Model Tested: 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition
Engine: 2.0-liter flat-4, 200-205-horsepower 151-156 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined
Base Price: $30,500
As Tested: $31,545
Performance:
Lively spirited performance
Go-kart handling
Reasonable highway ride, a little stiff
Excellent 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Manual 6-speed transmission available
Traditional rear wheel drive
Great drifting car
Impressive fuel economy—our best was 32.0 highway
Driving modes: Sport, Snow, Track
Traction control can be turned off for drifting
Large, centrally positioned tachometer
Comfort:
Very low to the ground, but comfy once you drop in
Essentially a two-seater
Rear seats mostly for coats, packages, etc.
Front seats touch the rear seats
Great stretch-out front legroom
Very good headroom
Driver seat height pump
Tilt/telescopic column has good range of adjustments
Medium thick slightly contoured leather steering wheel
Sliding armrest over console bin
Two-temp heated seats
Secure, form-fitting seat side bolsters
Soft integral headrests
Quality interior materials
Utility:
Open console bin with removable cup holder
Door bottle notches, no other storage
Large sun visors
Non-locking medium size glove box
Small infotainment screen
Very small backup camera in rear view mirror
Ample trunk space with flat floor
Folding rear seat folds flat
Large pass through
WOW Factors:
Sharp styling
Stunning exclusive green color
Slick bronze-colored wheels
Striking two-tone interior
Great driving fun
Good cargo space
Whines:
No blind spot monitor
Auxiliary controls not well marked
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Edition is a special appearance package that pays tribute to the twisty Japanese Hakone Turnpike. The dark emerald candy green color and two-tone interior are stunning. The rest of the car is standard Toyota 86, which is great. The 86 is a traditional rear-wheel-drive sports car that packs a lot of fun in a compact package.
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