2027 GR86 Specs Review in Chapmanville, WV
Meet the 2027 Toyota GR86 at Thornhill Toyota
The 2027 Toyota GR86 keeps the sports car formula refreshingly focused: a naturally aspirated boxer engine up front, rear-wheel drive, a low curb weight, and the choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. For drivers shopping at Thornhill Toyota in Chapmanville, WV, it offers an engaging alternative to heavier performance cars without giving up everyday technology or modern driver-assistance features.
The lineup includes two trims: GR86 and GR86 Premium. Both use the same 228-horsepower 2.4-liter engine, Torsen limited-slip differential, and GR circuit-tuned steering. The Premium builds on that foundation with upgraded seating, larger wheels, additional exterior details, and more standard safety equipment.
2027 Toyota GR86 Trim Levels
Keeping the lineup to two trims makes choosing a GR86 relatively simple. The standard GR86 delivers the core mechanical package, while the GR86 Premium adds equipment without changing the basic rear-wheel-drive character.
The GR86 comes with 17-inch machined-finish alloy wheels wrapped in 215/45R17 Michelin Primacy HP summer tires. Inside, sport front bucket seats feature black side bolsters and GR-embossed fabric inserts. The GR86 Premium moves to 18-inch matte-black alloy wheels with 215/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires. It also adds heated sport seats with leather-trimmed bolsters and Ultrasuede inserts, along with a color-keyed duckbill rear spoiler.
Interior Comfort and Dimensions
The 2027 Toyota GR86 is a compact 2+2 sports coupe that seats four. Both trims use six-way adjustment for the driver's seat and four-way adjustment for the front passenger seat. Dual-zone automatic climate control lets the driver and front passenger set individual temperatures.
Comfort and convenience equipment vary by trim:
- Sport front bucket seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Manual-dimming rearview mirror
- Power windows with one-touch operation
The GR86 uses a one-piece folding rear seatback with fabric trim, while the Premium upgrades it with Ultrasuede trim. The Premium also adds two-stage heated front seats and illuminated vanity mirrors. Trunk volume measures 6.26 cubic feet, and both trims have a four-person seating capacity.
Exterior Design and Colors
At 167.9 inches long, 69.9 inches wide, and just 51.6 inches tall, the GR86 has compact proportions suited to its sports car mission. A 101.4-inch wheelbase, low roofline, and functional exterior details reinforce that purpose. Both trims feature a black functional matrix front grille with a G-mesh insert, functional air inlet ducts, functional front-wheel-arch air outlets, dual chrome-tipped exhaust, LED side marker lights, a black rear bumper lower valance, and black heated power outside mirrors. LED lighting is standard, including projector-type headlights, Daytime Running Lights, and rear combination lamps. The Premium adds an Adaptive Front-Lighting System and its duckbill rear spoiler. Exterior paint choices include Raven, Pavement, Thunder, Steel, Halo, Trueno Blue, and Track bRED.
Performance and Driving Dynamics
The heart of every 2027 Toyota GR86 is a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder boxer engine. It produces 228 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 3,700 rpm. Drivers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and a Torsen limited-slip differential helps distribute power across the rear axle.
The chassis uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. GR circuit-tuned coil springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizer hardware are standard. Steering requires 2.5 turns lock to lock, while the turning circle measures 35.4 feet. Toyota lists a 6.1-second zero-to-60-mph time and a 140-mph maximum speed for the manual-transmission configurations shown in its 2027 specifications. Curb weight starts at 2,811 pounds for the GR86 manual and 2,833 pounds for the GR86 Premium manual. Available performance hardware can take the chassis further. The available Performance Package combines Brembo brakes with SACHS dampers.
Technology and Entertainment
The GR86 keeps its technology driver-focused rather than burying essential information behind oversized displays. A 7-inch TFT GR digital gauge cluster places the tachometer prominently in view and changes its presentation for Sport and Track Modes. The cluster can display engine coolant and oil temperatures, fuel consumption, trip information, rpm and horsepower/torque curves, a stopwatch/lap timer, and instantaneous and historical G-force information.
Multimedia equipment includes:
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay® compatibility
- Android Auto™ compatibility
- SiriusXM three-month trial subscription
- Two USB 2.0 charging ports with auxiliary input
The standard GR86 uses a six-speaker audio system. The GR86 Premium upgrades to eight speakers with an amplifier. Both trims also include GR Push Button Start and remote keyless entry.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2027 GR86 combines its rear-wheel-drive sports car layout with a wide range of active-safety features.
The GR86 Active Safety Suite includes:
- Pre-Collision Braking
- Pre-Collision Throttle Management
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lead Vehicle Start Alert
- Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning and Automatic High Beams
Other standard safety equipment includes seven airbags, a backup camera with projected path, Vehicle Stability Control with Track Mode, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist Control, and a Tire Pressure Monitor System. The GR86 Premium adds Blind Spot Detection and Rear Parking Sonar with Reverse Automatic Braking for extra assistance during lane changes and low-speed maneuvering.
Connected Services
Both GR86 trims include five-year trial subscriptions to Safety Connect and Remote Connect. Safety Connect provides services such as an Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Remote Connect enables compatible Toyota app functions, including checking vehicle status, locating the vehicle's last parked position, monitoring guest drivers, and remotely interacting with certain vehicle functions. Subscriptions are required after the applicable trial periods, and services are network-dependent.
Test Drive the 2027 Toyota GR86 in Chapmanville, WV
The 2027 Toyota GR86 stays focused on what makes a compact sports coupe entertaining: responsive steering, rear-wheel drive, a naturally aspirated engine, and a choice between manual and automatic transmissions. The GR86 Premium adds more comfort, performance-oriented tires, and extra driver-assistance features without changing that formula.
Visit Thornhill Toyota in Chapmanville, WV, to explore the 2027 Toyota GR86 lineup, compare the GR86 and GR86 Premium, and schedule a test drive.
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