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What extra features will the Toyota 86 Aero variant have?

Toyota 86 Aero

When we released the official price list for the Toyota 86 here, it was revealed that the top-of-the-line variant would be called "Aero" and that it would be priced at P1,860,000--P210,000 more expensive than the standard 86 2.0-liter AT (the Aero will also come with an automatic transmission). Very simply, we said that the Aero variant would come with "bodykit."

Some wondered afterward whether the Aero version's only special feature was a set of cosmetic bodykit. So we asked Toyota Motor Philippines.

Apparently, the Aero package will include the following:

* Exterior bodykit, including rear spoiler (wing), chin and side skirts;

* Leather seat material (the standard variant has fabric); and

* Red interior accent and stitching, most prominently on the steering wheel.

All other specs and features are shared with the standard variant, including the alloy wheels. By the way, the photo above is for reference only; the audio head unit of the Philippine-market 86 will be different (we'll post a separate story on this).

So, do you think the above list of extras is worth the P210,000 premium?

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  • aeronTGco 11 months ago
     
    For a true sports car lover, I think the Aero variant is worth it!
        1
  • eX-Driver 11 months ago
     
    I just wanna get my hands on one ASAP!!! Manual, instead of bodykits i'd rather get a better wheel and tire package instead and a half rollcage (malabo naman din magamit yung rear seats e). i just wish that they have more units available and not have such a long waiting time...if i dont get to drive a fun RWD car soon, im gonna die :P
        3
  • bvnzn 11 months ago
     
    Is it worth spending P200,000 on those? I don't think so. For me, buying the 86 means going more for the performance side of the car so buying the less expensive variant is enough for me because all of them have the same performance works (engine, suspension, etc.) The only reason why I will consider the top variants is for the stereo, LCD, or added performance features. But for interior designs, forget it.

    Leather is uncomfortable when it's hot and is harder to clean than fabric. Maybe I'll spend a bit more for the added body kits, but the 86 itself looks good as it is and body kits like the bumpers and side skirts just add maintenance especially when it hits the Philippines' exaggerated humps.
        3
    • isaac3654 11 months ago
       
      mas madali linisin ang fabric? Ksi from experience, it collects a lot of dust, and if you spill something on the fabric, its a nightmare. On the downside, yes oonga ang init ng leather, especially if black.
         
      • bvnzn 11 months ago
         
        madali lang labhan ang fabric eh. pero kahit na, here in the Philippines it is scorching hot so riding the 86 with leather will be so uncomfortable. So I wouldn't pay extra for the leather seats, I'll just be extra careful when eating or drinking inside and pay like P80 for the car wash with vacuum included for the dust to be removed.
           
        • isaac3654 11 months ago
           
          Un palagi downside ng leather. If you park frequently indoors, that's not a problem. Pero if you live in Global City and always hang out at Bonifacio High Street, the leather's a nightmare :O may indoor parking sa BGC pero it becomes full fast.
             
          • bvnzn 11 months ago
             
            exactly. that is the problem here in the Phil - parking and the heat. The heat of the leather can also harm our health as i heard. Kaya mas practical talaga fabric kailangan lang talaga pagtiisan sa paglinis but is cost effective compared to having the leather.
               
            • markdejesus76 11 months ago
               
              madali namang lumamig yung leather kung maayos aircon ah. base on experience.
                 
              • isaac3654 11 months ago
                 
                Ayyy oonga isa pa pla un. Mabiilis din lumamig ang leather, lalo kung maganda aircon, based on experience ksi lahat ng kotse namin leather =)))
                   
              • bvnzn 11 months ago
                 
                let's just hope the 86 didn't acquire toyotas poor aircon. Based on experience, the aircon of toyota isn't that reliable and requires frequent maintenance.
                   
  • jeprockz 11 months ago
     
    the base model for me is very much ok. i can put my own imagination with it. a unique body kit, superb interior add-ons, stunning rims, and a bad *ss turbo. gives me goose bumps just thinking about it! I WANT ONE NOW!
        1
  • marcha77 11 months ago
     
    Question: does the automatic version have a sports mode aka shiftronic feature?

