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2027 Toyota GR86: Rear-Wheel-Drive Sports Coupe With a Manual or Automatic

The 2027 Toyota GR86 is a two-door sports coupe with rear-wheel drive and a 228-horsepower 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder engine. Both the GR86 and GR86 Premium grades offer a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. It suits drivers here in Central Indiana who want a rear-wheel drive car for back roads and track days that can still make the daily commute. At launch, the 2027 GR86 started at an MSRP of $31,500, excluding destination, and you can browse our new Toyota GR86 inventory online. For 2027 the GR86 carries over almost unchanged: Rear Parking Sonar with Reverse Automatic Braking moves to the Premium grade, and Toyota's connected services get longer trial subscriptions.

2027 Toyota GR86 at a glance

2027 GR86 at a Glance

Here is the 2027 GR86 at a glance, across both grades and both transmissions.

Item 2027 Toyota GR86
MSRP at Launch (2027 model year, excluding destination) $31,500 to $35,200
Grades GR86, GR86 Premium
Engine and output 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder; 228 hp, 184 lb-ft
Transmissions 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, on both grades
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive with a Torsen limited-slip differential
EPA-estimated combined mpg 22 (manual), 24 (automatic)
Seating 4
Trunk 6.26 cu. ft.
2027 Toyota GR86 trim and transmission choices

2027 GR86 Trims and Prices

The four versions of the 2027 GR86 launched at these prices, set by grade and transmission.

Grade and Transmission Engine Drive MSRP at Launch
GR86, 6-speed manual 2.4L boxer four Rear-wheel drive $31,500
GR86, 6-speed automatic 2.4L boxer four Rear-wheel drive $32,500
GR86 Premium, 6-speed manual 2.4L boxer four Rear-wheel drive $34,400
GR86 Premium, 6-speed automatic 2.4L boxer four Rear-wheel drive $35,200

MSRP at launch (2027 model year), excluding destination.

All four versions have the same engine, rear-wheel drive and Torsen limited-slip differential, so choosing one comes down to two decisions. The first is the grade. At launch, the GR86 Premium cost $2,900 more than the base GR86 with the manual and $2,700 more with the automatic. That money buys comfort, lighting and driver-assist equipment, not speed, because Toyota quotes the same acceleration and top speed for both grades. The everyday Premium additions are heated front seats, Blind Spot Detection and rear parking sonar, and none of them can be added to the GR86.

The second decision is the transmission. The manual is quicker, and the automatic gets better fuel economy. Once you have settled both choices, see the 2027 GR86 in our online showroom.

2027 Toyota GR86 fuel economy and performance

GR86 Fuel Economy and Performance

The 2027 GR86's fuel economy and performance change with the transmission, not the grade, so the base car and the Premium share the same figures.

Transmission (GR86 and GR86 Premium) EPA City mpg EPA Highway mpg EPA Combined mpg 0-60 mph (Toyota) Top Speed (Toyota)
6-speed manual 20 26 22 6.1 sec 140 mph
6-speed automatic 21 30 24 6.6 sec 134 mph

The fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons in every GR86, and multiplying that by each EPA rating gives the calculated range on a full tank.

Calculated Miles per Full Tank 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic
At the EPA combined rating About 290 About 317
At the EPA highway rating About 343 About 396

At the EPA ratings, the automatic has the longer calculated range, and the gap is wider at the highway rating.

2027 Toyota GR86 manual and automatic transmission options

Manual or Automatic

On the 2027 GR86, the choice of transmission trades acceleration against fuel economy. Both grades offer either transmission, so you never give up Premium equipment to get the one you want.

Choose the 6-speed manual if you want to shift for yourself and get the quicker car. Toyota rates the manual quicker to 60 mph and gives it the higher top speed. It was also the lower-priced version of each grade at launch.

Choose the 6-speed automatic if most of your driving is commuting. It earns the better EPA rating in city, highway and combined driving, and paddle shifters on its leather-trimmed steering wheel let you pick gears yourself on a back road. Its gauge cluster also adds GR86 Active Safety information, a readout for the standard driver-assist systems. At launch, choosing the automatic added $1,000 to the GR86's MSRP and $800 to the GR86 Premium's.

Both transmissions are paired with the same engine, which Toyota calls the FA24.

