NA first drive days for GR86 first week of August
 

Just came across this remark made this past Tuesday by Patrick George of The Drive, in his response to comments on a recent MX-5 review:
So unless he has an exclusive which seems highly unlikely, the first press drives for NA are happening next week.

Nice to know.

I heard some others mention it at the Toyota reveal event.

Looking forward to it.

I wonder if Toyota and Subaru are doing separate press driving events or if they’re organizing them together. If Toyota is really determined to show everyone how different their car is from the BRZ they may benefit from doing back-to-back drives.

big if true

The press event is August 9th. There is a one week embargo following the drive.

Source: friend in the auto journalism industry.

So Monday the 16th is the magic date. Hmmm. Isn’t something else happening the day after?

I suggested here a few weeks ago that Toyota and Subaru would be smart to get the first drive reviews out just when Nissan was launching the new Z - looks like they listened lol...

I don't think factory gives much importance on what is posted here.

Guess you missed the lol there...

From https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPc_9qliCu/

https://i.imgur.com/ZjNcMbD.png

This is the review I'm looking forward to. (and one from Chris Harris if hes doing it!)
https://i.imgur.com/vliUAMU.png

nice

The EVE of the 2nd gen GR86/BRZ is upon us!
(extra throttle house reference :D)

Looks like track testing is happening today at Monticello Motor Club!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWjaghLqIF/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZdzyArAvO/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZfRRiLCp9/