Technical changes to the 2014 Toyota 86

[Danny 1]

Hi guys, I was told by my local dealership that the Toyota 86 will be receiving 'technical changes". Does anyone know what these changes are ? thanks

[Hawk 307]

Are you talking about MY15?  2014 has been out 6 months.

[Dennis 196]

MY15 production starts in May 2014, with delivered from August 2014. 

 

From what I've heard/seen, the changes are: Shark fin antenna, GT to get the same speedo as the GTS, GTS will get a new instrument panel and  GTS will come standard with a reverse camera (fitted at the docks when they arrive in Australia).

 

Also a colour change. White and silver are changing to those on the new WRX (made in the same factory so it's easier for Fuji Heavy Industries to change between models this way)

[thaneirwin 99]

Same Speedo? Damn that would of saved me the effort of buying a digital speedo and wiring through the dash. Of course the OBD2 actually gives me the real speed which is a huge plus as the speedo is off by 10kms. Don't think there will be any huge changes (Power, wheels etc) Should just be cosmetic items mostly. 

[Danny 1]

I have no idea if its the MY15 model or not. Thanks for the response guys

[Danny 1]

Are there any pictures of such updates/changes to the 86?

[Samoth 1]

Just speculation, but given the paint changes are due to the WRX, think it's likely the shark fin will be the same as from the WRX?

[Pleb 137]

that will be nice.

 

I plan to order that shark fin from parts when its available.

 

I hope its reception is better than these aftermarket ones I have seen.

[blue panda 3]

i can confirm that as Dennis said above the 2015 Brz will have sharkfin antenae and paint names/colours to change to same as wrx, according to a perth dealer about a month ago. this affects brzs being ordered from NOW, even though the website doesnt mention it -so be sure to get your dealer to check if your getting one from the factory or stock! the new wr blue looks horrible to me (only seen it on wrxs in pics and vids though -so might look good still in person?). that was all the changes he mentioned for brzs. i think the darker blue may have been getting deleted too, but i cant recall where i saw that.

[Newbie 4]

Found some info on the change http://gazoo.com/news/article/st3/Pages/2014/04/RES_220985.aspx?MAKER_CD=A%20&CARTYPE_CD=316&GENERATION=

[Danny 1]

Is the australian model also getting new rims?!

[Mic83 1]

Here's an Australian article.

 

http://www.performancedrive.com.au/toyota-gt-86-updated-suspension-interior-tweaks/

 

Shows the difference between old and new silver and white paint.

 

Looks like we will be getting new 18" wheels and new Sachs suspension by the end of this year.

 

Note it says these updates will be applied to the "regular model" so should be at no or minimal extra cost.

[Danny 1]

Sweet as! I placed an order for the 2015 model in March and the wait is killing me haha

[nvlahop21 1]

Danny,

I also placed my order in march - on the plus side my deal emailed me saying expected arrival is July

[Danny 1]

Danny,

I also placed my order in march - on the plus side my deal emailed me saying expected arrival is July

 

Absolutely can not wait ! What colour did you go with?

[Closey19 1]

I have also placed an order for the 2015 Model, I've gone with the GTS in the red colour with the aero kit. So excited for it to turn up! These new changes are minimal, but will absolutely be worth the wait.

[Thestignz 7]

Just saw car sales website confirming the turbo, four door and convertible. Also mentioned a possible awd. I think that would take away some of the fun though.

[Halo_2 0]

Does the MY15 also get the updated suspension the 2015 model got.

looking at 2014 Toyota 86 GTS MY15