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Car of the Year Japan, the Glossary

The annual Car of the Year Japan Award (日本カー・オブ・ザ・イヤー, nihon kā obu za iyā), also known as Japan Car of the Year (or JCOTY), is an annual Car of the Year award given for newly released or redesigned vehicles released in the car buying market in Japan in the twelve months beginning 1 November.^[1]

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Alfa Romeo 147

The Alfa Romeo 147 (Type 937) is a small family car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010.

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron (formerly the Audi e-tron until 2023) is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover produced by Audi since 2019.

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Audi TT

The Audi TT is a production front-engine, 2-door, 2+2 sports coupé and roadster, manufactured and marketed by Audi from 1998 to 2023 across three generations.

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Automotive industry in Japan

The automotive industry in Japan is one of the most prominent and largest industries in the world.

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BMW 1 Series (E87)

The first generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW E81 (3-door hatchback), BMW E82 (coupe), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback) and BMW E88 (convertible) compact cars.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row subcompact executive MPV produced by BMW since August 2014.

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BMW 3 Series (E90)

The fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars is designated under the model codes E90 (saloon), E91 (estate, marketed as 'Touring'), E92 (coupé) and E93 (convertible).

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BMW 3 Series (F30)

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW F30 (sedan version), BMW F31 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') and BMW F34 (fastback version, marketed as 'Gran Turismo') compact executive cars.

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BMW 3 Series (G20)

The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars.

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BMW 4 Series (G22)

The second generation of the BMW 4 Series consists of the BMW G22 (coupé version) along with the BMW G23 (convertible version) and BMW G26 (5-door liftback version, marketed as the Gran Coupé) compact executive cars.

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BMW 7 Series (E65)

The fourth generation of the BMW 7 Series consists of the BMW E65 and BMW E66 luxury cars.

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BMW i3

The BMW i3 is an electric car that was manufactured by German marque BMW from 2013 to 2022.

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BMW iX

The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW.

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BMW M2

The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.

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BMW X1

The BMW X1 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the German automaker BMW since 2009.

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BMW X2

The BMW X2 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW since 2017.

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Car of the Year

Car of the Year (COTY) is a common abbreviation for numerous automotive awards. Car of the Year Japan and Car of the Year are motor vehicle awards.

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Chevrolet Corvette (C8)

The Chevrolet Corvette (C8) is the eighth generation of the Corvette sports car manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet.

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Citroën C5

The Citroën C5 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 2000 and 2018 in France, and between 2008 and 2022 in China, over two generations.

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Citroën C6

The Citroën C6 is an executive car produced by the French car maker Citroën since 2005.

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Daihatsu Mira

The Daihatsu Mira (also known as the Cuore, Domino, and more recently Charade) is a kei car and city car built by Japanese car maker Daihatsu.

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Daihatsu Mira Tocot

The is a kei car built by the Japanese carmaker Daihatsu since 2018 as the successor to the Mira Cocoa & Mira.

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Daihatsu Move

The is a kei car/city car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu between August 1995 and June 2023.

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Daihatsu Move Canbus

The is a retro-styled semi-tall kei car with rear sliding doors manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Daihatsu since 2016.

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Ford Telstar

The Ford Telstar is an automobile that was sold by Ford in Asia, Australasia and Africa, comparable in size to the European Ford Sierra and the North American Ford Tempo.

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Fuel cell vehicle

A fuel cell vehicle (FCV) or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is an electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell, sometimes in combination with a small battery or supercapacitor, to power its onboard electric motor.

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Honda

is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and battery-powered equipment, founded in October 1946 by Soichiro Honda and headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

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Honda Accord

The, also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989.

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Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)

The seventh-generation Honda Accord for the European and Japanese markets is a mid-size car that was available as a four-door sedan or a five-door station wagon and was produced by Honda from October 2002 (for the 2003 model year) to 2008.

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Honda Ballade

The Honda Ballade (ホンダ・バラード) is a subcompact automobile built by Honda of Japan.

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Honda Civic

The is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972.

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Honda Civic (eighth generation)

The eighth-generation Honda Civic is a range of compact cars (C-segment) manufactured by Honda between 2005 and 2012, replacing the seventh-generation Civic.

