The new 2025 Toyota GR86 has been unveiled, and it comes with notable upgrades. The second generation Toyota GR86 was launched back in 2021. And now it has received its first major refresh. Toyota has taken special care of the cute little driver’s car. The 2025 Toyota GR86 gets retuned shocks and a recalibrated electric power steering. There is also a new Performance package on offer. The 2025 Toyota GR86 will continue to be powered by the same powertrains. Even so, these upgrades might make the 2025 GR86 a sharper, more engaging machine. 2025 Toyota GR86 Upgrades And Improvements The 2025 Toyota GR86 comes with reworked shock absorbers for sharper handling. The electric power steering has also been returned for a more responsive drive-feel. Together, they are supposed to provide a greater sense of ground contact to the driver. The throttle has been remapped for enhanced rev-matching and faster downshifting. The heart of the matter is the new available options. The 2025 Toyota GR86 can be configured with a new optional Performance Package. It equips the car with a set of SACHS performance dampers and Brembo brakes. The SACHS dampers are filled with high-pressure nitrogen and oil. Toyota claims that they absorbs vibrations better and offer an elevated driving experience. Also, part of the package are stronger Brembo brakes. These red-painted 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers offer superior stopping power. 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition / RZ Ridge Green Limited Edition Toyota has offered a new special edition of the 2025 GR86. It is dubbed the RZ Ridge Green Limited edition in the Japanese market. But, in the U.S. market, the same car is called the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition. This isn’t an all-new happening. Toyota had earlier offered a GR86 Hakone Edition back in 2020. However, the 2025 Toyota GR86 is the first of its generation to receive the unique color scheme. These cars, based on the 2025 GR86 Premium trim, aren’t just about their green and bronze paint job. They are loaded with several unique elements and features. For starters, they come equipped with the Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers as standard. On the inside, these special editions get leather-trimmed, Ultrasuede sport seats. The center console is adorned with a unique shift knob with bronze accents. A GR special edition plaque completes the special edition package. Only 200 units of the 2025 Toyota GR86 RZ Ridge Green Limited will ever be produced for the Japanese market. These cars would be allotted to lucky customers via a lottery system. The application period for the lottery runs from July 12 through 28. On the other hand, a total of 860 units of the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition will be produced. All these are allocated for sale in the American market. They would hit the showrooms before November 2024. The updated, regular 2025 Toyota GR86 models will join them around the same time. Source: Toyota
