This Lexus compact executive car is the Japanese rival of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. Here we have the Japanese left-hand drive third-generation IS, launched in 2013, before its facelift in 2016. It is actually the second IS sold in this country, since the first one, released in 1998, was still sold by Toyota under the name “Altezza”.

Unveiled in October 2018, the largest BMW SUV (5.15 m/203 inches long) is primarily intended for the North American market, where it is produced. Based on the stretched platform of the fourth-generation X5 (its wheelbase is 13 cm/5 inches longer). The X5, released just before the X7, shares the same plant in South Carolina, alongside the BMW X3, X4 and X6.

From 1997 to 2017, the Century was the only model of the Japanese car production to be equipped with a V12. But when renewed in October 2017, this rival of Mercedes-Benz S-Class received a hybrid V8. Only a few hundred units ot this 5.33 m/210 in.-long limousine, only available in Japan, are sold every year. The Century is one of the most interesting curiosities of the Toyota range.

The luxury LS, that Toyota kept calling Celsior in Japan during a long time, was part of the launch range of Lexus in 1989. The fourth-generation LS was released in late 2006. Here we have the F-Sport trim level of the 460 version, after its second facelift (2012), which was quite visible. Lexus replaced this model in 2017.

The luxury LS, that Toyota kept calling Celsior in Japan during a long time, was part of the launch range of Lexus in 1989. The fourth-generation LS was released in late 2006. Here we have the F-Sport trim level of the 460 version, after its second facelift (2012), which was quite visible. Lexus replaced this model in 2017.

This luxury car, which has long kept the name Toyota Celsior in Japan, was part of the launch range of Lexus in 1989. The one reproduced here is a fourth-generation LS, released in late 2006, after its second very visible facelift that took place in 2012, before being replaced in 2017. Here we have a stretched 600 hybrid version.

In Japan, the Allion has a twin, the Premio (whose grille differs). Both are just above the Corolla in Toyota’s range. These three-box sedans, the descendants of the Corona, are 4.56 m/180 in.-long. The one reproduced here by Kyosho is the second-generation Allion, launched in summer 2007 with the 2012 facelift.

In Japan, the Allion has a twin, the Premio (whose grille differs). Both are just above the Corolla in Toyota’s range. These three-box sedans, the descendants of the Corona, are 4.56 m/180 in.-long. The one reproduced here by Kyosho is the second-generation Allion, launched in summer 2007.

The Mark X is an elegant and dynamic-looking rear-wheel drive model, released in Japan in 2004. After a first restyling, it was fully rebodied in 2009. This is this second generation that we have here, with the small facelift that brought redesigned headlights in 2012. Hi-Story had already replicated this Mark X, but this die cast model is a Kyosho.

Le premier Serena, importé en Europe dans les années 1990, n’était qu’un utilitaire aménagé. Il poursuit sa carrière au Japon où il est, progressivement, devenu un vrai monospace. Avec succès puisqu'il s'agissait, là-bas, du modèle Nissan le plus vendu entre 2006 et 2012. Kyosho reproduit une version 2014 du Serena quatrième génération, sorti fin 2010.

The first-gen Serena, imported to Europe in the 1990s, was a utility vehicle converted into a passenger car. Its career continued in Japan where it became a true MPV. Successfully since there it was the best-selling Nissan model between 2006 and 2012. Kyosho offers here the 2014 version of the fourth-generation Serena, released in late 2010.

Intended for Japan, this 3^rd-gen Elgrand (the first one date back to 1997) was released in 2010 and is exclusively equipped with 4 or 6-cylinder gasoline engines. With a different grille, it was once available under the name Nissan Quest in the USA, without success. Kyosho reproduces the Highway Star trim level of the 2014 restyled version.

Intended for Japan, this 3^rd-gen Elgrand (the first one date back to 1997) was released in 2010 and is exclusively equipped with 4 or 6-cylinder gasoline engines. With a different grille, it was once available under the name Nissan Quest in the USA, without success. Kyosho reproduces the Highway Star trim level of the 2014 restyled version.

The story of the Crown begins in 1955 and seems to never finish, since this large luxury car has been renewed every five or six years in Japan, always with the same success. Kyosho offers here the fourteenth-generation Crown, sold between 2012 and 2018. This Athlete version receives a hybrid engine.

This large minivan, whose first generation dates back to 2002, is very popular in Japan where it achieves most of its sales with his twin, the Vellfire. Kyosho reproduces here the 3.5-liter petrol V6 version of the second generation, available from 2008 to 2015. This Alphard was then renewed in 2015.

The first-gen Serena was imported into Europe in the 1990s. At the time, it was just a utility vehicle transformed into a passenger car. He has been pursuing its career in Japan where it has gradually become a true MPV. A successful one, since it was the most popular Nissan model between 2006 and 2012. Here we have the fifth generation, launched at the end of 2016.

The first-gen Serena was imported into Europe in the 1990s. At the time, it was just a utility vehicle transformed into a passenger car. He has been pursuing its career in Japan where it has gradually become a true MPV. A successful one, since it was the most popular Nissan model between 2006 and 2012. Here we have the fifth generation, launched at the end of 2016.

Launched in late 1974, the Turbo version is almost a model of its own, given the striking differences compared to the 911. It also has its own type name, 930, which is often used to designate it. This 1988 model year, which develops 300 hp, differs from the 1974 version by a redesigned spoiler, integrated fog lamps (initially seen in 1984) and a second outside rear-view mirror (here).