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Toyota 86 2018 pricing and spec confirmed

Kitted-out 86 GTS variants with exclusive 'Moon Slate' paint add a black finish for their rims, side mirrors and rear spoiler.

Toyota Australia has upped prices across its 86 range by up to $650, justifying the adjustments with the inclusion of standard satellite navigation and an updated multimedia system, while an optional performance kit is also now available.

The four-variant sportscar line-up still opens with the manual GT, which now costs $31,440 before on-road costs, while its automatic counterpart is also up $650, to $33,740.

Flagship duties continue to be handled by the GTS grade that has swelled in price by $150 to $36,640 and $38,940 in manual and automatic forms respectively.

86 sales have taken a hit this year, with 1429 units sold to the end of October. 86 sales have taken a hit this year, with 1429 units sold to the end of October.

The two GT variants pick up satellite navigation as standard, while the entire 86 range has upgraded to a new multimedia system featuring 'Toyota Link' connected mobility.

Following the sell-out success of the 86 Limited Edition that was restricted to 60 examples, both grades can be optioned with a performance kit which includes Brembo brakes, Sachs dampers and anthracite-coloured, 10-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels.

The performance kit costs $2900 for GT variants and $2200 on their GTS siblings, with the $700 price difference due to the former's upgrade from standard 16-inch rims to larger 17-inch alloy wheels.

The Brembo package also increases the 86's stopping power and brake endurance, thanks to its 326x30mm front and 316x20mm rear ventilated discs.

Comparatively, the GT normally uses 227x24mm front ventilated and 286x10mm rear solid rotors while the GTS employs 294x24mm front and 290x18mm rear ventilated units.

Furthermore, the beefier callipers offer a 38 per cent improvement in swept area for the front pads, while rear pad size is up 23 per cent for the GT grade and six per cent on the GTS.

These performance components will add to driver involvement and enjoyment, whether it is on the road or the track.

The Japanese carmaker said the Sach dampers ''boost handling stability and responsiveness'', complementing the pre-existing all-coil suspension that consists of MacPherson struts up front and double wishbones at the rear with a stabiliser bar at both ends.

Despite what the performance kit's name may suggest, there are no changes to the 86's 2.0-litre boxer four-cylinder petrol engine that sends drive to the rear wheels.

Variants with the six-speed manual gearbox pump out 152kW of power at 7000rpm and 212Nm of torque from 6400rpm to 6800rpm, while the alternative six-speed automatic transmission has reduced outputs of 147kW at 7000rpm and 205Nm from 6400rpm to 6600rpm.

Buyers who opt for the performance kit with their GTS variant can also select an exclusive 'Moon Slate' paint colour that bundles in a black finish for its rims, side mirrors and rear spoiler, as well as red interior trim highlights.

These cosmetic changes add an extra $560 to the cost of a kitted-out GTS in manual or automatic guise.

Flagship duties continue to be handled by the GTS grade that has swelled in price by $150 to $36,640 and $38,490 in manual and automatic forms respectively. Flagship duties continue to be handled by the GTS grade that has swelled in price by $150 to $36,640 and $38,490 in manual and automatic forms respectively.

According to Toyota Australia executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb, the performance kit further enhances the credentials of the popular sportscar.

"We've chosen two renowned performance suppliers - brands that are used in Formula 1 - to expand the 86 coupe's credentials as a true driver's car," he said.

"These performance components will add to driver involvement and enjoyment, whether it is on the road or the track."

Standard equipment across the 86 line-up extends to seven airbags, auto-levelling LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, limited-slip differential, multi-information display, a reversing camera and hill-start assist.

86 sales have taken a hit this year, with 1429 units sold to the end of October, representing a 20.7 per cent drop over the 1801 registrations the model achieved during the same period in 2016.

Currently placed fourth in the sportscar under $80,000 segment, the Toyota model trails the Ford Mustang (8003), Hyundai Veloster (1701) and BMW 2 Series (1532) but is ahead of Mazda MX-5 (1277) and Subaru BRZ (647).

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