Top Gear AU - Review (from 4th June launch)

[Mr Franky]

We just drove the new Toyota 86!

Pretty much every journalist who's driven the new Toyota 86 has, after driving it, opened the driver's door, collapsed, whites of their eyes showing, utterly astounded at this car. Some say it really is that good.
Up until yesterday, none of the fellows here in the TopGear Australia office had driven the new 86. So we were in the same boat as you, having only read what other people had written. And, we're guessing like you too, our expectations were already tickling the bottom of the moon, they were that high.
So it was with a flutter of excitement and blatant giddiness that we sunk into the driver's seat of an 86 at the Australian launch in Canberra yesterday. And what did you reckon we thought, TopGearers?

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14 Little Toyota 86 Things

We have a Toyota 86 in the TopGear Australia office at the moment. When we're not having dagger battles over who gets to take it home for the night, we're sitting there looking at it, or driving it. During this time, and using enthusiastic index fingers, we've managed to point out to each other a bunch of little things we like. And dislike.
The problem is, we want to show you guys these things, but we've got nowhere to put them. When reading our test, you just want to hear that it's jolly swell to drive, or that it's a rather terrific bargain. But often, it's the little things that make all the difference.
So we grabbed our cameras and got snapping. We give you this: the 14 Little Toyota 86 Things, featuring 11 good and 3 not-so-good. Enjoy.

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[Dadhawk]

Very good article, showing what makes this car better than it's numbers. Its like they were reading my mind during my 2014km experience in my FR-S.

I look forward to seeing the Top Gear Australia shoot out next month.

[Billy2224]

now im dying to see the guys back at Top Gear UK to do a full feature review. It will be good to see Jeremy's strong criticism on the car

[sho]

heres another review from the launch from GoAuto news

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257A14001D559D

[davey90]

Originally Posted by sho

heres another review from the launch from GoAuto news

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257A14001D559D

Generic styling, really...? o.O

Looks pretty unique to me.

no lane change indicators? HA! no need, we lane change like a boss! HAHAHA! jokes!

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by davey90

Generic styling, really...? o.O

Looks pretty unique to me.

no lane change indicators? HA! no need, we lane change like a boss! HAHAHA! jokes!

lane change indicator?! wtf they on about i can see an indicator on the front side and read of the car... the same three spots it has all ways been for every Australian Design Regulation Approved vehcile... WTF!

[Ballsak2nv]

lol almost quote of the year

All models, bar the automatic GT, come with a limited slip differential. Which means Toyota should have fitted windscreen wipers to the side windows.

[Mr Franky]

Updated with their Likes and Dislikes. A few things I didn't know.

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by Mr Franky

Updated with their Likes and Dislikes. A few things I didn't know.

link fail.

http://www.topgear.com/au/photos/14-little-86-things

[Mr Franky]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

link fail.

http://www.topgear.com/au/photos/14-little-86-things

Thanks mate. Must of cut off the "s" in my copy+paste.

[BigM]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

lane change indicator?! wtf they on about i can see an indicator on the front side and read of the car... the same three spots it has all ways been for every Australian Design Regulation Approved vehcile... WTF!

In pretty much anything of the last 5 years if you give the indicator stalk a 'tap' it gives you ~ 3 flashes of the indicators. Perfect for changing lanes as opposed to holding it up/down or turning it fully on then off again.

Sounds like a small thing, but try driving a car without it after you've gotten used to it, it's annoying as all hell!

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by BigM

In pretty much anything of the last 5 years if you give the indicator stalk a 'tap' it gives you ~ 3 flashes of the indicators. Perfect for changing lanes as opposed to holding it up/down or turning it fully on then off again.

Sounds like a small thing, but try driving a car without it after you've gotten used to it, it's annoying as all hell!

So this is why I beep the horn at all these people with fancy new cars...

They do not inidcate long enough before changing lanes!! the do it as they are changing lanes and pisses be right off!!! .

[Fussy08X]

lol i had no idea about that tap feature of the indicators. it does explain why some ppl might be turning off their indicators too quickly.

Good point about a lack of a side indicator. i hope it wont be too much of an issue and ppl right next to me can see im indicating to switch lanes.

Also that was a pretty good review from go auto. they gave the 86 huge praise

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Fussy08X

Good point about a lack of a side indicator. i hope it wont be too much of an issue and ppl right next to me can see im indicating to switch lanes.

If you want the side indicator just get the TRD front bumper when/if it comes out