    I also learned from a friend in Toyota Global that the launching will be on June 18 in Subic. So far they already have 9 reservations.
       
    • aeronTGco 11 months ago
       
      Yes, the automatic variant has paddle shifters.

      Only 9 reservations. That's a small number, so far.
         
    • isaac3654 11 months ago
       
      Yes it has paddle shifters. Its the exact same DCT-like lightning fast shifting AT gearbox from the Lexus IS F, albeit, its a 6 Speed not the 8 Speed from the IS F :D
         
  • HypnoticSpectre 11 months ago
     
    Only question on my mind now is Genesis Coupe vs FT 86 :)
    its not apple vs apple but its worth comparing :)
       
    • aeronTGco 11 months ago
       
      some say tht the genesis coupe is still the better buy
         
      • fortis 11 months ago
         
        Well Mr. Clarkson says if Hyundai is going to build a sports car then it should be good. As for my opinion the Genesis is still a wannabe at this segment.
            1
        • hajabah 11 months ago
           
          I agree. I get the feeling it's trying too hard. At least it mostly succeeds. Mostly.
              1
    • Allain 11 months ago
       
      This is Sony-erricson VS Samsung!lol
         
    • eX-Driver 11 months ago
       
      the new genesis coupe will be priced at a simillar price range as the 86 according to a hyundai dealer i just talked to. the only improvements is a facelift (which looks like a streched out sante fe face...parang hindi improvement IMHO) , hood scoops (na pang display lang not functional),new guages, new tailights and a twin scroll turbo. pero late this year pa darating baka mauna pa yung BRZ. they also softened the suspension so i bet you this will throw handling out the window and further numb the turn in feel. worth the wait? depende nalang siguro sa type of weapon you like, a large unwieldy mallet or a razor accurate katana
          1
      • jayzeter19 11 months ago
         
        wrong... its not just a face lift... it also a power upgrade.. both the V6 and 2.0 Turbo variants have a pumped up upgrades.. w/c means the 306 HP for the V6 is now 341~350 HP and the 2.0 Turbo now has 274HP w/ a 275lb of torque and now it offers a V8 tau engine variant w/c produces 412 HP..
        the upgrades also included LED lights new techs and design for the interior.. its really WORTH THE WAIT..
        also it will be released this july (rumored).

        know your facts 1st before commenting.
            1
        • eX-Driver 11 months ago
           
          Hey kid, LEARN TO READ SLOWLY before saying somebody is wrong. di porket kinopy paste mo lang sa kung saang website e tama ka na. I DID MENTION about the "power upgrade" that you were saying, they did it with a twin scroll turbo. i also mentioned about the guages and the lights. so I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS WRONG WITH WHAT I SAID. we all love cars here at Top Gear so sana naman wag na mang away dahil lang aesthetics at HP ang trip mo, while i enjoy a more well balanced machine. oh and FYI, usually those HP figures are measured from the crankshafts and a more of marketing gimmicks to reel in horsepower hungry boys to fork over their hard earned cash...put that car on a chassis dyno i bet you its making a lot less. not to mention those numbers were reached using fuels in the US or Korea... with the crappy gas and high temperatures were getting expect a lot less HP so in the end of the day the "power upgrade" you thought was EPIC turned out to be a small bump up.. a real car guy shouldnt be totally impressed by a few numbers on a piece of paper, he needs a car that stirs all the right feelings and adds a silly grin on his face. drive safe
             
          • njb1216 11 months ago
             
            You guys missed the important tranny update. Minimal rev-hang for the next gen. The interior is also greatly improved, not just "new gauges".
               
  • mindkinetic 11 months ago
     
    mahal na din talaga mga coupe ngaun . dati ang mitsubishi may gsr na coupe pero nasa 500k lang more than a decade ago. but the price positioning of the ft 86 is well conceived lalo na yung base variant for the top of the line medyo mahal na.
       
    • njb1216 11 months ago
       
      But the GSR was in a different layout (FWD). That makes it totally different. Plus, you have to factor in inflation.
         
