Many automakers are revising the prices of their models from the end of 2022 through 2023 due to rising prices. This article introduces models for which price revisions have been announced. (This includes cases where the price has changed significantly from the previous model due to a full model change.) While price revisions are a significant negative from the buyer’s perspective, the current situation is that no manufacturer has any choice due to the global rise in raw material prices and logistics costs .
Nissan’s new Skyline undergoes some specification changes and price revisions, launching at the end of October 2022
Nissan announced on September 22, 2022 that the new Skyline will have some specification changes and a price revision, and will be released at the end of October 2022.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan Leaf and Nissan Sakura orders resume and prices are revised from December 22, 2022
Nissan has temporarily suspended orders for the Leaf, Leaf Autech, and Sakura, but will resume accepting orders from December 22, 2022. In addition, the company has revised prices in light of rising global raw material and logistics costs.
Leaf
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Toyota’s new Prius, the fifth-generation model, will be released on January 10, 2023.
Toyota will be fully redesigning the new Prius, releasing the fifth generation on January 10, 2023. The production model is expected to be unveiled at the 2021 Los Angeles Motor Show. The Japanese version will likely be unveiled at the 47th Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held in 2021. The previous model was released on December 9, 2015, so this will be the first full model change in seven years .
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi ek Cross EV prices to be revised from February 1, 2023
Mitsubishi will revise the prices of its Outlander and ek Cross EV models from February 1, 2023, in light of rising global raw material and logistics costs.
OUTLANDER – BLACK Edition
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Lexus NX: Partially improved specifications, released on March 2, 2023
Lexus will make some improvements to the NX and release it on March 2, 2023. Orders have already been stopped since early February 2022, and future orders will be for the improved model. A digital inner mirror with front and rear recording function is now available as a manufacturer option . 20-inch run-flat tires (tires that can be driven even if punctured), which are used on the F Sport and version L, are now available as a manufacturer option, and normal tires are now standard equipment . Heated seats and a heated steering wheel are now standard equipment.
NX350h
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan Elgrand price revision, sales resume on April 10, 2023
Nissan has raised the price of the Elgrand. In light of rising global raw material and logistics costs, the company has revised the prices as shown in the table below and resumed accepting orders from April 10, 2023.
ELGRAND
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan Kicks price revision, reopening orders on April 10, 2023
Nissan has temporarily suspended orders for the Kicks, but in light of rising global raw material and logistics costs, has revised the prices as shown in the table below and resumed accepting orders from April 10, 2023. Special edition vehicles have also been released with revised prices.
KICKS
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan New X-Trail Price Revision, Reopening Applications on April 10, 2023
Nissan has temporarily suspended orders for the X-Trail, but in light of rising global raw material and logistics costs, has revised the prices as shown in the table below and resumed accepting orders from April 10, 2023. Special edition vehicles have also been released with revised prices.
X-Trail
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Honda “N-BOX”, “Freed”, and “Step WGN” prices revised due to global rises in raw material prices and logistics costs
Honda has announced that it will revise the nationwide manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the N-BOX, Freed, and Stepwagon in response to rising raw material prices and logistics costs worldwide, and will begin selling them at the new prices from April 21, 2023.
N-BOX
Freed
Step WGN
Subaru’s new Impreza, the 6th generation, will be released on April 20, 2023.
Subaru will be fully redesigning the Impreza and releasing it on April 20, 2023. Advance reservations will begin on March 2, 2023. The previous fifth-generation model went on sale on October 13, 2016, making this a full redesign seven years later.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new CROSSTREK XV (4th generation A-type) will be fully redesigned and released in May 2023.
