The 2022 Tokyo Modification Exhibition (TAS) opened on January 14, which is two years after tokyo modification exhibition ushered in a physical exhibition. The Tokoyo Auto Salon is not only one of the world's top three auto shows, but also known as the "World Center for New Product Releases for Modified Cars".
The Tokyo Auto Salon, which originated in 1983, is the product of Daijiro Inada's cultural concept of "consumer vehicle personalization"; it is held every January.
Although many of the models or accessories displayed at the Tokyo Modification Show are mainly facing the local market, it does not prevent us from taking a look at this JDM feast.
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R
Honda has brought more new cars at this year's modification show and the attention is not low, such as this HONDA CIVIC TYPE R prototype. CIVIC (domestic name: Civic) TYPE R can be described as a totem model in the hearts of many JDM, "New North Pioneer King" is not a vain name.
The CIVIC TYPE R prototype at this exhibition adopts almost the same design in appearance as the ordinary version, and the three-segment mesh size is very large, and its purpose is not only to increase the air collision area, but also to assemble a larger size intercooler and layout brake cooling ducts.
The more sizing "Y" rims are very beautiful, while the rear can be seen that the size of the rear wing is very large, and the three-out exhaust layout in the middle makes the new car's combat atmosphere very well displayed.
In terms of power, the new generation of CIVIC TYPE R will use an upgraded 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 320Ps, and in terms of transmission system, it will be matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
HONDA FIT e:HEV CROSSTAR Custom
In everyone's mind, FIT (domestic name: Fit) is a small car for urban commuting, but at this year's modified auto show, HONDA gave this car a different attitude.
FIT e: HEV CROSSTAR Custom design is very wild, the whole car uses Katch + black paint, in addition to the front bumper, the wheel brow have been "wide body" treatment, and more importantly, the whole vehicle uses Toyo A/T full road condition off-road tires, full of off-road atmosphere.
In terms of powertrain, HONDA FIT e:HEV CROSSTAR Custom will be equipped with an e:HEV hybrid system, consisting of a 1.5L gasoline engine, two electric motors, and a battery pack, with a total power of about 108 Ps, a torque of 253 Nm, and a fuel consumption of 3.7 L for WLTP 100 km/ h.
HONDA Fiber e:HEV Modulo X
At this year's tuning show, HONDA brought the Vezel Modulo X (Vezel domestic name: Binzhi or HR-V). First of all, a brief introduction to the HONDA Royal Modification Factory, there are three: Modulo, Mugen (unlimited), Spoon, Modulo for HONDA commercially available models to provide appearance upgrade kit modifications.
Vezel e: HEV Modulo X has a sporty design, with a black mid-mesh that allows the entire front of the car to form a visually distinct "X" shape.
Compared to the regular model, the Vezel e:HEV Modulo X has enhanced suspension support. In terms of power, it will be equipped with a 1.5-liter engine hybrid system, which will provide a variety of power combinations of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
HONDA STEP WGN
The name STEP WGN is unfamiliar to many people, because in Japan, the MPV market has always been a "hot selling" model, and in the 2021 Japanese single model list, in addition to Toyota Yaris and Toyota Corolla, other models are occupied by K-Car and MPV.
The STEP WGN is actually one of the most successful MPV models in Japan, and it can be said to be the best spokesperson for "Space Magician". Launched in 1996 and now in its sixth generation, the new STEP WGN is based on a transverse front-drive platform and is available in Air and Spada versions.
The exterior design of the vehicle is very simple and fresh, the headlights use LED light sources, and from April 1, 2020, Japanese regulations stipulate that new cars must be equipped with automatic headlights. The interior design is also very simple, and the central locomotive system has a built-in Honda CONNEVT system, which supports punching and has a richer built-in function.
In terms of power, the new car will be available in fuel as well as a hybrid version, the e:HEV model, with a 1.5T VTEC Turbo inline four-cylinder turbo engine with a maximum power of 110 kW (150 Ps) and a peak torque of 203 Nm, matched with a continuously variable transmission. e: HEV adopts a hybrid system composed of a 2.0L i-VTEC naturally aspirated engine and a 135kW electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 107kW (146Ps) and a peak torque of 175Nm.
HONDA N-WGN PICNIC
HONDA also brought a camping K-Car: N-WGN PICNIC at this year's retrofit show. The square box shape makes it look very cute, of course, thanks to the shape, the interior space is relatively spacious, and because it is a campervan, the roof is also equipped with a luggage rack, which is convenient for putting some items.
Toyata GRMM YARiS
ToyataGRMN YARiS was officially unveiled during the Tokyo Tuning Show 2022. As an advanced version of the GR YARiS, the new car has a sharper aerodynamic kit and further upgrades in chassis tuning, it is reported that the new car will be sold in a limited edition of 500 units, requiring lottery numbers to obtain purchase qualifications. In terms of price, the car starts at 7,317,000 yen, which is about 407,000 yuan.
GRMN YARiS will be available in three models, one is the basic version, one is the street version that is biased towards the road, and the last is the mountain road pull version with pull color, and there will be different tunings for different model versions.
In terms of power, the new car will still be equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the maximum power is 272Ps, the maximum torque may be increased to 390Nm, and the transmission system will be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a GR-Four four-wheel drive system.
