2017 Toyota 86 2.0L 4-Cyl DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVTi 205 hp Review

2017 Toyota 86 2.0L 4-Cyl DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVTi 205 hp Review, features, models, mpg, prices, competitor.

2017 Toyota 86 Models, MPG, Prices:

1. 2-door 6-speed manual, MPG 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined, starting price at $26,255
2. 2-door 6-speed automatic, MPG 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined, starting price at $26,975

The legend comes home, The 2017 Toyota 86. For decades, icons like the 2000GT, Sports 800 and AE86 Corolla have cemented Toyota’s enthusiast cred, earning accolades on the racetrack and respect on the streets. We took this performance DNA and mixed it with modern-day, race-proven engineering to create our purest sports car yet — the 2017 Toyota 86. The successor to the legendary AE86 Hachi Roku Corolla, the latest 86 epitomizes everything a sports car should be. Its lightweight body helps extract each ounce of performance, and the Rear-Wheel Drive chassis and dynamic handling helps you attack those corners on track day with confidence. It’s time to celebrate driving. Let’s fire it up.

To be quick, one has to be balanced. Each facet of performance — speed, braking, handling — needs to unite in harmony in order to deliver maximum thrills. And with the 2017 Toyota 86, each aspect was carefully engineered to unite driver, car and road. Smart design and cutting-edge materials help make the body of 86 light and strong, helping boost efficiency and overall performance. This design also places the 2.0-liter Boxer engine low to the ground, helping optimize the center of gravity and front/rear weight distribution. It’s a platform built for racing, but still civilized on the streets, and it gives you the best of all worlds.

• SPORT-TUNED SUSPENSION: The 2017 86 features a revised sport-tuned suspension designed to sharpen turn-in and enhance grip over uneven surfaces, enabling you to carve those corners with surgical precision. And when the drive calls for calmer inputs, like when cruising in the city, this suspension is supple enough to let everyone ride in total comfort.
• BODY-STRENGTH REINFORCEMENT: Intelligent use of high-strength materials, additional spot welds and advanced construction techniques help reinforce the body strength of 86. And with this strength comes improved body rigidity, which helps reduce unwanted noise, harshness and vibration. Better yet, this strength also works as a performance enhancer, giving 86 exceptional acceleration, braking and handling capabilities.
• VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WITH TRACK MODE: When on a racetrack, the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Track Mode helps you push the limits of performance. When in Track Mode, this system allows you to approach the handling limits of 86 before the VSC kicks in, after which the system helps to gently nudge you back on your desired driving line.

2017 Toyota 86 is now more powerful than ever, with its high-tech Boxer engine delivering up to an impressive 205 horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. of torque in manual transmission versions. And with a 7200 rpm redline, the thrills build with the revs. A close-ratio 6-speed transmission comes standard, giving you quickness off the line and the power you want in the corners. For the driving purist, the standard manual transmission gives short, precise throws for a driving experience like no other. And for those who prefer two pedals, the available 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) features race car-inspired paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. So no matter your preferred driving style, you’re always in control.

• BOXER-FOUR ENGINE: Powering 86 is a potent 2.0-liter flat-four engine. With compact packaging, this engine sits low in the chassis for optimal balance. It’s got some muscle too, with manual transmission cars featuring an optimized power curve, 205 horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. of torque. In the automatic-equipped 86, this engine pumps out 200 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque.
• VSC — FULL-OFF MODE: Designed for track days, 86’s unique Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) sport tuning allows the driver to shut off all stability assists. When on a racetrack, this Full-Off Mode prevents the VSC from kicking in, putting the driver in full control.
• HILL START ASSIST CONTROL: Every Toyota 86 comes standard with Hill Start Assist Control (HAC). This convenient technology helps to keep the vehicle from rolling backward when switching from brake to accelerator on an incline.

With a heritage directly linked to iconic Toyotas like the 2000GT, the 2017 86 brings a stylish new twist to this timeless profile. Its sculpted shape has been expertly crafted to help give this ride a wind-cheating drag coefficient of just .29 Cd. The restyled front chin spoiler and integrated canards help keep the front end firmly planted to the ground for sharpened turn-in and response. Available LED fog lights seamlessly integrate into the refreshed front bumper for even more light. And with the functional rear diffuser, 86 shows off its performance pedigree from every angle.

• LED LIGHTING: Updated lighting front and rear amplifies the cutting-edge style of 86. Up front, the headlights feature new LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — a unique light strip that gives 86 a bold, signature look. And in the rear, LED lighting helps take the taillights to a whole new level of cool.
• FENDER TRIM: New vortex generators on the fenders help control turbulent airflow, enhancing the stability of 86. These also work to keep the front end planted firmly to the ground, so you can stay connected to the road.
• CHROME-TIPPED DUAL EXHAUST: When you got it, flaunt it. 86 shows off its performance cred with a chrome-tipped dual exhaust. This cat-back exhaust system is constructed from high-grade stainless steel and features mandrel bends for smoother airflow, helping optimize performance.

The cabin of 86 brings plenty of comfort to every journey. New Granlux trim wraps accents on the dashboard, door panels and upper-seat bolsters to bring a sense of sophistication. Aluminum sport pedals and sport gauges with a large center tach further drive home 86’s commitment to performance. Standard tech includes a large 7-in. touch-screen display, backup camera, Bluetooth connectivity and the Display Audio system.

• STEERING WHEEL WITH AUDIO CONTROLS: The new ergonomic, leather-wrapped steering wheel feels great in your hands and, with its smaller diameter and quick-ratio steering, feels amazing in the corners. New integrated audio controls give you easier access to your music, so you can stay in control of it all.
• SPORT SEATS WITH SILVER-LIKE STITCHING: Deeply bolstered front seats help hold you in place when the roads get twisty. Granlux trim on the upper-seat bolsters provides extra grip and an added sense of comfort and luxury. And stunning, silver-like accent stitching further enhances the premium feel.
• REAR FOLDING SEAT: Folding down the rear seat opens up a large total cargo area, helping you carry an extra set of wheels and tires for those race-day excursions.

Toyota 86 is equipped with lots of standard safety technologies. Smart Stop Technology helps reduce engine power when both the brake and gas pedals are pressed at the same time under certain conditions. A standard backup camera2 helps you see what’s behind you while backing up. The standard Star Safety System™ brings Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST). And six standard airbags include a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags.

2017 Toyota 86 Powertrain:

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder Horizontally Opposed Engine
• 205 hp @ 7000 rpm; 156 lb.-ft. torque @ 6400 rpm (manual)
• 200 hp @ 7000 rpm; 156 lb.-ft. torque @ 6400 rpm (automatic)
• 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
• 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
• Torsen® limited-slip differential

2017 Toyota 86 Exterior Features:

• LED projector-beam headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and rear combination lights with all-LED lighting
• Chrome-tipped dual exhaust
• Front fender-mounted vortex generators
• 17-in. twisted spoke alloy wheels

2017 Toyota 86 Interior Features:

• Sport front bucket seats with Granlux suede-like material
• Analog tachometer with programmable rev indicator
• Digital speedometer
• Display Audio with 7-in. touch-screen display
• Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Options

• All-season tires
• Display Audio with Navigation

2017 Toyota 86 Review Video

2017 Toyota 86 Competitor:

1. New Honda Accord Coupe 2017, 185-HP iVTEC 4-Cylinder and 278 hp iVTEC V-6, starting at $24,025 (LX-S) and $31,175 (EX-L V-6)

2. 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, 2.0L 4-Cylinder 158 hp, Starting at $19,150