10 JDM Cars Coming Back In Style
The JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car scene is one of the most exciting places to be right now, with a huge amount of innovation and experimentation happening in this niche. And that’s not just limited to brand-new cars—there are plenty of JDM classics making a comeback too. We’re living in a golden age for the automotive world. We’ve seen some truly incredible cars come and go, but now we’re seeing them make their way back into our hearts, minds, and garages.
These cars are coming back in style because they were both ahead of their time in terms of performance, engineering, and value for money. They’re all still great options for people who want something fun to drive without having to sell their soul to finance payments on an exotic supercar or hypercar. Read on to find out what the 10 JDM cars are that are making a comeback.
10/10 Honda S2000
The Honda S2000 is a car that is about to make a comeback. The last time we saw this car casually on the streets was around 2007, and since then it has been off the radar.
However, it seems that the time has come for this legendary sports car to make a comeback, as it’s growing in popularity again in 2022.
9/10 1st Gen Acura NSX
The Acura NSX is another car that will be coming back in style soon. They released this car in 1995 and it was one of the most sought-after cars by car enthusiasts since.
The reason why it will come back in style again is because of its outstanding performance on the road and its sleek design, which nobody has replicated again.
8/10 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z is an oldie but a goodie, a classic car that has been around for decades. The Datsun 240Z is one of the few cars that has been around since the 1960s that is still an icon in modern pop culture.
The 240Z was one of the first Japanese cars to gain popularity in America, which is why it’s one of the most popular cars on this list.
7/10 Honda Civic Type R (EK)
The Honda Civic Type R EK is also coming back in style. It was first released in 1997 as part of the 9th generation of the Honda Civic.
The Type R EK had an aggressive body kit and high-performance engine that made it one of the most popular cars on the market at its time (and still is).
6/10 Nissan 350Z
The Nissan 350Z was a car that really brought JDM to the masses. It was affordable, it had great styling, and it had a capable V6 engine under the hood.
Now that modern cars have caught up with the 350Z’s design, it’s time for the car to come back in style.
5/10 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GC8)
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI CG8 was one of the most popular sports cars on the market in 2005. The Subaru Impreza C8 was also a game changer for Subaru’s performance line. It had 260 horsepower out of its 2.0-Liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine.
It also featured an all-wheel drive system with active torque vectoring, which helped improve traction and handling at high speeds on winding roads.
4/10 Mazda RX7 FD
Next up is the Mazda RX7 FD. This car was actually around for a while before it went out of production in 2002, but it never really went out of style! It had a sleek design, a powerful engine (for a rotary engine), and an interesting shape that made it stand out from its contemporaries.
They often referred to the FD as “the poor man’s Ferrari” because of its beautiful look and high performance—however, if you could afford one back then, you weren’t poor!
3/10 Toyota Supra MK4
Originally introduced in 1986 as an update to its predecessor (the MK3), this sports car featured many design elements that were common among other Japanese sports cars at the time—but it also stood out because of its massive tuning potential. The Toyota Supra MK4 is a great example of a car that was popular in its heyday but never really went out of style.
This car has been around for ages and has proven itself to be one of the best sports cars on the market.
2/10 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
The Skyline GT-R R32 has always been considered one of the best racing cars ever made. And for good reason: it was a force to be reckoned with on the road and on the track. It had a 2.6L twin-turbocharged inline-six engine that could rev up to 7,600 rpm and could produce “276 horsepower”.
The car had an impressive racing career, winning many races around the world, and now it’s becoming more and more popular every day.
1/10 Nissan Silvia S15
The Silvia S15 is another iconic Japanese sports car that first debuted in 1999. It featured a turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that made 256 horsepower and could go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds—a speed unheard of at the time!
The Silvia S15 was based on the 240SX model but was much more powerful than its predecessor and with better equipped modern features and interior.