FA24 Engine (Every 2027 GR86) Figure
Type 2.4-liter naturally aspirated, horizontally opposed (boxer) four-cylinder
Displacement 2,387 cc
Horsepower 228 hp at 7,000 rpm
Torque 184 lb-ft at 3,700 rpm
Bore x stroke 94.0 x 86.0 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Fuel system D4-S direct injection
Fuel Premium; Toyota lists a fuel octane rating of 93 or more

The two transmissions use different ratios in every gear and at the differential.

Gear 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic
1st 3.626 3.538
2nd 2.189 2.060
3rd 1.541 1.404
4th 1.213 1.000
5th 1.000 0.713
6th 0.767 0.582
Reverse 3.438 3.168
Differential 4.100 3.909
2027 Toyota GR86 summer tires

Summer Tires and Central Indiana Winters

The 2027 GR86 sends its power to the rear wheels, and both grades come standard on summer tires: Michelin Primacy HP on the GR86 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performance summer tires on the GR86 Premium. If your GR86 will be a year-round car, ask us about tires for a Central Indiana winter.

2027 Toyota GR86 coupe proportions and dimensions

GR86 Space and Dimensions

The 2027 GR86 uses one body for both grades, so only its weights change from one version to the next.

Dimension 2027 GR86
Overall length 167.9 in.
Overall width 69.9 in.
Overall height 51.6 in.
Wheelbase 101.4 in.
Minimum ground clearance 5.1 in.
Turning circle 35.4 ft
Trunk (cargo volume) 6.26 cu. ft.
Curb weight 2,811 to 2,868 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating 3,682 lb (GR86), 3,748 lb (GR86 Premium)

Of the four versions, the manual GR86 is the lightest and the automatic GR86 Premium is the heaviest. On both grades, the rear seatback folds down in one piece.

2027 Toyota GR86 grade equipment

What Changes by Grade

These are the main equipment differences between a 2027 GR86 and a GR86 Premium.

Equipment GR86 GR86 Premium
Wheels 17-inch machined-finish alloy 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy
Tires Michelin Primacy HP summer tires, 215/45R17; Michelin Pilot Sport 4 18-inch summer tires available Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires, 215/40R18
Headlights Auto-leveling LED projector headlights Auto-leveling LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
Rear spoiler Not available Color-keyed duckbill spoiler
Front seats Sport bucket seats with black side bolsters and G-embossed fabric inserts Sport seats with leather-trimmed bolsters and Ultrasuede inserts
Heated front seats Not available Two-stage heated, standard
Red leather-trimmed seat bolsters Not available Available
Rear seatback trim Fabric Ultrasuede
Sun visor mirrors Vanity mirrors Illuminated vanity mirrors
Aluminum sport pedals and footrest Not available Standard
Blind Spot Detection Not available Standard
Rear Parking Sonar with Reverse Automatic Braking Not available Standard
Audio speakers Six Eight, including an amplifier
Performance Package Available: Brembo brakes, SACHS dampers and 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy wheels Available: Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers
GR Aero Kit (front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser) Not available Available as part of an option package; ask us which package includes it

The Performance Package on either grade uses the same Brembo hardware: 4-piston front disc brakes with 12.8-inch ventilated rotors and 2-piston rear disc brakes with 12.4-inch solid rotors. The standard brakes on every GR86 are 2-piston front discs with 11.6-inch ventilated rotors and 1-piston rear discs with 11.4-inch solid rotors.

Standard equipment shared by both grades includes:

  • Gauges: a 7-inch digital gauge cluster with Sport and Track modes and a G-force readout
  • Touchscreen: an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and a SiriusXM 3-month trial
  • Comfort: dual-zone automatic climate control and push-button start
  • Exterior: LED daytime running lights, LED rear combination lights and a dual chrome-tipped exhaust
  • Ownership extra: a complimentary 1-year National Auto Sport Association (NASA) membership, including one free High-Performance Driving Experience (HPDE)
2027 Toyota GR86 safety features

Safety

Every 2027 GR86 comes standard with the GR86 Active Safety Suite, which includes six driver-assist systems:

  • Pre-Collision Braking System
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Lead Vehicle Start Alert
  • Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System
  • Automatic High Beams

Both grades also carry this standard safety equipment:

  • Seven airbags: the driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag
  • Stability and traction: Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC), plus VSC Track Mode
  • Braking: an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
  • Hill starts and reversing: Hill Start Assist Control and a backup camera with projected path
  • Tire pressure: a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Child seats: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) on the outboard rear seats
  • Security: an anti-theft alarm with immobilizer

The GR86 Premium adds rear parking sonar and Blind Spot Detection.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists the 2027 GR86 as Not Rated for its overall, frontal crash, side crash, side pole and rollover ratings. Not Rated means the agency has not published a star rating for the car in those categories, not that the car scored poorly.

