Toyota GT86 – Driver-oriented interior styling

TOYOTA GT86 – DRIVER-ORIENTED INTERIOR STYLING

As a driver-oriented sports car, the interior offers a focussed and distraction-free driving experience. Our camera follows Dezi Nagaya inside the GT86 where he describes the “Neo Functionalism” design concept and details some subtle design cues such as the “T” shaped patterns in the dashboard.

Toyota GT86 – Creating an iconic “86″ logo

TOYOTA GT86 – CREATING AN ICONIC “86″ LOGO

The final part of the design story focuses on the new iconic “86” logo. The logo features two pistons, highlighting the boxer-engine powering the GT86. The “86” text is designed to reflect the four-wheel drift of the perfectly balanced GT86.

Toyota GT86 – An exterior visual presence

TOYOTA GT86 – AN EXTERIOR VISUAL PRESENCE

Dezi Nagaya describes how Toyota’s new “Keen Look” and “Under Priority” design language gives the GT86 its visual presence. Another key to the design philosophy of the GT86 is the subtle hints towards the actual vehicle mechanics under the bonnet.

Toyota GT86 – Design inspirations from Toyota’s rich sports car heritage

TOYOTA GT86 – DESIGN INSPIRATIONS FROM TOYOTA’S RICH SPORTS CAR HERITAGE

The GT86 takes design cues from the acclaimed Toyota 2000GT sports car, first introduced in 1967. From the long bonnet design to the mid-section DLO (Daylight Opening) lines, and finishing off with the flowing designs around the rear bumper, Dezi Nagaya explains the intricate details on how the 2000GT inspired Toyota’s new-age sports coupe.