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).
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 and 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.