2017 Toyota 86 - new name, styling, and more power

[VenomRush]

didn't read through all the comments, just skimmed so not sure if this was mentioned, but the blue pictured doesn't seem to be a Subaru exclusive anymore. also from skimming through the comments, we sound exactly like the WRX people hating the new looks but end up liking it a couple years later :P

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

I don't remember any newer cars that gets lighter that it's older version.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by VenomRush

didn't read through all the comments, just skimmed so not sure if this was mentioned, but the blue pictured doesn't seem to be a Subaru exclusive anymore. also from skimming through the comments, we sound exactly like the WRX people hating the new looks but end up liking it a couple years later :P

That pic is a render not a photo so colour tone doesn't mean much

[The359]

The press photos are definitely not a render. That's the real car that will be at NYIAS.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by kthxbai

Back End - Lines does seem natural...perhaps they tried to hard to make it different

Or they tried to make it the same!

[Braces]

Originally Posted by scottgas

Really! 5 whole hp? Why did they even bother. I get so tired of Toyota's overly conservative crap. Been a Toyota fan most of my 45 years, owned a MK1 MR2 for 25 of them. If they aren't going to take customers complaints about lack of power serious then don;t bother at all. The 3sge BEAMS was making 200hp almost 20 years ago and this is all they can deliver, with much higher compression, direct injection, and almost 20 years more experience in engine management? BS!!!

Actually .... 100hp/liter is pretty impressive for a NA power plant.

[TRD-X]

I don't like the new look so I'm glad that I purchased the RS 1.0.

Link.http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.c...nyias-2016.htm

[MrDinkleman]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Looks like the early rendering. Idk it looks alright. Changes are nice though as far as interior and gear ratios even if subtle.

I agree; it's "alright". Not great enough to make me think about trading in my 2016 but if I had to buy another one, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the update. If faced with a choice between a new, leftover 2016 or a 2017, I would probably just get the 2016 because it should be cheaper.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by The359

The press photos are definitely not a render. That's the real car that will be at NYIAS.

These?
These may have started life as photos but have been so shopped for highlights and lighting they do not qualify as photos anymore. At least as far as paint colour goes.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

I don't remember any newer cars that gets lighter that it's older version.

5th gen Camaro to 6th gen..... First one that came to mind.

[MrDinkleman]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Or they tried to make it the same!

Such a beautiful car. Too bad it's not offered with M/T otherwise I would be on an RC-F forum instead of this one...

[Toyarzee]

Apologies for the repeat exclamation, but I'm also relieved to not have to explain what an 86 is anymore, or soon enough. Dgaf about the refresh, I already have mine...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by MrDinkleman

Such a beautiful car. Too bad it's not offered with M/T otherwise I would be on an RC-F forum instead of this one...

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

No hood bulge to meet pedestrian safety crash test requirements in the US. Aftermarket would not need it. OEM would.
The day you see a bulge in that hood is the day the more power stock guys can start creaming.

?

I'm confused.

Anyway, I'm curious to see what the interior looks like. I would love steering wheel controls, ever since I got a damn ticket for "texting while driving" for switching music on my phone while it was in its mount.

As for the exterior, I like the new headlights and tailights. I still like my BRZ's OEM headlights more but those are definitely better than the shitty FRS OEM headlights.