What's New For the 2019 Toyota 86?

The Toyota 86, formerly known as the FR-S was first produced in 2017. Since then, most of the changes done for the model is the inclusion of a new trim for every year. The Toyota 86 becomes competitive among vehicles in its class in matters practicality and everyday usability.

The lovers of this model get to enjoy a new trim in 2019. The TRD Special Edition comes in only one color. The vehicle comes with a black exterior and a red and black interior. It's equipped with standard equipment that adds up to an extra cost. The steering wheel is leather wrapped and complemented with a red contrast stitching. Additionally, the seatbelts come in red color. The ignition comes with a push-button start. Additionally, you get dual-zone automatic climate control. The new trim is equipped with a performance exhaust system, advanced Brembo brakes, and a sports suspension fitted with performance dampers. Additionally, for the 2019 Toyota 86, customers get to order the mid-range GT trim with red and black leather seats. There is also the introduction of Neptune color among which one gets to choose.

What are the Toyota 86 Trims & Features?

Toyota has incorporated the TRD Special Edition trim for the 2019 model. Therefore clients get to choose from the base trim, the GT, and the TRD. The base trim lacks climatic control while the GT and TRD come with two-zone automatic climate control.

The TRD trim employs the push-button start technology and steering wheel-mounted controls. The seats in this trim get a contrast stitching finish. In matters exterior, the vehicle comes with a stainless steel exhaust tip color, rear, and front spoilers, and LED front fog lights. The exterior mirrors are heated, and it's fitted with performance wheels to match its purpose.

The GT trim also adopts the multi-function remote system. The system incorporates proximity entry function, push-button start, steering wheel mounted controls, and multi-function screen controls. The driver seat, passenger seat, and the exterior mirrors are heated. The seats have leather accents complemented by a contrast stitching style. The GT is also equipped with an anti-theft system for security purposes.

The base trim, the first of this model comes with an ABS, keyless entry, a camera system, and child seat anchors. It adopts traction control for stability and alloy wheels and tires designed for summer performance.

What's Under the Hood of the Toyota 86?

The powertrain in all the trims remains the same. The power behind the 86 comes from a 2.0L flat-4 engine. It has the capability of producing 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque. In all the trims, the standard mode of transmission is a 6-speed manual system. However, there is an option of a 6-speed automatic transmission system with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The automatic system comes at the expense of five horsepower. Therefore, with the automatic mode, the horsepower drops to 200. The base configurations allow for an EPA rating of 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on a highway. With a model incorporating the automatic transmission system, the EPA rating goes a notch higher to 24 and 32 miles per gallon in the city and on the highway respectively. Combined, it has a 27 mpg rating.

Safety Features in the Forefront for 2019

The passengers are shielded by a set of four airbags. It also has a reverse camera but lacks advanced safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, adaptive headlights that steer into corners among other safety systems.

We will be happy to take you for a spin in the 2019 Toyota 86. Plan to visit our dealership today and see why this vehicle continue to impress.