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Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons
In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.
Art of Transformation: Turning a Daihatsu Move into a Showstopper
At the age of 20, Momojiro Hirase chose the Daihatsu L175S "Move" as his first car in life. The powerful style, all-penned in vivid orange, took about two years to produce to its current state. We will introduce Mr. Hirase's Moves, which is struggling to win a dress-up car contest.
Craft of Transformation: Turning a Gifted Car into a Trophy-Winning Masterpiece
Yoshihiro Tsuchiya, who will celebrate his 60th birthday this year, drives a Suzuki Wagon R. His car is a standout. He decided to take on the challenge of dressing it up, something he had never done before when he inherited his daughter's commuter car. The Wagon R was on display at the Osaka Auto Messe and was a winner of the "DSU East-West Championships". Let's check out the custom menu.
The Art of Loyalty: Why One Owner Refuses to Let Go of Her 1994 Alto Works
At the "Aruto Festival" in May 2024, where more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's pride and joy of light cars, were gathered, there were a variety of Alto cars, old and new, in a wide range of styles and tweaking styles. Among them, we interviewed a female owner who has been using her 1994 "Alto Works" for 14 years, having bought it as her first car.
The Beauty of Preservation: How One Woman Keeps Her Suzuki Alto Works in Pristine Condition
The “Alto Festival” in May 2024, which brought together more than 200 of Suzuki's flagship light car, the “Alto,” featured a wide variety of old and new Alto models, with a wide range of styles and styles of modifications. This time, we would like to introduce a female owner who participated in the event with her 1997 Alto Works, which she purchased six years ago as her first car. What was inside the engine compartment, which she herself had modified?
Art of Detailing: How to Achieve a Unique Look with a Daihatsu Move Canvas and VW-Inspired Touches
Daihatsu's “Move Canvas” is extremely popular not only for its cute and cool exterior, but also for its comfortable, convenient, and stylish interior. Many female users are attracted by its pop and cute looks. Let's check out “Hidekuru's” cool and cute customization, which is stylish and looks good on the street without losing the Move Canvas' originality.
Focus of Fidelity: Staying True to the Original in the Suzuki Alto Works RS-X
At the "Alto Festival" in May 2024, where more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's proud light car flagship, were gathered, there were a variety of old and new Alto models, with different styles and styles of modification. The second generation "Alto Works", which debuted in 1988 at the end of the Heisei era, is now a fine young-timer classic, but we found one that was still in beautiful condition. When we talked to the owner, we found that he is a deep fan of this model. What is its charm?
Pursuit of Perfection: Fuel Efficiency Mastery in the Suzuki Alto
In May 2024, more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's proud light car flagship, were gathered at the "Arukusai Festival," where a wide variety of Alto models, old and new, in various styles and tweaks were on display. One of the most unique and customized cars was the "Fuel Economy Junkie Alto," as the owner himself called it. The tuning menu was full of surprises.
