Chris Harris Drives the Toyota GR86 | An improvement on the GT86 

please put Chris in more "somewhat" reasonably priced cars. Its cool to see him trash supercars but it's videos like these I rewatch the most.

Every single one of us are looking for a budget GT3 somewhere.. this is the kind of content that gives me chills!

GR86 owner here. Change the PS4 tires to literally anything else, and 60% of the road noise goes away. Also unplugging the fake sound takes 20 seconds and improves the experience by exactly 69%.

This is what Top Gear should have been ! More of Chris please !

I’ve owned every version of 911 GT3 (except 996) as well every LT Mclaren and bought a 23’ BRZ as a fun run around car after seeing all the rave reviews and this car has blown my mind. I can’t believe how much fun it is for such a reasonable price. The handling is so agile and controllable it’s laughable, you can literally overdrive it and when it runs out of grip it just smears its tires across the pavement in a totally non threatening way. I enjoy it way more than I should for $32,800 OTD

In the 90s you had a massive pick of coupes, small ones -- Puma, Tigra, CRX, MR2, MX3, Integra R, 100SX etc and bigger ones, 200SX, Celica, Probe, MX6, Calibra, Prelude, 406, 300ZX the list goes on. Nowadays less than the fingers on one hand. It's all SUVs. Check out Nissans current line up. We didn't realise how good those times were for the young single man, rather than a 30 year old with a wife and cockapoo.

GR86 owner here, 20k miles in. I can very honestly say that, out of every car I've owned (all RWD coupes), the GR86 beats the life out of the rest. I've never had this much consistent fun with a car, nor had an affordable car feel so special to drive. This review is spot on. It doesn't have a flashy interior, it doesn't have break-neck acceleration, but what it does have is the fundamentals down to a T. So happy to hear the automotive community seems to agree. Can't wait for the next generation with a true Toyota engine, even if it does mean we'll have to have it turbocharged. The original designer of the GT86 said something along the lines of his design being a love-letter to older sports coupes, and you can definitely feel that in this one too. Go team GR!

I received mine last October and now have 7,000 miles criss-crossing Europe, always through Germany, and I love it. Back home in Belgium when my wife says: « Love, I forgot to buy the bread » I smile as I climb down in my GR cockpit and dash to the far off better bakery.

Four people that I want to see a video review on the GR86: 1.) Keiichi Tsuchiya (aka The Drift King, AE86 hero from HotVersion & BestMotoring) - ✅ 2.) Chris Harris - ✅ 3.) Jason Cammisa - ✅ 4.) Tiff Needell - ....

This is so refreshing. Why do so few motoring journalists actually understand what makes a car fun and interesting to drive? Numbers, numbers, numbers... I couldn't give a toss. Simple, manual, joyful cars are so much more interesting to me than any hypercar, especially the ones that look they've crashed into a 1990's Halfords stick-on tat department.

I've owned a 2014 Gt86 a 2019 BRZ and now a GR86 they're all great fun but the GR86 is a BIG step up.

Crazy that we only really have this and the Miata as light cheap RWD sports cars atm

Back to basics is by far the way forward. Tech is nice but too much is just that...well done Chris.

A Chris Harris video with an ad in it to watch a Chris Harris video. Ehm..did we need that?

The old GT86/350z/Cayman comparison video from Harris on cars is still one of my favorite bits of youtibe car content.

Great content. I had a tuned GT86 and it was an epic drivers car. Useable and fun and it lost me very little money and cost not much to run. Toyota are on such a roll.

Chris Harris: national treasure. His book is a terrific read. And this review is a proper real world critique of a car you’re likely to be parked next to in a Tesco car park next week. As I write, there are 42 of these gems for sale on the Autotrader platform in the UK. A couple of unregistered ones, but mostly pre-owned examples with prices ranging from £28,500 to £37,200. I suspect that quantity may well whittle down considerably over the coming days. More of this content, please.

Such a relief… a pure petrol head driving a “normal” car with enthusiasm. And none of the mainstream media bs. Well done Chris. Thank you for posting.

Top gear ending was the best thing that happened to RU-vid. More of this please player 👏💚

This video was long overdue. Glad to see Chris likes it. Not really a surprise though, it really is a drivers car.

