The special edition model can optionally come equipped with a body kit along with a quad exhaust system.
It's not only the Supra that is receiving an update. special version In the United States, Toyota's affordable sports car, the GR86, will enter the 2026 model year featuring a limited-edition version called the Yuzu Edition. This new variant pays homage to the Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 which debuted 11 years prior at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The Scion marque ceased operations merely two years following this exclusive release. Now, the essence of that rare vehicle has been revived, extending beyond mere retro-themed paint options.
The Yuzu Edition begins with GR86 In the Premium trim level, Toyota offers a Performance Package which includes upgraded Brembo brakes paired with SACHS shock absorbers. For an added fee, customers can opt for a discreet body kit along with a more prominent four-exhaust setup. The naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter engine retains its original specifications, delivering 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet (250 Newton-meters) of torque. This special edition GR86 comes equipped with either a standard six-speed manual or automatic gearbox featuring the same gear count as well as paddle shifters. In both cases, a Torsen limited-slip rear differential is part of the package.
Basically, the Yuzu Edition is a top-of-the-line GR86 akin to the Trueno Edition. Hakone Edition Toyota fits 18-inch matte-black rims reminiscent of the Scion variant, while the dark cabin echoes the discontinued FR-S model, featuring yellow highlights rather than red stitching for contrast. The carmaker’s rear-wheel-drive sports coupe retains an updated throttle calibration from the previous year, simplifying rev-matching during downshifting. Additionally, modifications to the engine torque management deliver a snappier throttle reaction.
Although the Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 had only 1,500 units available, its spiritual heir is even rarer. Toyota Plans are in place to offer just 860 units of the GR86 Yuzu Edition for the 2026 model year. Dealerships across North America will receive them this autumn, though specific prices have yet to be disclosed but will likely exceed the $32,600 premium set by the base model, potentially aligning closely with the $35,270 price tag of the Hakone Edition.
It will be intriguing to observe if Toyota decides to unveil an additional exclusive model derived from the Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. This particular edition debuted a year subsequent to the 1.0 series, featuring a distinctive Lunar Storm paint job and was limited to only 1,000 produced vehicles.
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