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Toyota’s Station Wagon ‘Mark II Qualis’ Was A ‘Camry Gracia’ Inside

The Mark II Qualis was introduced in April 1997 as a new model of the Toyota Mark II Wagon. Although the front mask and tail lamps wore a design similar to that of the eighth-generation Mark II, the platform was not for the RWD Mark II but for the FWD Camry Gracia. Why was a 4WD model added to the line-up, which the previous generation did not have?

Toyota ‘GR Supra’ Is More Fun With A Four-cylinder Than A Six-cylinder!

The GR Supra, released in 2019, is one of the cars created in collaboration with BMW. The car's lineup includes the "RZ" with a 3L straight-six engine and the "SZ-R" and "SZ" with a 2L straight-4 engine. The "RZ" looks better when you look at power and displacement alone, but did you know that the 2L straight-4 model is also surprisingly highly regarded? Let us explain why.

Toyota ‘Corona EXiV’ Established The Popularity Of The 4-door Hardtop Coupe

The Corona EXiV was introduced in 1989 as the successor to the Toyota Corona Coupe. It was fully remodeled in 1993, and a racing machine based on the Corona EXiV was entered in the All-Japan Touring Car Championship, which was popular at the time, from 1994. We take a fresh look back at the car.

The Latest RAYS’ GramLIGHTS Wheel Model ’57NR’ Is Now Available!

While sharpening the performance of sports wheels by injecting cutting-edge theory and technology, RAYS' gramLIGHTS also focuses on designs and finishes that are ahead of their time. Among the many popular products in the line-up, the "R Series" is a royal gem that competes at the forefront of drifting competitions such as D1GP and Formula Drift, and is popular in a variety of scenes from the street to the circuit. The newest addition to the series, the "57NR", is introduced here.

Toyota ‘Soarer’ Transplanted With ‘R32 GT-R’ Engine And Interior Equipment

The manga "Shakotan Boogie", written by Michiharu Kusunoki and serialized in Weekly Young Magazine in 1986, had a great impact on vehicle lovers in Japan. Influenced by the manga, an owner built a real-life version of the Toyota Soarer that the manga's main character "Hajime-chan" drove.

Toyota ‘Cynos’, A Secretary’s Car That Was Cheaper Than The Kei-car

The Toyota 'Cynos', introduced in 1991, was a two-door coupe model based on the Tercel/Corsa/Corolla II and was available in two models: 'Alpha' and 'Beta'. 1995 saw a full model change, and the second generation of the Cynos was also two Two models are available. The new α model is an attractive model with a low price of 934,000 yen (approx. 6160 USD). We look back at the car again.

Toyota’s ‘Toyoace’ Truck In The Style Of The Japan Self-Defense Forces!

HARDEE'S also manufactures machines tailored to the owner's wishes. The vehicle introduced here was built as a wild camper vehicle, using the Dyna's sibling, the "Toyoace," and fitted out in the style of the Self-Defense Forces, reflecting the owner's opinion that a commercially available camper vehicle would not be interesting enough.

Rocket Bunny Modifies Toyota ‘Hilux’ To Drift Specifications

PANDEM/Rocket Bunny is an aero parts brand that is well known to all custom car enthusiasts. On display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 was a custom machine based on the Toyota "Hilux. We interviewed Mr. Miura, the representative of the company.

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