Toyota South Africa Motors has quietly trimmed its local 86 line-up from three derivatives to just one, while also switching the sportscar range over to the GT86 badge used in most other markets.
Previously, the local 86 range comprised three variants, with the 2,0 Standard model priced at R449 600, the 2,0 High at R494 900 and the automatic version of the latter at R519 400.
Now, however, the lone surviving model – listed simply as “GT86” on Toyota SA’s website – comes in at R563 100. As before, its 2,0-litre naturally aspirated boxer-four makes 147 kW and 205 N.m, and is linked to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
It’s not yet clear exactly how this latest model differs from the outgoing high-spec manual version in terms of standard equipment. We’ve currently awaiting feedback from Toyota SA Motors in this regard.
The move comes after Mazda Southern Africa last year killed off the roadster version of its MX-5, while retaining the RF (automatic only) variant of the little rear-wheel-drive sportscar.
