- Styled with a New Ridge Green Exterior, Ultrasuede Interior,
Bronze Wheels, Spoiler and Hakone Badge
- All 2025 GR86's Handling Dynamics Improved with Retuned
Shocks, Electric Power Steering and more
- Arriving at Toyota Dealerships in Fall 2024
PLANO,
Texas, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A blast from
the past is returning for the 2025 model year. Paying tribute to
the Hakone Turnpike in Japan, not
far from Tokyo, Toyota is
reintroducing the GR86 Hakone special edition. Born to hit the
streets in style, the GR86 Hakone special edition is sure to turn
heads with its bold Ridge Green
exterior color.
Built off the GR86 Premium grade, the Hakone special edition
will have a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission
and will be powered by a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine
generating 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. The special edition will
feature 18-inch satin bronze-finished wheels, a color-keyed
duck-tail spoiler, black accents and a Hakone badge.
On the inside, customers will find Ultrasuede® sport seats with
tan leather trim and stitching. A Hakone special edition shift knob
with bronze accents sits front and center and a GR special edition
plaque adds to the unique look and feel.
Brembo® Brakes and SACHS Dampers come standard on the
Hakone special edition providing a stellar driving experience with
industry-leading features.
There will only be 860 units produced for the U.S. market for
2025. Customers can expect the Hakone special edition and all GR86
grades to arrive at Toyota dealerships in the Fall of 2024. The
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the GR86 Hakone special
edition and the complete GR86 2025 lineup will be shared later this
year.
Toyota GAZOO Racing Inspired Driving Performance
The GR engineering team is always looking to take learnings from
the track and include them on GR cars. For 2025, GR86 shock
absorbers have been re-tuned to help improve handling response and
a sense of ground contact. Throttle mapping revised to increase the
ease of "blipping," an action commonly used when performing
heel-toe downshifts in a motorsport setting. Furthermore, engine
torque control has been adopted to provide a more direct throttle
response and linearity, which in turn improves ease of control at
all speeds. The Electric Power Steering has also been re-tuned for
a more responsive handling feel and an improved sense of direct
contact with the road.
The GR86 Hakone special edition comes standard with SACHS
Dampers and Brembo® Brakes. A Performance Package is also available
as an option on other 2025 GR86 grades that include these features.
The SACHS Dampers are filled with high-pressure nitrogen and oil
and are designed to absorb vibrations across a wide range of
speeds, maximize ground contact, and support firm, stable steering,
while also balancing road feedback and ride comfort. The
red-painted Brembo 4-piston front and 2-piston rear brake calipers
clamp down on smooth surfaced 12.8 x 1.3-in front rotors, with 12.4
x .79-in. rotors in the rear. The brake pad area is 11.6-in2 in the
front and 4.9-in2 in the rear.
The dampers and brakes complement the GR86's chassis, which is
known for its taut, responsive feel. Crafted from a combination of
high-strength steel, hot-stamped steel, and aluminum, each material
in the frame is strategically placed to bring drivers a balance of
roll and pitch that maximizes control. Up front it uses diagonal
cross members and high-strength fasteners to join the front
suspension and frame together. At the rear, a full ring structure
and high-strength fasteners connect the frame and suspension
mounts. For additional reinforcement, structural adhesive has been
added throughout the underbody. Altogether creating a cohesive,
connected frame.
Lightweight and Fun
All GR86 models pack in modern engineering, tech, and
convenience – while sticking to the lightweight sports car
roots.
Weighing in at just 2,811 pounds for the manual transmission
equipped Base grade model, and at 2,851 pounds for the automatic
version, the GR86 is among the lightest sports cars on the market.
An aluminum hood, front fenders and roof panel help keep the weight
down on the body. While details such as the use of structural
adhesives in the frame and seats that are over six pounds lighter
than the prior generation 86, help save precious ounces in the name
of maximum control.
The naturally aspirated 2.4-liter FA-24 engine delivers 228
horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque and is tuned so that peak
torque arrives at 3,700 RPM, resulting in a responsive and powerful
driving experience. Zero-to-60 acceleration comes in at 6.1 seconds
for the 6-speed manual transmission, and 6.6 seconds for the
available six-speed electronically controlled automatic
transmission (ECT-i). With either transmission, the GR86 comes
equipped with a Torsen® limited-slip rear differential for
enhanced traction while cornering.
Sports car purists will love GR86's 6-speed manual transmission.
With the push of a button, drivers can engage Track mode or switch
off Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). And on the automatic
transmission GR86, additional clutch discs and a high-capacity
torque converter allow for smooth delivery of the 2.4-liter
engine's higher power and torque.
On the inside of GR86, drivers will experience a low-slung,
driver-focused cockpit with digital instrument panel, push-button
start, HVAC system with LED dials and piano-key switches, and a
leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated controls for the
audio system. For the 6-speed automatic, steering-wheel-mounted
paddle shifters offer enthusiasts a dynamic driving experience. The
manual downshift mode has also increased by maximum 1600 RPM to
allow for a higher RPM downshift. Drivers can choose between
Normal, Sport or Snow modes. When in Sport mode, the transmission
senses brake and accelerator operation and vehicle behavior to
automatically select the optimal gear, bringing drivers the control
they want.
An 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with a six-speaker audio
system comes standard on the Base grade and an eight-speaker system
is standard on the Hakone special edition and Premium grade. For
seating, the Premium grade comes with Ultrasuede® and leather-trim
with black stitching, six-way adjustable front seats with two-level
heating. The Base grade has six-way adjustable black G-embossed
fabric with sport fabric side bolsters. Rear seats include
Ultrasuede trim on the Premium and sport fabric on the Base
grade.
GR86 Safety & Connected Services
All Toyota GR86 models come standard with an Active Safety
Suite. On Automatic Transmission models this suite includes
Pre-Collision Braking System, Pre-Collision Throttle Management,
Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure
Warning with Sway Warning and Automatic High Beams. Manual
Transmission models include Pre-Collision Braking System, Adaptive
Cruise Control, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start
Alert, and Rear Sonar Warning. An anti-theft system with engine
immobilizer and alarm are also standard.
Toyota's Star Safety System™ also comes standard on all models,
which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control
(TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). It also includes Smart
Stop Technology® (SST), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Track Mode
and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC). Additional safety features
include LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) with lower
anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on
all rear seats and a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Seven
airbags are standard on all models, including a driver's knee
airbag.
Experience convenience and peace of mind with GR86's Connected
Services* trials, including a one-year trial subscription of Safety
Connect* with Emergency Assistance Button and Enhanced Roadside
Assistance ; a one-year trial of Service Connect which includes
receiving personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health
reports; and, a one-year trial of Remote Connect so you can
remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your
smartwatch, allowing you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the
vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and
monitor guest drivers. For more details, please
visit toyota.com/connected-services.
*Subscription required after trial period. 4G
Network-dependent
Complimentary 1-year NASA Membership
Purchase of any 2025 GR86 comes with a complimentary 1-year
membership to the National Auto Sport Association (NASA). GR86
owners will enjoy a host of benefits, including one free High
Performance Driving Event (HPDE) and discounted admission to
NASA-sanctioned events.
Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles, and corrosion with no mileage limitation. ToyotaCare is a no
additional cost plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance
for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour
roadside assistance for two years, unlimited mileage.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is
committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility
through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500
dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who
have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more
than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 29 electrified
options.
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota
USA Foundation has committed to
creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership
with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the
company's U.S. operating sites.
For more information about Toyota, visit
www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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