Welcome to the ultimate hub for JDM car knowledge and expert buying advice. This category brings together meticulously researched articles that dive deep into the history, performance, unique features, and cultural significance of Japan’s most iconic vehicles. Whether you’re a seasoned JDM aficionado or just starting your journey, our comprehensive guides will equip you with the insights and confidence to make informed decisions when purchasing or simply exploring these legendary cars. Dive in and discover what makes JDM automotive culture so captivating.
★★★★ The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was the company’s answer to the four-door sports sedan. In fact, it was made to compete with Subaru’s popular Impreza WRX of the time. It was in production from 1992 to 2016 and remains an icon to this day. In the ’90s and ’00s, rally racing was really taking off,…
★★★★★ Ever since 1968, the Mitsubishi Delica has been Mitsubishi’s answer to the van and pickup truck. Its huge success has seen models being exported all over the world. The name Delica came from the English phrase, “delivery car”. In other markets, however, the Delica was offered under different names. For example, in Europe, Jamaica,…
★★★★★ Even if you’re not a car enthusiast, you probably still recognize the Skyline name. First introduced by Prince Motor Company in 1957, the Nissan Skyline was somewhat of a prestigious model which featured a powerful engine, an elegant design, and above-average performance. If you are a real car fan, however, the Skyline is iconic…
★★★★★ We all know by now that Toyota has made several iconic cars over the years, and the Soarer is definitely one of them. It was in production for nearly a quarter-century, from 1981 to 2005. While Toyota sold the Soarer exclusively in Japan, North America got the Lexus SC300/400, which merely rebadged Toyota Soarer’s….
★★★★★ It wouldn’t be worth mentioning Kei cars without talking about the Honda Beat. The Beat was Honda’s answer to Japan’s love for small cars. So, what exactly are Kei cars? Well, from afar, Kei cars look like a scaled-down version of a regular vehicle. They come in all different body types, but the rear-engine,…
★★★★ The Toyota MR2 comes from a time when cars were a lot simpler. A time when cars were not just big computers. Back then, cars were supposed to make you feel connected to the road, even scare you a bit when you pushed them to their limits, and the MR2 was one of the…
★★★★ The Suzuki Cappuccino meets all the quintessential requirements of a sports car, just on a smaller scale. It is a mid-engine, RWD, two-seater sports car that has a 50/50 weight distribution. Being a Kei car, however, the Cappuccino had to abide by some strict rules the Japanese government had set out. It had a…
★★★★★ Probably second on any Honda enthusiast’s wish list, trailing the legendary NSX, is the S2000. This affordable, high-revving, fun-to-drive 4-cylinder coupe made a splash when it was first released in 1999. Its 2-litre, naturally aspirated engine (N/A) put out 237hp (247 in Japan). At that time, that was quite an accomplishment and held the…
★★★★★ The Honda NSX (New Sports X – as in solve for the unknown variable X) can trace its roots back to the 1980’s Italian studios who were tasked with designing a sports concept car. The concept car, dubbed the Honda Pininfarina Experimental (HP-X), never made it to the assembly line. Instead, it formed the…
★★★★ The Nissan Safari was a Japanese version of the world-famous Nissan Patrol. It started life in 1985 and was sold with a rather odd 24V electrical system whereas most vehicles were built with a 12V system. Coincidentally, the same year that the Safari was released was the first year that the fourth generation Nissan…