TOYOTA（TOYOTA） 記事一覧
Essence of Control: Optimizing a Toyota 86 for Circuit Joyrides
A wide variety of cars from different genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. The red-bodied Toyota "86" has traveled about 45,000 km since Mr. Yamaji purchased it, but he only drives it to and from the race sessions and on the circuit. What kind of specifications does he enjoy driving on the circuit?
Rediscovering Legacy: Restoring the Toyota Toyoace to Glory
In Japan in the 1950s, the Toyota Toyoace took over the leading role of the light-duty truck from the autotricycle, which was the commercial vehicle of choice. The Toyoace, which was once commonplace and abundant on the streets, has become extremely rare as the number of remaining Toyoaces has drastically decreased with time. We asked Mr. Yamazaki, who found such a Toyoace at a store and rescued it after servicing it with his own hands, to introduce his beloved car.
Quest for Originality: Subtle Changes for a Standout GR86
The cool GR86 we found at the "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting," where 150 cars gathered, had been lowered just enough and fitted with special wheels. The key point is the US-spec front grille. The casual customization sets it apart from its rivals.
Elegance of Simplicity: Transforming a Prius with USDM Style
Japanese cars running in the U.S. have different specifications in minor details due to differences in laws and regulations. The customization to enjoy dressing up such American specifications is called USDM = North American specifications. Let us introduce you to the Toyota Prius, an attractive car with a casual dress-up style that incorporates such USDM style.
Evolution of Excellence: Reviving the Volk Mesh Legacy
Sports cars from a generation ago are still very popular. I think it is partly because they are rare, but many people seem to prefer the design of the cars of the time. The same is true for wheels, and it seems that neo-classic design wheels are becoming popular among recent dress-up users. In this issue, we would like to introduce some of the new and noteworthy wheels from Volk Racing.
Driving into History: The Evolution of Toyota MR-S, From MR2 Successor to Modern Classic
The Toyota MR2 was the first mass-produced production midship passenger car in Japan. The MR-S was introduced in 1999 as the successor to that model. The body was not a coupe, but an open type. A detachable hardtop was also available as an option. The price at the time was 1,680,000 yen for the B edition, making it an inexpensive and attractive car.
DEFACE by DAMD: A Bold New Look for the Toyota Hiace
DAMD, which is popular for its stylish aero parts and has an established reputation in the dress-up world, has launched a new body kit "DAMD DEFACE" for the Toyota Hiace. Here we introduce DAMD's attractive new style, which completes the classic yet rugged front face.
Inside the Award-Winning GR86 Carbon Spec: KAZAMA’s Tokyo Auto Salon Victory
KAZAMA AUTO, which has established itself as a leading company in the drifting field of Toyota "86/GR86" & Subaru "BRZ" tuning, not only in Japan but also in the world, has prepared an amazing state-of-the-art drifting machine that is not limited to the development and sales of drifting-specific parts! The "GR86 Carbon Spec/Drift" won the grand prize in the dress-up sports car category at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024.