Collected mine yesterday - can’t wait to see how it should be driven!

*Love my Subaru BRZ '23* ❤ The best Car ive ever had!

I taught a good friend of mine how to drift in his, and man, what a beautiful little package, just enough power, and the weight transfer is excellent and predictable. I do think this is a cult classic in the making

Chris Harris driving the original gt86 was one of the reasons I got an 2013 FR-S used. It was one of my favorite cars.

Having driven all versions of the old and new chassis here is my take. The power is finally enough where you wont complain about the lack of it every time you go for a drive. The fake engine noise is terrible but easy to remove. Rear seats cant be used by anyone with legs. Where the mx5 has double wishbone front suspension and aluminum, most of the gr86 is steel and fronts are mcpherson. The rear subframe and suspension is almost identical to any other subaru. However the handling is spot on. The wheelbase, steering rack ratio and stock damping feel just right. I have always said that this car is the modern s chassis. You could stick a SR20DET in it and call it a Silvia.

Superb, thankyou for this. It's nice to see a "real" car being enjoyed. Long may they live.

Chris, I bought the gt86 back in 2019 because of your original video on the first gen car, 11 years after that video, finally a new video of the new gen. Thank you and I enjoy driving that little car every time I’m behind the wheel

I own a 2022 GR86, I daily drive it...and I still think all the time when is the next time I'm going to drive it 😂

I feel like this is the best video about the GR86. short and very straightforward. I’m still building myself towards buying one. And honestly we have an abundance of stock at where I am from, I hope it will still be the case when I finally can do it. so yeah, thanks Chris.

Thanks to Toyota for making as affordable, small, funk, sport cars

After Chris Harris drove the GT86 along with the Cayman and Nissan Z back in 2012 in Wales, I bought a Scion FRS right away. I drove it for 10 years summer and winter. Best car I have owned. I may have to buy the GR86 soon.

Thanks for the review Chris! Expecting delivery for my Halo/Manual Trueno Edition here in the couple weeks! Can't wait!

Commenting so you make more of these videos. So good to see Chris back. Me and the kids miss top gear a lot.

Dont forget about old mazda mx5 guys! Low to the ground, lightweight, manual, high revving non turbo, rear wheel drive and reliable!! Can pick them up from £1000!!

I’m tired of super/hyper cars. They’ve somehow managed to become bland. This is much more appealing.

@Chris, your original review of the GT86 made me test drive and of course buy one. And although I had to move on (always convertible for me), I love your review of the GR86 - let's hope these cars stay around for a while and will all land in proper hands!

The video Chris did many years ago when he drove the first gen GT86 is my favourite video he’s ever done. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Chris as excited driving a car as he was in that video. I’ve been waiting for him to get behind the wheel of the newest GR86 and it did not disappoint!

Spot on, love my ZD8 BRZ! Fun car to drive everywhere I've taken it (commuting, track, canyons, mountains, short roadtrips). The mix of sport and refinement reminds me of my old 987.2 Boxster S, but with less power and more driver engagement. It also rewards the harder you push it, which is fantastic IMO and different than cars like the current Miata and even the 986/987. It's a gem.

More of this please. This was perfect.

I am digging this totally new concept, never been done, absolutely fresh thing you’re doing. You’re a goat Chris and this is your stall. Much love.

Drove the Subaru version for about an hour last year. It was such a blast.

I’ve owned a GR86 for about 9 months. I just love it. Not much great, but everything really good. It’s a joy to be in and drive.

Appreciate you reviewing cars that are not listed on CC at the moment, adds integrity 👍

Great video, the 'Chris Harris on cars' format is always a favourite.

Glad to see you finally get your hands on one. I knew you’d love it but this is high praise indeed 😊

Great to have you back on RU-vid Chris! Great show in Sydney yesterday too massive turnout

Had mine for a year now, daily and track. It always brightens up my day ☀️

This is great content! Thanks Chris & Team

I'm often criticised or questioned by people in the "M2 ownership" type crowd, one I came from recently since selling my GR Supra for a GR86. Nobody can understand why someone would go from a £60k Supra to a £30k 86. It really ruffles a lot of feathers when I explain it's because the 86 is the superior car from many angles. I'm 13k miles into mine in just over a year. Spent some money on making it a nicer road car (wheels and tyres, some street tuned coilovers, an exhaust, some interior improvements etc.) and it's genuinely fantastic. The ultimate lack of performance does detract from the experience slightly, but that's mainly down to the roads you drive on. Get it where it's meant to be, and you're reminded all over again how superb it is.

