This article summarizes the vehicle models (kei cars, compact cars, hatchbacks, SUVs, and minivans) expected to undergo minor changes from January to December 2024 by domestic automakers. This year, many big-name models will undergo full model changes, including the popular Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla Touring, Lexus NX, Nissan Note Aura, and Nissan X-Trail. Anyone considering buying a car nowadays needs to reserve a car at a dealership before the release date, so we hope this information will be helpful if there’s a car you want. Anyone considering buying a car nowadays needs to reserve a car at a dealership before the release date, so we hope this information will be helpful if there’s a car you want.
List of new models for 2024
We have compiled a list of car models that will be released in 2024, and it is clear that this is a very unusual time as many manufacturers will be adding new models.
| Release Expectation | Manufacturer | Car name | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2024 | Toyota | Hiace | Some improvements |
| January 17, 2024 | Toyota | Yaris Cross | Some improvements |
| January 17, 2024 | Toyota | Yaris | Some improvements |
| March 2024 | Toyota | Aqua | Some improvements |
| April 2024 | Toyota | Corolla Touring | Special edition vehicle partial improvement |
| May 2024 | Toyota | Hilux | Special edition vehicle partial improvement |
| June 2024 | Toyota | Noah Voxy | Some improvements |
| August 2024 | Toyota | Alphard Vellfire |
Some improvements |
| September 2024 | Toyota | Harrier | Minor changes |
| March 2024 | Lexus | LX | Some improvements |
| June 2024 | Lexus | RX | Some improvements |
| October 2024 | Lexus | NX | Some improvements |
| October 2024 | Lexus | RZ | Some improvements |
| December 2024 | Lexus | LM | Some improvements |
| August 2024 | Honda | ZR-V | Some improvements |
| April 2024 | Honda | Civic | Some improvements |
| April 2024 | Honda | Vezel | Some improvements |
| September 2024 | Nissan | Note Aura | Minor changes |
| August 2024 | Nissan | X-Trail | Minor changes |
| January 2024 | Subaru | WRX S4 STI Sport | Special edition vehicle |
| October 2024 | Mazda | MAZDA3 | Some improvements |
| December 2024 | Mazda | Roadster | Some improvements |
| 2024 | Suzuki | Every | Some specifications changed |
| 2024 | Suzuki | Hustler | Some specifications changed |
| 2024 | Suzuki | Jimny | Some specifications changed |
Toyota’s new “Hiace” partial improvement Earth Color Package launches on January 10, 2024
Toyota made some improvements to the Hiace, including introducing a new “Earth Color Package,” and released the model on January 10, 2024.
toyota hiace 2024
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→ Toyota’s new “Hiace” partial improvement, new custom model lineup, released in January 2024
Toyota’s new Yaris Cross minor change to be released on January 17, 2024
Toyota will make some improvements to the Yaris Cross and release it on January 17, 2024. The Yaris Cross was released on August 31, 2020, and it has already been about three years since then, so it is time for a minor change. This partial improvement adopts a new generation connected navigation system and also features the latest Toyota Safety Sense to enhance safety.
Yaris Cross
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→ Specifications revealed: Toyota new Yaris Cross partial improvement 2024 model Japan model released on January 17, 2024
Toyota’s new Yaris minor change to be released on January 17, 2024
Toyota will make some minor changes to the new Yaris and release it on January 17, 2024. Prices range from 1,501,000 yen to 2,694,000 yen (tax included). The Yaris has been on the market for about three years, so it’s time for a minor change. This minor change will feature a new generation connected navigation system and the latest Toyota Safety Sense, further enhancing safety.
toyota yaris 2024
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→ Toyota New Yaris Minor Change Released January 17, 2024
Toyota’s new “Aqua” partial improvement to be released in March 2024
Toyota will make minor changes to the Aqua and release it in March 2024. This minor change will also see the interior adopt the latest large display audio, a 12.3-inch full digital LCD meter, and the engine will be equipped with a new hybrid system.
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→ Toyota New Aqua Partial Improvement Released in March 2024
Toyota’s new “Corolla Touring” special edition model to be released in April 2024
Toyota will offer special edition models of the new Corolla Touring, which will go on sale from April 2024. Each model will come in special colors such as “Slate Gray Metallic,” “Army Rock Metallic,” and “Precious Metal.” ” The aluminum wheels will be painted matte black .”
Corolla Touring
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→ Toyota’s new “Corolla Touring” special edition car will be released in April 2024.
Toyota’s new “Hilux” special edition “Z “Revo ROCCO Edition”
Toyota will announce the special edition “Z “Revo Rocco Edition” of the new “Hilux” based on the “Z” grade on December 22, 2023, with sales starting in May 2024. The “Revo Rocco” is already available overseas, but has never been introduced in Japan, and it is a popular model with many people taking the trouble to customize it. The “Revo Rocco” will finally be coming to Japan.