Subaru will be fully redesigning the CROSSTREK (SUBARU XV) and releasing it around May 2023. The third-generation model, the previous model, went on sale on May 24, 2017, marking the first full model change in six years. The SUBARU XV will be globally unified under the name CROSSTREK. It will be introduced in the Japanese market (scheduled for 2023 or later), followed by subsequent releases in markets around the world. The exterior will retain the same concept as the new Impreza on which it is based, fully embracing Subaru’s new design philosophy, “DYNAMIC × SOLID.” It will feature the SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM (SGP) , which has been further improved from the previous model . The quality of the interior and exterior will be significantly improved. The electric parking brake and hold system will also be featured, along with new meters. Many grades will be equipped with the 2.0L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection engine “FB20 type” + motor assist “e-BOXER” compared to the previous model.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new “SUBARU BRZ” C-type partially improved model with EyeSight for manual transmissions, announced June 20, 2023
SUBARU will make some improvements to the SUBARU BRZ (Type C) and release it in the fall of 2023. It will also be the first to adopt the EyeSight driving assistance system developed for manual transmission vehicles (MT vehicles).
Subaru BRZ
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new Forester F-type, partially improved, will be announced on August 24, 2023.
Subaru will make some improvements to the Forester (F-type), which will be announced on August 24, 2023, and released in September 2023.
forester
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new Legacy Outback undergoes minor changes, but without the large grille, to be announced on September 7, 2023
Subaru will be making some improvements and minor changes to the Japanese model of the new Legacy Outback, and will announce it on September 7, 2023. While it was expected that the minor changes would result in a change to the front bumper design, just like the overseas model, the current model will actually retain the grille as before.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new Levorg D-type, minor change, equipped with a new generation triple-camera EyeSight system, announced September 7, 2023, and released in November.
Subaru will make a major improvement to the Levorg with a minor change (D-type model), which will be announced on September 7, 2023 , and released on November 24, 2023.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Subaru’s new Forester special edition “X-EDITION” to be announced on October 25, 2023
Subaru announced the special edition Forester, the X-EDITION, on October 25, 2023.
Subaru Forester
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan to revise prices for new Note and Note Aura models, to be released in May 2023
Nissan announced on February 27, 2023 that it will release the Note and Note Aura in May 2023, taking into account the rising global costs of raw materials and logistics.
Note Aura NISOMO
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Toyota’s new Alphard and Vellfire undergo full model change, adopting TNGA, to be released on June 21, 2023
Toyota plans to fully redesign the new Alphard/Vellfire, the 40-series, on June 21, 2023. Toyota dealerships will begin merging in 2019, merging the Alphard and Vellfire models. It’s expected that only the Alphard will remain. The new Alphard/Vellfire will likely be unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, scheduled for October 2019. While retaining the same concept as the previous model, the exterior design and front and rear bumper designs have been revised. The new car will use the newly developed platform known as TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) , which was first adopted for the new Prius released in December 2015. Engine models will feature the Dynamic Force Engine, a 2.5-liter inline-four direct-injection engine with a maximum thermal efficiency of over 40%, the same as the new Camry.
Alphard
Vellfire
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Lexus RX 350h, a new model, will be added to the Japanese market on July 27, 2023.
Lexus has made some improvements to the RX, adding the new RX350h, which will be released in Japan on July 27, 2023. Its introduction to the Japanese model is likely to be welcomed by many. The newly introduced RX350h employs a hybrid system that combines a highly efficient 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine with a motor, achieving a high level of comfortable driving and low fuel consumption. By making good use of the high response provided by the combination of the motor and engine, a drive battery with improved battery performance, and hybrid system control with revised drive force characteristics, it achieves a high level of comfortable driving and low fuel consumption.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Daihatsu to revise prices of light commercial vehicle “Atrai” from July 2023 production due to rising raw material prices
Daihatsu will revise the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of its light commercial vehicle “Atrai” and its special edition series starting with production in July 2023, as shown in the table below.
Daihatsu Atrai
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Daihatsu to revise prices of light commercial vehicle “Hijet” from July 2023 production due to rising raw material prices
Hijet Cargo
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Lexus LS partial improvement, featuring 12.3-inch full LCD meter and latest Lexus Safety System+, released on October 16, 2023
Lexus will make some improvements to the new LS and release it on October 16, 2023.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Suzuki’s new Alto undergoes some specification changes and price revisions, launching on December 13, 2023
Suzuki announced on November 20, 2023 that it will make some specification changes to the Alto to comply with regulations, with the model scheduled for release on December 13, 2023. In line with the specification changes, the manufacturer has revised the manufacturer’s suggested retail price due to rising raw material prices.
