Exciting 2024 Toyota GR86 Unveiled in Japan: Celebrating AE86’s 40th Anniversary

Toyota is revamping the GR86 for the 2024 model year in Japan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original AE86. This special edition of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, available with either a manual or an automatic transmission, is limited to 200 units and features various upgrades both inside and out. It is based on the local RZ trim and comes in white or red with black stripes, giving it a nostalgic Initial D vibe.

The special variant sports 18-inch wheels with a sleek dark gray metallic finish and is equipped with 215/40 R18 tires. Toyota also adds a touch of elegance by giving the side mirror caps and prominent trunk lid spoiler a black finish to contrast with the body paint. Inside, the car features a black and red theme, along with door cards adorned with a “Since 1983 40^th” logo to complement the decal on the outside.

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The 40^th Anniversary Edition goes beyond cosmetic changes with upgraded Brembo ventilated disc brakes and Sachs absorbers. These enhancements are also available as optional equipment for the regular 2024 GR86 in the SZ trim or higher. These modifications mirror those found in the Trueno Edition introduced for the 2024 model year in the United States, which features the Performance Pack including the Brembo and Sachs upgrades.

In Japan, Toyota is pricing the manual gearbox-equipped version of the 40^th Anniversary Edition at 3,822,000 yen ($25,800), while the automatic variant starts at 3,920,000 yen ($26,430). Toyota anticipates a high demand for this model and will resort to a lottery system to determine who will have the opportunity to purchase one in case of excess demand.

The unveiling of the 2024 Toyota GR86 AE86 40^th Anniversary Edition coincides with the launch of the 2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport in Japan, which is essentially the Japanese version of the BRZ tS for the United States.