Toyota's May GR86 Lease Deal Just Made the Rest of the Segment Harder to Notice
The 2026 Toyota GR86 with the manual transmission is showing an estimated lease of $544 per month with just $1,294 due at signing and zero cash down. For one of the last affordable, rear-wheel-drive sports cars still sold with a proper six-speed manual, those numbers put the GR86 within reach of enthusiasts who want to drive something fun without committing to a purchase. The estimate is based on excellent credit and current programs available in May. Here's what the deal looks like.
The 2026 Toyota GR86 Lease Deal
This is an estimated lease based on Toyota's configurator, not a finalized dealer offer, so actual terms will vary depending on your dealer, location and credit profile. The vehicle is a 2026 GR86 with the six-speed manual transmission. Base MSRP is $31,400 plus a $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee, bringing the total to $32,695.
This is an estimated lease based on Toyota's configurator, not a finalized dealer offer, so actual terms will vary depending on your dealer, location and credit profile. The vehicle is a 2026 GR86 with the six-speed manual transmission. Base MSRP is $31,400 plus a $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee, bringing the total to $32,695.
What You're Getting
The GR86 is Toyota's lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, and the manual transmission version is the one enthusiasts have been asking for since the original 86 launched over a decade ago. The 2.4-liter naturally aspirated flat-four produces 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and it sends all of that to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox with rev-matching. The car weighs roughly 2,800 pounds, which gives it a power-to-weight ratio that makes the most of every horsepower.
The GR86's chassis is its calling card. The low center of gravity, quick steering and composed suspension tuning make it one of the most rewarding cars to drive at any price. The interior is driver-focused and straightforward, with a digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and sport seats that hold you in place through corners. It seats four, though the rear seats are best reserved for bags. This is a car built for the act of driving, and in a market where that's increasingly rare, the GR86 stands out.
The Bottom Line
This estimated lease fits the enthusiast who wants a dedicated sports car experience on a monthly payment that doesn't require a six-figure income. At $544 a month with just $1,294 at signing and no money down, the GR86 has one of the lowest barriers to entry of any rear-drive, manual-transmission sports car on the market. The 12,000-mile annual allowance is generous enough for weekend driving and a moderate commute. Keep in mind this is a configurator estimate, not a locked-in offer, so your final terms will depend on the dealer and your credit situation. But as a benchmark for what a new GR86 costs to lease in May, it's a strong starting point to bring to the negotiating table.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM.