The Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato proved there’s a market for rally-inspired supercars, but buyers on a budget might want to check out Cusco’s crossover-inspired Toyota GR86.
Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the GR86 crossover concept features a rugged design thanks to custom fender flares, auxiliary lights, and 16-inch bronze wheels that are wrapped in meaty Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires.
While those upgrades are interesting, the car’s lifted suspension is sure to be the talk of the town. It features new shocks, springs, and stabilizer bars as well as adjustable dampers. However, the suspension is more notable for increasing the ride height by nearly an inch (25 mm).
Driven: The New Toyota GR86 Packs A Stronger Punch And Looks Good Doing It
The upgrades don’t end there as the car has been equipped with a strut tower bar, additional bracing, and a limited slip differential. Cusco also threw in Winmax brake pads, a sport oil filter, and an upgraded intake. There’s no word on whether or not the latter increases performance, but the standard GR86 has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine developing 232 hp (173 kW / 235 PS) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque in Japan.
Last but not least, Cusco made a handful of interior updates. The company didn’t release pictures, but said the cabin has been outfitted with a “sports accelerator pedal” as well as a new shifter.
