We know that the shocks were fine-tuned and the suspension has a revised spring rate, so the 86 should be more agile and exhibit better control characteristics during more extreme maneuvers. Only 21,383 Miles! If you want a better audio system, you’ll have to fix that yourself. The 17-inch all-season tires are obviously designed more for efficiency than sport here. According to Car & Driver the civic can hit the 60 mph sprint in 6.8 seconds when equipped with the 1.5-liter. Back in 2017, Toyota filed a similar trademark application for the Celica name. I just hope that with the introduction of a new generation in the years to come, Toyota steps up and makes the 86 the car it is meant to be. Look at how much fans love the MX-5 Miata and that roadster only has 155 horsepower. ... 2017 Toyota 86 Safety. Mike Sutton. The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.5 litres. The new 2017 Toyota 86 is priced from $26,255 with a six-speed manual transmission and $26,975 when equipped with a six-speed automatic. I would have liked to see a revised instrument cluster and center console, but I suspect that will come when Toyota ushers in a new generation for the 86. So, will the 86 be all show and no go like the FR-S, or will Toyota step its game up and make the 86 the driver’s car it should be? Down below, that rear diffuser looks pretty familiar, but it has been revised a bit. So my question to Toyota is: Where is the 300 horsepower V-6 this car is begging to have? The lower spoke is now a solid spoke instead of having a split in the middle. The body line created by the new side skirt design continues over the rear quarter, further defining the rear wheel arches. The second part of fixing the torque dip on an FR-S, Toyota 86 or BRZ is a header. At least the cabin is still interesting and relevant enough to maintain interest in the vehicle while Toyota goes to work on the next generation. Toyota and Subaru have resisted the idea of bolting a turbocharger onto the boxer engine, but that’s what it’s dying for here. 2017 Toyota 86 Base Fun car to drive! Despite a lack of power, the EX-L would be considered the best competition for the 86 price-wise. Up front, the hood is the same as it was on the FR-S, and the front fenders are still elevated above the wheel arches. The 86 shines in twisty roads. The 2017 86 comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting and a 7-inch touchscreen display. The standard 86 doesn’t even come with a push-button start, since that’s only available on the Special Edition. Going with the EX-T, EX-L, or Touring trim levels will get you a 1.5-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder that produces 174 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. I wouldn’t expect to see any change in performance figures. The Toyota Corolla iM and Toyota Yaris iA will join Toyota’s small car line-up. 2017 Toyota 86 Details. Marc Carter is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of The Torque Report. Give it an extra 30-50 horsepower and people might pay attention to it more, but instead the 86 feels incredibly underpowered. You’ll find a single, circular exhaust outlet on each side of the diffuser – just like on the FR-S. All told, the design of the 86 is quite similar to the FR-S, but it does have some significant changes that make it worth looking at. Read our full review on the Hyundai Veloster here. Borla has two great options available and you’ll see these acronyms a … The instrument cluster in the 86 is the same as it was in the FR-S, but the steering wheel has some new features. Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 Toyota 86. At the time Toyota needed to add something sporty to its lineup and Subaru’s sportiest offerings were the Subaru WRX and WRX STI models. In a world of sedans, crossovers and trucks, the Toyota 86 represents a segment that is about extinct, but could it save it? Variable Intermittent Wipers, Valet Function, Trunk Rear Cargo Access. Joining the Toyota 86 on the show floor will be the Toyota C-HR Concept. There will be three models available, two manuals and one automatic. Down below, the fascia has been redesigned with a much larger grille. By that I mean the car is equipped with hill start assist, so it won’t roll backward during takeoff on inclines, and the engine control module controls engine revs during downshifting, preventing the need for double clutching when dropping down a gear. So what’s there to love and hate about the 2017 Toyota 86? Not the fastest car, however, the platform was built to drive to its limit. Its 2.0L engine works hard to get you going, but sadly the engine is easily my biggest disappointment with the Toyota 86. 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