GR86

In an age where active aerodynamics and four-digit horsepower figures are blazing into the world of supercars, the Toyota GR86 strips the sports-car recipe down to its most essential ingredients. With a svelte, lightweight coupe body; a 228-hp flat-four engine, rear-wheel drive; and a manual transmission, the GR86 has everything it needs—and nothing it doesn't—to provide one of the most satisfying driving experiences available south of $35,000. The GR86's cabin gives the distinct impression that everything was designed solely with the driver in mind, from its perfectly placed controls to its tiny, Porsche 911-style rear seats. There are only two other budget-priced sports cars on the market—the lovable Mazda Miata and the Subaru BRZ, the GR86's twin—that can deliver this type of affordable back-road thrills. That's why the Toyobaru siblings have both earned a spot on our 2026 10Best list.