To give you an idea of what Toyota's new GR86 is all about, let's first consider what it doesn't have. No switchable steering modes, adaptive dampers or automatic stop-start. No voice controls, head-up display, mood lighting, sat-nav or self-parking. Minor controls are served by buttons, toggle switches and dials, not hidden in some inscrutable touchscreen (the only touchscreen in the...
To give you an idea of what Toyota's new GR86 is all about, let's first consider what it doesn't have.
And what's this ahead of that handbrake? A manual gearlever. There is a six-speed automatic variant available, but if you're going old-school, go all the way. And it's truly do-it-yourself — unlike many of the remaining manual cars on sale today, there's no rev-matching function on downshifts. Despite the low roofline, there is ample space for tall occupants inside. At least in front — the tiny rear seats are next to useless unless the front seats are slid way forward. That low-slung seating position imparts a sense of purpose, as do the perfectly-placed steering wheel and gearlever sitting high on the central tunnel, just a handspan away.
You can place the car with such precision and delicacy too. The directness of the steering helps immensely of course, but so does the fact that you're seated so near the road surface, putting you that much closer to the action. Give it too much throttle exiting a turn and the rear wheels will spin up before being reined in by the traction control.
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