Hilux Z Revo Rocco
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→ Officially announced: Toyota’s new “Hilux” special edition “Z “Revo ROCCO Edition” with exclusive exterior will be released in May 2024
Toyota’s new Noah and Voxy models will be partially improved and released in June 2024
Toyota will make some improvements to its new Noah and Voxy minivans and begin selling them around June 2024. Currently, each of the dealerships has announced that the Noah and Voxy will be released after June, so it is highly likely that they will be improved models.
Voxy
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→ Toyota’s new “Noah” and “Voxy” partial improvements will be released in June 2024
Toyota to release new Alphard and Vellfire models with partial improvements and PHEV models in August 2024
Toyota held a new car launch event at 1:30 PM on September 6, 2023, where it unveiled its top-of-the-line showpiece, the Century . The company also unveiled the Vellfire PHEV and FCEV Crown Sedan . As previously announced, a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) model will be added to the new Alphard and Vellfire models when they undergo partial improvements, with the launch scheduled for August 2024.
Vellfire
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→ Pre-release! Toyota’s new “Vellfire” partially improved PHEV model added to be released in August 2024
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→ Toyota’s new “Alphard” and “Vellfire” are partially improved, and PHEV models will be added. They will be released around August 2024.
Toyota’s new “Vellfire” has been partially improved. A top-of-the-line model with two rows and four seats may be added. It may be released around August 2024.
Toyota will make some improvements to the new 40-series Alphard and Vellfire, releasing them around August 2024. Toyota Auto Body, the manufacturer of the Alphard, Vellfire, and other models, unveiled the VELLFIRE Spacious Lounge CONCEPT at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 , which will be held mainly at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023, for the first time in the world.
2024 toyota vellfire
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→ Toyota’s new “Vellfire” has been partially improved. A top-of-the-line model with two rows and four seats may be added. It may be released around August 2024.
Toyota’s new Harrier undergoes minor changes, a major fourth-year improvement, to be released in September 2024
Toyota will be making its first minor change to the new Harrier, which will be released around September 2024. Now in its fourth year since its release, what kind of evolution has the Harrier undergone?
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→ Toyota’s new “Harrier” minor change, a major improvement model for the fourth year, to be released in September 2024
Lexus to add new “LX” partially improved “LX700h” to its lineup, launching in March 2024
Lexus will make some improvements to the new LX crossover SUV and release it in March 2024. The current LX is currently discontinued, but it was released on January 12, 2022, two full years after its release. An application for trademark registration (trademark application 2023-021945) was filed with the Japan Patent Office on March 2, 2023. This time, it is said that one year after the trademark registration, a new powertrain will be added and the LX700h will be added.
Lexus LX600 “F SPORT”
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→ Lexus new “LX” partially improved “LX700h” added to March 2024 release
Lexus RX: Partially improved, upgraded to latest equipment, to be released in July 2024
Lexus will make some improvements to the RX and release it in July 2024. This improvement will feature a 12.3-inch full LCD meter that adopts Lexus’ latest design .
Lexus RX
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→ Lexus New RX Partially Improved, Upgraded to the Latest Equipment, Released in July 2024
Lexus NX: Partially improved, upgraded to latest equipment, to be released in October 2024
Lexus will make some improvements to the new NX crossover SUV and release it in October 2024. The current NX was released on October 7, 2021, three years after its release.
2022 Lexus NX
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→ New Lexus NX partially improved, upgraded to the latest equipment, released in October 2024
Lexus new “RZ” partial improvement released in November 2024
Lexus will make some improvements to its new BEV “RZ” and will announce and begin selling it in November 2024. This partial improvement will feature a “12.3-inch full LCD meter” that adopts Lexus’ latest design .
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→ Lexus new “RZ” partial improvement to be released in November 2024
Lexus adds new “LM” partial improvement “LM350h” 6-seater, 7-seater, 3-row seating models to be released in December 2024
Lexus’ first minivan, the new “LM,” will be partially improved and the new “LM350h” will be added, to be released in December 2024. The newly added “LM350h” will adopt a compact and lightweight hybrid system that combines an engine with a maximum thermal efficiency of over 40%, just like the new second-generation “NX350h” and the new fifth-generation “RX350h.” New 6-seater and 7-seater models will also be added to the lineup.
LEXUS LM
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→ Lexus New “LM” Partial Improvement “LM350h” Added 6-seater, 7-seater, 3-row seat model Added December 2024
Honda’s new “ZR-V” special edition “BLACK STYLE” to be released in summer 2024
Honda announced on October 12, 2023, that it will release a special edition “BLACK STYLE” version of its SUV “ZR-V” in the summer of 2024. Orders began being accepted on the same day.
ZR-V BLACK STYLE
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→ Honda’s new “ZR-V” special edition “BLACK STYLE” to be released in summer 2024
Honda’s new Civic will be upgraded with an RS grade and released in September 2024.
