We present a ranking of the most expensive cars currently on sale in Japan as of 2025 (Reiwa 7). These cars are each manufacturer’s flagship models, boasting world-class safety, excellent driving performance, and the latest technology. They reflect the culmination of the technology and passion that Japanese car manufacturers are proud of. These vehicles feature sophisticated designs while using the finest materials and utilizing the latest technology. They can truly be described as works of art on wheels.
This time, we will introduce the top 10 most expensive Japanese cars from among these coveted models, and delve into the appeal and price background of each one.
Top 10 Most Expensive Japanese Cars
The most expensive Japanese car available for purchase in 2024 is the Nissan GT-R NISMO special edition 2025 model, which costs an astounding ¥30,613,000. It’s followed by the Century Crossover. However, when you look at cars from around the world, models like the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ferrari SF90 Spider cost as much as ¥60 million, so when you look at the price, it often seems cheap.
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Car name | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Nissan | GT-R NISMO Special Edition 2025 model |
30.61 million yen |
| 2nd place | Toyota | Century (crossover) | 25 million yen |
| 3rd place | Toyota | Century (sedan) | 20.08 million yen |
| 4th place | Lexus | LM500h “EXECUTIVE” | 20 million yen |
| 5th place | Lexus | LX600 “EXECUTIVE” | 18 million yen |
| 6th place | Lexus | LS500h “EXECUTIVE” AWD | 17.35 million yen |
| 7th place | Lexus | LC500h “S package” | 15 million yen |
| 8th place | Lexus | GX550 “OVERTRAIL+” | 12.35 million yen |
| 9th place | Lexus | RZ450e First Edition | 9.4 million yen |
| 10th place | Lexus | RX500h “Performance SPORT F“ | 9 million yen |
| 11th place | Lexus | IS500 “F SPORT Performance” |
8.5 million yen |
| 12th place | Toyota | Land Cruiser 300 GR SPORT |
8 million yen |
2024 Japanese Car Highest Selling Price Ranking Latest Automotive Information
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1. The most expensive Japanese car: the 17-year-old Nissan GT-R (2025 model)
Nissan will announce the 2025 model of the GT-R (R35 type) on March 14, 2024, and release it in June 2024. The 2025 model will feature a new special interior color, “Blue Heaven,” added to the “NISSAN GT-R Premium edition,” with a blue-based design.
Special edition “NISSAN GT-R NISMO Special edition”
The “NISSAN GT-R NISMO” incorporates the utmost in racing technology, with refined aerodynamics, tuned suspension, and the addition of a front mechanical limited slip differential to improve cornering performance, resulting in the highest performance in GT-R history. The “exclusive RECARO carbon-back bucket seats” that support the car’s driving performance have also been revamped, enhancing comfort and a sense of unity with the vehicle. The “NISSAN GT-R NISMO Special Edition” features high-precision weight-balanced engine parts for the piston rings, connecting rods, crankshaft, and other special features, including a NISMO-exclusive carbon-fiber engine hood (with NACA duct) with a clear coating.
Special Edition “NISSAN GT-R NISMO Special Edition” Specifications
| Specifications | GT-R NISMO Special Edition 2025 model |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,710mm |
| Overall width | 1,895mm |
| Overall height | 1,370mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780mm |
| engine | 3.8L V6 turbo engine |
| Maximum power | 441kW (600PS) / 6,800rpm |
| Maximum torque | 652Nm (66.5kgm) / 3,300-5,600rpm |
| transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Drive system | 4WD |
| price | 30,613,000 yen |
2nd place: Crossover “Century” PHEV
Toyota will release the new Century in November 2023. The new car launch event was held at 1:30 PM on September 6, 2023. The Century is designed with an eye on the next 100 years, and this time it will be a crossover SUV, with two different specifications available: the standard model and the GRMN. The car is based on the first Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform , and the engine is a newly developed plug-in hybrid system, the THS II Plug-in (PHEV). It is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine and motor, a continuously variable transmission, and a Direct 4 all-wheel drive system . The price has been set at 25,000,000 yen.
Century PHEV specifications
| Specifications | New Century (SUV) |
|---|---|
| full length | 5,205mm |
| Overall width | 1,990mm |
| Overall height | 1,805mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950mm |
| engine | 3.5L V6 engine + motor |
| Maximum power | 193kW (262ps) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 335Nm (34.2kgm) / 4,600rpm |
| Front motor maximum output |
134kw (182ps) |
| Front motor maximum torque |
270Nm (27.5kgm) |
| Rear motor maximum output |
80kw (109ps) |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
169Nm (17.2kgm) |
| System maximum output | 406hp (303kW/412PS) |
| mission | Electric continuously variable transmission |
| Drive system | E-Four Advanced |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 14.2km/L |
| price | 25 million yen |
Extra Edition: The most expensive Japanese car ever: Lexus LFA
The most expensive car in Japan is the Lexus LFA. Its selling price is 37.5 million yen , the highest price of any car in Japan, including all previous models. Production began on December 15, 2010, at the Toyota Motor Corporation Motomachi Plant “LFA Workshop” in Aichi Prefecture, and almost all of the cars were handmade by artisans at a rate of one car per day. A limited run of 500 cars was produced over a 25-month period, ending on December 14, 2012. Of these, only approximately 200 were sold in Japan.
LEXUS LFA
In 2000, Toyota Motor Corporation came up with a plan to “create the ultimate domestic supercar,” and development of the LFA began. Production of the production-spec vehicle began in December 2010, with deliveries to selected buyers following the aforementioned process. Approximately 50 of the 500 units were produced in early 2012 as a high-performance “Nürburgring Package” model, designed for circuit racing. In August 2011, during a test run on the Nürburgring (Nordschleife), the car recorded a time of 7 minutes 14.64 seconds, the fastest time at the time for a production FR vehicle from a mass-produced car manufacturer.
| Specifications | LFA | LFA Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,505mm | 4,505mm |
| Overall width | 1,895mm | 1,895mm |
| Overall height | 1,220mm | 1,220mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605mm | 2,605mm |
| engine | V10 4.8L 1LR-GUE type |
V10 4.8L 1LR-GUE type |
| Maximum power | 412kW (560PS/552bhp) | 419kW (570PS) |
| Maximum torque | 480N m (48.9kgf m) | 480N m (48.9kgf m) |
| transmission | 6-speed semi-automatic transmission (ASG) | 6-speed semi-automatic transmission (ASG) |
| Vehicle weight | 1,480-1,580 kg | 1,480-1,580 kg |
| Passenger capacity | 2 people | 2 people |
| price | 37.5 million yen | 37.5 million yen |
A word from the editorial department
Japanese cars are reasonably priced compared to foreign cars, but many of them still rank above 10 million yen. These are works of art that combine the finest materials, the latest technology, and sophisticated design. Ultimately, these cars are more than just a means of transportation; they offer the joy of ownership and a special experience. We hope this article helps you rediscover the appeal of Japanese cars. If you’re considering buying one, be sure to read on.