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Honda Civic (eleventh generation)

The eleventh-generation Honda Civic (FE/FL) is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Honda since 2021, replacing the tenth-generation Civic.

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Honda Civic (fifth generation)

The fifth-generation Honda Civic is an automobile produced by Honda from 1991 until 1995.

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Honda Civic (seventh generation)

The seventh-generation Honda Civic is an automobile produced by Honda from 2000 until 2005.

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Honda Civic (sixth generation)

The sixth-generation Honda Civic is an automobile produced by Honda from 1995 until 2000.

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Honda Civic (third generation)

The third-generation Honda Civic is an automobile which was produced by Honda from 1983 until 1987.

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Honda Civic Type R

The is a series of hot hatchback and sports sedan models based on the Civic, developed and produced by Honda since September 1997.

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Honda Clarity

The Honda Clarity is a nameplate used by Honda on alternative fuel vehicles.

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Honda CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric car manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements, including a 2+2 seating arrangement (excluding North American models where the backseat is removed) and a standard 6-speed manual transmission.

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Honda Fit (first generation)

The first generation Honda Fit is a subcompact car or supermini manufactured by Honda from 2001 to 2008.

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Honda Fit (second generation)

The second generation Honda Fit is a subcompact car or supermini manufactured by Honda from 2007 until 2014.

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Honda Freed

The is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 2008.

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Honda Legend

The is a series of V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle.

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Honda N-Box

The (corporately styled as N-BOX) is a kei car produced by Honda for the Japanese market.

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Honda N-One

The (corporately styled as N-ONE) is a retro styled kei car produced by Honda for the Japanese market.

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Honda N-Van

The Honda N-Van (stylized as "Honda N-VAN") is a microvan produced by Honda for the Japanese market.

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Honda N-WGN

The is a kei car produced by Honda for the Japanese market.

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Honda NSX (second generation)

The second-generation Honda NSX (New Sports eXperience; model code NC1), marketed as the Acura NSX in North America, China and Kuwait, is a two-seater, all-wheel drive, mid-engine hybrid electric sports car developed and manufactured by Honda.

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Honda Odyssey (international)

The is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, marketed in most of the world and currently in its fifth-generation.

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Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is a front-mid engine open top sports car that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda, from 1999 until 2009.

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Honda Stream

The Honda Stream (ホンダ・ストリーム) is a car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda from 2000 to 2014.

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Honda Vigor

The is a premium sedan that was derived from the Honda Accord.

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Honda Z

The Honda Z (marketed also as the Z600) is a two-door hatchback kei car/city car manufactured and marketed by the Honda Motor Company, from 1970 until 1974.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 (현대 아이오닉 5) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021.

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Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company, often referred to as Hyundai Motors, and commonly known as Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, which was founded in 1967.

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Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper is a full-size SUV that was produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu between September 1981 and September 2002.

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Isuzu VehiCROSS

The Isuzu VehiCROSS is a compact SUV from Isuzu.

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Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ is a series of mid-size/full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars (becoming Jaguar Land Rover in 2013) from 1968 to 2019.

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Jeep Cherokee (KL)

The Jeep Cherokee (KL) is a compact crossover SUV that was manufactured and marketed by the Jeep marque of Stellantis North America.

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Jeep Wrangler (JL)

The Jeep Wrangler (JL) is the fourth generation of the Wrangler off-road vehicle, available in two- and four-door bodies.

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Lexus

is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Lexus IS

The is a compact executive car (D-segment in Europe) sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998.

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Lexus LS

The is a full-size luxury sedan (F-segment in Europe) serving as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota.

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List of motor vehicle awards

This list of motor vehicle awards is an index to articles that describe notable awards given to motor vehicles. Car of the Year Japan and list of motor vehicle awards are motor vehicle awards.

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Mazda

, also known as simply Mazda, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan.

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Mazda Capella

The Mazda Capella, also known as the 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002.

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Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Mazda since 2012.

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Mazda Demio

The is a subcompact/supermini/B-segment small car manufactured by Mazda since 1996.

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Mazda Familia

The, also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003.

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda and sold as a battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or mild hybrid (MHEV) variant.

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Mazda MX-5 (NC)

The Mazda MX-5 (NC) is the third generation of the Mazda MX-5 manufactured from 2005 to 2015.

