you reviewed the base model instead of the one with all the bells and whistles says a lot of you, thank you. Edit: also the fact that you took the penguin with you all the way to New York, also says you're a classy mom, Thank you for that too.🤠

[@muskrat021]

i mean, they are the same car... just different seats and tech package, and 17's instead of 18's.

[@HappyCarReviews]

@@muskrat021 The point is to see what you get for your money when you buy the base model. But you're also correct, not much difference.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

When is a performance package coming?

[@HappyCarReviews]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector That's unlikely to happen. Toyota engineers have stated that if they add more performance, they would have heavily modify the suspension and that would add extra cost. They kind of said that if you need more power, you should go for the Supra and in Subaru's case for an STI 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@HappyCarReviews Well I meant like the brembo brakes and sachs shocks on the previous performance package.

[@tomquimby8669]

Great video- fortunate that they flew you out as you make the reviews fun.

[@chrislangstaff]

Those looked like great laps, mad skillz as we used to say (we being old nerds). Must have been fun to hang out with Ryan/Mr. Goose/Pipes etc who were also at the event!

[@jollyrogarrr8848]

Monticello Motorsports park..cool!

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

WIth the track time, this might be my favorite Sarah -n- Tuned video!

[@WrathfulTexan]

There are videos I save to watch later, I can’t resist watching yours right away, it’s such a break from all the negative stuff out there, no politics, no negativity, just fun cool stuff, a few funny innuendos, cars and silliness ☺️👍🏼

[@nigolt.4345]

This is what the people want and Toyota is leading the Renaissance.

[@dstevens518]

Intelligent, infinitely watchable, and the hilarious joy you get out of beating that 86 around makes me smile like crazy. Keep being you.

[@Primus54]

I’m a boomer who owned a first and second generation Nissan (Datsun) Z. The GR86 gives me the same vibe. I want this car… as soon as it is available in a Hakone Green edition. Sarah… this “on location” review is every bit as well-produced as your “studio” versions. Well done! 👍

[@module79l28]

As a former Z-series owner, wouldn't you rather have the new Z 400? ; )

[@Primus54]

@@module79l28 You might think so, but I just like the styling, “sufficient” power to be fun to drive, and the price-point. The original Z’s were sort of a “poor man’s” sports car. 😉

[@hollywood21639]

Just get a Z. I loved my Nismo 370z. Far superior car

[@Primus54]

@@thorsong1 My second Z was a ‘79 280ZX special edition painted in the two-tone “Dallas Cowboy” blue & silver. It was one of the first 5-speeds one could get with cruise control. It also tracked better than any car I had driven up to that point. Once you centered it in the lane, one barely had to adjust the wheel to keep it on course! 😉

[@hollywood21639]

@@Primus54 you're a boomer. You should be able to buy a $40k car by now

[@kevinlyon9501]

Love that you took one of the penguin's with you. Great review, wingermadoodles👌

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Love the review. You’re so lucky to drive both generations on the track. Your smile in that helmet was priceless.

[@billbry]

For the curious, short track stock car builders in the know tip the radiator 5 to 7 degrees so that the air glances off the fins as it passes through, increasing the cooling efficiency significantly. Straight up mounted radiators pass the air through with less contact with the aluminum fins between the tubes and will run hotter. Water to air and air to air both have the same effect when you tip them

[@vision1707]

I have 2017 86 automatic , might have to upgrade to this new model in a year or two. Toyota needs to add fun color like orange, yellow and green to fit the fun personality of this car.

[@tranrn]

Late to the 86 party, looking at other cars now that I am disillusioned by the 22 wrx release. This video has alot of character and still gets to the point without gimmicks. Great job balancing useful information and entertainment without the fluff.

[@SteveRogers461]

So glad I found this channel ❤❤❤

[@davidmahan4160]

That was awesome Sarah and excellent review and you had so much fun. How rude of Ryan Douthit to butt in at the end. Your review was much better and fun than his. 😆👍

[@thedefinitive6296]

Reminds me of the 240/280z cars so much in spirit. I don't think it needs a turbo. I'd do all the NA mods to I could as well before I went forced induction. I'm just not sure a turbo would fit the personality of this car well. Loving your reviews so much! Keep up the amazing work

[@Dakiraun]

Naturally aspirated! That's amazing to hear; an engine that can actually _last_ a long time if taken care of.

[@DwithBoost]

I might be misinterpreting your statement but are you saying that turbo engines don't last a long time compared to an NA engine?

