Toyota Australia Prepares For Incoming 86 Update

To coincide with the international release of the updated Toyota 86, Toyota Australia has issued a reminder of the key upgrades expected when the new model lands on local shores in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Chief engineer of the 86 project, Tetsuya Tada, claims that data gleaned from the 86’s racing applications, including the Nurburgring 24 hour race, have led to improvements made in the production version.

"We overhauled everything - primarily as a result of technological feedback from the 86's participation in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring - and repeatedly tested the vehicle on roads all over the world as we manufactured every single part," Mr Tada said.

"The new 86 has been perfected to such an extent that, from the moment the steering wheel is gripped and the vehicle accelerates away, every driver will be able to recognise its evolution."