JDM Latest Facelift & Model!!!!

alrite guys... here's a summary of the latest facelift of JDMs

Toyota Celica SS1 & SS2 - http://toyota.jp/celica/index.html
Toyota MR-S - http://toyota.jp/mr-s/index.html
Toyota ISIS - http://toyota.jp/isis/index.html

Nissan Skyline V35 - http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0511/CONCEPT/main1.html

Latest model from Toyota, Belta which looks like a Vitz Saloon. comes in 1.0(1KR) & 1.3(in 2 different type of engine, 2SZ & 2NZ)
http://toyota.jp/belta/index.html

Latest Honda MOBILIO Spike running on the L15A engine(same as FiT 1.5 engine)
http://www.honda.co.jp/MOBILIOSpike/

Honda S2000 is also officially launched in Japan
http://www.honda.co.jp/S2000/

Subaru Legacy 2.0GT Limited Touring Wagon - http://www.subaru.co.jp/legacy/gtlimited/

Updates!!!!!!

ok ... jus to update u guys on some of the latest car model that is available here.

Ferrari F430 Roadster (Softtop)
Ferrari SuperAmerica (Hardtop)
Porsche 911 Carrera S + Powerkit (997S)
Mercedes S350L
Mercedes B Class
Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 - Darth Vader Model aka pig nose
Subaru Impreza 1.6 - Darth Vader Model aka pig nose

Latest JDM cars (not here yet)
Toyota Prius hybrid car - http://toyota.jp/prius/index.html

Facelift Toyota Hiace/RegiusAce with chrome door handle & front grill, new bumper
http://toyota.jp/regiusace/index.html
http://toyota.jp/hiace/index.html

Mitsubishi Outlander
http://outlander.jp/
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/outlander/index.html

Nissan Wingroad
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/WINGROAD/Y12/0511/CONCEPT/main1.html

Facelift Honda Accord, Accord Wagon, Accord Euro-R
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCORD-XP/
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCORD/
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCORDwagon/
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCORDEURO-R/

Facelift Honda Inspire(Same as Thai/US version Accord)
http://www.honda.co.jp/INSPIRE/

Honda Odyssey M-Aero Edition
http://www.honda.co.jp/ODYSSEY/aero/

also sad news, the JDM Honda Civic Type-R(EP3) is officially DEAD.... no more Civic Type-R liao... not at least for the next 1-2 years till they develop the new Type-R on the lastest Civic platform

New JDM Rav-4 2.4 litre!!!

yeah... no more 1.8, 2.0 Rav-4 liao..... now only got 2.4 in 2WD or 4WD version
looks bigger & more spacious than before..... this is the latest model from Toyota Japan.

Engine is the 2AZ which is commonly use in Camry & Harrier.
Transmission is now a CVT - Continuous Velocity Transmission

ok less words... check out the pic urself

http://toyota.jp/rav4/

Soon to be release Honda S2000 2.2 Vtec!!!

check it out man.... the S2000 gonna be S2200 liao.... engine upgraded to 2.2litre DOHC Vtec(F22C), still the same F20C design layout.



Max.Power output is 178kW/242Ps @ 7800rpm, Max.Torque is 221Nm/22.5kgm @ 6500-7500rpm

outlook of the vehicle remains similar... new 17"rims, seats

check out the 4mins video clip. http://www.honda.co.jp/motorshow/auto/s2000/promo-video/index.html

i wouldn't mind one for a Xmas present man..... good for drifting... hehehe

Porsche BUAYA S...new Buaya on our road soon

check out the 2 seater coupe from Porsche, the Cayman S.... latest BUAYA on the road...

(if u wonder why i called it a Buaya, tats because Cayman is one of the crocodile family member!!)

this new buaya is powered by a 295 bhp(217 kW@6250rpm with Torque of 340Nm) 3.4 litre mid-mounted flat-6 engine...
0-100km/h in under 6sec(5.4sec to be exact) for the 6 speed Manual Box, 6.1sec for the 5 speed Tiptronic Auto box

Top speed is 275 km/h for Manual & 267km/h for Tiptronic

its a truely Buaya.... a Buaya build for the Buayas for the buayees to be buayaed

New Facelift Honda City(Thailand)

New Facelift Honda City from Thailand.... coming to our shore real soon.

some changes to the front headlamp, front grill, front bumper, rear lamp & rear bumper

specs still remain similar.... but now the front sure looks like a Civic.... hehehe.

i wouldnt mind the Vtec Manual version... anyone wanna buy me oneas Xmas gift??? i wouldnt mind....

Latest JDM Suzuki Swift Sport!!!!!!!

yeah! finally, the long awaited "GTi" version of the Suzuki Swift. The all new Suzuki Swift Sport.
it comes with a 1.6 engine M16A with VVT, 5 speed manual close box or 4 speed Auto.

Engine power is kindda disappointed, rated 125ps/92kW@6800rpm,

torque 148Nm/15.1kgm@4800rpm.

