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Originally Posted by wing_woo
Great thread. I still remember the first time I saw the Toyota Cavalier. Had to do a double take on that one. Also found it weird that they used the Pontiac Vibe styling for the Matrix in Japan too. But then again, they loved American cars back during that time which is why the Ford Probe was sold in Japan as a Ford instead of marketing it as a Mazda.
Don't know about now though whether they still have the fascination of American cars anymore.
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Yea, the Voltz was completely new to me. Wasn't around when they were on the road I guess. Have never seen one IRL though.
Anecdotal evidence, but I think it's always rather been a more niche market with the American fixation, atleast for cars. Roads are so much narrower, and garages especially are hard to come by. You do see the odd standout here and there though still. Some examples that come to mind are of course H1 Hummers, Chevy Tahoes (those old ones from the 90s), and those old GMC rape vans. Takes a certain character to want to drive those around the streets of Japan though IMO.