[@LongTruong-zz1kz]

I have turbo. 200k still running strong

[@Dakiraun]

​@@DwithBoost That's correct - in general, turbo-charging an engine reduces the overall lifespan of the engine. If a person hopes to get 200,000+ miles out of an engine, it's very rare for turbo's to get that far. I'm not suggesting it isn't possible - anything is possible, just statistically uncommon.

[@DwithBoost]

@@Dakiraun most of the time I see shorter life spans due to people tuning, raising the boost from the factory setting and such. I know of several 02-03 WRX's that have around 200K miles plus. I don't see why a turbo alone would reduce an engines life span. The manufacturer typically reduces compression, reinforces the pistons, rings, etc. to take the additional horsepower and cylinder pressure.

[@michelepatracchini98]

@@Dakiraun Turbodiesel engine can run 500000 km and more, petrol is critical

[@thedolt9215]

I love starting my day with one of this kid's videos… Got a smile on my face already! Loved the track sequence ...

[@Cokecanninja]

Woman, not kid.

[@edchauveau7467]

Thought I'd leave this nugget for you, I have a 2015 BRZ and I added a supercharger which after tuning gave me 272 rwhp and still maintained fuel mileage of 35 mph on the highway, I love this car and use it for auto crossing primarily.

[@Snafu2346]

Its nice to see other KZbinr reviewers making Cameos.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, everyone was really nice!

[@fmichaud4755]

Thanks, Sarah, I appreciate a review from a woman, I’m 50 and I’m ordering this car in a few weeks and this has solidly my decision. (I live in Canada, so no sense getting it until May, it takes 3 months to get one if you buy/build it to your specifications.). Great job showing this car. 💕

[@gamby16a]

You're gonna pull big views on this video! Fantastic review of what looks like a fantastic car. If I weren't doing so much home improvement, I'd consider getting one.

[@melissamcgee5185]

I love my Toyota 86! I've owned two, and a Mazda Miata. I just love these types of cars! Part of me wishes I would have waited and bought the new edition, but I will most likely purchase one in a few years. I love your reviews btw!

[@aeronYTco]

Why do you own two Toyota 86? With different transmissions?

[@melissamcgee5185]

@@aeronYTco I am a mom of two boys. I got tired of them whining about riding in the back seat. I traded my 2013 FRS in on a 2012 Infiniti G37 Sport. I always hated trading in my FRS! Now that my boys are 24 and 17. I figured now would be the time to get another one. I traded the Infiniti for a 2020 Toyota 86. No regrets! Love my car! We still have two other vehicles if we all go somewhere together.

[@fb2036]

have seen most of the GR86 reviews but you were the first to mention the slant of the radiator and how it corresponds to the shape of the grill, I was impressed !

[@andrewharris7868]

"Fruit and robot capability" I'm not sure if you stole that one, but I love it! 😂

[@SarahnTuned]

Nope, I made it up unfortunately. 😆

[@jamesredman1263]

@@SarahnTuned - I likee

[@CraigWard]

“Fruit and Robot compatibility” made me laugh more than I should.

[@JS-hw8ve]

Over the last year I fell in love with the BRZ/86, almost to the point of obsession. The new engine makes them even more appealing than before.

[@cr8tif1]

I love it when you are in the happy zone. This is awesome

[@ChrisMcQueen]

Would love a short video comparing the BRZ... "It has a Subaru badge... That's it! Thanks everyone!"

[@NahBra_EUC]

Nice review of my next car! Thank you!

[@technosworld2]

The color changing aspect is amazing! :p Anyway, great review. I owned the previous gen one for several years and this one is tempting

[@2bunphettered788]

Another thought bubble for Sarah: "I love what you do for me! Toyota!" 👌

[@wbwayne8887]

Love this new GR86/BRZ. The changes have brought it more close to perfect than ever before. As the father of 3, with 2 close to leaving on their own, I am looking forward to another Sporty/Sports Coupe, especially with a manual.

[@One21P]

By the end, the blue 86 is starting to look more like a Porsche on the front.

[@wbwayne8887]

@@One21P Not a bad thing at all.

[@TrumpetBiz]

Best car review ever ! Taking us on the track with you, super creative and fun. And the blooper at the end.....hilarious !

[@250GTOAJ]

I really like the refreshed looks, I have driven several of the previous model and they are great fun to drive! Thanks Sarah for the interesting review. 👍😀🇨🇦

[@Alan62651]

FINALLY, Sarah at the track! One of my wishes came true.

