New offering

THE second-generation Toyota 86 sports car has finally arrived in South Africa, with a price tag of R698 100 for the manual version, and R733 700 for the auto. Despite being 25mm longer, the new Toyota GR 86 is only 4kg heavier than its predecessor.

Power comes from a new 2.4-litre Subaru-sourced flat-four that produces 174kw at 7 000rpm and 250Nm at 3 700rpm. The previous 2.0-litre engine offered 147kw and 205Nm.

Buyers of the new Toyota GR 86 can choose between a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission. Power still goes to the rear wheels only, as it should in a car like this. | IOL Motoring