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THEY SAY NISSAN IS IN TROUBLE, BUT THEY'RE GOING ALL OUT AT TOKYO AUTO SALON WITH SOME EPIC CARS.

Published: 2024-12-12 14:12:29 Last Updated: 2024-12-12 14:56:56

The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the world’s most iconic automotive events, showcasing Japan’s rich car culture and the global tuning scene. It began in 1983, originally known as the Tokyo Exciting Car Show, with a mission to celebrate car customization, modification, and tuning - an integral part of Japanese car culture. Over the years, it has grown into a premier stage for automakers, aftermarket companies, and tuning enthusiasts to display their creativity and innovation. Held annually in January at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba, Japan, the show serves as a platform for revealing modified vehicles, new aftermarket parts, and cutting-edge tech that will eventually make its way around the world. What makes the Tokyo Auto Salon stand out is its blend of mainstream manufacturers that put huge time, effort and money into attending the show such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. There have been many reports of Nissan being in some trouble in the automotive sphere, but that’s not stopping the 114-year-old company from pulling out all the stops for the upcoming 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Nissan and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing will showcase an impressive array of vehicles that show off the evolution of Nissan technology and customization, they divided their display section into two zones. A sports car section will show cars that merge advanced technology with racing insights, while the custom car section will show off Nissan's expertise in this field. Nissan Motorsports & Customizing (NMC) will also feature two vehicles from the AUTECH custom car brand to showcase the enhanced design and functionality of Nissan's in-house bodywork specialists. Here’s what visitors will see…

The 2025 North American specification model of the Fairlady Z will be on display, with orders opening in Japan in November 2024. This model boasts dynamic performance and agile responsiveness, perfectly aligning with the driver’s intentions. The design harmoniously blends tradition with modern technology, featuring the newly introduced body colour, Wangan (Bayside) Blue (Japan spec only).

From the iconic GT-R range, Nissan will present the GT-R NISMO Special Edition. This model pursues the highest performance in GT-R history, incorporating the maximum in racing technology, including high-precision weight-balanced engine components such as piston rings, con-rods, and crankshafts, along with a NISMO-exclusive carbon fiber engine hood with clear coating and a NACA duct.

Based on the Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE, the flagship EV NISMO model embodies the new generation of EV NISMO design, merging elegance with superior aerodynamic performance. With exclusive NISMO tuning, it offers exceptional handling, exhilarating cornering, and sustained acceleration.

The R32EV concept model is an R32 Skyline GT-R (BNR32) converted into an EV by a dedicated team of volunteer engineers at Nissan. Work began in March 2023, with updates shared on Nissan's social media channels. This initiative aims to capture and recreate the charm of the BNR32 by integrating modern electrification. (Reference exhibit)

Nissan is proud to present a special exhibit featuring the Nissan Z car number 23, which has achieved numerous victories in various races, epitomizing Nissan's DNA. The vehicle competed in the GT500 class of the 2024 SUPER GT series. The event will also feature live pit work performances by NISMO mechanics and a kids-only ride experience.

Inspired by the concept of “chill,” this exhibit showcases two new and vintage X-Trail models equipped with fun features. The X-Trail unwind concept is based on the current X-Trail with e-POWER, customized with a trailer to be terraced, creating a seamless space that transcends the boundary between indoor and outdoor, perfect for luxurious moments like enjoying authentic espresso.

The X-Trail remastered concept, the third in Nissan’s used car customization series following the Cube and March, utilizes a previous-generation X-Trail to create an environment for enjoying analogue records, proposing a fresh perspective on used car enjoyment.

The fifth exhibit features a concept Nissan Caravan designed for disaster support. Building on the feedback received from customers regarding the Disaster Support Mobile-Hub showcased in January, we have evolved the design with a focus on practicality. The current model features the Portable Battery from LEAF strategically placed throughout, enhancing its functionality. In addition to everyday use, it is designed to support disaster relief activities for several days in the event of an emergency.

Nissan will also exhibit two vehicles from AUTECH’s flagship model range, the soon-to-be-announced Aura AUTECH Sports Spec and the Serena AUTECH Sports Spec, set to be released in early December. These models combine sporty, refined styling with an exhilarating driving experience, each featuring a specially tuned body, suspension, power steering characteristics, and computer for an engaging balance of sportiness and stability.

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Take a look at the YouTube video that highlights all the cool stuff seen at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, which will give you a pretty good idea of what the 2025 instalment will be like. Let's just say TAS is on out automotive bucket list of shows to visit before we kick that proverbial bucket: 2024 TOKYO AUTO SALON | The Full Show! | Peter von Gomm JAPAN

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