Honda will make some improvements to the new Civic and release it in September 2024. This time, a new grade, “RS,” will be introduced, focusing on driving quality. When you think of Honda, you think of “RS,” and the famous Civic also has an “RS” grade.
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→ Honda’s new Civic has been partially improved and an RS grade has been added. It will be released in September 2024.
→ Honda’s new Civic RS will feature a 6MT and be released in the fall of 2024. The prototype will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024.
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change to be released in July 2024
Honda will make minor changes to its crossover SUV, the Vezel, and release it around July 2024. The Japanese model went on sale on April 23, 2021, making this the first minor change in three years.
Vezel
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→ Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change to be released in July 2024
Nissan’s new Note Aura undergoes a minor change, with a new design featuring digital and V-motion technology, to be released in July 2024
Nissan will make minor changes to the Note Aura and release it in July 2024. The current Note Aura underwent a full model change on August 17, 2021, making this a minor change after two and a half years.
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→ Nissan’s new “Note Aura” minor change, redesigned with digital V-motion, to be released in July 2024
Nissan’s new “X-Trail” minor change design changes to be released in August 2024
Nissan will make minor changes to the new X-Trail and release it in August 2024. The current model X-Trail was released on July 25, 2022, so the change will come two full years later.
2024 Nissan Rogue
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→ Nissan’s new “X-Trail” minor change design change to be released in August 2024
Subaru to release limited edition “WRX S4 STI Sport♯ (Sharp)” (500 units) on January 12, 2024
Subaru Tecnica International (STI) announced the special edition “WRX S4 STI Sport♯ (Sharp)” based on the “WRX S4 STI Sport R EX” on January 12, 2024. Only 500 units will be sold.
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→ Official announcement: Subaru will release a limited edition of 500 units of the special edition “WRX S4 STI Sport♯ (Sharp)” on January 12, 2024.
Mazda’s new “MAZDA3” partial improvement “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3” added, released in October 2024
Mazda will make some improvements to the MAZDA3 as part of its annual upgrades, adding the MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3, which will be released in October 2024. The MAZDA SPIRIT RACING brand will be launched in the future. Specifications for the MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3 have not been announced, but it is possible that it will be equipped with the 2.5L engine found in the North American MAZDA3.
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Mazda’s new “MAZDA3” partial improvement “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3” added, released in October 2024
Mazda to add “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING RS” to new “Roadster” model, launching in December 2024
Mazda will make some improvements to the new Roadster and add the MAZDA SPIRIT RACING RS, which will be released in December 2024. Mazda will launch the MAZDA SPIRIT RACING brand in the future. The Roadster will be partially improved, and the newly announced MAZDA SPIRIT RACING RS will be equipped with the 2.0L engine that is installed in the North American version of the Roadster.
MAZDA SPIRIT RACING concept
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Mazda to add “MAZDA SPIRIT RACING RS” to new “Roadster” model, launching in December 2024
Suzuki’s new “Every” gets a minor change, adopting an improved CVT, and will be released on February 27, 2024.
Suzuki will make minor changes to the new Every and Every Wagon, releasing them on February 27, 2024. This upgrade replaces the previously available 4-speed automatic transmission with a new CVT (excluding the PA grade), improving driving performance and fuel economy. A new top grade, the JOIN Turbo, will be introduced . Suzuki Safety Support will be standard equipment on all vehicles.
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→ Specifications revealed: Suzuki’s new “Every” minor change adopts an improved CVT, released on February 27, 2024
Suzuki’s new Hustler undergoes some spec changes, adding a special edition “TOUGH WILD” model to its lineup, launching in March 2024
Suzuki will release the new “Hustler” minicar in March 2024 with some changes to its specifications. These changes include the addition of new body colors. A special edition “TOUGH WILD” has also been added. Due to changes in specifications and rising raw material prices, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and manufacturer option prices have been revised.
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→ Suzuki New Hustler Partial specification change Price change Special edition “TOUGH WILD” added Release date: March 2024
Suzuki’s new Jimny undergoes some specification changes and will be released on April 11, 2024.
Suzuki will make some changes to the Jimny specifications, announcing the change on February 19, 2024, and releasing it on April 11, 2024. At the same time, the Jimny Sierra will also undergo some changes.
New Jimny Jimny Sierra
summary
We’ve summarized information on minor changes and improvements to be announced between January and December 2024, and these models are more talked about than ever before. Other brands besides Lexus and Toyota are also preparing hot new models for the second half of the year, so those considering a purchase will likely be struggling to decide what to get. Not only are these models not given priority or discounts within dealerships, but prices are also rising, giving the impression that the hurdles to purchasing a new car are higher than ever before. This situation is expected to continue for the next few years , but the situation may change once supply stabilizes. If you have already decided on the model you want to purchase, we encourage you to speak with your dealer representative several months before the expected release date to discuss ways to secure early delivery.
