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2022 Toyota GR 86 Convertible rendered: New sports coupe gets the angle-grinder treatment

New renders show what the Toyota GR 86 could look like in convertible guise.


A convertible variant of the Toyota GR 86 and twin under the skin Subaru BRZ has long been rumoured – now we know what one could look like.

Following its recent and highly-publicised launch, our in-house Photoshop whiz Alex Misoyannis took the liberty of rendering a roofless rendition of the all-new sports coupe.

This interpretation retains the car's existing 2+2 seating layout, and sees a retractable soft-top stored above the boot. The front fascia and lower rear-end are unchanged.

The new Toyota GR 86 derives 173kW/250Nm from the new Subaru BRZ’s 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder 'boxer' engine.

This is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, allowing the benchmark 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in a claimed 6.3 seconds.

A convertible variant would likely be a smidge slower off the line, due to its added weight thanks to the need for increased chassis stiffening under the skin.

In 2013 Toyota unveiled a convertible 86 concept (shown below) and, while the plans ultimately failed to materialise, it was heavily implied at the time this model would be brought into mass production.

However, a spokesperson for Toyota in Australia was quick to shoot down suggestions the new 2021 GR 86 could get the angle-grinder treatment anytime soon: “This is certainly not on our radar at the moment locally, and, to the best of my knowledge, not part of any wider plans for the brand.”


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William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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