Toyota Australia has released a special edition of of the GR86 sports coupe to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 86 going on sale locally. Limited to just 86 examples, the 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition is based on the top-spec GR86 GTS and features special ‘Solar Orange’ colouring n on the outside and trim pieces inside.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the addition of the 10th Anniversary Edition reflected the popularity of the driver-focused sports car in Australia.
“When it launched in 2012, the first-generation 86 struck a chord with those looking for an affordable sports car representing great value with Toyota reliability,” Mr Hanley said.
“This new 10th Anniversary Edition channels the spirit of the original 86 while introducing a range of unique design touches, along with all upgrades that the GR86 delivered when we launched it last year.”
Based on the top-spec GR86 GTS, the 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition is available solely in ‘Solar Orange’ paintwork, which is a new colour for the GR86 in Australia. The colour commemorates the orange colour that the 86 was originally revealed in back in 2012.
Inside the 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition are orange highlights to the steering wheel, handbrake lever and boot, shift boot, seats and door trim. Orange stripe accents also appear on the Suede and leather seats, while the inside of the door trims feature 10th Anniversary orange embroidery. Finally, the 10th Anniversary replaces the standard car’s silver instrument panel moulding with black.
That’s on top of the GR86 GTS’ standard equipment list, which includes 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic all-LED lighting, heated and electric-folding mirrors, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and heated front seats.
Safety kit includes six airbags, traction and stability control, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Choosing the six-speed automatic transmission also adds auto emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and parking sensors with low-speed reverse auto braking.
Under the bonnet of the Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Special Edition is the same 174kW/250Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the regular GR86 range. It’s available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission for the same cost.
2023 Toyota GR86 pricing (plus on-road costs):
- GT (manual or auto): $43,240
- GTS (manual or auto): $45,390
- 10th Anniversary Edition (manual or auto): $46,700
The 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition is now on sale in Australia. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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