Worth Waiting For The Trueno? // 2023 Toyota GR86 Review 

“Everyone needs a sports car”. No truer words spoken 🥰

My wife is from Japan. She doesn't like American mainstream tofu. She saw a kid in San Francisco in a Sylvia with the Japanese language "Fujiwara Tofu Shop" sticker and looked it up expecting a (far superior) local tofu shop. That's how we found Initial D.

The other cool thing about the Trueno package is that all the parts like the breaks and shocks are designed to be swapped onto the the regular GR86. So if you are unlucky to get your hands on the outrageously marked up 860 Truenos, you can still get the performance. Love the Trueno blue of this one.

Hey Sarah, truer words were never spoken ‘ everyone needs a sports car’ and Toyota knocked it out of the park. Those three additions I almost can’t believe they actually did that.🐧🐧🐧👍

I have a 2017 86. I have 108,000 miles on it as I have daily driven it since i bought it new. I grocery shop for a family of 4 every two weeks. If the trunk on the newer 86 is about the same it is more than plenty.

YES!!! The seat bolster Test. The bolstering was excellent!

Phenomenal job on this review.... but aren't they all phenomenal reviews when coming from Sarah.

I love the new generation Of GR86 they look beautiful In that blue color ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

First gen FA20 owner. 155k miles on the clock and it still puts a smile on my face when driving it.

Bro this Toyota GR86 looks like if Supra MK5 and a Aston Martin had a baby

Wow, finally a real review, technical and otherwise. So much great useful information. You are the best.

I am loving my new GR86. I ordered it after seeing your first review. It is definitely car enthusiasts driving. Thank you.

Your reviews are awesome Sarah. Definitely has the feel of a show that you’d see on NHK!

No truer words were spoken Sarah, when you said "everyone needs to own a sports car." Keep up the great work.

Another great review and your knowledge of cars shows through. No one does car reviews better.

Amazing what a great value this vehicle is. It's no small feat to satisfy an enthusiasts wallet and heartbeat! ❤️‍🔥❗️💗 Thanks, Sarah!! 🙏

Just got a trueno blue GR86 for my daily. Loving it so far! Thanks for the detailed review Sarah!

The hand pointer twist at 1:13 was 100% professional, Sarah. Nicely done.

Enjoy all your reviews thanks. It's great to see Toyota are still putting out fantastic sports cars.

I love the detail in all of your reviews! The little mechanical details and comparison are awesome for people who are looking to work/mod on these cars! Keep it up!

Legit the best and most informative review about this car I've seen so far. Subscribed

I cosigned for a loan on a 2013 Sion FRS for my daughter .After having the car for a while I took over the payments from her. I kept the car as a daily driver for three years. The car was a fun little car to drive. The handling was great. My wife and I took it to Colorado on vacation. Driving thru the Rocky's was very fun. Took in up to Pikes peak it was awesome .The car was a blast to drive. I really enjoy watching Sarah's video's and driving impressions.

I loved this review as the owner of a 2022 Limited automatic Subaru BRZ. The only interesting fact about these cars I would like to add to Sarah's review is these relatively low priced cars have the exotic feature of aluminum front fenders, hood, and top. I chose the BRZ over the GR86 because reviews indicated the BRZ is better for tracking a low lap time on a race course, whereas the GR86 is "more tossable" as in drifting.

I appreciate the way Sarah launched the car in the beans segment. I've seen you tubers dump the clutch at 5000rpm which is ridiculous.

Bought one based on your review...totally worth it thanks for all your work.😊

Thanks Sarah, pretty interested in one of these so thanks for giving it your knowledgable once over...plus little things like your humour & appreciate your avoidance of “freedom units”. You are nice to watch as well.😊

Thanks for this review. The Toyota engineering is always impressive. And yes, everyone needs a sports car.

Ride The Lightning, what a great album.

Another excellent review! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

I’m both a Cynophile as well as a ailurophile. I had for a time both growing up together at my home in Colorado. I have a 2017 86 with the 2.0L boxer 4. The best way to smooth out that hp and torque dip is to replace the stock exhaust header with a uneven exhaust header. It makes that wonderful sound and no dip that my butt dyno could perceive. Great vid! Hope to see more. 👍🏻

Hi Sarah! Never been this early but I'm positive you did a great job.

I used to own an 88 Toyota Corolla SR5 coup. It had the sporty flip up headlights and manual transmission. I don't see those anymore. Great review and as always Give It The Beans!😎

I love the drone views. Nice touch, Sarah!

OMG, not only did I enjoy this video, it was extremely informative and we know for sure that the back seat is NOT Sarah -n- Tuned sized!!!🤩😍🤩😍😇😇😇

Thank you Sarah! 💜

I enjoyed this review. I liked that you put the car on a lift and measured some stuff. Very cool.

Always enjoyed your review, just got my IS500 after watching your review more than five times. ❤❤❤

Sarah great review looking forward to seeing the calendar soon.

Thank you for publishing this at 23.00 hrs UK time.

Amazing review as always Sarah, your the best.

I really like the 'GR' badge styling. I hope it stays around for a while.

Excellent as usual 😊

First time watching and I think I love you, Sasquatch 😅. Great video about a segment of car that Leno will never get to. Love the yodas and practical sporty stuff. Thanks!

OMG Sarah mentioned the Oil Filter location!!! /angels singing /harps playing

Love the stick with pointing finger! Car test with a twist 😊

Sarah -n- Tuned... Making Sasquatch Great Again! Thanks for the pure and honest review as always.

