2020 GR86 Interior
The Toyota 86's interior is nothing particularly lavish. In fact, it's a rather bland place to be, with numerous hard plastics, some of which masquerade as brushed aluminum. On the plus side, everything is ergonomic and the driving position is spot-on, but you have to upgrade from the base model to get heated seats or dual-zone climate control. A newly-standard seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is a welcome inclusion, but it's not particularly intuitive. Overall, it's quite obvious that time and money spent honing the chassis were stolen from the interior design's allocation.
2020 GR86 Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The interior of Toyota's 86 is set up for the driver. The front seats are comfortable, and snug, with enough bolstering to keep driver and passenger in place when things get enthusiastic. For two people up front, it is snug but not enough for them to be bashing elbows. The driving position is as close to perfect as we've seen, and with enough adjustability that taller people can get their perfect position. The steering wheel has a wonderfully small diameter to it, and the dash gauges are bright and easy to read.
At first glance, the rear seats are almost laughably small, but, in reality, they are just about usable for rear passengers if the need truly arises. With just 29.9-inches of legroom in the back, nobody is going to be comfortable for long. However, it quickly becomes a useful storage area for gym bags, weekend bags, or laptop cases that roadsters like the MX-5 or Fiat 124 suffer from not having. The rear seats become their most useful when folded down though, giving plenty of cargo space for a weekend's luggage for a couple, or a set of wheels and tires for a track day.
2020 Toyota GR86 Interior Dimensions:
| Toyota GR86 Trims | Coupe | Hakone Edition | GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 35 in. | 35 in. | 35 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 29.9 in. | 29.9 in. | 29.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.7 in. | 51.7 in. | 51.7 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 45.3 in. | 45.3 in. | 45.3 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The base model comes standard with a faux suede called Granlux, helping offset the black fabric and wash of plastics, while the steering wheel is trimmed in leather. The GT model adds a leather e-brake handle and shift boot, with the seats also earning leather, in either black or red, and Granlux trimming. The top-tier model, the Hakone Edition, is unique, with a mix of black Alcantara and tan leather, and despite metallic pedals adding some sporty traits to the cabin, the overall ambiance is one of being in a Tupperware container. Lots of plastic and dull colors surround you, with only the seats in this top model offering some real contrast. At least the dash also gets some Alcantara.
2020 GR86 Trunk and Cargo Space
The Toyota 86 is a car that may disappoint in terms of its materials, but cargo capacity is surprisingly good. The trunk can hold an impressive 6.9 cubic feet of volume with the rear seats up. While this may seem like a small figure, the Miata, a similarly priced sports car, only manages 4.6 cubes. For longer items, the seatbacks fold down to expand storage space, which is good when you consider that the rear seats are all but useless for people anyway.
The cabin is less accommodating, with just a pair of small door pockets and a center console storage tray that doubles as space for removable cupholders. Fortunately, those small rear seats can carry surplus items.
2020 Toyota 86 Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2020 Toyota GR86 Cargo Dimensions:
| Toyota GR86 Trims | Coupe | Hakone Edition | GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 6.9 cu. ft. | 6.9 cu. ft. | 6.9 cu. ft. |
2020 GR86 Infotainment and Features
Features
Each Toyota 86 comes with a few basic features, including hill start assist, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry, and cruise control. The base model features air conditioning with the GT and Hakone Edition upgrading to dual-zone automatic climate control. These higher trims also earn a smart key, heated mirrors, and push-button start, as well as a 4.2-inch TFT information display and heated seats. A rearview camera is legally required and has been included, but the focus here is on the driving experience, with an advanced stability control system that includes brake assist and a track mode. Auto models also get a snow mode for the transmission.
Infotainment
The 86's seven-inch screen feels like an afterthought in its placement, but we forgive that considering the dedication that went into the chassis and dynamics. The screen and interface are perfectly serviceable, and the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard is a welcome one. Our biggest gripe is the lack of a physical back or home button, which would be useful after going down some rabbit holes in the on-screen menus.
The eight-speaker Clari-Fi system is a strong one for sound and standard through the 86's trim levels. Overall, The infotainment is basic, but the important basics are covered.