The Neo86 transforms the Toyota 86 with ’80s-style pop-up headlights, widened fenders, and a nostalgic aesthetic, making its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.
They might not appear immediately connected, but both the original Toyota 86 and the modern GR 86 trace their lineage back to the AE86 Trueno of the 1980s, maintaining its rear-wheel-drive layout and lightweight, agile driving feel. What they haven’t preserved, however, is one of the AE86’s most iconic visual elements: the pop-up headlights.
That’s where Japanese tuner Result Japan steps in, offering a styling kit that essentially turns back the clock. Rather than a full restomod, the Neo86 is better described as a modern car dressed in retro cues, a carefully reverse-engineered homage.
The Neo86 kit reimagines the front end with a flat hood, fully functional pop-up headlights, and a vintage-inspired bumper. Finished in black, the bumper incorporates yellow indicators and fog lamps, clearly nodding to the AE86’s late-20th-century styling.
The kit continues with widened front and rear fenders, accentuated by glossy black bolt-on extensions. A chin spoiler and matching side skirts round out the side profile. The demonstration car sports a black-and-white livery, complemented by retro-style wheels that pay tribute to the AE86’s original eight-spoke alloys.
While the rest of the body retains the smoother, more modern curves of the Toyota 86, Result Japan has added several touches to integrate the rear with the overall theme. These include a ducktail spoiler, aftermarket LED taillights, and a reshaped rear bumper that frames twin exhaust outlets.
Although the Neo86 package is primarily visual, it can easily be paired with performance and chassis upgrades. Out of the factory, the Toyota 86 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-four boxer engine, producing 197 horsepower (147 kW / 200 PS), sent to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
The Neo86 is set to debut publicly at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 on January 9, where Result Japan will open pre-orders. Pricing has not yet been announced, but details should surface once the car is unveiled at the show.
Result Japan also confirmed that the kit will not be restricted to Japanese buyers. The company intends to offer it worldwide, and judging by the prototype, it appears compatible with a wide range of models, including the Toyota 86, GT 86, Scion FR-S, and the first-generation Subaru BRZ.
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