2020 Toyota GR86: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Toyota 86 is a new standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Otherwise, this is a light update rather than a redesign, with the engine and rear-wheel-drive layout carrying over.
About the 2020 Toyota GR86
1st-generation 86/Scion FR-S platform in the U.S. (2013-2020 overall; 2017-2020 as Toyota 86), final year before the skipped 2021 model year and the all-new 2022 GR86.
Toyota positioned the 86 as a pure driver’s car: a lightweight rear-drive coupe with a low center of gravity, quick steering, and just enough everyday usefulness to handle both commuting and fun-road driving. The appeal was not big horsepower or luxury. It was balance, feel, and involvement, plus a small rear seat and usable trunk space that made it more practical than a stripped-down weekend toy.
The base 86 is the simpler, driver-focused version, with a limited-slip differential and a manual or automatic transmission. The GT adds heated seats, upgraded cabin materials, dual-zone climate control and a performance-data display. The new GT-based Hakone Edition adds tan leather and suede-like seat trim, LED fog lights and a matte-black rear spoiler.
What changed, by category
2020 Toyota GR86 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Paddle Shift & Dynamic Rev Management | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Paddle Shift & Dynamic Rev Management | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Paddle Shift & Dynamic Rev Management |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 205 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 6.9 cu-ft | 6.9 cu-ft | 6.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 in | 29.9 in | 29.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Toyota 86 compared with the 2019 model?
The main change is a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim. The Hakone Edition also joins the lineup, while the TRD Special Edition from 2019 is no longer offered.
Was the 2020 Toyota 86 a full redesign?
No, the 2020 Toyota 86 was not redesigned. It was the final model year of the first-generation car before the skipped 2021 model year and the all-new 2022 GR86.
Was the 2020 model called the Toyota GR86?
No, the 2020 U.S. model was sold as the Toyota 86. The GR86 name arrived in the U.S. with the redesigned 2022 model.
Does every 2020 Toyota 86 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, every 2020 Toyota 86 trim has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
What is different about the 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition?
The Hakone Edition is a GT-based special edition with tan leather and suede-like seat trim, LED fog lights and a matte-black rear spoiler. It uses the same 2.0-liter engine and offers the same six-speed manual or automatic transmission as the regular 86.
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2017 Toyota 86 Is Affordable Fundamental Sports Car
- pressroom.toyota.com — Purist Dream 2019 Toyota 86 Blends Sports Car Fundamentals 21St Century Perfor Comfort Tech
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2020 Toyota 86 Brings A Slice Of Legendary Japanese Road To America
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota 86 Pays Tribute International Racing Limited Hakone Edition
- pressroom.toyota.com — Drivers Rejoice Toyota Debuts All New Gr 86
- toyota.com — Pdf / 2020 / 86 Ebrochure