Toyota U.K. enhances the GT86 while retaining fun-to-drive persona

Toyota's globally acclaimed GT86 (known as the Toyota 86 here) is undergoing its most significant series of changes since its launch in 2012. Across the board the GT86 comes with a smart new shark fin roof antenna, tyre pressure warning system and carbon fibre-effect finish for the instrument panel.

To make the GT86 accessible to an even wider audience, Toyota has created a new U.K. model range, with a lower entry price and more choice. The Primo is a pure-bred GT86 that comes with 17-inch alloys, limited slip differential, aluminium sports pedals, twin tailpipes and among others, the Toyota Touch multimedia system.

Available exclusively with a manual transmission, the new GT86 Primo is available to order in the U.K. now, with customer deliveries from January.

The classic GT86 remains at the heart of the range. Additional features (compared to the Primo specification) include a rear spoiler, keyless entry, push-button start, cruise control, LED daytime running lights and the option of automatic transmission.

The new GT86 Aero introduces a striking body kit, with large spoilers and side and rear skirts. The impactful look is topped off with a set of 18-inch OZ Ultraleggera alloy wheels with an anthracite grey finish.

These core models are joined by a new special edition GT86 Giallo, which adds extra style with special Giallo Edition black leather seats, a black GT86 side decal, gloss black door mirror housings and vibrant Giallo yellow metallic paintwork. Customers can also add optional single-stripe bonnet, roof and boot decals at no extra cost.

In addition, Toyota has created a new Carbon Pack available for all versions of GT86. It adds carbon-effect door mirror covers and a rear bumper protection plate plus rear parking sensors.