The 80-series Land Cruiser VX-R has options never available on its US counterparts. For example, the center console has an ice maker.
Unveiled at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show, the innovative Isuzu Vehi-CROSS blended rugged off-road capability with a sleek two-door body.
Toyota builds its Century luxury sedan for titans of industry. This stateside '97 Century is the height of Japanese sophistication.
The sporty Mazda 626 sedan, known as the Capella in Japan, featured advanced technologies that the Accord, Camry, and Taurus lacked.
Americans found out about the world-beating Nissan Skyline GT-R from video games. Enthusiasts soon clamored for a real-life GT-R.
With a 173-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, the Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg is a stealthy hot hatch. This one was upgraded into a track weapon.
Today, Subaru is known mainly for outdoorsy vehicles. But in the 1990s, it built the SVX, a veritable spaceship on wheels.
For serious off-roaders, the Land Cruiser Prado excels because the smaller dimensions let the rig squeeze between trees and boulders.
Enthusiasts refer to the Datsun 1500, 1600, and 2000 as the Fairlady roadster. It introduced Americans to Japanese sports cars.
The Mazda RX-3's light weight and powerful rotary engine make it a track weapon of choice. This rocket was built for the quarter-mile.
Sold from 1986 to 1992, the A70 wasn’t a powerhouse like the younger A80. But it hints at the hard-core track weapon that soon followed.
With looks ported from the jaw-dropping LF-LC concept car, the 5.0-liter V-8 Lexus LC500 flagship is a stunner.
While the word iconic gets thrown around often, the Kenmeri Nissan Skyline deserves the description.
With on-demand 4WD and a fold-down cargo bed, the Suzuki Carry kei truck is an awesome and affordable alternative to a side-by-side UTV.
Fifty years after the adorable 1974 Civic went on sale, it still goes further on a gallon of gas than most cars on American roads.
The first-generation Acura NSX is considered one of the greatest driver’s cars ever built. This second-gen 2005 is a prime example.
The Datsun 280Z and 260Z make the perfect platform for a custom Z, because they’re not as collectible or valuable as the 240Z.
The Isuzu Trooper hit the market in September 1981, before the 4Runner, Pathfinder, and Montero.
Penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Isuzu Impulse began life as the Asso di Fior concept, shown at the 1979 Geneva Motor Show.
The fifth-generation Honda Prelude was one of the finest driver’s cars from the golden age of affordable sports coupes.
The cleverly packaged Mazda Bongo van accommodates up to eight passengers, with a boxy shape that maximizes interior room.