[@jrzyboy99]

Toyota GRrrrrrr 86! Nice review….definitely need to do a track review of your MR Dos when the mapping is finished being finely tuned! 👍👍👍

[@harryx.3250]

just in case you don't know, there are stars in your eyes Sarah! awesome video

[@on4vrt]

Hahaha Sarah, your face on the track says it all! Go girl!

[@control2791]

Just realized that the press release for this car was the same day of the Nissan Z launch.. clever thinking on both ends 😅

[@farrous13]

Love the new gen GR (not so much in the looks department for the previous gen). But the Z was a dagger in the every car company heart. The GR does not compare in terms of power and performance. They are not even in the same class. Love both. But the Z killed it. Supra prices coming down big time in 2022 :)

[@control2791]

@@farrous13 hopefully I think at the moment my dream is still a Mk5 I would even settle for a 4cyl but hoping they drop to the mid to high 30s due to depreciation

[@F1Tragic]

Great review, thanks Sarah! This new model ticks a lot of boxes and if brand and price are not as important as value for money and fit for purpose, most people will realise that this car is all the sports car the average driver will ever need on the road. Love it❣️

[@fishflash1]

Your track narration was awesome. It helped me to understand how it's done.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

7am upload? Damn I have to go to work!

[@jansenwilder1335]

Its interesting that Throttle House KZbin page just put up the Gr86 for review as well...

[@sanchaynarain3532]

The embargo must have been lifted, so everyone uploaded the first drive review at probably around the same time

[@bruceff1618]

@@sanchaynarain3532 Interesting how they lifted the embargo on the very day Nissan unveiled the new Z.

[@sage11x]

Have a ‘13 FRs I’ve owned since 2012. Interested in this one. Early Reviews are positive. The first year car was really raw. Something that was diminished a *bit over the years. Hoping they haven’t lost that edge in the new one.

[@michaelj7069]

What? 5am upload?? So much for going to bed! 😂

[@mostcom]

7 AM on the North Coast.

[@michaelsmith9308]

This thing rips, thats not bad, happy face four times, well you facial expression just got me and my two buddies to buy it NOW:)

[@rsthegoldenfist25]

Such an awesome review. Sweet and to the point. I've been eyeballing the new one for a few months now and cant wait to see and drive one in person.

[@RapperBC]

The old 86 was amazing around the track, and it looked like you were too (and sounded like it, if we listen to the lead driver). I'd love to get in and see what the new one does. That was a fantastic review. Thanks!

[@PSPMHaestros]

I hope they sell a ton of these, so maybe one day I can afford one second hand lmao

[@JS5074]

We can hope. Sadly the previous generation wasn’t popular.

[@chen1330]

It's 30k...

[@gregraymond428]

G’day Sarah, I agree with your comments mate.The Toyota GR 86 Blue should be released in a hatch edition. What a sweet ride that would be. It’s centre of gravity really makes the vehicle stick to the road. Great review mate. Love the grip it and rip it hand break too. Let me remind ya Sarah, there ain’t nothing wrong with your lines. Stay safe. See ya mate.👍🇦🇺❤️🌹😁☮️

[@cadsux]

Fantastic! Automakers are flying you to places to review cars. And among the highest number of views for this debut. Congrats! Here's to your continued success at moving up in the auto-journalist world.

[@batmanxgr]

Awesome review Sarah!! You're the first review I watched on the GR86. FORGET Raiti and Redline!! I like your American version of Best of Motoring when you were on the track. IDK if that what you were aiming for. Awesome review 👍🏾

[@SarahnTuned]

I’m in shock that you caught that! Yes! I used to watch all the hot version / BMI DVDs back in the day.

[@btrdangerdan2010]

That's very rare for me to like a new car I like older cars in general but I really like the new Toyota GR86 it just looks fantastic inside and out and sounds awesome with that new engine

[@JoedT]

That shift beep has got to go if I were to get one of these. 😂

[@yoza717]

Classic Kata Backpack, I wish they still make that model. Best camera backpack ever.

[@InertiaCreeps]

This review gets 6.9/5 Penguins! One point nine extra 🐧 because you brought Penguin on a road trip review!!! Additional wins: “Get it GR86” , “wingermadoodles”, “extract beans” , “achtung”, “melting frogs on your wall”, but most of all, watching you physically lean *in* to the curves like people do when they are playing video games and are trying to force the car to extra-turn-in.

[@bobbybooshay5854]

Don't simp bro

[@Marco-op8uj]

I was having fun watching you have fun! As always great review.

