The New 2022 Toyota GR86 is better? How much Better?

[@michaelwilburn1001]

I love that every car review you always get right to the good stuff. 0-60, braking test and specs.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thanks Michael!

[@garyclark6747]

Good to see Toyota set the chassis up correctly. Would love to see them in the first year of ownership offer an ECU upgrade to release a little more power without voiding the warranty.👍🏼

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yeah. Gary GR86 should be great fix car.

[@austinmurph9248]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Calmly explaining the car while absolutely thrashing the car made me laugh.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Glad you like it. Thanks Austin.

[@porsche558]

I always love your videos! You are the first auto reviewer that understands what the GR86 and BRZ were made for…..handling. Pretty much every review I’ve read or watched people always complain that it doesn’t have mega horsepower. Same people driving a Miata and they love it despite it not having much horsepower either. People don’t seem to get that the GR86 and BRZ are meant to be like the Miata, quick though the turns but not a drag race car.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thanks Jesse. Yeah i mean Toyota and Subaru wanted to make affordable and fun sports car, not a Dragster. Thank you.

[@EnhancedTrashBin]

Like honestly, it makes no sense when EVENTUALLY like the GT86 there's gonna be a bunch of aftermarket parts to make it faster especially the Turbo kits which is for the HP obsessed car enthusiasts to make more power. Or if you're crazy enough just engine swap it.

[@mitchell9169]

Excellent review, I like your review style.

[@JW-ri1mb]

Spot on review! Appreciate your honest impressions and insight since you have reviewed so many cars 👌 plus looks like so much fun.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes. So much fun!!!

[@alabdel1388]

I've had this car for a month (premium), and while the auto has all security features, the fact that the manual premium has blind spot detection is plenty enough for me. It's the main reason why I wanted the premium manual over the base.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

True Al!

[@lairenlakpammotilalsingh5199]

Yes , this is exactly what I have been looking for ....... with the inclusion of the Japanese brand , we can have a better understanding of the whole automobile industry in general .... thanks again for the fantastic review ...👍👍👍

[@AsianPetrolhead]

My pleasure!

[@unjaded2]

looks 10 dance 5 ... Great vid Charlie as usual .. hope you are having a Beautiful day

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes, sir! I am having a great day! Hope you are, too!

[@jemtec1]

Great drive Charlie! Glad to see you in the fun element! That new 2.4 is the nicest sounding Subaru engine ive ever heard! Nice car!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes, I sounds pretty great actually.

[@alengreen589]

I would say 20% better as the old one, thank you Charlie.

[@crisj45]

I hope you make more sportscar videos like this.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

We will!

[@oi32df]

When you say sound generator 6:58 are you talking about a fake engine noise through the speakers?

[@cmair77]

Very nice, love your enthusiasm for manual’s

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I did really have fun!

[@JBsC6]

Nice sports car that is affordable for many. Thanks for the fun review!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Welcome, had so much fun!

[@billshoe22191]

Such a great lightweight, rwd car. Wish Hyundai still made a Hyundai version of the old Genesis Coupe. Not enough affordable, manual, rwd, sports cars.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I know 200% agree with you!

[@TimeToBeKind]

Hello Charlie, hope all is well. The car looks great, and it reminds me of the Nissan 240z. Thank you for sharing.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yeah. We don’t have Nissan anymore in Korea. But 240z is a lovely car.

[@danielboisvert139]

Thank you for the test drive of this car. You seemed to have enjoyed it. Manual, rear wheel drive, normal aspirated engine; what a joy !!! Ordered and still waiting for that car to arrive to enjoy it myself too. It's a change to see you test sports cars and non korean ones (even though there's nothing wrong with that). Love that racoon :-D. Keep up doing a great job while having fun ;-)

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I did really have great time with it. Yeah Racoon saving my AS$ LOL.

[@chrismayer3919]

BEWARE! It’s so tempting to do pavement peeling burnout in a car like that… and God help you if it’s painted Schumacher Ferrari red!!! (That’s just beggin’ for trouble)

[@lbj9023]

Glad to see your channel showing Japanese car, hope you can do a video of toyota supra and the new Nissan Z

[@AsianPetrolhead]

We will do Supra, but we don't have Nissan anymore in Korea. Thanks LBJ.

