Peugeot Boxer vs Toyota GR 86
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Peugeot Boxer

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2020 price

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Toyota GR 86

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2023 price

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Summary

2020 Peugeot Boxer

2023 Toyota GR 86

By Mark Oastler

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Flat 4, 2.4L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.4L/100km (combined)

8.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Warranty
Fuel economy
Big payload rating

Faster than before
More focused than before
Still a standout, even at this price

Dislikes

Lumbar support
No automatic option
Tyre noise on highways

Severely behind on safety tech
Prices are up a lot
Could be too firm for some

2020 Peugeot Boxer Summary

Peugeot Australia offers variants across the small, medium and large commercial van segments. Its largest model, the manual-only Boxer 160 which in 2020 features improved safety and warranty, competes in the LD (light duty) 3501-8000kg GVM class.

We recently put it to the test during a busy working week, to find out if it can land a few punches on its opponents in Australia’s heavy commercial vehicle division.

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2023 Toyota GR 86 Summary

The new, second generation take on the hachi-roku formula adds a serious amount of 'GRRRR' to the mix. This is it - the new-look, more powerful and much angrier Toyota GR86.

It takes the familiar front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car formula and mixes in a bit of madness - there’s a more focused chassis setup, redone steering, a firmer ride and of course, a bigger capacity engine. Still no turbo, though.

The question is - does it improve on the original? And can it live up to its new jaw-dropping price?

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Peugeot Boxer 2023 Toyota GR 86

Verdict

It has its faults like any vehicle but it’s a competent all-rounder, that combines sub-$50K pricing with a big payload capacity, mostly user-friendly design, improved safety and a compelling warranty. It also faces stiff competition in the 3501-8000kg GVM class, particularly from rivals with an automatic option.

Verdict

If you’re expecting a faster, angrier and more focused version of the original 86, you’re going to be happy with this car. If you’re expecting it to be as fun and chuckable as the first one, you might be upset.

It has a different character, this GR86 - certainly with more GRRRR than ever before - and it still represents a strong sports car option for buyers, even if it is a fair bit more expensive this time around. It'd be hard not to recommend the GTS version to anyone considering it.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

Peugeot Boxer vs Toyota GR 86 What's the difference?

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Peugeot Boxer vs Toyota GR 86
What's the difference?