Toyota GT86 Initial D

Inspired by the Initial D Japanese manga comic series, Toyota’s new GT86 project re-imagines the world-famous AE86 Corolla for a new generation.

On its launch in 2012, the Toyota GT86 was instantly recognised as a spiritual successor to the rear-wheel drive Corolla GT Coupe – also known as the AE86 – of the mid-1980s. That connection has been re-emphasised with the creation of a one-off GT86 Initial D concept, liveried and kitted to match its comic book Corolla predecessor.

Initial D was a cult Japanese manga comic series in which the young hero, Takumi Fujiwara, famously drove a modified AE86, honing his driving skills on mountain roads while moonlighting as delivery driver for his father’s tofu shop. The car emerged as a star in its own right, influencing the emerging drifting scene and inspiring a live action movie and various arcade games.

[FieldTestedSemenKun]

Now if Subaru did something like this with the new STI to represent Bunta's from the manga...

[anggahartoto]

Bunta be like: What in the holy hell? My AE86 has been turned into a GT86!

[shuddafukkup]

Toyota: “We will not promote illegal street racing!!”

Also Toyota: *promotes illegal street racing*

[CommandoPootis]

Why wasn't eurobeat used for this clip?

[foreignerhill]

WHY ARE YOU NOT SELLING THESE ALREADY, TOYOTA?

[ThomasBruh-rfye]

“Me points to GT86” this is good
“Then points to AE86” but I like this

[KeeeKeeedemon]

The fact that Toyota actually recognized Inital D is awesome

[badakkurus]

> Turn off the volume
> Play *Dave Rodgers - beat of the rising sun *
> Play this video.
> *INITIAL D INTENSIFIES*

[heptict_skeptict]

Me:The new memes will come

*uploaded 4 years ago*

Me:Bruh

[toyotauk]

Sorry to hear that. We hope one day you achieve your dream and can own a GT86. :)

[jcbro]

GT86: starts delivering tofu
AE86: finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary

[micahsnyder]

I love that Toyota actually responded to comments on this video without coming off completely robotic.
Nice detail.

[DekkerDave]

21 years later they still didn't develop the cover for that fucking tofu box.

[TheJoey]

It's missing the water cup in the cup holder.

[takumifujiwara]

daaaam, i approve. looks like my car but newer

[jonic]

Seems to me like Takumi and Bunta Made a car together, Toyota 86 & Subaru WRX = GT86 / BRZ :)

[DenverJohnBradley]

Toyota, here's something: Bring back the AE86 body. Very limited. Like, 100 units per country limited. Everything the same or at least similar to the original. With updated tech and get Yamaha to make something special for the engine. Don't let Subaru touch it. :O

[vipbeef]

I'm glad Toyota still appreciates their old cars

[markjohnrivamonte]

My grandfather said that it is still a Trueno AE86 because the model of the engine is still the same, but the body is on modernization so that's why its in good performance like the AE86 model 1998

[albertomotors]

Put volume like 20% or so
Play SPACE BOY BY DAVE ROGERS

“AE86 SPIRIT HAS BEEN SUMMONED”