In addition, the torque distribution logic in the new car's four-wheel drive system has been readjusted, and its LSD has been upgraded to mechanical and features a reinforced differential clutch to withstand greater torque.
Toyata GR GT3 concept racing
During the 2022 Tokyo Tuning Show, Toyota unveiled a GR GT3 concept car, a brand new sports car built by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) division based on the brand's years of experience in the field of racing.
According to official data, the Toyota GR GT3 concept car has a body length, width and height of 4590mm/2040mm/1140mm and a wheelbase of 2725mm, respectively. This design is mainly to improve the stability of high-speed driving.
Toyata bZ4X GR Sport concept car
At the Tokyo Modified Auto Show, Toyota brought a bZ4X GR Sport concept car, gr is a new sports series of the Toyota family, and bZ4X is a new pure electric medium-sized SUV of the Toyota family, which will be produced in faw Toyota and GAC Toyota in different capacities in the future.
According to Toyota's official information, the new car will be equipped with sports wide tires, sports seats and matte paint, which will be a sports performance electric vehicle with an environmental concept and at the same time full of driving pleasure.
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Ralliart Style
At the 2022 Tokyo Renovation Show, Mitsubishi OUTLANDer Ralliart Style was officially unveiled. The new car is based on OUTLANDER (domestic name: Outlander) and strengthens the sports visual effect.
In terms of appearance, the grille of the front face and the split headlights on both sides are consistent with the current model, and with the thick chrome trim around the grille, the visual impact is very strong. The biggest highlight of the front face is the addition of high-gloss black decoration to the lower surround, with the red trim strip, full of sporty feeling.
In terms of power, the Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Ralliart Style is based on the PHEV version of the model, equipped with a 2.4L engine, the maximum power of the engine is 94kW, the peak torque is 201Nm, the maximum power of the electric motor is 70kW, and the total output can reach 165kW.
NISSAN WITH GT500
At the 2022 Tokyo Tuning Show, Nissan officially unveiled the new Super GT Series race car , the new NISSAN Z GT500.
The new car will replace the Nissan GT-R GT500 and serve as the brand's official race car for the 2022 Super GT race.
The Nissan GT-R GT racing series will cease service for up to 13 years at the end of 2021. Previously, the GT-R car won the driver's championship five times for Nissan.
The last time the Nissan Z series competed in the Super GT event was in 2007, when the Z33 platform was used, and after more than a decade of withdrawal, the Nissan Z GT500 finally returned.
The new car uses a new aerodynamic kit design, with a large inlet heat dissipation integrated grille on the front bracket, and is equipped with multiple wing spoilers on both sides and a large front lip to increase the downforce of the front. The huge air spoiler under the doors further integrates the airflow on the sides of the body and directs it to the rear.
In terms of power, there is not much official data released at present, but from the perspective of race specifications and format regulations, the new car will be like all other models in the series, and the Nissan Z GT500 must use a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a single turbocharger.
SUBARU STI E-RA concept car
At the 2022 Tokyo Modification Show, the Subaru STI E-RA concept car was officially launched. The new car demonstrates Subaru's understanding and direction of future electrification performance. E-RA stands for Electric-Record-Attempt and is named after the meaning "Challenge Record".
The concept car adopts a new Subaru design concept, the design of the U-shaped LED headlights, which looks more sharp, and with the through-grid design, it further highlights the momentum of the front face, in addition, after lighting, we can also see the "STI" logo and the red light source.
Subaru will challenge the 400-second (6:40) lap time at the Nürburgring after 2023 with a production version of the Subaru STI E-RA Concept!
In terms of power, it will be equipped with four motors at each of the four wheels, with a total power of 800 kW, and the battery will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 60 kWh.
SUBARU SOLTERRA STI concept car
At the Tokyo Modified Auto Show, Subaru brought the SOLARA STI concept car, which is also a new electric model brought by Subaru, Subaru SOLTERA and Toyota bZ4X are sister models, and Toyota bZ4X is about to be domestically produced.
The Subaru SOLTERA STI concept has a sporty look, but compared to the Toyota bZ4X, it adds a cherry red lower spoiler and rim decoration, which looks very angry, and the front of the car has the exclusive logo of the STI. The blackened rim and spoiler at the rear look sporty.
LEXUS NX PHEV OFFROAD concept car
On January 18, 2022, the Lexus NX OFFROAD plug-in hybrid concept car and the ROV concept car with hydrogen fuel engine were unveiled at the 2022 Tokyo Tuning Show.
The NX OFFROAD plug-in hybrid concept is based on a new generation of NX plug-in hybrid models with a taller chassis and large all-terrain off-road tires, with a custom copper paint and matte black accessories.
At this year's modification exhibition, there are also many celebrities, such as Japan's "father of drift" Keiichi Tsuchiya, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda, many netizens have commented that "the first time I saw the car company gangster visit the modification exhibition".
Smart Driving Summary: The 2022 Tokyo Modification Exhibition has actually come to an end, in the exhibition it is not difficult to see that Japanese brands are vigorously developing new energy products while maintaining traditional fuel vehicles, and under the great change of electrification, the spirit of the former JDM has also quietly changed, but in any case, we still hope that JDM can continue the madness of the 90s, because at that time, it is the most beautiful era of Japanese cars. (Text/Smart Driving Network YCC; Picture/Miss zhangdi; some pictures from the Internet)
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