Chris really excited to see you back on RU-vid, watched you from the Chris Harris on Cars days, I hope Ed is still part of the crew!

More of this please Mr Harris, relatable content we all love to watch alongside the expensive stuff

Chris. Please keep doing this. Thank you.

This is more like it. Chris back to his old roots of some good old fashioned journalism. Giving his informed verdict on a brilliant car. Keep it up.

My god man, clips like at 6:00 tell me everything I need to know about this car. Well done!

I watch Chris to see how cars can be driven, Harry to see how I would drive them and excitable Matt to see how kids can get a virtual motoring experience.

More Harris ‘In reasonably priced cars’ please and thank you.

I love how straightforward his road use impressions are, then gets straight to hooning about!

Keep the vids coming Chris 💯❤️😜

I bought one and it's like learning how to drive all over again, just so much fun and so involving and does NOT have stop-start!

Glad I bought mine in November last year, wet and cold roads have never been so much fun! Great car, bit noisy on long trips but so worth it...

I’m lucky enough to have a GR86 as a daily and an S2000 as a weekend car. The 86 is great and definitely fun to drive but still doesn’t compare to the experience of the S2k, the engine, the gearbox and double wishbone vs macpherson strut and the somewhat average engine/gearbox and rev hang as he mentions make the S2k the better drivers car but don’t get me wrong, I love my 86!

great review Chris, they are a great drivers car, here in Central Canada owners are putting good snow tires on all 4 corners and getting around daily without any troubles being they come with a factory LSD and this makes it enjoyable to drive, one owner said in fresh snow it was fun a little shy on ground clearance and on ice use 2nd gear to start off and was easy, great heated seats and steering wheel and fantastic heaters in them like all Toyotas , I am guessing the cars here maybe equipped little different then the UK 👍 and you can Hoon around in them and its pleasure to do so

I absolutely love every moment that i share with this amazing machine. Love love love this car.

Cracker of a video. Loved the background music as well it really added to the drama of driving.

Thank you, Chris. Absolutely awesome. Spot on comments. I owned a Alfeta GTV 3l. The best car I have ever driven. A driver's car!

been waiting for this video for yearrrsss!!

Totally agree. I have more fun in my 86 than I did in my F type or the 911 I had before it. Running costs are low so I don’t care about tire costs and fuel. Don’t think I have gone anywhere without a sideways giggle, even at 25mph.

Yes! This over an m2 all day and I even currently own an m2 and lucky enough to also own a 991.2 gt3 Touring. Sold my prior gen gt86 and want one of these gems

Great video! Wished it was longer and in the dry!

I bought the first generation 86 back in 2013 when my dealer got his first example. 120k miles later and I still absolutely LOVE this car!!!! We have owned a couple Civic Type R’s, VW GTI’s and currently an Acura type S integra, but I still would rather get into this beater 86! It’s brilliant! I recently have had the great privilege of a 2019 Porsche GT3 Touring, at my disposal for the past month. It’s my dream car and it absolutely perfect in EVERY WAY! What delights me more than anything is how much that little 86 (yes the very slow first gen car) reminds me so much of that fabulous 911! It feels like the 1970’s version of it behind the wheel. I can get into that 86 and drive it full on 100% hammers out, WFO, and it rewards with nothing but fun. 100% as far as just the driving experience goes, these cars are brilliant! And they’re so cheap! Get one while you can, find an old beater, put a lightweight flywheel, some coil overs and track delete that 60lbs muffler setup. You’ll thank me!

“Affordable cars” are relatable. I gave up watching my favorite car journalists driving cars only 1% of us can ever afford a very long time ago. Thanks for this.

I call my 1997 Tommy kaira M20b, "two thirds of a 911 Turbo wagon". Because that is what it basically is. And it is consistently stunning. I own a 911S and a 928S, and yet I daily the little M20b. The tiny TD04 Mitsubishi Turbo, and the EJ20, plus a tommy kaira ECU is a magical combination.

