Verdict
The RM296,000 manual is the driver’s choice: its 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.5 seconds quicker, and its 226 km/h top speed is 10 km/h higher. Spend RM10,000 more on the automatic and you get Super ECT, paddle shifts, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping warning and rear parking sensors. For Malaysian traffic, those assistance systems make a real daily-use case, but the automatic is slower despite carrying the same 234 hp and 250 Nm. Pick the manual unless automatic commuting convenience and added active safety matter more.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want the lower price, a six-speed manual and the quicker 6.3-second sprint.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you need a six-speed automatic, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking for daily driving.
Key differences
- Price: RM296,000 versus RM306,000.
- Transmission: 6-speed manual versus 6-speed automatic with Super ECT and paddle shift.
- 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds versus 6.8 seconds.
- Top speed: 226 km/h versus 216 km/h.
- Driver assistance: no autonomous braking or collision warning versus autonomous braking and collision warning.
- Cruise and parking aid: passive cruise control with no rear sensors versus adaptive cruise control with two rear sensors.
6MT
- RM10,000 less to buy.
- Quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six-speed manual and 226 km/h top speed.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping warning.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
- No rear parking sensors or paddle shifts.
6AT
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping warning.
- Adaptive cruise control for traffic duties.
- Six-speed automatic gets paddle shifts and two rear parking sensors.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.8 seconds versus 6.3 seconds.
- Lower 216 km/h top speed versus 226 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,000✓ | RM306,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM767 | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,387 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 86 mm | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Automatic with Super ECT, Paddle Shift |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds✓ | 6.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h✓ | 216 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,291 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 226 litres | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Rear Limited Slip Differential | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Foldable | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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6MT vs 6AT FAQ
Is the Toyota GR86 or Toyota GR86 better?
The manual Toyota GR86 is better for driving involvement and outright performance. The automatic Toyota GR86 is better for commuting, with adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, collision warning and rear parking sensors.
What is the price difference?
The automatic Toyota GR86 costs RM10,000 more than the manual: RM306,000 against RM296,000.
Does the automatic Toyota GR86 have more safety equipment?
Yes. It adds autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping warning. Both versions retain seven airbags, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, ABS/EBD and stability control.
