Toyota new GT86 will be priced from £24,995 and is available now with first deliveries on July 1.

A six-speed paddle shift automatic version of the GT86 is available from £26,495. There is just one equipment grade and Toyota has confirmed UK specification.

The Japanese brand’s new halo model comes with a front-mounted 2.0-litre Subaru “boxer” engine and rear wheel drive. Exterior features include a rear spoiler, 17-inch light alloy wheels, chrome-finished dual exhaust tailpipes and a signature “T”-mesh grille.

A limited slip differential is also fitted as standard.

Other features include bi-xenon high intensity discharge headlights, LED daytime running lights, front fog lamps and electric folding door mirrors with housings matched to the car’s body colour. Seven exterior colours are available: dark red, silver metallic, black metallic, blue metallic, dark red metallic, orange metallic and pearl pearlescent.

Optional side, roof and bonnet decals are available in black or silver.

Black cloth upholstery is standard, but customers have the option of black leather and Alcantara, or black leather with red Alcantara and additional red leather styling details on the door grips, steering wheel, gear knob and parking brake. Both of these options also include heaters for the front seats.

Safety equipment includes switchable VSC stability control system, which can be adjusted through three driving modes to suit driver preference, and a torque-sensing limited slip differential. Seven airbags are provided, including a driver’s knee airbag.