Toyota 86 News

Toyota and Subaru will strengthen its ties with the former taking a 20 per cent stake, including voting rights, in its fellow Japanese car maker.Having first forged a partnership in 2005, the most well-known result of the relationship so far has been the

The 86 gets a much-needed multimedia update.

Toyota has launched a limited edition version of the 86 sports car in the US with dark green paint and a tan and black interior colour combination. And it's named after one of Japan's most famous roads.The Toyota 86 Hakone edition is based on the top-spec 86 GT in North America, but also adds bronze-coloured alloy wheels, an 86-branded boot mat, and contrasting stitching on the steering wheel, parking brake and gearknob. Buyers of the Hakone also receive a pair of tan key gloves and a folio cover with an 86 logo. The 86 GT in North America is equipped with LED lighting, automatic headlights, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, keyless entry and go, heated front seats and an alarm.The 2.0-litre Boxer four in the 86 is unchanged, and in North America produces 152kW of power and 211Nm of torque. It’s matched to a six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic. Toyota Australia is yet to comment on the possibility of the 86 Hakone making it down under, though considering how many limited edition 86s have been sold here in the past, the company is not shy of offering special versions of the car.

Subaru will launch a new BRZ - one on a rear-drive platform co-developed with the Toyota 86 - with the brand at last confirming a second-generation future for the Japanese performance car.

It seems rumours of the Toyota 86's death have been greatly exaggerated. Well, that's the word from Toyota in America, at least, which has responded to claims the brand's accessible rear-drive performance car is destined for the scrap heap.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued its latest round of safety recalls, led by American Special Vehicle’s converted Ram 2500 and 3500 pick-ups.

Have you been dreaming of a more performance-focused Toyota 86? It seems your wish is about to be granted.

Toyota Australia has announced a two year extension of its national Toyota 86 Racing Series, an affordable, one-make competition designed to unearth and develop emerging motorsport talent.

Forty years after the original Supra went on sale, Toyota has given us our best look yet at the all-new performance flagship, with the GR racing concept shown at the Geneva motor show today.

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.