Toyota GR86 updated in Thailand – Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers now standard, automatic only, priced from circa RM 365k

Toyota has introduced the updated 2026 GR86 in Thailand, bringing several handling upgrades, revised interior trim and a new exterior colour. The sports coupe is priced at 3,075,000 baht (~RM 365k), an increase of 76,000 baht (~RM 9,228) over the outgoing model.

The biggest changes are the addition of Brembo brakes and Sachs performance dampers as standard equipment, intended to improve braking performance and handling.

Coming with red brake calipers, the Brembo setup is complete with 326 mm ventilated discs at the front and 316 mm discs at the rear. Meanwhile, the Sachs dampers are designed to improve road holding and handling precision.

Other changes include new black-and-red sports seat upholstery, Cast Iron-finish interior switches and gear selector trim, as well as a new Solid Gray exterior colour.

Same 2.4-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine

Under the bonnet, the GR86 retains its familiar 2.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine, producing 237 PS at 7,000 rpm and 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike Malaysia, where both manual and automatic versions are available, Thailand offers the GR86 exclusively with the automatic gearbox.

The two-door coupe also retains its 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with its compact dimensions and 2,575 mm wheelbase.

Toyota says the changes were developed using feedback from professional racing drivers, engineers and test drivers, with the aim of improving the GR86's handling without changing its fundamental character.

What about Malaysia?

Malaysian-spec GR86. Note the silver brake calipers

The Toyota GR86 is currently offered in Malaysia in two variants, priced at RM 296,000 for the six-speed manual and RM 306,000 for the six-speed automatic, but they're not with the upgraded Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers.

Toyota Malaysia has not announced whether these upgrades will be introduced locally, at least for the time being.