Although it has yet to introduce a much-needed engine upgrade for the GT 86, you have to give Toyota->ke88 some credit for rolling out new models and trim levels, and even a rally car for the 2015 model year. The most enticing iteration so far seems to be the 14R60, a lighter and aerodynamically enhanced version of the GT 86, but Toyota is also interested in expanding the coupe's popularity by adding more affordable models to the lineup. As a result, the GT 86 Primo was created; a more accessible sports car->ke506 that will sit at the bottom of the range. That's good news for sports car enthusiasts all over the world, but somewhat of a letdown for anyone not living in the United Kingdom.

You guessed it, the GT 86 Primo is exclusive to the British market and there's no word on whether or not the Scion FR-S will get a similar version in the United States anytime soon. Keep your fingers crossed for that to happen sooner than later and read on to find out more about the new base model of the GT 86 lineup.

Click past the jump to read more about the Toyota GT 86 Primo.

Toyota GT 86 Primo in detail

Described as the "pure bred" model of the GT 86 lineup, the Primo retains a large number of amenities and accessories coming with the regular sports car, with a couple of goodies on top. Customers will get 17-inch alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, aluminum pedals, air conditioning, a tire-pressure monitoring system and Toyota's touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. On the other hand, the Primo misses premium features such as keyless entry, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, HID headlamps, and LED daytime running lights.

Power is provided by the same 2.0-liter, flat-four rated at 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, but unlike the regular GT 86, the Primo is available with a six-speed manual transmission only. You can see why the Primo is more of a driver's GT 86 than many of its siblings. Pricing for the Primo is set at £22,995 ($36,884 as of 10/22/2014), which is a £2,500 ($4,010) reduction from the regular GT 86. Early customers will benefit from a £500 ($802) discount that lowers the sticker down to £22,495 ($36,112). British deliveries of the GT 86 Primo commence in January 2015.

Toyota GT 86

The Toyota GT 86 made its public debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, later being joined by its Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S twins. Developed in conjunction with Subaru, the GT 86 has its design created by Toyota, with the engineering done by Suby.

The much-anticipated sports car was launched with a 2.0-liter, boxer engine under the hood, a feat that remained unchanged since then. The coupe is motivated by 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic routing the oomph to the pavement. When equipped with the former, the GT86 sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds, while the autobox version needs 8.2 seconds to reach the same benchmark.

The GT 86 can be had in the United States with either Subaru or Scion badges. the BRZ is priced from $27,395, while the FR-S is a tad at $25,470.