14. Toyota Corolla AE86
These legendary performance hatchbacks become proper JDM ‘80s icon only by chance. The AE86 was just a version of the standard Corolla model. But since the eighth generation was also the last rear-wheel-drive model, the Toyota engineers added a high revving 1.6-liter engine to transform the car.
The results were fantastic since the AE 86 wasn’t a boringly slow Corolla. Instead, it was an agile, light and nimble machine that appealed to driving enthusiasts.