2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition: Bristol Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition
The 2026 GR86 Yuzu Edition starts at $36,365 MSRP, plus the $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee. Toyota built it on the Premium grade and limited it to 860 cars for North America. It wears exclusive Yuzu Yellow paint, matte-black 18-inch wheels, black Ultrasuede-trimmed sport seats with yellow perforation and yellow stitching, and it comes with the Performance Package (Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers) as standard equipment. Toyota offers it with either the 6-speed manual or the 6-speed automatic (+$1,100). Under the hood it shares the 228-hp boxer engine and Torsen differential with every other GR86. Toyota of Bristol can tell you whether one is available.
A color with a back story
Toyota named the paint after the Japanese citrus fruit, and it points back to a memorable special edition of the GR86’s predecessor, the Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0. That reference will land hard with anyone who followed the car from its Scion days. For everyone else, the paint simply reads as a bright, confident yellow, and the black wheels and gloss-black accents keep it from looking cartoonish. Inside, the Yuzu theme continues with yellow stitching on the steering wheel, parking brake handle and door trim, plus black Ultrasuede sport seats with yellow perforation.
It is easy to dismiss a special edition as a paint-and-badges package, but this one carries real hardware. The Performance Package, which is optional on the other grades, is fitted as standard: red-painted Brembo calipers clamp the front and rear rotors, and Sachs dampers tune the ride. Those are the parts you would pick first if you were building a track-day GR86 yourself.
Manual or automatic, your call
Toyota’s own announcement says every 2026 GR86 grade offers a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, and that includes the Yuzu Edition. The manual keeps the driver’s hands busy in the way enthusiasts love. The automatic, a $1,100 option with paddle shifters, makes sense if your commute includes stop-and-go stretches of Farmington Avenue.
860 cars, and why availability matters
Toyota capped Yuzu production at 860 vehicles for the North American market, and that total is spread across every Toyota dealer on the continent. For a Bristol shopper, that is the key detail: there is no ongoing supply, and a particular car is either on a lot or it is not. If the Yuzu is the one you want, the practical move is to call Toyota of Bristol before you fall in love with a photo. The sales team can search current inventory and tell you whether a Yuzu is available or what your options are.
The special edition also comes with something every GR86 owner gets: a complimentary one-year National Auto Sport Association membership with one High-Performance Driving Experience. That is where the Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers earn their keep, with instructors guiding you around a closed course.
What the Yuzu shares with every GR86
Strip away the paint and it is the same engine as every other 2026 GR86: a 2.4-liter boxer with 228 hp and 184 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Toyota lists 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds with the manual. The grade does not make the car faster in a straight line. What the extra money buys is the brake and damper hardware, the cabin look and the rarity. The engine prefers premium fuel, and as a rear-drive coupe it expects winter tires in a New England winter.
What customers say about Toyota of Bristol
Toyota of Bristol’s 95 Google reviews average 4.88 stars. The comments cover the store as a whole rather than the GR86, but one pattern is clear: customers praise the staff for being knowledgeable without leaning on them. Din K. wrote that Dominic “took great care of us without any pushy sales tactics,” and Shannon C. said Derin was “knowledgeable about the vehicle and if questions arose that he was not certain of, he found out the answer.” When the car in question is one of 860, that kind of patience is useful.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2026 GR86 Yuzu Editions were made?
Toyota limited Yuzu Edition production to 860 vehicles for North America.
How much is the Yuzu Edition?
MSRP is $36,365 plus the $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee. The 6-speed automatic is a $1,100 option.
Can I get the Yuzu Edition with an automatic transmission?
Yes. Toyota states that all 2026 GR86 grades are offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, including the Yuzu Edition.
Is the Yuzu Edition faster than the other GR86 grades?
No. It uses the same 228-hp engine as the other grades. The Yuzu adds the Performance Package brakes and dampers along with its exclusive paint and cabin trim.
What does the NASA membership include?
A complimentary one-year National Auto Sport Association membership and one High-Performance Driving Experience, which Toyota lists for every 2026 GR86 grade.
Is the Toyota GR86 a Supra?
No. The Supra is a separate, more powerful Toyota sports car. The GR86 is a smaller, lighter coupe that Toyota developed with Subaru and that is built at Subaru’s plant in Gunma, Japan.
Ask about a Yuzu in Bristol
If you want the yellow car, reach out soon. Call Toyota of Bristol at 860-584-7333 or check new inventory. For tax and fees, the pricing and leasing guide has the Connecticut math.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the final selling price. Yuzu Edition production is limited to 860 vehicles for North America and availability varies. Equipment varies by configuration; confirm current details with Toyota of Bristol. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Toyota of Bristol and describe the dealership experience in general.