Love the driving skills bro 👌

Love a Chris Harris review. He is the best. Makes you realise to enjoy the car rather than the brand .. 🚗💯👏

14k Miles on in mine, this was the review I was waiting for, not for justification of buying it...just for confirmation from a respected reviewer that "She's a Banger"!!

What a thing. I'd love one of these. Usable day to day. Looks great and can exite you. Perfect car for the money.

Love this review of the GR86. Chris saying all this good stuff probably made sales rise which Toyota deserves them for coming out like this.

Hard top GR86, Convertible MX-5.

I drove the old GT86 at the brands hatch rally experience, best driving experience I’ve ever done great fucking car

Great video, makes me want to wish such a car, even though I’m cycling to work to save money. Go Chris 🏎️

This is the type of Chris content we want! Not the thinly veiled classified ads like the last one!

Absolutely spot on Chris, I had the pleasure of using one for a day at Thruxton a few months ago. By the end I wanted to take it home, such a great all rounder.

I purchased a Series One Toyota 86 GTS in 2013, tipped in after watching CH's cheesy grinned review. More than 10 years on and I still have it and still love it. I also have a 200 series Land Cruiser which CH also adores to go bush with. Don't get me wrong, I'm actually not a CH fanboy, more another "difficult bastard", but thank you CH for real reviews with proper, real world feedback. I may just go to the showroom re the GR. Best all. A man from Oz.

You know when the cons of a sports car consist of “the telephone not being loud enough” it’s a safe assumption it’s a good car.

Another good video Chris 👏👏👏👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love that simple peace of joy.

Hi Chris, I remember you epic comparison between the GT86, the Cayman and the 350z. The new car still stands it’s ground, it seems. It’s great to see them around, despite the sweeping legislation. I had a BRZ for a decade, before eventually selling it.

mine just arrived a week ago.... i now have 1500kms to break it in before i am allowed above 4k RPMs! Great review.

I can't afford a Gt86 but have a Honda S2000. No torque but with a normally aspirated 2.0 engine that revs to 9k, Rear wheel drive, manual with 50/50 weight distribution, it's great fun.

Dear Mr. Chris (so called) Harris… well done sir

Back in the day Chris Harris compared GR86 vs Cayman vs 370Z on some twisty roads, I think in Wales........based on his comments and a few others I got a Scion FR-S. Despite the torque dip, the car was so much fun to drive and gave lots of confidence.

Drove a GT86 today on a track for the first time, only a few laps and not fast. Did find it a bit gutless unless you wrung it's neck, maybe that's why the torque is lower down in this model. Also, the back stepped out a touch which I wasn't expecting at low speed, but was easily manageable. It gave me the sense that this car was "fun", and when manufacturers are obsessed with n.ring laptimes, maybe they are missing the whole point.

Incredible review ! Chris Harris driving cars we can actually afford makes me SO happy. Simplicity is the utmost sophistication, said Leonardo

Very cool review! If I may say, the channel advert in the middle did not keep me engaged on this one.

Chris, I'm in that "can't yet afford an gt3 touring club" and went with your suggested M2 as decent substitute. The GR 86 always seemed like not enough but it constantly looks to be a perfect palate cleanser for what a sports car is. Thank you for making this and please make more under 100k car vids. We all love em

I brought my GR86 because I just need for a cheap weekend Autocross ride, and Mazda was trying to charge me 5k USD premium on Miata club sports. Turns out I fall in love with it! Not just me, everybody around me loves driving it. It’s simple, no nonsense equipments, and gives you plenty of road feedbacks. Compare to my friend’s brand new M3 manual, which is fast, smooth, heavy, disconnected. I am much prefer of my littler GR, and totally forgot about my AMG missile cruiser😂

Lovely review Chris. Hopefully some car companies watch it and take notes. But why can't they go back to analog instruments, because that's what we (I) want.

Awesome work as usual, brilliant motor from Toyota. Agreed on the GT3 label. M2’s have more competition now.

The old recipes are often the best. Harks back and the days of 200sxs… they are the some of the most fun cars you can experience…

That opening sequence was 👌