[@rayeplin3733]

Its great to see you smiling and enjoying your self.

[@Gene1969]

Thank you for the review. You completely underestimate how well your "track talk" helped review the 86. The fact that you had so much fun ripping it on the track instead of talking about it, shows what a fun car it is! Major selling point. My question is what badge do you want on the front do you want on the one you eventually buy?

[@SurrealiS]

I have never seen any of your videos but I already liked that you said Naturally Aspirated in lieu of Normally Aspirated.................BRAVA BRAVA!

[@AthenaSaints]

Sarah: I got the manual version!! Me: 👍👍 😘😘💕💕

[@niklaswejedal463]

Nice with a Toyota that does not look over designed like crazy, for a change. I bet it would look even nicer with the same kind of wheels as those on MR Dos, though... Very enjoyable to see the track driving! Great review.

[@hotrolled50]

Great review Sarah! Your sense of humor is a great addition to car reviews. The comic bubbles while you were killing it on track had me laughing the entire time!

[@JoVERICAIN]

The French talking part got me laughing harder then it should have!

[@MindDezign]

I actually was excited to see your honest review! And we'll, I think it was a review for enthusiasts as always from an enthusiast. Yeah complain about plastic, not what your buying it for is right. I enjoyed it ! Thank you!

[@Tetsujin-28]

Can't wait for Sarah to drive a S Plaid and give it a rating of 27.5 beans.

[@raybirdman]

Oh you sweet summer child. It gets crazy hot in NY during the summer. It will go over 100° F a few times in the summer and is regularly in the 90’s. The issue is there is actually humidity in NY vs. AZ. It makes it sticky and awful.

[@criticalevent]

Wakes up to notifications list full of nothing but GR86 reviews. Gee, I wonder if there was an embargo.

[@lik_2x435]

Same 😂

[@cy9nvs]

Finally someone actually showing the blue car. Still torn between this color or the red. Also I think for a Fourbanger the exhaust sounds pretty damn good, no obnoxious showy pops or any of that stuff.

[@NikaHollywood]

Looove my 2017 86. I'm sure this will be my next car in a few years.

[@mbiker345]

if you want this with a turbo then you just want a supra. Glad to know how great the seats are. seats are so uncomfortable these days.

[@nirfz]

The Supra doesn't come with a manual gearbox.

[@briankelley616]

It's nice to see Sarah made a new friend, of course I'm referring to the GR86. 😁

[@superlight47]

Ah! So it was you, I see him at the end of your video. I like that, that so cool!

[@keylimepie210]

For those of youse making comments about Nissan Z....see the Brooklyn NY auto show just the other day featuring the new Nissan Z. It's mesmerising! It's a car I can pull up a chair with a chilled beer in my hand and say ...wow is this my car...is this in my driveway? Clearly none of y'all have seen it cuz it's got all the 1982 Datsun looks plus modern.

[@joe9mm]

I really like that you ripped it, while shifting!

[@RecklessFables]

I've driven that track when most of the facilities were under construction. It was still worth the trip.

[@purabus5450]

2:27 Sarah : backseats are pretty pointless..... Penguins, cookies, squids etc crying 😭 in the corner

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Glad to see you don’t leave home without your Penguins!

[@weedhopp]

You Rock 👍

[@gatortim1986]

My wife has the 2014 Subi BRZ. Fun to drive, sucky for backing it up. We love it!

[@iasha740]

4:52 For what I heard it actually HAS a fake sound generator in the interior but can be unplugged manually from a side panel. Sound on the outide is real I think.

[@mcruz4467]

Akio Toyoda would love you!. what a great thoughtful review!. You hit the nail right on!

[@bryanmayes9234]

You are so dreamy Sarah. Unbelievably

[@patrickgowar2234]

What a great test of a really nice car. Can’t wait for you to test the Corolla GR, please hurry

[@BenDover-vs7ih]

Dayum front end definitely looks so much better then the old model. Sick.

[@kwokmanchung]

Kudos for showing the base model. Surprised that the dash, the center console and the HVAC look so much like the premium.

[@papachan1559]

I like how the car goes from blue to red to white🎉🎉🎉

[@johnbehneman1546]

THE PERFECT CAR FOR DRIFTING, AUTO CROSSING AND GERRING GROCERIES!!!!

[@Auracanal]

How clever the circuit crew. They block with cones all possible trace lines leading out of track.

[@primetimegametime7831]

The “YEAH!!” At 13:16🤣🤣💯🔥