Off-Road Sports Car, for Less
Performance cars equipped with genuine off-road mods aren’t a new idea—think of the Porsche 911 Dakar and the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato. The problem, of course, is accessibility. Cars like these are wildly expensive, placing them well out of reach for most enthusiasts. Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing aims to offer an alternative for one of the most attainable modern sports cars on the market: the Toyota GR86.
The rally-inspired package—officially called Kuhl Outroad—goes well beyond cosmetic tweaks with a bolt-on turbo kit designed to unlock the GR86’s performance potential further. The company is set to unveil the Outroad package in the metal at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon.
Ready for Dirt
Ahead of that debut, early previews of the Kuhl Outroad reveal a design that leans heavily into rugged aesthetics and functional upgrades. The package includes widebody components that not only give the GR86 a more aggressive stance but also help shield the body from debris and damage when off-roading. Additional exterior elements include a rear window louver, a roof carrier, and a headlight “eyeliner” trim.
Mechanical upgrades are just as substantial. Kuhl Racing offers an optional hydraulic lift system capable of increasing ride height by up to three inches, improving ground clearance and allowing the GR86 to better navigate uneven or unpaved surfaces, along with racing dampers and brake system from the tuner itself.
The entire setup rides on 18-inch aluminum wheels, which Kuhl Racing says are both lightweight and highly rigid.
Power to Match the Look
Under the hood, the optional turbo kit is claimed to deliver a 50-horsepower increase over the stock engine. With the upgrade installed, the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer-four engine is expected to produce roughly 280 horsepower. From the factory, the GR86 is offered with a rear-wheel-drive layout and is available with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.
Kuhl Racing lists the full conversion kit for a total price of ¥4,150,000 (approximately $26,500 at current exchange rates). For reference, Toyota currently sells the GR86 in the U.S. with a starting price of $30,800, positioning it as the brand’s most accessible performance model beneath the GR Corolla and the soon-to-be-discontinued GR Supra.
The Tokyo Auto Salon is scheduled to run from January 9 to 11, 2026, and the event is expected to showcase several high-profile debuts, including Toyota’s upcoming flagship sports car, the GR GT.
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