[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/new-toyota-gt86\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/new-toyota-gt86\/","headline":"New Toyota GT86","name":"New Toyota GT86","description":"The latest Toyota GT86 is set to go on sale next month and we have everything you need to know about Toyota\u2019s sports car. At first glance you may find it hard to tell the new from the old, we certainly did! However, Toyota state they have completely \u2018\u2019remade everything\u2019\u2019.\u00a0 The most noticeable is the exterior upgrade and the longer front grille, giving the car a more aggressive and sporty look, but more importantly improving its air flow. Toyota have […]","datePublished":"2016-09-24","dateModified":"2016-09-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/feature-41.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/feature-41.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/new-toyota-gt86\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":344,"keywords":["GT86 Pro","sports car","toyota","toyota gt86"],"articleBody":"The latest Toyota GT86 is set to go on sale next month and we have everything you need to know about Toyota\u2019s sports car.At first glance you may find it hard to tell the new from the old, we certainly did! However, Toyota state they have completely \u2018\u2019remade everything\u2019\u2019.\u00a0 The most noticeable is the exterior upgrade and the longer front grille, giving the car a more aggressive and sporty look, but more importantly improving its air flow.Toyota have revised the rear end, with a new spoiler and lights. The GT86 now comes with LED lights and auto headlights as standard, with an overall stiffer and stronger chassis., including 17\u2019\u2019 alloy wheels.Inside the car, the GT86 has a new 3-spoke leather steering wheel, leather and Alcantara upholstery which seems to be most manufacturers favourite at the moment for their new releases. A new touch multimedia system comes with 6 speakers and the car comes compatible with smart entry and push button start.The 2.0-litre, 197bhp petrol engine is identical to the 2016 model, however Toyota have emphasised their desire to improve the car\u2019s handling, with chief designer Tetsuya Tada saying \u2018\u2019The biggest point I wanted to improve was the car\u2019s responsiveness\u2019\u2019. Toyota has achieved this by tweaking the shock dampers and springs to improve handling and maximise drive comfort.There is also a new Track mode installed, available to help maximise the performance of the GT86 for track use, it comes with a \u2018fully off\u2019 button.Toyota are offering customers the option to build their own GT86 on their website, very similar to Nike ID. The four categories of customisation are: model and engine, exterior, interior and accessories. There is a large variety of options to pick, from the engine to upholstery and an option to have a unique GT86 that\u2019s truly yours.So there you have it, the new GT86! You can expect to see the 2017 Model on sale at Toyota dealerships next month with prices starting from \u00a325,945 for the standard manual GT86, rising to \u00a328,695 for the GT86 Pro Automatic."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"New Toyota GT86","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/new-toyota-gt86\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]