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Mazda MX-5 (ND)

The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, model code ND, is the current generation of the Mazda MX-5 roadster.

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Mazda RX-8

The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda between 2003 and 2012.

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Mazda Verisa

The Mazda Verisa is a subcompact car based on the jointly engineered Mazda DY platform.

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Mazda6

The Mazda6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan, derived from the Italian attenzione) is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda since 2002, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)

Mercedes-Benz W202 is the internal designation for a compact sedan/saloon manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz between 1992–2001, as the first generation of the C-Class, now in its fifth generation.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is the internal designation for a range of compact executive cars manufactured and marketed by DaimlerChrysler from 1999 to 2010, as the second generation of the C-Class — in sedan/saloon, three-door hatchback coupé (marketed as the SportCoupé and sub-designated CL203) and station wagon/estate (sub-designated S203) body styles.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) is the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

The Mercedes-Benz W205 is the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class which was produced by Daimler AG between 2014 and 2021.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a compact executive roadster, produced by Mercedes-Benz.

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MG F / MG TF

The MG F and MG TF are mid-engined, rear wheel drive roadster cars that were sold under the MG marque by three manufacturers between 1995 and 2011.

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Mitsubishi

The is a group of autonomous Japanese multinational companies in a variety of industries.

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Mitsubishi Delica

The is a range of vans and pickup trucks designed and built by the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 1968.

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Mitsubishi Diamante

The Mitsubishi Diamante is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005.

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Mitsubishi eK

The is a kei car series from Mitsubishi Motors, based on the long-running Minica, and first introduced on October 11, 2001.

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Mitsubishi FTO

The Mitsubishi FTO is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive coupe produced by Mitsubishi Motors between 1994 and 2000.

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Mitsubishi Galant

The is an automobile which was produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1969 until 2012.

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Mitsubishi i

The is a kei car from automaker Mitsubishi Motors, first released in January 2006, twenty eight months after its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV (MiEV is an acronym for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) is a five-door electric city car produced in the 2010s by Mitsubishi Motors, and is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i. Rebadged variants of the i-MiEV are also sold by PSA as the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-Zero, mainly in Europe.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is the tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution, a sports sedan produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

The is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001.

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Mitsubishi Pajero

The, p.2, Chameleon Translations, p.1, Chameleon Translations is a full-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) manufactured and marketed globally by Mitsubishi over four generations — introduced in 1981 and discontinued in 2021.

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Nissan

is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

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Nissan 350Z

The Nissan 350Z (known as Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) in Japan) is a two-door, two-seater sports car that was manufactured by Nissan Motor Corporation from 2002 until 2009 and marks the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line.

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Nissan 370Z

The Nissan 370Z (known as the Fairlady Z Z34 in Japan) is a 2-door, 2-seater sports car (S-segment in Europe) manufactured by Nissan Motor Company.

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Nissan EXA

The Nissan Pulsar EXA and Nissan EXA are automobiles manufactured and marketed by Nissan Motor Company from 1983 to 1986 and from 1986 to 1990 respectively.

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Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo–Racing; model code: R35; Japanese: 日産・GT-R; Nissan GT-R) is a car built by Japanese marque Nissan since 2007.

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Nissan Leaf

The, stylized as "LEAF," is a battery-electric powered compact car manufactured by Nissan, produced since 2010 across two generations.

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Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra, also known as the, is a supermini car (B-segment) that has been produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan since 1982.

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Nissan Note

The is a supermini/subcompact hatchback or a mini MPV manufactured and marketed globally by Nissan.

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Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1986.

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Nissan Pulsar

The is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in the Japanese market.

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Nissan Sakura

The is a battery electric kei car marketed by Nissan and produced by NMKV.

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Nissan Serena

The is a minivan manufactured by Nissan, joining the slightly larger Vanette.

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Nissan Silvia

The is the series of small sports cars produced by Nissan.

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Nissan Skyline

The is a brand of automobile originally produced by the Prince Motor Company starting in 1957, and then by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1967.

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Nissan Teana

The is a mid-size sedan produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan.

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Nissan X-Trail

The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2000.

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 is a subcompact car (B-segment in Europe) produced by the French automaker Peugeot.

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Peugeot RCZ

The Peugeot RCZ is a car designed by French marque Peugeot and assembled in Austria by Magna Steyr from 2009 until 2015.

