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24th July, 2014
- Ride, handling and driving fun improved for 86
- Prices still commence from $29,990*
Toyota has dialled up the driving fun factor and razor-sharp handling of the 86 by introducing subtle refinements to
its widely praised sports car.
Enthusiastic drivers will appreciate 'under-the-skin' fine-tuning that delivers a more rigid suspension set-up for even
better handling response and steering feel while also enhancing ride quality.
The car's global chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, met the often-competing targets for a smoother ride and sharper
handling by revising the way suspension components are attached to the chassis.
Mr Tada decreased body roll and increased handling stability and response by specifying new suspension mounts and
adopting lower-friction oil, oil seals and guide bushings.
He re-tuned the shock absorbers and refined their characteristics, focusing on the initial movement and when the
vehicle is operating at its limits or on wet roads.
Alongside greater responsiveness and more communicative handling, the latest update of the admired vehicle that is
Australia's best-selling sports car incorporates a package of internal and external upgrades.
For the interior, the GT variant is now fitted with the same instrument cluster as the higher-grade GTS. It includes a
digital speed read-out and a rev indicator light to warn of the approaching red line. The auto GT also gains a
shift-position indicator.
The GT manual's recommended retail price remains unchanged at $29,990* - the same price quoted when the 86 burst onto
the local market more than two years ago. The GT automatic also retains its price at $32,790*.
For the 86 GTS, Toyota has added a reversing camera and a sportier carbon-look motif for the instrument panel
surround. Prices for these variants have risen by just $500 (manual) and $800 (auto).
Toyota has taken the opportunity provided by this update to add a shark-fin antenna to the roof of both grades for
aerodynamic as well as aesthetic reasons.
It has also freshened the exterior paint palette with two new shades of white and silver paint available to buyers.
Toyota Australia's executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the latest update reflects the commitment of
the company's engineers to continual improvement of an already brilliant driver's car.
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"Toyota 86 is an affordable sports car that is all about driver involvement, and its chief engineer is passionate
about constantly evolving and enhancing this aspect of its appeal," Mr Cramb said.
"This clever fine-tuning of the universally acclaimed dynamics of the car will ensure its handling responsiveness
is even more closely attuned to the driver's intentions," he said.
Sales of the highly successful 86 in Australia have passed 10,900 - the highest total for any country outside Japan
and the United States.
The Toyota 86 is covered by the capped price servicing plan, Toyota Service Advantage, with up to four scheduled
services at just $170 each (conditions apply).
NOTE:
* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as
on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are
the specifications.
E&OE.
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