Engine is using forged piston with compression ratio of 11.1:1

check out the oil jet spray to cool off & lubricate the piston!!! looks like they make this for the hi-reving happy driver...

check out the cool looking speedometer with 220km/h!!!!

Most JDM comes with max of 180km/h speedometer

nice looking stainless steel sports pedal

Nice factory sport seat

RECARO seat available as manufacturer's option

optional HID headlamp!!! nice!!!

check out the car here http://www.suzuki.co.jp/dom4/lineup/swiftsport/

lets hope some PI or the agent will bring it in

JDM Honda Elysion Facelifted

ok...some changes to the front grill n bumper..nothing much diff...
check it out urself

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/elysion/

New Mazda Roadster (MX-5)!!!

New Mazda Roadster (MX-5) upgraded to 2.0litre engine....
comes in 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual & 6 speed selectable Auto
125kW/170PS @6500rpm

189Nm @5000rpm

http://www.mazda.com/product/mx-5/

but frankly, i dun see much changes to the car's basic design...almost the same as the old one.

Happy Drifting if u gonna get one soon....

btw, here a URL that all Mazda RX-7 fans cannot miss....

check it out http://www.mazda.co.jp/history/rx7/Java/index.html

come to think of it, the FCs are almost 20yr old yet they still pack a punch in the racing circuits

Rotary Forever!!!!

Car price....dropping like bird shit

good news.... car price drop, drop like bird shit....

all Bolds are $50k or below

Honda City 1.5 DSi Manual $53k
Honda City 1.5 DSi Auto $57k - Non-ABS $55k
Honda City 1.5 Vtec Manual $58k
Honda City 1.5 Vtec Auto $60k
Honda Jazz 1.4 Auto $59.5k
Honda Jazz 1.4 Manual $58.5k
Honda Civic 1.6 Auto $64.3k
Parallel Import JDM Honda Fit Type-1.3A Auto - $54.8k <---Star Buy

Nissan Sunny 1.6EX Manual $46k <---Star Buy but Ah Pek car status
Nissan Sunny 1.6EX Auto $50k <---Star Buy but Ah Pek car status

Suzuki Swift 1.5 Manual $53.5k <---Star Buy (potential pocket rocket)
Suzuki Liana 1.3 Manual $47.9k <---Star Buy
Daihatsu YRV 1.3 Auto - $48k <---Star Buy
Daihatsu YRV 1.3 Manual - $46.5k <---Star Buy
Daihatsu YRV 1.3 Turbo Auto - $56k <---Star Buy + Real Pocket Rocket (arghh i need one of this, too bad no Manual version, anyway the JDM has stop production)
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Auto - $51.5k
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 Manual - $50k
(Sirion is same as JDM Toyota Passo, also same as Malaysia made Perodua Myvi - Daihatsu are actually co-owned by Toyota, sharing same technology/platform for cars)

Subaru WRX 2.0 Manual Turbo 4WD - $84k <--- Best bang for $$$/Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 Manual - $50k <---Star Buy
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 Auto - $52.5k
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Auto - $57k
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Plus Auto - $61k

Toyota Vios 1.5 Manual - $50k <---Star Buy but too commonly seen on the road driven by TOTALLY CMI Racer-Wannabes-Boys who thinks they can out-run a Honda Civic(maybe a GL, for EG & EK pls try harder)
Toyota Vios 1.5 Auto - $51.5k
Toyota Altise 1.6 Auto - $57k

Kia Cerato Saloon 1.6 Manual $45k
Kia Cerato Saloon 1.6 Auto $48k
Kia Cerato Hatchback 1.6 Manual $45k
Kia Cerato Hatchback 1.6 Auto $48k
Kia Picanto 1.1 Manual - $36k
Kia Picanto 1.1 Auto - $39k
Kia Carens MPV 2.0 Auto - $56k
Kia Sportage 2.0 Auto - $63k

Hyundai Accent 1.3 Manual $43k
Hyundai Accent 1.5 Auto $45k
Hyundai Accent 1.5 Manual $47k
Hyundai Getz 1.4 3 Door Auto - $48k
Hyundai Getz 1.4 5 Door Auto - $50k
Hyundai Getz 1.6 3 Door Manual - $49.5k
Hyundai Getz 1.6 5 Door Auto -$53k
Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Auto - $52k
Hyundai Matrix 1.6 Manual - $51k
Hyundai Matrix 1.8 Auto - $54k
Hyundai Tucson SUV 2.0 Auto - $69k



*Prices for Mazda not available...no idea wat so secret abt their price
**JDM = Japan Domestic Model
***CMI = Cannot Make It

Latest JDM

ok.... here's some of the latest model released in Japan recently

Evolution IX Wagon GT & GT-A version http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/EVO-WAGON/index.html

Toyota Wish facelift http://toyota.jp/wish/index.html

Toyota Ractis http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/tech/new_cars/ractis/index.html

Honda Civic http://www.honda.co.jp/CIVIC/

Ok...my first blog..wat the heck

wat the heck.... my first blog.... blah blah blah.......
this blog site will be for those interested in the latest car models available....