The Tokyo Auto Salon, held at the Makuhari Messe convention centre, is the biggest date on the Japanese tuner car calendar.
The typical tuned Japanese car is lowered and sat on wide, deep-dish wheels with a hint of negative camber. This Narikin Ode, which is based on the third-generation Honda Odyssey, is a perfect example.
The typical tuned Japanese car is lowered and sat on wide, deep-dish wheels with a hint of negative camber. This Narikin Ode, which is based on the third-generation Honda Odyssey, is a perfect example.
Beneath the styling of this Mugen Garu lies a Honda S660, the spiritual successor to the cult Honda Beat.
This is largely cosmetically modified Daihatsu Boon is called Beach Cruisin'
The Daihatsu Boon is a compact model with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. This Boon Sporza Ver is a contemporary reinterpretation of the 1980s Charade De Tomaso.
The Suzuki Ignis Motocrosser Style is inspired by the manufacturer's RM-Z450WS motocross racer. The car has a raised ride height and is fitted with off-road tyres.
The Suzuki Ignis Motocrosser Style is inspired by the manufacturer's RM-Z450WS motocross racer. The car has a raised ride height and is fitted with off-road tyres.
This is the GSX-RR MotoGP racer-inspired Suzuki Swift Racer RS hot hatch.
This is the GSX-RR MotoGP racer-inspired Suzuki Swift Racer RS hot hatch.
This is the GSX-RR MotoGP racer-inspired Suzuki Swift Racer RS hot hatch.
Lexus Gazoo Racing unveiled the Lexus LC500 Super GT 2017 racer.
This Honda Acty truck has been restyled by modifiers Honda Access. Its turbocharged 660cc engine has been tuned to produce the torque of an 880cc unit.
This Honda Acty truck has been restyled by modifiers Honda Access. Its turbocharged 660cc engine has been tuned to produce the torque of an 880cc unit.
Garson's D.A.D Luxury Crystal Benz, which is based on a Mercedes-Benz SL600, is decorated with 300,000 pieces of Swarovski crystal.
Garson's D.A.D Luxury Crystal Benz, which is based on a Mercedes-Benz SL600, is decorated with 300,000 pieces of Swarovski crystal.
Obayashi Factory's Hyper Leaf features hi-fi speakers throughout, including on the ceiling, along with liquid crystal display screens housed within the front bumper.
Obayashi Factory's Hyper Leaf features hi-fi speakers throughout, including on the ceiling, along with liquid crystal display screens housed within the front bumper.
Obayashi Factory's Hyper Leaf features hi-fi speakers throughout, including on the ceiling, along with liquid crystal display screens housed within the front bumper.
The Tokyo Auto Salon, held at the Makuhari Messe convention centre, is the biggest date on the Japanese tuner car calendar.
326Power revealed its Ultra Groover Yaba-King.RC concept, which is based on the Lexus RC350 F sport. The Lexus brand is incredibly popular on the Japanese tuning car scene.
326Power revealed its Ultra Groover Yaba-King.RC concept, which is based on the Lexus RC350 F sport. The Lexus brand is incredibly popular on the Japanese tuning car scene.
The Carstyle Dazer Prius X is a four-wheel-drive take on the Prius hybrid.
Garage Ill's Audi TT-Shogouki features XO Luxury wheels and Universal Air suspension. It's fully road legal car – once its suspension lift system raises the ride height.
Garage Ill's Audi TT-Shogouki features XO Luxury wheels and Universal Air suspension. It's fully road legal car – once its suspension lift system raises the ride height.
Modulo, Honda's in-house customiser, unveiled its Freed mini van Active Concept, featuring a full Modulo bodykit.
The Toyota C-HR is expected to become popular on Japan's tuning scene. This C-HR Modellista is fitted with the firm's Elegant Ice Style bodykit.
The Toyota C-HR is expected to become popular on Japan's tuning scene. This C-HR Modellista is fitted with the firm's Elegant Ice Style bodykit.
The Toyota C-HR is expected to become popular on Japan's tuning scene. This C-HR Modellista is fitted with the firm's Elegant Ice Style bodykit.
The Toyota C-HR is expected to become popular on Japan's tuning scene. This C-HR Modellista is fitted with the firm's Elegant Ice Style bodykit.
The third-generation Honda Odyssey is still popular with tuners in Japan. The V-vision x Clover RB1 version swaps its second and third-row seats for an MTX sound system.
The third-generation Honda Odyssey is still popular with tuners in Japan. The V-vision x Clover RB1 version swaps its second and third-row seats for an MTX sound system.
This fourth-generation MX-5 is painted in the first-generation model's Classic Red. The car is available as a limited-time offer until the end of February.
Rocky Auto's R3000GT Bond Car is an open-top replica of the Toyota 2000GT. It's available with power steering and air conditioning.
Rocky Auto's R3000GT Bond Car is an open-top replica of the Toyota 2000GT. It's available with power steering and air conditioning.
The Mazda CX-5 Custom Style 2017 features satin plating spoilers and specially made 20in wheels.
The 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon is famous the world over for its eclectic mix of machinery, which varies from vans to thoroughbred racing cars.
The event is one of the world's best for modified cars, and show attendees include Japanese tuning companies, international car manufacturers and global racing teams.
We’ve whittled down the show’s long list of cars in our 2017 highlights gallery, which you can view above.
One of the first 'soft-roaders' returns for a new generation, but while upstarts like the Mazda CX-5 and BMW X3 have moved the segment on, does the Honda bring anything new?
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