A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
GR86 and Pegas are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Pegas starts ZAR 509,905 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Pegas from ZAR 239,995
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
Pegas
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
Pegas1368 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
Pegas16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
Pegas148 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
GR86
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Performance
Pegas
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pegas
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
Pegas
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Yes
Parking Sensor
Rear
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Yes
Reversing Camera
Standard
Yes
Surround View Camera
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Eco Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Front Camera
-
Yes
Automatic High Beam
-
No
Spec
GR86
Pegas
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Axle Layout
RWD
FWD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
Front Transverse
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
4
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
4-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic Transmission
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.84
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
15.1:1
Spec
GR86
Pegas
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
14 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
14 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
18 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
148 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
148 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
No
Wading Depth
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
16 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
No
Ramp-over Angle
-
14 deg
Spec
GR86
Pegas
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
6-Way Manual
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Armrest
Standard
Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Standard
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driver Seat
Manual
6-Way Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-Way Manual
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
Digital
Interior Colour Options
5
Black
Interior Colours
5
Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control (EX), alloy wheels (EX), 460L boot
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-Way Manual
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
Yes
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Electric
Yes
Rear USB Ports
2
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1330 mm
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-Way Manual
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Driver Lumbar Support
-
No
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
-
4-Way Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Adjustable
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Adjustable
Boot Space Seats Down
-
502
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
Airbags
7
6
Alarm System
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
7
Yes
Passenger Airbag
7
Yes
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
No
Safety Rating
-
5
Whiplash Protection
-
Yes
Lane Change Warning
-
No
Fatigue Detection
-
No
Spec
GR86
Pegas
AC Type
Manual AC
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
No
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
Centre Armrest
Climate Control
Manual AC
Yes
Climate Zones
Manual AC
2
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
No
Difflock
Not Applicable
No
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
7 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
5.9
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Lift Gate
Not Available
No
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Yes
Mirror
All Doors
Electric
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Yes
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
Yes
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Yes
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric Seats
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Yes
Skid Plates
Not Available
No
Sonar
Rear
Yes
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
gr86
pegas
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Temporary Spare
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Unibody
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
No
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
Yes
Voice Command Support
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
502 l
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
195/55 R16
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
502 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
Yes
Speed Limiter
-
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
-
No
Aero Kit
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Remote
Chrome Exterior Highlights
-
No
Chrome Grille
-
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Drag Coefficient
-
0.34
Driver Display
-
Digital Cluster
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Remote
Glovebox Cooling
-
No
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Yes
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Headrest Adjustable
-
Yes
Heads Up Display
-
No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
-
Yes
Intercooler
-
No
Multi Function Steering
-
Yes
Performance Data Logger
-
No
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start
-
No
Rev Matching
-
No
Ride Mode Selection
-
No
Roof Antenna
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Side Steps
-
No
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Stabilizer Bar
-
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Steering Response
-
Normal
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
-
No
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Automatic High Beam
-
No
Bottle Holders
-
4
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
No
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
No
Power Socket 12v
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
No
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Yes
Remote Start
-
No
Roof Load
-
50 kg
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
13.9 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
40
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
19.6 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Auto Headlights
Standard
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
No
Body Cladding
Not Available
No
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
DRL
LED
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Roof Type
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Electric
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Colour
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Overhang
-
810 mm
Rear Overhang
-
1020 mm
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Colour
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
No
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
6
Audio System
6
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Yes
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
Digital
Navigation System
Standard
Yes
Rear Usb
2
No
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
8.0
USB Ports
2
2
Voice Control
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Standard
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
No
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
No
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Premium Audio
-
No
Audio
-
Yes
Head Up Display
-
No
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
No
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Temporary Spare
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
195/55 R16
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
Radial
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
195/55 R16
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
195/55 R16
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
280 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
230 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic
Tyre Load Index
-
93
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Front Tyre Width
-
195 mm
Rear Tyre Width
-
195 mm
Auto Brake Hold
-
Electronic
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Wheel Size Type
-
195/55 R16
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
7 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
15000
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
R2,200 per service
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
15000
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
15000
Service Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.5 l
First Service At
-
15000
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1130 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2022
2019
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
475 l
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
1450 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
148 mm
Height
1310 mm
1470 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1130 kg
Length
4265 mm
4400 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
10.4 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2570 mm
Width
1775 mm
1700 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
425 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1000 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
860 mm
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Unibody
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Unibody
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Coil Spring
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1475 mm
Power Steering
Electric
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1475 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic
Spec
GR86
Pegas
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
136 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
136
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
177
143
Noise Level
70 dB
67 dB
Particulate Filter
Not Available
No
Start Stop System
Not Available
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
93 Octane
Variable Valve Timing
-
CVVT
Green NCAP Rating
-
4
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
274995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
274995
Starting Price Zar
799900
274995
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
15.3 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
11.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
20.6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
17.6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
Pegas
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
1368 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.0:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
226 km/h
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
11.5 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
64.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
116.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
G4FA
Bore
82.0 mm
77 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
73.4 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and Pegas comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: GR86 67 vs Pegas 33.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Pegas 65.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Pegas 72.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Pegas 57.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Pegas 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GR86 leads by 3 points
GR86 and Pegas are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
Pegas
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota GR86
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 58 pts for Pegas
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Pegas may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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