The Toyota 86 impresses with its striking red exterior, combined with white multi-spoke rims and black paint details creating a sporty highlight. The interior of the car is equipped at a basic level but still well meets daily usage needs as well as the typical driving experience of the lightweight sports coupe line.
Toyota 86 uses a FA20 4-cylinder engine, 2.0-liter capacity, direct fuel injection, producing a maximum power of 204 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 212 Nm in the range of 6,400 - 6,800 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission, helping the car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 7.6 seconds. With the 6-speed automatic transmission A960E version, the acceleration time is about 8.2 seconds.
Meanwhile, Mazda MX-5 Miata is a globally famous light roadster model of Mazda, once distributed under many names such as Mazda Roadster or Eunos Roadster in some markets. In the US, the car is named Miata - derived from Old German, meaning "reward".
First launched in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show, MX-5 was developed according to the "Jinba Ittai" design philosophy, emphasizing the connection between the driver and the car, aiming for direct and flexible control - the element that made the identity of this small roadster line for decades.
In terms of design, the Mazda MX-5 stands out with its compact size, light weight and balanced structure. In the first generations, the car was equipped with pop-up headlights - a characteristic detail that appeared in many films and became a familiar identifying mark. The overall design of the MX-5 is also assessed to be influenced by classic European roadster models of the 1950s-1960s, typically the Lotus Elan.
The simultaneous appearance of Toyota 86 and Mazda MX-5 Miata at the same event not only creates an image highlight but also shows the persistent appeal of light rear-wheel drive sports cars in the community of car lovers in Vietnam today.
