The 86 models receive the first major facelift in the range.
Exterior Appearance:
- New black grille with bright surround,
- New thiner sealed beam,
- The center mount rear stop lamp appears,
- The luggage rack is now optional on the convertible models,
Interior Appearance:
- New dashboard and center console, but plastic steering wheel replaces the leather one.

The "Limited" models disappears.
Encore Electronic with its Electronic dashboard appears.