New & Used 2026 Toyota GR86 for SaleNationwide

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The 2026 Toyota GR86 offers a blend of performance and value, with trims catering to both budget-conscious and feature-seeking drivers.

• Starting at $32,648
• Most Popular: Premium RWD

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RWD — "Who It's For"

The RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty experience without paying for extra features. It's an excellent entry point into the GR86 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $32,648 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 206 listings
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Premium RWD — "Who It's For"

The Premium RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded sports car experience without compromise. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $36,560 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 429 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Premium RWD

With 429 active listings, the Premium RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — RWD

At $32,648 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,604 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 a good car?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 earns an expert rating of 6.17/10. The standout strength is Performance at 9/10.

That score lines up with the GR86’s mission: it puts driver engagement first and practicality last, with fantastic handling, especially at the limit. You also get a choice between all-season tires for tail-out fun and summer-performance tires for quicker track times, so you can tailor the car’s personality to how you drive.

The trade-offs are clear: tight cargo and passenger space and a ride that can get hard. It’s best for you if you want a driver’s car rather than a practical one.

Good and great deals account for 23.5% of listings, which gives you a decent amount of market flexibility.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is presented as a simple, focused sports car rather than a complicated one, which helps keep the ownership story straightforward. Its 2.4-liter flat-four is modest in output but tuned to maximize the fun, and the standard Torsen limited-slip rear differential helps put power down effectively.

Toyota also includes a year of Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect, with vehicle health reports and maintenance updates through Service Connect. That adds some convenience for staying on top of routine ownership needs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the GR86’s sporty setup and firm ride can make wear and comfort issues more noticeable if the car has been driven hard.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Toyota GR86?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 84.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a sports car like this may have been driven enthusiastically. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension, tires, brakes, and cabin wear, and pay close attention to whether the car feels overly harsh or modified from stock.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Core trim is the simplest version, with cloth upholstery and fewer upscale touches, while the Premium adds synthetic suede and leather upholstery, black wheels, and more premium interior detailing. The Yuzu Edition layers on a distinctive appearance and performance package with yellow paint, matte-black wheels, yellow stitching, and commemorative trim.
• Powertrain: The GR86 uses a 2.4-liter flat-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The manual is the more engaging choice, while the automatic is the better pick if you want the best fuel economy.
• Safety package: The standard suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic models add rear parking sensors, and the Premium and Yuzu get blind-spot monitors.
• Infotainment: You get an eight-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car also includes a 7-inch digital instrument cluster with Sport and Track layouts.
• Fuel efficiency: Automatic models are rated at 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Manual models are rated at 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.

Which 2026 Toyota GR86 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Toyota GR86 is offered in 3 trim levels: Core, Premium, and the Yuzu Edition.

Here's the short version:

• Core: This is the least expensive way into the GR86, and it gives you the essential driving experience with the standard manual or automatic, the 8-inch touchscreen, and the core sports-car hardware. It makes sense if you want the lowest entry price and care most about the chassis rather than extras.
• Premium: This is the best-value trim for most buyers because it adds the more desirable summer-performance tires, black wheels, synthetic suede and leather upholstery, and an eight-speaker audio system. If you want the GR86 at its most balanced, this is the one to target.
• Yuzu Edition: This is the most distinctive version, with Yuzu yellow paint, matte-black wheels, yellow interior accents, Brembo brakes, and Sachs dampers. It suits you if you want the most special-looking GR86 and are willing to pay for the extra hardware and exclusivity.

The Premium and Yuzu trims also get blind-spot monitors, while automatic models add rear parking sensors.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Toyota GR86?

This looks like a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting huge discounts everywhere.

• Deal availability: 23.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 196 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 84.2% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 safe?

It comes with a basic level of standard safety equipment and has an incomplete crash-test record.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard safety suite includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, adaptive headlights, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Automatic models add rear parking sensors, and the Premium and Yuzu trims add blind-spot monitors.

The main caveat is that the car has not been subjected to the full set of IIHS tests, so there is no Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ result to lean on.

Should I buy a 2026 Toyota GR86 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 23.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 84.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• It sharpens the GR86 formula with fantastic handling, modest but fun power, and tire choices that let you prioritize grip or slide.

Consider the 2025 if:

• It offers affordable two-door fun with a manual transmission and extra character from the Hakone Edition.

The bottom line: The 2026 is the better pick if you want the current GR86 formula and are shopping for a driver-focused coupe with strong handling and a decent share of good deals. If you’re more price-sensitive, the 2025 is worth a look because it keeps the same basic appeal while potentially opening up more value-oriented shopping opportunities.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.