If you are looking for an affordable, reliable, and versatile car, then you might want to consider getting a Toyota.
Toyota officially opened its doors 83 years ago on 28 August 1937. Since then, it has gone on to be recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of affordable cars. This Japanese powerhouse is the largest car company globally and the tenth-largest company in the world based on its revenue solely.
Let's start by taking a look at a brief history of the Toyota 86.
The Story Of The Toyota 86 So Far
With its popularity and notoriety, Toyota has gone on to sell millions of cars worldwide. Over the years, Toyota has experimented with different car styles, trims, and models. These range from compact SUVs, trucks, sports cars, and supercars.
With every fail, Toyota seems to have a way to make ten successful strides after. This has seen it dominate both the Japanese Domestic Market and the global market. One of the most popular Toyota vehicles is the Toyota 86.
The world was introduced to the Toyota 86 first in 2012. The Toyota 86 has gone on to wear different badges depending on the market where it is sold. In some countries, this ride is sold as the Subaru BRZ under the Subaru umbrella, while in others, it is the Toyota 86.
To mark the ten years this beauty has been in production, Toyota is planning to release a new model of the Toyota 86 in 2022. For a more comprehensive look at this ride, we have rounded up some of the facts, figures, and costs that you should know before this car launches.
2022 Toyota 86
In 2022, Toyota will be marking ten years of production of the Toyota 86. To celebrate this milestone, Toyota will debut the second-generation Toyota 86, or as it is known in other circles, the Subaru BRZ. Toyota promises that this car will be a completely new and improved ride. However, Toyota critics and fans expect this car to have the same real-wheel-drive drivetrain as the first-generation car.
With this in mind, there are clear indications that this car is not set to stray far from its predecessor. This can be seen in both its exterior design and interior aesthetics.
Powertrain Of The 2022 Toyota 86
When this ride first debuted in 2012, it packed a horizontal naturally aspirated engine under its hood. While the acceleration was decent, it was clear that the engine could do with a little bit of work.
Both Toyota and Subaru enthusiasts are hoping that this new generation 86 will pack more power than its predecessor. The 2022 Toyota 86 is expected to be powered by a flat-four turbocharged engine, just like the one that powers the Subaru Ascent SUV.
Many hope that this engine will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission. This powertrain will have a power output capacity of at least 260 horsepower. There have been speculations that Toyota might go on a whim and fit the Toyota 86 with a six or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota 86 Interior
From the already release spy photos of the 86, it is clear that this new generation car has maintained most if not all aspects of the first-generation Toyota 86. This car offers a four-seat cabin space, although its rear sears do not seem to be built to carry any passengers. Although small and somewhat unfunctional, it is nice to see the effort from Toyota.
For the infotainment system, it is hoped that this new car will provide something better than its predecessor. The first-generation Toyota 86 came with a 7-inch touchscreen interface that was compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Interfaces. It is hoped that the 2022 Toyota 86 will have a bigger screen interface and better software.
2022 Toyota 86 Cost
Toyota is yet to release the official price of the Toyota 86. Hgowever, there are already speculations making rounds. It is said that the base trim model of the 2022 Toyota 86 will have a $30,000 price tag and that the GT trim will start at $32,000.
It is expected that the GT trim model will offer more power, style, and comfort hence the $2,000 difference from the base trim model.
Fuel Economy Of The '22 Toyota 86
The official numbers on the 2022 Toyota 86 fuel-economy from the EPA are yet to be made public. But going with previous numbers of 24 MPG city, 32 MPG highway, and an overall combination of 27 MPG. It is expected that the new generation 86 might be a couple of numbers below or just slightly above its predecessor. This will be determined by the choice of powertrain chosen to run the new Toyota 86.
Toyota 86 Safety
The First-generation Toyota 86 did not come packed with any fancy diver assist features. It is, however, expected that this new car will be packed with the latest driver assists features. When it comes to the safety features on this beauty, Toyota seems to check all the standard safety on the NHTSA checklist.
These include standard adaptive cruise control, lane departure ware and lane-keeping assist, and a forward-collusion warning and automated emergency brakes.