2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition: Handles Better, No Extra Power, Just Like We Asked

referring to AdvertisementThe new model, the Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition, features SACHS dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires along with bigger Brembo brakes. AdvertisementIn addition to the performance upgrades, the TRD Special Edition comes with visual cues to denote its importance. That's because the so-described purity of the upgraded 86 inspired Toyota to include this line in the press release:"If USDA Certified Organic had a sportscar category, the 2019 86 TRD Special Edition would be its benchmark."AdvertisementI swear to God I didn't make that up. And because buyers expect to pay more for organic versions of the product they love, Toyota is charging $32,420 for the TRD Special Edition. Because I want to make sure we're clear, I should remind you that the price does not include a power bump from the regular Toyota 86.

The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition Doesn't Get More Power, and Honestly, That's Fine

For 2019, Toyota has rolled out a new version of the 86, the TRD Special Edition, and before you ask, it makes the same 205 hp it always has. At this point, there's no sense in asking Toyota to offer a more powerful version of this 86. Remember, the new Toyota Supra is on its way, and it'll be offered with a BMW-sourced turbocharged inline four-cylinder making around 250 hp. The Supra should offer a familiar driving experience, too, as the man who created the 86, Tetsuya Tada, is leading its development. But given that the Supra—and eventually—a more powerful second-generation 86 are on their way, there's no reason to complain.

2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition: Instant Collector

referring to Topline: On Monday, Toyota announced a new performance package for the 2019 model year 86 sports car: TRD Special Edition. - Toyota ToyotaMore from TheDriveThe 86 TRD Special Edition is rolled through a breadcrumb coating of TRD additives, sticking to its every surface. The Drive reached out to Toyota for additional information on the 86 TRD, and we will update when we hear back. "If 'USDA Certified Organic' had a [sports car] category, the 2019 86 TRD Special Edition would be its benchmark." Keep your eyes on The Drive for more news about the 86, Supra, and other potential Toyota sports cars.

2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition plays catch-up to its Subaru sibling

When it comes to the Toyota 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S) and Subaru BRZ sports-car twins, Subaru seems to be having all of the fun. But Toyota is catching up with the 2019 86 TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Special Edition, a limited-edition model that adds some useful performance upgrades. Like the Subaru, the TRD Special Edition gets Sachs damper and Brembo brakes. What the 86 Special Edition doesn't get is more power. The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition goes on sale in August.

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