The facelifted Toyota 86 has silently
made its way to Malaysia. The new 86 is offered with a six-speed manual gearbox alongside a six-speed
automatic option. Prices range from RM 257,502 for the manual to RM 264,309 for
the auto, on-the-road without insurance and inclusive of a five-year, unlimited-mileage
warranty.
Changes include a heavily revised front bumper with
a lower nose, a wider grille opening and fins on the new fog light bezels. The
headlights are now LEDs instead of xenons and feature integrated LED indicators
that were previously found on the bumper; there are LED fog lights, too.
The fake fender vents have been
redesigned, with the new 86 badge moved lower
down the fender. Finishing off the changes are new 17-inch machine-finish alloy
wheels, new LED tail lights and as a revised rear bumper with a wider diffuser
insert that gives the car a stronger stance. A new wing-type rear spoiler comes
as standard.
Inside, the 86 benefits from a new multifunction
three-spoke steering wheel, as well as a revised instrument cluster with a
4.2-inch TFT LCD colour multi-info display that shows information such as G
force, power/torque curves, and a stopwatch. The rev counter has also been
reconfigured so that the very top of the meter says 7,000 rpm – where the
engine produces maximum power.
Standard kit includes keyless entry, push-button
start, dual-zone auto climate control, leather and Alcantara upholstery and a
2-DIN radio/CD player with Bluetooth and six speakers. Safety-wise, there are
seven airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist and Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) with a new Track mode.
Under the bonnet, the 2.0 litre FA20 D-4S
direct-injected flat-four engine has been breathed on with revisions to the
intake and exhaust system, netting maximum outputs of 207 PS at 7,000 rpm and
212 Nm of torque between 6,400 and 6,800 rpm – increases of 7 PS and 7 Nm.
That’s only with the manual gearbox; models fitted with the automatic soldier
on with the same figures as before. A Torsen limited-slip diff comes standard.
To increase rigidity, the number of spot welding
points on the rear pillars has been increased in concert with the revised
springs and dampers, this provides increased steering response and ride
comfort.