Toyota Presents GR86 Yuzu Edition, Expected To Launch In North America Later This Year

Japanese automaker, Toyota presented the GR86 Yuzu Edition with a vibrant exterior colour, a memorable special edition of GR86’s predecessor, the Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0. Based on the GR86 Premium grade, the special edition will feature 18-inch matte–black wheels and other black accents throughout the vehicle.

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For the 2026 model year, the GR86 will be available in three grades – GR86, GR86 Premium and the GR86 Yuzu edition. The GR 86 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4L FA-24 engine delivering 224.88 bhp and 249.47 Nm of torque. Additionally, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in at 6.1 seconds for the six-speed manual transmission, and 6.6 seconds for the available six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT-i). With either transmission, the GR86 comes equipped with a Torsen limited-slip rear differential for better traction while cornering.

On the interior, the GR86 gets an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with a six-speaker audio system comes standard on the base grade and an eight-speaker system is standard on the Yuzu edition and Premium grade. For seating, the Premium grade comes with Ultrasuede®– and leather-trim with black stitching, six-way adjustable front seats with two-level heating. The base grade has six-way adjustable black GR-embossed fabric with sport fabric side bolsters. Rear seats include Ultrasuede® trim on the Premium grade and sport fabric on the base grade.

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Furthermore, Brembo Brakes improve stopping power and SACHS Dampers provide additional stability. Customers can customize their vehicle by adding additional accessories like a cat–back exhaust with GR logoed silver-colored tips, and a body kit to the Yuzu edition. The GR86 will arrive at Toyota dealerships in the Fall of 2025. There will only be 860 Yuzu editions assembled for the North American market for 2026. Toyota will share Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price and specs for all grades later this year.