We dare you to try and explain how the North American Toyota Corolla SR5 technically is and isn't the same as the AE86 Trueno from the Initial D anime without making the person on the other end ...

For some, the AE86 is just another ’80s econobox with a cult following. For others, it’s the gateway to a lifelong obsession.

DRIVERS: Vincent Chan and His 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5: Not only is the car inspired by 'Initial D,' his cafe business is as well.

Of course, Toyota would never use the TNGA-F body-on-frame architecture for a pickup truck model rocking Corolla Cross styling.

Research 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 2 Door Coupe Price with Options.

As Toyota began to gain market share in the United States in the 1970s, it also began producing sportier cars. The Corolla SR5 was one of those sporty cars -- in this case, sporty but family ...