SACHS dampers and Brembo breaks will be a package for 2024 model year - no need to order limited Trueno edition (order availability in November, delivery next winter). Also, that package can be retrofitted to current GR86s, and I read somewhere, that that retrofitting will be offered at official dealerships.

Excellent video. You are amazing Colonel Chip

Absolutely and just totally agree with your assessment of the GR86 … Thanks Mucho 😎

great job sarah

You are correct about the seats. I them in my Accord and my 200sx.

~ thanx 4 the review - { I had a smile from beginning to finish } really helpful as I am just becoming familiar with this vehicle 🏁 now I just need to become familiar with your ratings chart

Excellent review thanks for the information

You know your stuff! Be great to get you to Croatia to do the vlog with Rimac and the owner you both have great passion 😊

Happy Friday Sarah! Thanks for another great video 🐧

Thank you Sara!

😮The perfect amount of quick is just the way I like it baby 😎👍

the red pointer wand is awesome and makes it easy to see what you are talking about :D

Whenever Sarah drives a car on an Arizona road, I keep hearing the Roadrunner meep meep sound in my head, and I can't stop it. 🤔

Don't track it though. They have a oil feed problem in hard right turns. Oil pressure drops dramatically.

Your look of joy says it all.👍

I liked That blue paint.but that orange paint scheme looks bloody mean.....very nice....

I watched this video before I bought my 24 gr 86, it's a really great car. Just did my 1k break in oil change, and finally giving it the beans. its a lot of fun

Thanks Sarah. Central California watching

Sounds great!

Such a great video thank you!

Lol the way u use the pointy stick. So adorable

Another great car review 👍

Solid review 👏🏽 Very informative compared to most out there. I just picked up the Trueno Edition and it doesn’t disappoint 🤙🏽

You drove one of these cars at Monticello Raceway - that must have been fun ... perhaps off-road tires might have been more appropriate as it is a harness race track. Perhaps it was Monticello Motor Club? Just having some fun here - love the channel and the content ... keep up the EXCELLENT work and entertainment!

Great review!! I love my GR86 premium. I have had so many cars and none bring a smile to my face like the GR86

So excited for mine to arrive! Put the deposit down on a "Raven" premium manual in May, hopefully it arrives by fall sometime. I haven't been this excited about a car in a long time. Excellent insights, as always, Sarah!

Thanks for getting in the back seat. I have a MK3 Supra. Similar space in the back and I use it for small bags and emergency pickups. Major reason I dislike the MK5 is no back seat….and no Targa. GR86 looks fun to drive.

"Everyone needs a sports car." AAanndd this is why we love you, Sarah.

Had to drop in and watch this again. I had a Trueno reserved, but found a white '23 with only 3k miles and scooped it up. I guess that answers the question!

I agree about the ITB's 😁👍 great video

Nice insightful comments Sarah.

This is honestly a great review!! Hope your channel continues to grow. New sub :)

I'm looking at this for a car replacement. Thank you! Very interesting.

As a fellow sasquatch, that's my first condition that has to be met! This generation feels more roomy than the last. And far more capable on the track.

I Love your videos!!! I think the only way they could improve this car is to make it a hatch back like the Celica and Supra...

@5:25 the buttons are often misunderstoon, at least on the BRZ tapping the left button turns off traction control but leaves stability control on. You have to hold the button down for 3 seconds to turn off BOTH. Or just use the track button which turns both TSC & VSC down to minimums

I really like this one, especially the color.

It's amazing that Ford Mustang in the late 80's early 90's with a 5.0L V-8 got 225 hp. And some 30+ years later you can get a four cylinder that produces similar horsepower.

Another wonderful car from the mind of Toyota. As for the sound system, that's what the engine and exhaust are for!. You have to get Charlie a lab coat!

That tiny back seat floor mat is hilarious. Never seen anything quite like that.

I'm in love. With the car too❤

Sarah, I love your laugh

this is one of the better explained showcases. thanks! I will add, the fa24 in this car has a lot of little changes

I do do love this car great review

Always love the Bolstering assement its a 10

It’s funny how no one has any problem with this car’s exhaust, but so much hate on Mustang ecoboost, which actually sounds pretty much the same, if not much better

Great music choice 🤟🏼

I figured out after buying the brz that both of these cars have 3 different modes of traction control modes. You have “track”, “traction control off”, and if you press and hold both you get everything off and the track tachometer.

I would love one of these!

The Beans are back in town baby, wooo!

I’ve been shopping sports cars, love the Z, but $53K, is more than I want spend, this GR86, is pretty sweet, not enamored of the dash though, gonna check out the 6 speed stick, great technical review Sarah, thank you

Owning one, I really love it. The power is more than fine for the road. You can easily lose traction in the dry at high RPMs. The speed at which it revs from 5500 to 7400 RPM is pretty insane. Easy to bounce off the rev limiter if your not shifting fast enough. The problem with the car is that it encourages you to push it and that's when your starting to exceed the speed limit. Anymore power and you'll just overload the chassis and to get the thrill of driving it hard, exceed the speed limit excessively. And I don't want my car crushed by the state for "excessively speeding."

This is exactly the one I want

Love the content. I am also a bit on the f#@&ing sasquash side and I DD a 2023 GR86. Note: only the premium has adaptive headlights.