2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition: Is It Actually Special or Just Green Paint?

Toyota's GREEN MACHINE: 860 Units of Pure Driving Madness | 2025 GR86 Hakone Edition In this episode, we're pushing the limits of Toyota's latest forbidden fruit - the Ridge Green GR86 Hakone Edition. Limited to just 860 examples, this isn't just another paint-and-trim special edition. With standard Brembo brakes, SACHS dampers, and Toyota's finest manual gearbox, this could be the driver's car bargain of 2025... or an overpriced marketing exercise. We'll enjoy this Japanese gem around corners, row through gears with a little of enhanced heel-and-toe, and see if Toyota's subtle 2025 dynamics upgrades actually transform the driving experience. Does the retuned suspension deliver? Is the revised throttle mapping worth the hype? And the big question: is dropping $36,405 on this limited-run sports car brilliant or insane when the standard GR86 costs thousands less? From the bronze wheels to the tan-stitched Ultrasuede interior, we leave nothing untested in this no-BS review of what might be one of the last analog Japanese sports cars we'll ever see. Whether you're hunting for one of these 860 unicorns or just appreciate when manufacturers still build cars for people who actually enjoy driving, this is the review you need to watch. THIS 2024 BRZ tS Will Give You the MOST Fun on a Budget! https://youtu.be/A1Wk8M4yYMw MASTER Heel And Toe Downshifting Technique in 5 Minutes! https://youtu.be/nrQHPz87FP0 ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// HELP US OUT Gearheads! We take great pains to make sure this show sounds great, but quality post-production ain't cheap! Donate credits at https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=brianmakse to keep our show's motor running. Even small donations help cover editing costs so we can keep bringing you tuned audio that captures the essence of automotive freedom. Help out fellow car nuts spreading the passion for driving - donate to our Auphonic credits today! /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #ToyotaGR86 #HakoneEdition #CarReview #LimitedEdition #JDM #DriversCars #RidgeGreen #BoxerEngine #ManualTransmission #brianmakse