Some cars are designed simply to be a blast to drive. This is a rather old-fashioned approach to car making given the fact that most manufacturers are now (owing to regulations) obsessing over CO2 figures rather than considering how a car makes you feel. Luckily, Toyota did not ignore this very important aspect of design when creating the GT86, which is why it is the Car Articles Coupe Of The Year 2012.
For driving excitement, few other vehicles on the road will give you this much pleasure. Yes, there are loads of other cars that will beat both the 0-60 time and the top speed – but almost none of them will place the same grin on your face. The Toyota GT86 is a rare car in that it is willing and able to allow you to find the limits in a manner that should mean you aren’t going to have your license taken off you.
Good driving dynamics, a cracking engine and true coupe looks add up to a wonderful car with rear drive and a reasonable price tag. You want one, I want one. This is why the Toyota GT86 is the Car Articles Coupe Of The Year 2012.
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