Japan’s T-Demand has taken Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y—already sharp, clean EVs—and cranked them into head-turning showstoppers that refuse to blend in. Forget the usual Teslas silently zipping through quiet suburbs; these beasts rock custom air suspension, oversized wheels, and a brazen stance that injects a rebellious streak into Tesla’s minimalist vibe.
Just 220 first-generation examples of the Tommykaira ZZ were manufactured during its production run between 1996-2000. This rare 1997 example could be yours for the right price, and you won’t have to pay any import fees, as it’s already registered in the states.
The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept was introduced today at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, and this EV was designed to put the driver at the center. It’s touted as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept that evokes the evolution of the SUBARU SPORT values, while the basic framework is based on the concept of pure driving.
Engineer Hideyasu Ito has always been intrigued by hovercrafts, so he used his knowledge of motorcycles and built his own. Rather than use standard engines and a flexible skirt found on standard hovercrafts, he opted for four large inflatable plastic bags connected to a leaf blower.
A Suzuki Samurai, also known as a Suzuki Jimmy in other parts of the world, isn’t typically a vehicle you would expect to see at Japan’s famed Tsukaba Circuit, but this modified version showed up and showed just how capable this mini off-road SUV really is. It comes powered by a 1.3L four-cylinder engine making 63 hp from the factory, but this one clearly has some upgrades.