SAMURAI WHEELS

We'll take a look at the Nissan X-Trail hybrid. Nissan has sold more than 800,000 X-trails all over the world. For the first time, the new X-trail pairs Tough Gear tech with a hybrid drive train.

Daihatsu launched new mini passenger vehicle CAST nationwide. The concept for developing of the CAST was to create a K-car with the options people want that is capable of freshening up their lives.

In this new edition, we will take you to TOKYO AUTO SALON 2016. It is one of the biggest showcase in the world to demonstrate the latest technology and products for cars to be tuned-up or dressed up.

In this episode, the SAMURAI WHEELS team visits a Suzuki dealership in western Tokyo and checks out some of the brand's best known models before jumping in an Escudo SUV and heading for snow country. See how competent the SUV is on the slippery stuff although studless tires would have improved grip logarithmically.

This episode will be a special report on TOYOTA that has been the world's No. 1 car producer for the last four years. We will delve into the reasons why Toyota has managed to maintain that top spot.

In this week's episode, we will introduce a new segment referred to as COMPACT CROSSOVER, and a car making its debut -- the Suzuki IGNIS. In the LIFE ON WHEELS segment, we will report on "Driving with Disabilities" in Japan. Mobility is important because it also means independence. Today, almost any vehicle can be converted to cater to those with disabilities.

In this new episode of SAMURAI WHEELS, our team will test drive the SUBARU Legacy Outback on public roads and a rugged off-road course, pushing the car to its limits. Last year, SUBARU recorded their best ever sales figures, thanks to unprecedented sales growth in the US. Also Peter will report on road signs in Japan and introduce a radical idea to do with the upcoming Olympics and the international interpretation of "STOP!"

MAZDA call their new styling theme Kodo Design. Now this may sound a little contrived, but they tell us their design theme captures natural motion and creates a sense of movement in the car, even when it's stationary. The CX-5 which debuted as a flagship model for MAZDA in 2012. Total production passed the 1 million mark last year. SAMURAI TEAM will find out the secret of their car manufacture and their strategy. And we will have a report about Japan's cutting edge EV technology. We have traveled to the Tsukuba Circuit to see The All-Japan EV Grand Prix Series.

In this episode, we will compare two cars that have been developed to cater for Japan's unique minivan market. You might be surprised by two of Japan's most luxurious minivans or people-movers.

In this episode, we will take you to the Tokyo's Shitamachi Downtown district, and test drive the compact car that will be perfect for navigating these narrow streets.

In this new episode, our SAMURAI team will test drive one of the most famous off-road vehicle, The Toyota Land Cruiser. Its reliability and longevity has led to huge popularity all over the world.

Nissan Leaf

In this episode, we will feature one of the world bestselling sedans. HONDA has launched a new model of ACCORD with latest driver assistance technologies and an innovative hybrid system.

In this new episode of SAMURAI WHEELS, our team will take a test drive in the LEXUS RX F SPORT. Let's see what the most selling luxurious crossover SUV of LEXUS has to offer.

In this episode of Samurai Wheels, we will focus on TOYOTA ESTIMA, which is called PREVIA in US. ESTIMA has been popular as egg-shaped design in Japan. Samurai team will check its fascination.

In this episode of Samurai Wheels, we will focus on MEDIA ROADSTER 4 HOURS ENDURANCE RACE held by MAZDA. The race is known for its strict fuel limits. Samurai team will compete in the race.

In this episode, we will focus on a compact car with the state-of-art clean diesel engine. MAZDA AXELA, also known as MAZDA3, achieved good fuel efficiency with powerful 1.5-liter engine.

In this episode of Samurai Wheels, we will focus on a brand new mini passenger vehicle. DAIHATSU MOVE CANBUS is full of original functions in small space as it was developed to target women.

In this episode of SAMURAI WHEELS, we will cover TOYOTA 86 GT "LIMITED", a small sports car to chase fun to drive. Samurai team will test-drive its latest model just released this year.

In this episode, we'll focus on a worldwide popular hatchback, SUBARU IMPREZA SPORT. This model with a brand new platform has won Car of the Year Japan for 2016-2017. SAMURAI TEAM will check it out.