Jul 29, 2021
Red 2022 Toyota GR Supra Front Exterior on a Dark Background

2022 Toyota GR 86 Release Date and Design Features 

Are you looking for an affordable and fun-to-drive sports coupe? The latest edition of the Toyota GR 86 will check all the boxes on your automotive wish list. Bold style – check. Powerful engine – check. Innovative technology – check. With redesigned 2022 Toyota GR 86 models set to arrive at dealerships, many drivers want to know – what are the differences? Find out with this overview of the 2022 Toyota GR 86 release date and design features created by Earnhardt Toyota in Mesa, AZ.  



When Will the 2022 Toyota GR 86 Be Available in Mesa AZ? 

Expected to make its Earnhardt Toyota debut at the end of the year, the 2022 Toyota GR 86 will deliver unlimited thrills when you get behind the wheel. The brand-new Toyota GR 86 will be available in a pair of trim levels – GR 86 and GR 86 Premium – with a more affordable price tag than the 2022 Toyota GR Supra. The Toyota GR 86 features a lightweight and athletic platform that weighs 2,800 pounds and is 167.9 inches long and 69.9 inches wide with a 101.4-inch wheelbase. Toyota GR 86 models possess a 2+2 cockpit that puts the focus on your automotive experience.  

Red 2022 Toyota GR 86 Rear Exterior on a Dark Background
2022 Toyota GR 86 Steering Wheel and Dashboard

What Are the 2022 Toyota GR 86 Engine Specs and Features? 

Performance is the goal of the 2022 Toyota GR 86 and it will not disappoint with an updated 228-horsepower 2.4-liter flat-four boxer engine that makes 184 pound-feet of torque – 23 horsepower more than the previous Toyota 86. Paired with the six-speed manual transmission, the rear-wheel drive Toyota GR 86 will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Toyota GR 86 entries paired with the six-speed automatic gearbox will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds – down from 8.0 seconds in the previous model. Normal, Sport and Track drive modes allow drivers to customize their experience in the Toyota GR 86. 

Born and bred for the track, the 2022 Toyota GR 86 is not without an impressive list of features and technology. The driver-focused cockpit of the Toyota GR 86 features an 8-inch Multimedia Touchscreen infotainment system with an eight-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To deliver premium comfort and style, the Toyota GR 86 employs Alcantara® interior with leather accents, leather trim and silver interior dashboard accents. A 7-inch Thin Film Transistor screen is a highlight when you get behind the wheel that will provide you with an opening animation sequence, drive mode information and more. 


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Learn about the latest addition to the Toyota GR 86 lineup and all its updates with this detailed guide to the 2022 Toyota GR 86 release date and design features. Contact Earnhardt Toyota today to schedule a test drive in your Toyota dream car!