2027 Toyota GR86 model year updates

What's New for 2027

The 2027 GR86 carries over almost unchanged from 2026, with two updates.

The first update ties rear parking sonar to the grade instead of the transmission. For 2026 it came on the automatic models. For 2027 it is standard on the GR86 Premium with either transmission and not available on the GR86. A GR86 Premium manual now gets it, and a GR86 automatic no longer does.

The second update lengthens the trial subscriptions for Toyota's connected services, Safety Connect and Remote Connect, from 1 year to 5 years on every GR86 and GR86 Premium. A subscription is still required after the trial, and both services depend on the 4G network.

The engine, the fuel economy figures, and the dimensions and weights all carry over. If you’re choosing between a 2027 and a 2026 GR86, the two updates above are what to compare, along with price. You can see the earlier model on our 2026 Toyota GR86 page.

2027 Toyota GR86 factory warranty coverage

Warranty

The 2027 GR86 carries the same factory warranty coverage, whichever grade or transmission you choose.

Coverage Term
Basic 36 months/36,000 miles
Powertrain 60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion perforation 60 months/unlimited miles
Restraint 60 months/60,000 miles

Every new Toyota also comes with ToyotaCare, a no-cost maintenance plan that covers initial normal factory scheduled service and 24-hour Roadside Assistance. Ask us how long ToyotaCare runs on a new GR86. When your GR86 is due for that maintenance, you can schedule service with us online.

2027 Toyota GR86 sports coupe

Which GR86 Should You Choose

The right 2027 GR86 depends on how you plan to drive it, and these four cases cover the common answers.

  • You want the quickest GR86 for the least money: the base GR86 with the 6-speed manual, quicker to 60 mph by Toyota's figures and the lowest-priced of the four at launch.
  • Your GR86 will mostly commute: the 6-speed automatic in either grade, for its better EPA ratings.
  • You face cold mornings or tight parking spots: the GR86 Premium, the only grade with heated front seats and rear parking sonar.
  • You plan to run track days: the 6-speed manual with your grade's Performance Package, plus the NASA membership that comes with every 2027 GR86. The package brings Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers on both grades and adds 18-inch matte-black-painted alloy wheels on the base GR86.

Frequently Asked Questions

Two things change for 2027. Rear parking sonar is now standard on every GR86 Premium, manual or automatic, and not available on the GR86, after coming on the automatic models for 2026. Toyota's connected services, Safety Connect and Remote Connect, also get 5-year trial subscriptions instead of 1-year trials. Both services still need a subscription once the trial ends, and they rely on the 4G network. The engine, fuel economy figures and dimensions carry over.

Buy the GR86 Premium if you want heated front seats, Blind Spot Detection, rear parking sonar, 18-inch matte-black wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires and eight-speaker audio. At launch it cost $2,900 more than the base car with a manual and $2,700 more with an automatic. Buy the GR86 if you want the same engine and the same Toyota performance figures for less.

The manual is the quicker of the two by Toyota's figures, and the automatic earns the better EPA fuel economy ratings. Toyota rates the manual at 6.1 seconds to 60 mph with a 140 mph top speed, against 6.6 seconds and 134 mph for the automatic. The EPA rates the automatic at 21 city, 30 highway and 24 combined mpg, against 20, 26 and 22 for the manual. At launch, the automatic cost $1,000 more for a GR86 and $800 more for a GR86 Premium.

At launch, MSRP for the 2027 GR86 ranged from $31,500 for the manual GR86 to $35,200 for the automatic GR86 Premium, excluding destination. You can search our new GR86 inventory online.

The EPA rates the 2027 GR86 at 22 mpg combined with the manual and 24 mpg combined with the automatic, and the ratings are the same on both grades. Every GR86 runs on premium fuel, and Toyota lists a fuel octane rating of 93 or more.

The GR86 is a two-door coupe with a 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive and four seats. The GR Corolla uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with all-wheel drive and seats five. If all-wheel drive or a fifth seat matters most, shop our new GR Corolla inventory.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists the 2027 GR86 as Not Rated in every category it reports, which means the agency has not published a star rating for the car. The GR86 Active Safety Suite and seven airbags are standard on every 2027 GR86.

Yes. The 2027 GR86 seats four, and both rear seats have LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for child seats. The rear seatback folds down in one piece, and the trunk holds 6.26 cu. ft.