These days, when gray paint is king, it’s not often that a car comes straight from the factory. perfect specifications. It’s even more surprising that the car comes from a mainstream automaker. Toyota is showing once again How to make things better by bringing the awesome GR86 Hakone Edition back in 2025.
Toyota first introduced a Hakone Version with previous generation 86 in 2019, and the new one follows the same formula. It’s named after the Hakone Turnpike, a legendary road in Japan known to drifters and “Initial D” enthusiasts alike. The exterior is finished in Ridge Green paint, complemented by 18-inch satin bronze wheels, a matching ducktail spoiler, black accents, and Hakone Edition badging at the rear.
Inside, things are even better. The super soft black sports seats feature tan leather trim and tan stitching, and the Hakone Edition gets its own gearshift knob. Of course, there’s a special edition badge too. The Hakone Edition is based on the GR86 Premium, so all the tech and features you’d want are there, including an 8-inch touchscreen, driver assistance suite, and premium audio system.
While there are no power upgrades to the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder engine, Toyota has retuned the throttle mapping for quicker acceleration and quicker gear changes on manual-equipped models. The Hakone also comes standard with retuned SACHS dampers and Brembo brakes.
If you’re like me and want to own one of these GR86 Hakone Editions, you’ll have to act fast. Toyota says it’s only making 860 units for the U.S. market for the 2025 model year, and while Toyota hasn’t revealed pricing yet, the company says we can expect to see the GR86 Hakone Edition in dealerships this fall.
