When we talk about the new 2017 Toyota 86, you also need to understand that the name 86 was not the original name. You may also know the same vehicle by the name of Scion FR-S. When Toyota removed the Scion line, they decided to keep the FR-S and change the name to the 86. However, Toyota did more than just change the name.
The Design
In terms of design, they upgrade the front fascia by adding a new air dam and a new rear lower fascia. This gives the car a wider and lower look while also making it more aerodynamic. On the interior, they added a new steering wheel that is thicker yet smaller. It even has more control buttons. They have added new materials such as the suede type of material that now covers the hard part of the dash as well as other places like the armrests and the soft parts of the door. The rearview mirror is now rimless so it adds another component of design. The body of the vehicle is more rigid than ever before and there is better aerodynamics. Inside the vehicle, you are better able to keep track of your stats with the upgraded 4.2 inch thin film transistor display. This is located in the instrument cluster. It is designed to show fuel economy, lap times if you are trying to determine how well you would be doing on the track, g-meter, and other types of vehicle information that you may find useful.
The Performance
If you take the new 2017 Toyota 86 out for a test drive, you will notice how smooth the ride is and seamless it is to go from one place to the next. This was the ultimate goal with the new redesign. They wanted the vehicle to have a low center of gravity. While it is not meant to be a racecar and go fast, it was meant to enhance the driving experience for the common driver. As a result, the axle ratio was lowered from 4.1:1 to 4.3:1. There is now better suspension and stability control. The suspension has been made to be stiffer in the front while it is softer in the rear. There is a bigger rear anti-roll bar to help keep passengers safe as well. At the same time, the chassis was stiffened. The vehicle was made to be able to drift when you want it to as well. As far as the driving modes are concerned, the snow mode, which was previously available on the Scion, was replaced with an additional ABS mode that is idea for track use. They have also added a narrow rear spoiler that is in line with Euro-spec.
A lot has changed with the 2017 Toyota 86, including the name. If you want to try it out for yourself, we definitely recommend it because it is an impressive vehicle. Stop by today so you can take it out for a spin.
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