The all-new 2025 Toyota GR86 unveiled
The 2025 Toyota GR86 has officially been unveiled and has some real speed. Luckily, our N Charlotte Toyota product specialists are Making it Simple™️ and giving us all of the details behind this sports car. Let’s ride right into it.

How does the 2025 Toyota GR86 drive?
The 2025 N Charlotte Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition is a special edition and drives really nicely as it’s packed with modern engineering, technology, and convenience. As we all know, the lighter the car the better and it weighs about 2,811 lbs for the manual transmission and 2,851 pounds for the automatic model. That’s right – you still get the option to drive manual or automatic, which we love. Let’s get into more specs about how the 2025 Toyota GR86 drives.
- Naturally aspirated 2.4-liter FA-24 engine, which gives it 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque.
- 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds for the manual transmission
- 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds for the automatic transmission
- Both manual and automatic transmissions come with a Torsen limited-slip rear differential for enhanced traction while cornering
- Also, track mode or switch off VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
- In the automatic transmission, there are additional clutch discs and a high-capacity torque converter
The Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition interior
You may be wondering what the 2025 Toyota GR86 interior will look like. Our N Charlotte Toyota specialists are gonna break it down for you. Here’s the list:
- First, a push-button start
- HVAC system with LED dials and piano-key switches
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated controls for the audio system
- On the automatic transmission, it offers steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- On the manual transmission, drivers can choose normal, sport, or snow modes
- 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with a six-speaker audio system on the standard 2025 Toyota GR86
- The Hakone Edition comes with an eight-speaker audio system.
- On the Premium grade, it comes with ultrasuede and leather-trim with black stitching seating
It’s really nice looking.

What’s so special about the Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition?
Toyota has a GR engineering team that’s always upgrading their sports cars. This year, they were able to upgrade and add a lot to the 2025 N Charlotte Toyota GR86’s Hakone Edition. Here’s what they upgraded and added:
- Shock absorbers have been re-tuned to improve handling response and ground contact
- Engine torque control has been added to give a more direct throttle response, giving you more control
- The Electric Power Steering has been re-tuned for an even more responsive handling feel
- The Hakone Edition comes standard with SACHS Dampers and Brembo brakes, which gives it the most ground contact
Is this Toyota sports car safe?
Sports cars have this stereotype that they’re not safe, but Toyota loves breaking stereotypes. The 2025 N Charlotte Toyota GR86 is equipped with the greatest safety features. Here are all the standard safety features on all models and transmissions:
- First, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control
- Anti-lock Brake System
- Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
- Also, Brake Assist
- Smart Stop Technology
- Track Mode
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Pre-Collision Braking System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Last, it comes with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag
The automatic and manual transmissions have different safety features too. The N Charlotte 2025 Toyota GR86’s automatic transmission comes with Pre-Collision Throttle Management and Automatic High Beams. On the other hand, manual transmission comes with a Lead Vehicle Start Alert and Rear Sonar Warning. You can also add a couple more safety features like LATCH and a Tire Pressure Monitor System. Overall, you’re gonna sport a safe sports car – which is always the goal.
Talk to one of our N Charlotte Toyota sales specialists to get in one today
So, if you’re thinking about getting into a 2025 Toyota GR86, just stop by Toyota of N Charlotte today! We’re located at 13429 Statesville Road. Take exit 23 off I-77 in Huntersville. You can also call us at (704) 875-9199to talk to one of our N Charlotte Toyota sales specialists.