  • isaac3654 11 months ago
     
    Sana ganyan ung head unit ng 86 Aero dito sa Pilipinas :)) ksi ung Camry na XV50, maganda ung head unit nia. OEM na TFT LCD. Pero kahit walang ganyan ang 86, gusto ko parin cia, may aftermarket head unit din nmn! :DD
       
    • carwiki 11 months ago
       
      Agree. Sana magfit din yung Pioneer na touch screen head unit. :D
         
  • carwiki 11 months ago
     
    (Your thoughts on the article...)
       
  • carwiki 11 months ago
     
    Sana may 86 Aero na manual :)
       
  • GotToRead 11 months ago
     
    Sana may GPS, rear-view cam atsaka DVD player with bluetooth connectivity pwede na yun! HAHA
       
  • carwiki 11 months ago
     
    Question lang po, Ano po ba yung top speed ng 86 na manual variant?
       
    • Allain 11 months ago
       
      Sa mga nabasa ko it can do 210 km/h & 7.6 secs. from 0-100km/h for the MT. While the AT can do 225 km/h & 8.2 secs. from 0-100km/h. Guys mas mabilis sa straight road ang AT kaya lang saan ka naman makakapag patakbo ng above 200km/h?
         
  • LJ101 11 months ago
     
    not worth it. the 210k over the mid variant or 310k over the manual could be spent on tein coilovers w/edfc and/or toms LSD.
       
  • hajabah 11 months ago
     
    I personally would've perferred a manual transmission, but returning to the question at hand, I don't think it's completely worth 210,000 pesos. Then again the Germans probably charge more for less extras.
       
  • BOOGIECAT 11 months ago
     
    The base variant is much better.,,
       
  • car_mac 11 months ago
     
    Ang tagal pa ng Subaru BRZ. I can't wait to get a sneak peak at it. :)
       
  • freerideboys 11 months ago
     
    ang gusto ko yun 2013 hyundai genesis coupe 2.0. kung sa performance lng angat talaga 270 hp. kumpara nito 197 hp mas mahal p nga ng 100k yun base variant . sa design pareho good look. karamihan ntin nag hahangad kung gano k bilis ang car mo. so pra sa akin i choose hyundai ..
        2
    • dextermorgan 11 months ago
       
      got a point.... however kelan pa ba ialabas?
         
    • BOOGIECAT 11 months ago
       
      Mas mahal ang Genesis Coupe na GDI.
         
    • eX-Driver 11 months ago
       
      initially parang sulit yung genesis na bago kaso medyo negative reviews nung 2013 sa abroad.mabillis nga daw kaso di mo ramdam san pupunta pag naka liko. i kinda noticed this too nung na test drive ko yung V6 na previous model, sarap sa straight kaso manhid sa liko. parang mas kampante ako with a more well balanced car like the 86.
         
  • angelo 11 months ago
     
    Stance vs performance? I'd go for the M/T.
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo 11 months ago
     
    Why do our GT-86 here has a normal headunit? It really s*cks, really. Better see if the Ph-bound Gcoupe already has an awesome multimedia system.
        1
    • jayzeter19 11 months ago
       
      PH bound Gcoupe has really an awesome headunit.. if you want to see on in metal.. you should go in Autoaccess in west ave and Hancars in QC.. by the way both 2 shops are also selling 2013 Veloster and Santa Fe.. you should time yourself in visiting their shops because they sell this cars like fast
         
      • eX-Driver 11 months ago
         
        i think the 86 is more inclined to being a well rounded sportscar with superb handling and power to weight ratio. its more of the driving experience itself. on the other hand the Genesis coupes are more on grand tourers that are meant to be comfy for long out of town drives and have a bit more grunt.
           
  • bongski 11 months ago
     
    The A/T variant is enough for me. 210K difference from the aero is to much for a body kit & leather seat. Anyway after a year after market kits will be available. As well as head unit.
       
  • markdejesus76 11 months ago
     
    P210k for aero and red stitching you don't need. sana nag-offer na lang sila ng "Options" . Hindi naman kailangan ng aero chin at spoiler kasi hindi din naman sobrang bilis to para mangailangan ng downforce.
       
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