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A freshened up face carried over from 2017 continues to look great. The long, low hood and crouched stance of the 86 recalls the legendary Toyota 2000 GT of 1967. In factory form, you won\u2019t find any design elements that feel too gaudy or aftermarket. Lines are tight and tidy and proportions give a muscular, yet simplistic impression. As good as the design may be, the beauty of the Toyota 86 is its ample aftermarket support that can supply any owner with any vented and scooped hood, giant rear wing or wide-body kit their heart desires. Customize away!<\/p>\n
As I said in the beginning, the new Toyota 86 isn\u2019t for everyone. Interior space is limited and its low ride height with little suspension travel, narrow tires and short wheel base can make for a jarring ride experience unless the road is perfectly paved. The engine is lively and a little intrusive, and finding someone who can operate a manual shifter is only getting harder and harder these days. In addition, many faster and more powerful cars can be found for just a little more money like the Golf GTI or Civic Type R. Still, the Toyota 86 will fill you up if you crave a driving experience that\u2019s visceral and reflexive. If you want a car that dives for the corners, almost anticipating your driving inputs before you\u2019ve even made them, begging you to push harder and play a little longer. If you want a car that makes you smile big toothy smiles because it\u2019s just down-right fun to drive, than the Toyota 86 might just be a test drive away from becoming the car for you.<\/p>\n
By: Brandon Randall<\/p>\n