The successor of the Toyota GT86 will become even more popular than the current one considering the fact that it could be sharing the same platform as the new ND Mazda Miata MX-5.

Toyota and Mazda reached an agreement that would allow the two companies to share technologies – engines, most likely – and reduce costs. But now it looks like there’s more than that, both are working together to create a new GT 86 based off the MX-5, according to Motoring there are rumours that Toyota has already tested the new Miata’s chassis.





The frame would be lighter to improve the fun-to-drive factor and we will be looking at a smaller finite product, the engine would probably be downsized and turbocharged, the final product would likely have enthusiasts from both Mazda and Toyota.

Of course, any decision about the next 86 platform will impact Subaru’s BRZ, which would not have materialised without Toyota.

Before the redesigned sports car comes to market, Toyota will introduces a face-lifted GT86 and Scion FR-S in April 2016 with 10 more horsepower, Sachs dampers, a reinforced rear suspension, and other chassis tweaks from Gazoo Racing.