Alto
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Nissan’s new “Caravan” special edition “50th Anniversary” will be released on October 10, 2023.
Nissan will release the special edition “50th Anniversary” model commemorating the 50th anniversary of the new “Caravan” on October 10, 2023. It will be on sale for a limited time until March 2024. Once the production capacity is reached, orders may be closed at that point. The price will be revised to between 3,483,700 yen and 4,453,900 yen.
CARAVAN 50th Anniversary
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Honda’s new “N-BOX” third-generation model will be released on October 6, 2023
Honda will be fully redesigning its tall wagon-type minicar, the N-BOX, and releasing it on October 6, 2023. The exterior will adopt a new design while retaining the same concept. Continuing with the current model, it will adopt Honda’s traditional ” center tank layout .” Sliding rear seats are standard on all vehicles, and instead of a bench seat, they are separate, allowing for a walk-through.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Toyota’s new Corolla Cross undergoes major improvements and minor changes, to be released on October 18, 2023
Toyota will make major improvements (minor changes) to its crossover SUV model, the Corolla Cross, and release it on October 18, 2023. Toyota USA announced the 2023 model in June , and in Japan, the Corolla series will also undergo major improvements in September 2022, so similar changes are expected.
Corolla Cross
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Toyota New Corolla Cross Major Improvement Minor Change October 18, 2023 Comparison of the old and new models Summary of key points
Toyota’s new “GR 86” partially improved model with EyeSight for manual transmission, released on September 22, 2023
Toyota will make some improvements to the GR86 and release it on September 22, 2023. The car will be the first to feature EyeSight, a driver assistance system developed for manual transmission vehicles (MT vehicles).
toyota gr86
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Toyota’s new “GR 86” partially improved model equipped with “EyeSight” for manual transmissions, released on September 22, 2023
Toyota’s new Hilux, partially improved, Japan model, to be released on September 28, 2023
Toyota will make some improvements to the new Hilux and release it in Japan on September 28, 2023.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Toyota New Hilux Partially Improved Japanese Model Released on September 28, 2023
Mitsubishi to upgrade new “Delica D:5” with enhanced features and special edition “CHAMONIX” model to be released in November 2023
Mitsubishi’s new all-round minivan, the Delica D:5, has undergone some improvements (annual improvements) and was announced and released on November 24, 2023. A special edition vehicle, the CHAMONIX, has been released, allowing for more comfortable outdoor activities. The rear display on the multi-around monitor has been enlarged, and it is now possible to simultaneously display the rearview mirror and navigation screen, and this is now standard equipment on all grades.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Honda’s new Odyssey will be partially redesigned and re-released as a hybrid model on December 8, 2023.
Honda has made some improvements to its premium minivan, the Odyssey, and released it on December 8, 2023. The re-release model will only be a hybrid vehicle, and a new type, the e:HEV ABSOLUTE EX BLACK EDITION, has been added. While it was previously rumored that the car would undergo a full model change, this re-release will see the car being released as an improved model.
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Suzuki’s new “XBEE” undergoes some specification changes and price revisions, and will be released on December 13, 2023
Suzuki announced on November 20, 2023 that it will make some specification changes to the XBEE to comply with regulations, with the model scheduled for release on December 13, 2023. In line with the specification changes, the manufacturer has revised the manufacturer’s suggested retail price due to rising raw material prices.
XBEE
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Suzuki’s new Alto Lapin undergoes some specification changes and price revisions, launching on December 21, 2023
Suzuki announced on November 20, 2023, that it will make some specification changes to the Alto Lapin to comply with regulations, with the model scheduled for release on December 21, 2023. In line with the specification changes, the manufacturer has revised the manufacturer’s suggested retail price due to rising raw material prices.
alto lapin
▼For more details, please refer to this article.
Final words
What did you think? This includes models that have undergone a full model change, so there are more car models that have undergone price changes than you might expect. There was probably a significant price increase when a car underwent a full model change from the previous model. However, further price changes are expected in 2024. There may be many cars that will see significant price increases from when they were first released. If you are considering buying a new car, you may find that buying as soon as possible would have been a good deal later on.
