2022 Toyota GR86 Review // Surprise DRAG RACE + LAP TIME

The 2022 Toyota GR86 is the purest no-frills affordable sports coupe on sale today at a starting price of under $30,000 US. With a naturally aspirated boxer engine putting out 228 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque the new 86 takes from the original recipe and perfects it. Gone are the days of torque dip, but the easy-to-kick out back end and razor-sharp handling are here to stay. How does it stack up to the previous generation? And what about the competition… Watch! SUBSCRIBE

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And to Craig and his son for bringing out their ND2 Miata! And to Dave from Dave’s Garage, for making it happen.

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[charlessands]

“I’m 29 and I own a Miata”. We all felt that James. We all felt that.

[thrillhousecycling]

So like... can we appreciate how solid that lap time is? Miles ahead of a Golf R, Veloster N, MX-5, and in spitting distance of a Civic Type R? For 30k? That's impressive!

[derivinity]

I'm so fucking happy i get to go outside and look at mine every day before going to work. Put just over 10k miles on it, went on a 1200+ mile road trip over one long weekend, even took it camping. This car just FEELS right to drive every day.

[johncriscione]

When James says his name, he sounds like he just learned it. And he's so excited by it

[joyroc]

James: I own a Miata. Everyone else: So brave.

[StevenMarz]

That intro was great 😂 Whenever I am in my BRZ everyone wants to race, but when I am in my Scat Pack no one wants to race lol

[seanmellon]

I love the simplicity - i hope that trend catches on, less piano gloss, less clutter, just usable good space

[justincredible]

This was the funniest into I've seen in a long time, the Gaplebee's card was perfect lmao. But I have to say it's annoying how many people are comparing the Z to this car when they're in two completely different price points. For that matter let's all say how slow the Z is compared to the Vette?

[x]

The intro was perfect. I would have said "I pulled up next to an expedition max platinum and got destroyed by a 6, 000 pound mom SUV.

[chrisdblue]

“Choosing between them is like choosing a favorite child, something only my dad seems to have mastered 😢” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[lilredexptsc]

You can always tell when the embargo on cars is lifted because of multiple notifications. This was the one I was most excited to see and had to be watched first.

[ConsciousRobot]

so happy to see all the positive reviews for the GR86/BRZ. I've always been a fan of these cars and I'm glad they kept the formula and improved upon it where it was needed. I hope to one day own one.

[sciros]

Really like that all-out GR version you showed. Yep, these cars are supposed to be "underpowered" in the sense that once you are comfortable with it at its limit, you tune it. These are modern tuner cars. There's no point in having a 400hp one out of the factory.

[lbnewell]

THE BEST INTRO YET 😂😂😂😂😂

And the torque dip 😂

[WaitingforUlcers]

“If you look at the gauge cluster…”

*engine revs*

“It does sound good.”

“This is important James.”

[FlavortownFreddy]

I just smashed the like button as soon as "I've never seen front of 370z"..you guys have one of the best intros

[robreds]

I really wanna see a comparison between gr86 and a gt86 with headers and a tune. That's been a popular way to fix the torque dip and boost power for years. Unfair since we'll probably be able to do that to the gr shortly after release, but I wanna see how close current owners can get.

[allwheeldrive]

One of the best drivers' cars ever. No complaints about any of the nits you guys labored over, including ANY track issues. The VAST majority of buyers will NEVER take it to the track, and the numbers really (now that it's got more daily-usable torque) don't matter much. It's simply about engagement and fun. Killer update, and thanks for the great review!

[mufasaRB]

Man, the way Thomas smiles every time he pulls a huge powerslide just shows the love. Amazing video man. Love you guys.

[fueledgti]

That lap time is actually pretty damn impressive. Around 1 second off the time of the Supra, RS3 and FK8 Type r. And 2 seconds off the M2 comp which is substantially faster in a straight line making 400hp. I’m loving this