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The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition redefines driving with improved brakes and safety systems. Enhanced Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers ensure superior handling and safety, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts. The GR86 Hakone Special Edition combines these advanced features with updated handling dynamics and a unique design.
Key Highlights:
- Brembo® Brakes and SACHS Dampers: Standard in the Hakone Special Edition, providing superior braking and handling.
- Improved Handling Dynamics: Updated shock absorbers, throttle mapping, and electric power steering.
- Limited Edition: Only 860 units will be produced for the U.S. market.
- Enhanced Safety Features: Includes Toyota’s Star Safety System™ and Connected Services trials.
The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition pays tribute to the iconic Hakone Turnpike in Japan with a bold Ridge Green exterior. Built on the GR86 Premium grade, it offers both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, powered by a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine generating 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The Brembo® Brakes and SACHS Dampers come standard, providing a stellar driving experience with industry-leading features.
Exterior and Interior Features
The special edition boasts 18-inch satin bronze-finished wheels, a color-keyed duck-tail spoiler, black accents, and a unique Hakone badge. Inside, it features Ultrasuede® sport seats with tan leather trim and stitching, a bronze-accented shift knob, and a GR special edition plaque.

Enhanced Braking and Handling
The Brembo® Brakes include red-painted 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers with large rotors, ensuring excellent stopping power. The SACHS Dampers absorb vibrations across a wide range of speeds, maximizing ground contact and supporting firm, stable steering. These features, combined with a well-engineered chassis of high-strength steel, hot-stamped steel, and aluminum, enhance the GR86’s responsiveness and control.
Performance and Safety
Weighing just 2,811 pounds (manual) and 2,851 pounds (automatic), the GR86 maintains its lightweight sports car roots. The naturally aspirated 2.4-liter FA-24 engine delivers a responsive driving experience, with zero-to-60 acceleration in 6.1 seconds (manual) and 6.6 seconds (automatic). The Torsen® limited-slip rear differential enhances traction while cornering.
Inside, drivers will find a low-slung, driver-focused cockpit with a digital instrument panel, push-button start, and an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system. Safety features include Toyota’s Star Safety System™, which encompasses Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Smart Stop Technology® (SST), Track Mode, and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC). Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, ensure comprehensive protection.
Connected Services
All models come with a one-year trial subscription to Toyota’s Connected Services, including Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect, providing emergency assistance, maintenance updates, vehicle health reports, and remote vehicle interaction via the Toyota app.
The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition combines cutting-edge braking and safety systems with a unique design and enhanced performance, ensuring an exhilarating and secure driving experience.
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