#Redline mx 24 update#

The increase in power is appreciated, however, the figure that makes the most meaningful difference is the additional torque. A 172 kW 2,4-litre boxer engine replaces the previous 147 kW 2,0-litre.

#Redline mx 24 update#

Underneath the sculpted bonnet lies the main update for the GR86. In Track mode for example, the setting we used while on the Monteblanco in the South of Spain, the display read-out becomes a central bar with the r/min redline, gear selected, speed and oil temperatures becoming the key focus. The screen can be operated using controls on the steering wheel and is customised depending on the drive mode selected. One noticeable revision for the interior of the GR86 is that it now features a high-definition driverвЂ™s display with a central the rev counter. The rear folding chairs are not suitable for adults but they do add a sense of practicality over a two seater coupГ© while the boot remains a healthy capacity that could sit a set of four wheels with the seats folded.

The Alcantara and leather combination seats are a highlight offering both comfort and support and give the impression that you could easily cover longer distances seated in them. Visibility is good too thanks to a reasonable amount of glass and narrow A-pillars while the flanks on the bonnet allow you to easily judge the extremities of the elongated nose. Being built to a cost there are hard plastics to be found about the cabin but there are are low glare materials on the dashboard, minimal use of piano black and soft-touch materials used on the frequently touched surfaces. Just like the previous model the minimalist driver-centric cabin remains and thankfully Toyota has decided to keep the satisfying вЂclickвЂ™ of physical controls. Step inside and the same evolutionary design philosophy continues. Notably however the centre of gravity has been reduced by 1,6 mm and the driverвЂ™s hip-point has been lowered by 5 mm offering a satisfying driving position for most body types. ItвЂ™s height had been decreased by 10 mm and now has with a 5 mm longer wheelbase. The new car takes up nearly the same amount of space on the road as the previous model but its been tweaked to be even lower. This may be a conservative if not divisive approach to design for some but the short overhangs, low-slung look and typical front-engined-rear-driven proportions should age well. In terms of exterior design the GR86 is more of an evolution over its predecessor than a complete overhaul which was inspired by elements of the iconic AE86 Corolla (Hachi-Roku to Initial D fans) and the svelte 2000GT.