[@k.p.p.192]

That raccoon 🦝 is strategically placed over the speedometer. I wonder why? 🤔🤣

[@AsianPetrolhead]

LoL

[@moldyrefrigerator]

How did you get a 6.9 sec 0-60mph time when Car & Driver got a 5.4 sec 0-60mph time with their Manual 2022 GR86? Are you at high altitude or something?

[@awesometico]

I noticed the car doesnt have the spoiler Ive seen on the other premium gr86s, Im assuming this is specific to the South Korean market but was just curious.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

It's small one but it came with integrated spoiler at the rear. Thanks.

[@markremi]

"...complaints about the booming sounds coming from the rear..." Can you elaborate on that?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

You know how performance cars has booming sound that hurts your ears when driving on highway... This new one is much better now.

[@Bombaygarageqatar]

Where is hyundai coupe !!! Why they stopped

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I know.

[@dannnsss8034]

They have i30 N

[@richc9890]

Have to wonder why they even put in rear seats in vehicles with no head room back there. Should just make it extended trunk space.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

insurance. And so they can say 2+2

[@wayward03]

you can put small kids in a pinch.

[@briandavid4796]

Drove the first generation. Not my cup of tea. How does it stack up against the Honda civic type R , in terms of driving enjoyment. Rear wheel drive vs front wheel drive.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I love it like this FR.

[@trdrav4]

Glad to see Korea get the GR86...Honda doesn't sell the Civic at all there, so no Type R. I wonder if the GR Corolla will be available there to take on the Elantra/Avante N on its hometurf.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I know. Hope we get Civic Type R! I would really drive it for all of us!

[@Anterr_]

Great Review, how much will it be going for?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Base Price: $32,825

[@kckuc310]

What about the RTV issue?

[@alengreen589]

I think that 235/35 tyres will be perfect for this car.

[@risby1930]

I understand Subaru adds extra silicone to block up the oil pickup for free.

[@YakubNg]

Personally, i prefer Subaru BRZ over Toyota GR86. Especially in my country. While BRZ is also offered with base trim for both transmission, the GR86 is priced 9million won much more expensive because Toyota in my country decided to add-in extra bodykit, a "GR" exhaust, and car window gutter (im not sure if i used the correct term for it). If it were me and i believe most of the buyers would love to get the base trim and mod it, instead of buying it with bodykit.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thanks for sharing Yakub.

[@tapper701]

2022 Toyota GR86 looks good in blue exterior color ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yeap. Looks great.

[@udeshhhhhh]

Weird question, but do you prefer gr86 or Elantra N on the fun to drive characteristic? 🤔

[@AsianPetrolhead]

I do prefer GR86 b/c it is rear wheel drive. And flat four makes it so much better when cornering.

[@mharro88]

Elantra n easily

[@johnholst]

Right now, there are no Korean competitors in the market for this. Such a well priced, fun option for people. Makes me miss my old Genesis Coupe with the 6 speed! Sigh....

[@AsianPetrolhead]

That is very true. Hope Hyundai will roll out something rear wheel drive very soon!

[@mikeduncan7552]

@@AsianPetrolhead I still think the first Hyundai Tibron of the H.O.T. Korea generation was the best.

[@mharro88]

@@AsianPetrolhead doubt it. If they do it's ev

[@kowalskikowalski8080]

@@mikeduncan7552 Lol. I bought one brand new in 1998. I miss it.

[@pennywise8175]

What’s with the Racoon dude?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Just hanging out!

[@aimanfitri0iv]

looks great in this colour and the sounds of these engine it screams out

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yeah sounds much better now!

[@sandilemajiya7831]

Is this a race car?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

nope, performance sports car.

[@martinrps13]

What is that thing you use for timing?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Racelogic.

[@martinrps13]

@@AsianPetrolhead wow those are expensive

[@86_Noodles]

how fast was this man going? Racoon Speed

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes, Racoon Speed. LOL.

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

that manual transmission is so good.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

So rewarding! Full control!!!!

[@MJT-DA]

I was hoping hyundai took their G4KH 2.0T motor in the Kona N and Elantra N put it in a rwd configuration and call it a Tiburon N. like hyundai we want rwd back!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

That sounds lovely.

[@saadtheman1]

toyotas are the besttt!

[@etbadaboum]

How many cars Toyota sold in Korea last year?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Toyota Korea only sold 6440 units last year.

[@etbadaboum]

@@AsianPetrolhead Thanks.

[@jagdeepsandhu8130]

All the quick edits and zoom ins are a little bit distracting to be honest with you, compared to the older style vids.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Maybe b/c GR86 was shaking so hard.

