THE hugely successful Toyota GT86 is said pundits to be one of the best handling cars on the road and it has just got better with a refreshed line-up and style changes.
New wheels and new colours lead the features list, with the range-topping Aero model running on gloss black 18-inch rims and available with a hot GT86 Orange paint finish.
In line with customer preference, the Aero version is now exclusively available with six-speed manual transmission. The larger alloys are also newly available as an option on the core GT86 model.
There is even a price reduction. The Primo model, entry point to the range, moves on to 16-inch alloys and comes with a £300 lower price tag. An on-going customer offer is available, adding a further £505 saving to deliver an on-the-road price of £22,195.
Pricing for other models in the range is unchanged, The GT86 at £25,000, the Aero and Giallo at £27,500.
Automatic transmission is available on the GT86 and Aero for an extra £1,000.
The dynamics of the GT86 are as good as ever with the normally aspirated 2.0-litre boxer engine, low centre of gravity, rear-wheel drive and a beautifully balanced chassis.
After half an hour at the wheel you cannot help but have a great big smile on your face. The car even won Top Gear magazine’s Car of the Year title.
The 200PS engine now complies with Euro 6 emissions standards, with no change to its fuel economy and CO2 performance. This is not the end of the GT86 story for 2015: a special edition model joins the range this summer, details to be announced soon.
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