KUALA LUMPUR: Car enthusiasts, JDM fanatics and visitors are in for bigger rewards and excitement at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from Nov 8-10.
Fans are in for a show of a lifetime as the three-day event will see more than 300 top tier-tuned cars, which includes 15 that are specially brought in from Japan, to the prospect of a visitor going home with a new and tuned Honda Civic FK8R Type R Mugen as grand lucky draw prize.
This year’s show will have a significant growth in floor space of breathtaking displays and activities that will include among others an auto styling competition to be judged by some of Japan’s top tuners; gathering by car clubs; auto trading; drifting demonstration; racing simulator challenge; audio competition; pop and bang competition and live performances.
The show will also see the return of iconic tuner Top Secret’s Smoky Nagata, and will among others feature exhibits from Veilside, Trust/Greddy, Option, Tomica and San Ei Corporation.
Official merchandise will also offer fans an extremely diverse and exciting range of apparels and accessories.
They include-neck t-shirts, retro collared t-shirts and round neck t-shirts among others depicting unique graphics of some of the more iconic JDM models such as the R33, R34 and R35 Nissan GT-Rs, Honda Civic FK8 and FL5 Type R, Mitsubishi Evo X, and Toyota AE86 and Supra, etc.
Those who purchase the 2024 official merchandises also stand to gain a 5% discount if they buy online via the website.
Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2024 has also released a limited and special edition 1/64 diecast Chameleon Nissan GT-R R33 (NISMO 400R) which fans can secure online with the purchase of any ticket, or at the show (while stocks are available).
This year's show will also see the introduction of Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2024 ambassadors who will be joined by brand ambassadors and race queens from Japan.
One of the Malaysian brand ambassadors will stand a chance of representing Malaysia at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.
Element X Strategies director and chief executive officer Jason Yap said last year's show recorded 91,000 visitors.
"We have to step up our game this year. The expectation from fans will continue to grow and rest assured, we have curated a show that will not disappoint them.
"Like the original show in Japan, a great deal of planning and preparation has gone into ensuring that the exhibits this year continue to supersede the expectations of fans," he said.
Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur is currently the only show that is held outside of Japan under licence and modeled directly after the world famous annual Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.
The show is hosted in Malaysia by Element X Strategies as the Sole Official Licensee and Muse Group Asia as the co-organiser, in collaboration with San Ei Corporation as the owner of the Tokyo Auto Salon intellectual property, and the Tokyo Auto Salon Federation.
Muse Group Asia chief executive officer Riduwan Matni said visitors and exhibitors would get a "supercharged experience."
"The Japanese tuners and exhibitors who took part in 2023 were so taken aback by the reception of Malaysian fans that they will be back in a bigger way this year," he said.
The Tokyo Auto Salon, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023, is one of the top tier international shows for both enthusiasts and exhibitors.
It was first held in 1983 to celebrate the innovative and creative display of Japanese manufactured cars, also known as JDM cars (Japan Domestic Model).
It has also become a prestigious platform for vehicle manufacturers as well as aftermarket accessories and performance parts companies to showcase their latest products and technology.
In conjunction with this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur, a GT-R Festival was also recently held in Penang which welcomed a very special guest - Nissan’s Brand Ambassador and father of the modern GT-R, Hiroshi Tamura.
The three-day festival kicked off with a GT-R owners gathering and dinner with Tamura at the Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City on Oct 4, followed by a convoy breakfast drive to SPICE Convention Centre on Oct 5 that saw GT-R owners being escorted on the Penang Bridge Second Link.
Visitors to Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2024 will also stand a once-in-a-lifetime chance of going home with an unregistered and tuned Honda Civic FK8R Type R Mugen that is being put up as a grand lucky draw prize.
This offer is open to all ticket holders but they must top up an extra RM28 on their respective ticket price.
The giveaway is a collaboration between Element X Strategies as the Sole Official Licensee of Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur and The House of Type R.
The FK8R Type R Mugen is an unregistered 2019 unit.
It is powered by a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged engine rated at 318bhp and 400Nm of torque, and mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
The car also features Mugen bodykit, Mugen gear knob, Mugen rear lamp, 20-inch inch TE37 Rays sports rims and Aftermarket exhaust system.
The winning ticket will be drawn on stage at 8pm on the final day of the show on Nov 10.
Once the car winner’s name is called and if he or she is not present at the venue, the individual will be contacted by telephone.
After three attempts go unanswered, the organizer reserves the right to proceed with another draw.
Upon answering, the winner will then be required to answer three simple questions correctly.
Tickets can be purchased online from https://tickets.tokyoautosalonkl.com/ or on-site at MITEC during the show but must be before 6pm on Nov 10.
Purchasers who buy any single ticket must only add an extra RM28 to qualify for the lucky draw. Existing ticket holders can also top up the additional RM28 to become eligible.
In addition to the Honda Civic FK8R Type R Mugen, exhibitor YRN Customs has also announced a giveaway of a modified BMW E36 325i four-door sedan. The contest is open to all visitors who spend a minimum of RM15 and the winner will also be announced on 10 November at Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur.
Strategic partners for the show are Voyager Premium Cars, Links and House of Type R; official venue partner MITEC; official freight partners Satu Tegas and World Navi; official hotel partners Hyatt House and Wedgewood Residences; official media partner FMT; official merchandiser MSO Concept; official tyre Good Year Malaysia; official outdoor media partner Ganad Media Sdn Bhd; official car air freshener Little Joe; official beverage partner Tong Woh Group; official coffee partner Chek Hup; official protein drink partner Optastar Protein Sdn Bhd.
Normal tickets are priced at RM60 and RM120 for a three-day pass to the show.
Tickets for children age between six and 12 years old are priced at RM30 per day and RM60 for a three-day pass.
Children below the age of six get free admission while all persons with disability (including one caregiver if required) are also entitled to 50% off the ticket prices.
TASKL 2024 is also introducing Express Lane tickets to beat the queue priced at RM80 per day on event day.
Also available are VIP passes at RM150 per day which entitles the ticket holder complimentary access to a VIP lounge.
For an even more exclusive passage into TASKL 2024, a special Black Tag access is being introduced for RM1,500.
As a Black Tag holder, fans will be entitled to the following privileges:
> Access to all three days of TASKL 2024
> Complimentary valet parking service
> All day access to Black Tag lounge (free flow of beverages)
> All day access to Japan Pavilion Cars
> Exclusive limited edition of TASKL 2024 Merchandise
> Meet & Greet with Japanese & Malaysian Race Queens
> Meet & Greet with iconic tuners
> Priority Preview at TASKL 2024 Car Auction
> Private Lounge. (No photographers/media permitted)
For more information and enquiries, visit www.tokyoautosalonkl.com or visit the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Tik-Tok.
Aside from online purchase, ticket can also be bought on-site at MITEC during the show.