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Renault Scénic

The Renault Scénic, also spelled without the acute accent as Scenic, especially in languages other than French, is a car which was produced by French car manufacturer Renault, the first to be labelled as a small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in Europe.

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RJC Car of the Year

The Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan, also known as (RJC), is a non-profit organization established in 1990, consisting of Japan-based automotive critics and journalists. Car of the Year Japan and RJC Car of the Year are Japanese science and technology awards and motor vehicle awards.

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Rover 75

The Rover 75 is a car which was manufactured from 1998 to 2005 and sold under the British Rover marque.

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Subaru

is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Subaru Corporation (formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries), the twenty-first largest automaker by production worldwide in 2017.

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Subaru Exiga

The is a mid-size MPV that debuted as a concept car during the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.

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Subaru Impreza

The is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992.

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Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)

The fifth-generation Subaru Legacy was originally unveiled as a concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the model, and the production version was introduced at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.

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Subaru Legacy (fourth generation)

The fourth generation of the Subaru Legacy was introduced in 2003 and saw a complete redesign of the Legacy on an all-new platform.

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Subaru Levorg

The is a mid-size car manufactured since 2014 by Subaru.

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Suzuki Alto

The is a kei car produced by Suzuki since 1979.

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Suzuki Alto Lapin

The Suzuki Lapin is a kei car with a five-door hatchback body, manufactured since 2002 by Suzuki for the Japanese market only, and was also marketed in Japan only by Mazda as Mazda Spiano under an OEM agreement through their Autozam stores until 2008.

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Suzuki Spacia

The Suzuki Spacia is a kei car produced by Suzuki.

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Suzuki Swift

The is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Suzuki.

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Takuma Sato

, nicknamed "Taku", is a Japanese professional racing driver.

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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S is a four-door, battery-electric sedan car manufactured by the American automaker Tesla.

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Toyota

is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan.

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Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Gunma assembly plant.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) is a motorsport division of the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota.

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Toyota iQ

The Toyota iQ is a city car manufactured by Toyota and marketed in a single generation for Japan (2008–2016); Europe (2008–2015); and North America (2012–2015), where it was marketed as the Scion iQ.

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Toyota Mirai

The (from, Japanese for 'future') is a mid-size hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) manufactured by Toyota, and is the first FCV to be mass-produced and sold commercially.

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Toyota MR2

The Toyota MR2 is a line of two-seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, manufactured in Japan and marketed globally by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations: W10 (1984–1989), W20 (1989–1999) and W30 (1999–2007).

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Toyota Platz

The is a subcompact car that was manufactured in Japan by Toyota from 1999 until 2005, when it was replaced by the Belta.

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Toyota Previa

The Toyota Previa, also known as the in Japan, and Toyota Tarago in Australia, is a minivan that was produced by Toyota from 1990 until October 2019 across three generations.

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Toyota Prius

The is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota.

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Toyota Prius (XW10)

The Toyota Prius (XW10) is a subcompact hybrid car that was produced by Toyota between 1997 and 2003 in Japan.

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Toyota Prius (XW30)

The third generation Toyota Prius debuted as a compact liftback manufactured and marketed by Toyota, having launched in 2009 for model year 2010 at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (often abbreviated as the Prius and known as the Prius Prime in North America, South Korea, and New Zealand) is a plug-in hybrid liftback manufactured by Toyota.

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Toyota RAV4

The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.

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Toyota Soarer

The is a personal luxury GT coupé produced from 1981 to 2005 by Toyota and sold in Japan.

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Toyota Supra

is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation beginning in 1978.

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Toyota Vitz

The is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota from 1999 to 2019 in a three- or five-door hatchback body styles.

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Toyota Yaris Verso

The Toyota Yaris Verso is a mini MPV produced by Toyota using the Yaris nameplate from August 1999 to October 2005.

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen (VW)English:,. is a German automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.

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Volkswagen Golf Mk5

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (codenamed Typ 1K) is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen, as the fifth generation of the Golf in three- or five-door hatchback (August 2003 – 2008) and a five-door station wagon (2007–2009) configurations, as well as the successor to the Golf Mk4.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_of_the_Year_Japan

Also known as JCOTY, Japan Car of the Year.

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