Canadian model reference
Toyota
Toyota's 2+2 rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, sold in Canada with a 228 hp naturally aspirated 2.4 L engine, a six-speed manual or automatic and Canadian pricing from $33,400 MSRP, according to Toyota Canada. A research reference built around the questions sports car shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The GR86 is Toyota's affordable sports coupe. Every 2027 GR86 uses the naturally aspirated 2.4 L FA-24 four-cylinder with 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque at 3,700 rpm, a Torsen limited-slip rear differential and a Track mode. The base GR86 and the Premium MT have a six-speed manual; the Premium AT has a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. For 2027 Toyota Canada adds a Thunder exterior colour, a Cockpit Red interior option for Premium grades, refined throttle calibration and longer camera recognition range for cruise control. The lineup runs from $33,400 to $38,365.
Watch the review
Their review of the 2026 GR86.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, February 28, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Starting MSRP as published by Toyota Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.
Data reference, October 23, 2026
| Question | GR86Six-speed manual$33,400 | GR86 Premium MTSix-speed manual$36,790 | GR86 Premium ATSix-speed automatic$38,365 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceTrims and MSRPToyota Canada pricing. | GR86 $33,400 | Premium MT $36,790 | Premium AT $38,365 |
| PerformanceEngine | Naturally aspirated 2.4 L FA-24 four-cylinder, 228 hp, 184 lb-ft at 3,700 rpm | ||
| Transmission | Six-speed manual | Six-speed automatic with paddle shifters | |
| Chassis | Torsen limited-slip rear differential, Track mode | ||
| Weight | 1,275 kg (2,811 lb) | Not listed | 1,293 kg (2,851 lb) |
| EquipmentInterior | Base grade | Heated front seats, Cockpit Red interior option for 2027 | |
| Safety | Active Safety Suite, seven airbags, monocular camera for objects at intersections, three-year Safety Connect and Remote Connect trials | ||
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 205 GR86 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 41 comments, more than any other topic. Toyota Canada lists the 2027 GR86 at $33,400, the Premium MT at $36,790 and the Premium AT at $38,365.
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and the delivery time for the trim and colour you want.
The base GR86 and the Premium MT have a six-speed manual, and the Premium AT has a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. For 2027 Toyota Canada notes an improved 5-to-4 downshift feel. One viewer wrote: "Love the 6 sp & I think it looks great."
Drive both transmissions if the dealer has them, including a few downshifts on a quiet road.
Engine and power come up in 22 comments. Every GR86 uses a naturally aspirated 2.4 L FA-24 four-cylinder with 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, which peaks at 3,700 rpm, according to Toyota Canada.
Take it through the rev range on an on-ramp and feel how the torque builds.
Interior and technology come up in 13 comments. The Premium grades start at $36,790, and for 2027 they offer a new Cockpit Red interior option, according to Toyota Canada. One viewer wrote: "I love me some GR86 but not the yuzu. Premium MT is good for me"
Sit in both grades, and compare the seats and interior materials before you decide.
Styling comes up in 24 comments. For 2027 Toyota Canada adds a new Thunder exterior colour to the GR86.
See the colour you want in daylight, and look at it alongside the Cockpit Red interior if you are choosing a Premium.
Every GR86 has a Torsen limited-slip rear differential and a Track mode. Toyota Canada lists the manual base car at 1,275 kg (2,811 lb) and the automatic at 1,293 kg (2,851 lb), with refined throttle calibration for 2027.
Choose a test route with a few curves, and try the Track mode only where it is safe and legal.
Fuel economy comes up in 14 comments and winter use comes up too. Toyota Canada's 2027 release does not list fuel consumption, so check the Natural Resources Canada rating for the transmission you want.
Fit a set of winter tires for Canadian winters, and check the rear seats and trunk with the things you carry most.
Every 2027 GR86 has a standard Active Safety Suite and seven airbags. For 2027 the stereo camera recognition range for cruise control nearly doubles, and a new monocular camera helps detect nearby objects at intersections, according to Toyota Canada.
Ask the salesperson to walk you through the safety settings, and try the adaptive cruise control on the highway with the automatic.
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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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