10 Fast And Reliable Toyotas That Are A Blast To Drive

Every gearhead and driving enthusiast aspires to own a sports car of some kind, be it a dedicated two-seater coupe, exhilarating hot hatchback, or capable sports sedan. Gone are the days when enthusiast-focussed models like these had to be reserved for the weekend, as modern sports cars are perfectly capable of tackling the daily duties, too.

For decades now, Toyota has been rolling out some of the most practical, and exhilarating performance cars available anywhere. They have been responsible for some iconic models, such as the MK4 Supra, which is now soaring in price as collectors scramble to get their hands on the very best examples.

One key area where Toyota succeeds and others fail is reliability, which is possibly why their sports models are usually so favorably looked upon. Here are some of their most revered models, which are as reliable as they are fun to drive!

Information has been gathered from sources such as Toyota, Ultimate Specs, and J.D. Power, for us to bring you these Toyotas which are not only reliable but also a blast to drive.

10 1967 Toyota 2000GT

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 8.4 Seconds

This gorgeous 1960s sports car is possibly the single most desirable Toyota model ever, and one of their first ever sports cars too, with only the diminutive Sports 800 launching sooner. A silky-smooth 2.0-liter inline-6 can be found under the signature sloping hood, and when mated up to the five-speed manual transmission (which would be our preference over the optional 3-speed auto), would no doubt provide a drive any gearhead could never forget.

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Is The 1967 Toyota 2000 GT Reliable?

Toyota is proud to boast that the 2000GT not only broke 3 world records when it first debuted, but it also set 13 new international records for speed and endurance. This proves that the all-important mechanicals were clearly reliable enough to take on the more established European competition.

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9 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 8.5 Seconds

A truly iconic favorite for driving enthusiasts and diehard Toyota fans alike, this 1980s rear-wheel-drive coupe is just as popular as ever in the street racing, drift, and rally racing scene as it was back when new. Needless to say, with such a prolific career as a tuner’s favorite, we do not doubt that this old Toyota would absolutely be a real blast to drive.

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Is The 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX Reliable?

Several fortunate owners have reviewed the ’80s icon over on carsurvey.com, all of which have managed to push their cars over 200,000 miles. Apart from usual age-related failings, nothing really has gone wrong, proving the epic reliability of these old AE86 Toyotas.

8 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 6.2 Seconds

Take a standard Celica liftback, fit a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, and then equip all-wheel-drive; that’s exactly what Toyota did back in the early 1990s, to create this mightily impressive homologation special. Built specifically to compete within the WRC, this aggressive coupe would surge from 0 to 60 mph in just over 6 seconds, and could happily carry on to 152 mph on the top end.

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Is The 1994 Toyota GT-Four Reliable?

Owners have rated the GT-Four a solid 10 out of 10 for reliability, which is rare for such a highly-strung performance model. Durability would’ve been of paramount importance for a competitive rally car though, as the conditions can be famously tough.

7 2012 Toyota GT86

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 6.8 Seconds

Introduced over a decade ago, this coupe used a basic recipe of lightweight construction, an exciting 197 horsepower engine, and rear-wheel-drive, to ensure it was a truly enjoyable car to use, either on the road or on track.

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Is The 2012 Toyota GT86 Reliable?

Almost receiving perfect marks for reliability from several owners on Carsurvey, it’s clear that this stylish coupe is perfectly capable as a reliable daily driver, and not just a sports car for the weekends.

6 1994 Toyota MR2 GT-S Turbo

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 6.5 Seconds

This mid-engine sports car can be traced back to the 1980s, but it’s the 1990s turbocharged variant that offers the most to driving enthusiasts. A turbocharged 2.0-liter engine produced just shy of 250 horsepower, which in a sub 3,000 lbs car, practically guarantees a great drive.

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Is The 1994 Toyota MR2 GT-S Turbo Reliable?

Virtually no owners have a single bad word to say against the 1990s MR2, be it the turbocharged or naturally aspirated model. This gives us the confidence to assume this now 30-year-old coupe still has what it takes to make a reliable cruiser.

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5 2022 Toyota GR86

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 5.4 Seconds

Following on from where the GT86 left off, the GR86 is the new entry-level sports car from Toyota. It follows the same simple recipe as its predecessor, so no doubt this tail-happy coupe will bring many smiles to the faces of owners in the coming years.

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Is The 2022 Toyota GR86 Reliable?

The GR86 scores a respectable 73 out of 100 on the J.D. Power reliability scoreboard, and while that does suggest there is room for improvement, it’s around average, implying the GR86 is reliable enough for a modern sports car.

4 1993 Toyota Supra MK4 Twin Turbo

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 4.6 Seconds

Quite possibly the most famed sports car of the 1990s, the twin-turbocharged MK4 Supra has been going from strength to strength, thanks in part to iconic appearances in the Fast and Furious franchise. The 2JZ-GTE engine from these cars is perhaps just as iconic and can propel the smiling coupe to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, enough to rival the most exotic of European sports cars from the same era.

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Is The 1993 Toyota Supra MK4 Twin Turbo Reliable?

Across 5 owners’ reviews for the 1993 model, the Supra achieves a mightily impressive score of 9.8 out of 10 for reliability. There can be no doubt then, that the Supra is a truly reliable sports car, which cannot be said for the famously expensive to maintain competition from the same era.

3 2023 Toyota GR Supra (3.0 Liter)

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 3.9 Seconds

Fast-forward three decades, and there’s a new Supra in town. A similar recipe is deployed, but this time the striking coupe develops no fewer than 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. When coupled up with a well-developed chassis, this high-output engine guarantees the new model too, will be a real blast to drive.

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Is The 2023 Toyota GR Supra Reliable?

The new Supra doesn’t score so well with J.D. Power for reliability, with a disappointingly low 61 out of 100. However, some digging around reveals that most issues are with the infotainment system or other minor electrical woes and that the powertrain itself is relatively trouble-free.

2 2020 Toyota GR Yaris

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 4.8 Seconds

A rally car for the road, the GR Yaris is often likened to a modern-day Lancia Delta Integrale. It’s easy to see why, with dinky proportions, huge arches, and a powerful turbocharged engine, this Yaris offers everything a gravel-road-loving driving enthusiast could wish for.

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Is The 2020 Toyota GR Yaris Reliable?

Regardless of where you look, it’s high on impossible to find any critic giving the GR Yaris a hard time, proving that the reliability of a regular Yaris has indeed found its way into this high-powered, wide-arched performance model too.

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1 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition

0 to 60 MPH Acceleration Time: 4.9 Seconds

While American markets have been denied the Yaris above, they were blessed with the GR Corolla. The Morizo edition in particular is well worth a look, as with 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft under the hood, this once-sedate family hatchback is now capable of a sub 5 second 0 to 60 mph acceleration time and will continue all the way to 143 mph.

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Is The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition Reliable?

J.D. Power awarded the standard Corolla a commendable 85 out of 100 for quality and reliability, so prospective buyers of the epic GR model should have absolutely no concerns over durability.