2023 Toyota GR86 Premium Manual Transmission: A More Affordable Alternative To The GR Supra

Highlight: Every new GSR86 owner receives one free high-performance driving experience.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $34,123 (Base Model: $29,495)

Seating Capacity: 2 + 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; LED daytime running lights; stability control system; a hillstart control system; a rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system;

Garage Preview: Dodge Recharges, Toyota Regains Sex Appeal

The rear end of the 2011 Dodge Charger is reminiscent of the 2-door Challenger with its quad-shape chrome exhaust pipes.

The rear end of the dated  2010 Dodge Charger.

 

Toyota is getting back into the game of building sexy coupes again with the help of Subaru.

Over the past few years Toyota has gotten away from providing consumers with excitement. This vehicle is slated to appear in the Scion line up next year as a 2012 model. This Hyundai Genesis Coupe fighter is expected to be priced around $25,000.

2010 Toyota Prius: Reshaping Our Vision of Hybrids

What’s New:

The third-generation Prius hybrid sedan, which hit the market in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model, continues to push the envelope as it relates to green-technology and its bubble shape, space-age design. The 2010 Prius is significantly roomier, offers a solar roof panel, has a larger engine and it comes equipped with an advanced hybrid synergy system, which in turn provides improved fuel efficiency.

Must Have Goodies:

For now, the redesigned Prius is only available as a sedan. However, it’s rumored that Toyota has plans on spinning-off a variety of Prius models in the near future, including a plug-in variation. Currently, the redesigned hybrid is available as one model in five trim levels.

Depending on the trim-level, one can choose from a variety of high-tech features: a voice-activated navigational system, a radar cruise control system, a lane driving warning system, a next-generation parking assist system, a back up camera and Toyota’s version of GM’s OnStar concierge system, which is known as Safety Connect.

And for music lovers, the Prius is available with an upgraded eight-speaker JBL audio system, which includes a 4-disc CD changer, XM satellite radio and a DVD player. To get the upgraded audio system, one must also order the navigation system. Leather seats are also available on the 2010 Prius.

What Rocked:

Unlike Honda’s Prius-like knock-off, the Insight, this hybrid is capable of carrying tall adults comfortably in both the front and rear cabin. And not only is the exterior design futuristic, but so is the interior, with its joy-stick gear shift lever, push-button starter and free-flowing center instrument panel. The free-flowing center instrument panel also contains a location to store a small purse underneath. Furthermore, the free-flowing instrument panel is also connected to the sliding front-center armrest, making it convenient for height-challenged drivers to utilize, too.