★★★★ The Toyota Chaser was in production for nearly a quarter-century. Production went from 1977, all the way to 2001; and it underwent a total of six generational changes. It was Toyota’s answer to the mid-size, four-door sedan, and it stood the test of time for many years. Based on the Mark II platform, this…
★★★★★ The one. The legend. The Toyota Supra. Arguably the most famous Toyota, the Supra is up there with the most iconic Japanese cars ever made. Even if you’re not a car enthusiast, you’ve surely heard of the Supra. It was in production from 1978 to 2002 and spanned four generations. In the last few…
★★★★ When thinking of hot hatches, most people don’t even include Nissan’s version. The mighty Nissan Pulsar GTI-R was only produced for four years from 1990-1994. The sole purpose of the GTI-R was to meet homologation needs so that Nissan could enter the FIA Group A rally. This little compact car had all the markings…
★★★★ With so many iconic cars to come from Toyota in the ’90s, it would be a sin if we didn’t mention the Aristo. It was the automaker’s response to the luxury, four-door sedan market, and in recent years it has become a favourite amongst the VIP tuning community. Although being produced for only 14…
★★★★★ 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 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…
★★★★★ If you are looking for a high-quality vehicle that offers excellent durability, safety, and reliability, then you should probably consider buying the Subaru Impreza. The Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by Subaru since 1992 and is now in its fifth generation. This legendary Japanese model was introduced to replace the…
★★★★★ 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…
★★★★★ Some of the best Japanese cars from the ’90s are passing the 25-year mark and becoming available for import into the US. One of those examples is the Mazda Autozam AZ-1 Kei car. This little car is a scaled-down version of a mid-engined Italian supercar. Kei cars have been a popular type of vehicle…