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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 4 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $30,379–$40,039 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 Toyota GR86 at 8.2/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this sports. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 8.7/10, while Technology at 7.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 8.7/10, reliability is one of this sports's best cards — few vehicles in our database score higher on this dimension. The safety score of 7.5/10 is solid mid-pack territory. If advanced driver aids matter to you, compare standard equipment carefully and verify ratings at nhtsa.gov.
Performance is a genuine highlight at 8.6/10. The Toyota GR86 delivers engaging driving dynamics — responsive handling, meaningful power delivery, and a drivetrain that rewards spirited driving without sacrificing daily usability. Tech rates a reasonable 7.2/10: the essentials are covered and well executed, but rivals at the same price often include more as standard.
Priced from $30,379–$40,039, 29 MPG, seating 4, the Toyota GR86 sits in the mid-market bracket of the sports segment. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.4/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a solid, well-rounded sports that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Toyota GR86 ranks #20 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 94% of the segment. Its 8.2/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $30,379 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $46,090 by about 34%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Toyota GR86 scores 7.9/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.2 — and starts roughly $2,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (this review) | 8.2/10 | $30,379 | |
| 2024 | 8.1/10 | $29,495 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.0/10 | $28,610 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.9/10 | $27,725 | Read review → |
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