[@genelew6631]

Looks like a fun car to drive!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Definitely.

[@Yoshimitsu863]

The problem I also have with the new GR86 is the boxer engine and its incredibly poor repair and maintenance options! You have to remove the whole engine to change the spark plugs, which is completely uneconomical!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yeah. But the way it yields low center of gravity is beautiful.

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

You gotta take out the engine just to do the spark plugs?! Hell no.

[@wayward03]

No you don't. It's not easy to do but a couple hrs and two articulated extensions will get the job done.... same as the last brz and all years of the wrx.

[@mikeduncan7552]

How much in korean Won

[@AsianPetrolhead]

40,300,000 won

[@eyas1990]

117C oil temp

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Maybe i was going too fast?

[@bigelvisthechefrosenberg5494]

Just subscribed

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thank you Elvis. It means a lot to us!

[@richelleveronicapiollo9979]

my dream car, it costs 2.5 million pesos here in the philippines

[@AsianPetrolhead]

That is expensive. Hope you guys get it with more reasonable pricing.

[@arcelivez]

How tall are you? Would you be able to sit there wearing a helmet too?

[@martinbaxter2616]

I've always looked at Toyotas as cars best used by two. And yeah - those combined factors are gonna keep that time down. All in all - wouldn't turn her away from the door. Another great video! (Afraid I can't promise you on the transmission option. My hands aren't what they used to be, and I don't trust myself with a stick.)

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thanks Martin!

[@martinbaxter2616]

@@AsianPetrolhead More than welcome!

[@tparm]

Now can someone explain to me, why didn't Toyota/Subaru team up on the new "Supra"? They did good work on this model, I just don't understand 🤔

[@pmayo7894]

The Supra is more well-known for the straight-6 engine. BMW is currently the manufacturer that constantly makes and develops this type.

[@bond3161]

Boxer = Subaru, low centre gravity

[@milanstefanicka7256]

Nice car. Like more supra but this have manual gearbox which is better for driving fun. 🙂👌

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes, excatly!

[@chrismayer3919]

Alas, sports cars are a dying breed as everyone is focused on electric/hybrid SUV these days. But if you can’t afford a Supra, this GR86 is the next best thing.

[@muhammadharits2593]

South Korea and Japan is best friend forever 🙂😁😁👍👍

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Well. We are close by. LoL

[@grandandroid6283]

Thanks Charlie. Exterior design is outdated, performance is not impressive at all; it could be reliable, and that's it!

[@AsianPetrolhead]

But it is managable so it is a lot of fun.

[@grandandroid6283]

@@AsianPetrolhead if you say so then I have to agree 😁

[@PTYC933]

Why is there a raccoon?

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Just hanging out? Lol

[@wbwayne8887]

@@AsianPetrolhead 🦝🙂

[@PTYC933]

lol, I tot it was censorship

[@bruce5030]

Front design look like Porsche 718 + Tesla

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Yes, overall the shape reminds me of a Porsche!

[@harris7963]

Do not drive this like a track car because Toyota will not honor their warranty to repair the engine from oil starvation due to RTV sealant leaking and clogging…

[@mikeduncan7552]

Kangta. Approves

[@Sinancan93]

car is in break in period while sending it ;___;

[@AsianPetrolhead]

oh that could be a reason, too!

[@dannnsss8034]

Jaguar front

[@meganjay30]

Still no turbo?? I'd just buy the GR Corolla I instead.. The GR Yaris just looks even more pathetic than the 86 IMO

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Well, I think GR 86 can make a great performance base car.

[@wbwayne8887]

Some people place photos of their gf, bf, bff, kids, or family on their instrument cluster, but Charlie, he places the family pet 🦝.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

LOL.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Wowwwwwww

[@dougscott170]

We should all get autos.

[@AsianPetrolhead]

LOL.

[@rcDoom]

I'll take my Lady Z in a red dress

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Love your comment.

[@bobajob1601]

Another slow Toyota🤣

[@Anterr_]

Yeah like the dude stated You don't buy this car for speed and performance, you buy it for balance and handling

[@molotovprodigy]

1st

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thanks Bob

[@MrAndrewChung]

so much oil on that face

[@ENTJ47]

#NOTRELIABLE

[@AsianPetrolhead]

It's a toyota

[@kowalskikowalski8080]

Subaru junk

[@syaharief06]

Slow car

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Not really if you know what you are doing.