Suzuki launches Wagon R Limited editions

Suzuki announced today the launch of Wagon R and Wagon R Stingray Limited editions as a celebration for achieving 3.5 million domestic sales. The Limited editions go on sale on 25 November.

You can read details about those Limited editions by clicking on the links: Wagon R Limited edition, Wagon R Stingray Limited edition.

Slight change of Mitsuoka Like spec

Mitsuoka has announced some slight changes for its i-MiEV version, called Like (ライク), prior its release on 26 November. The visual change is related to the license plate frame on the grille, which is shown in the last photo. The car will also feature a warning sound for pedestrians.

The Like is priced at 4,280,000 ¥.

Mazda Shinari to influence design of next 6 / Atenza

The four-door sports concept Shinary will influence the design of the next-gen Mazda 6 / Atenza (マツダアテンザ), according to information from Mazda itself. The new design language is going to replace the "Nagare" one, with the latter one applied only to one model, the new 5, aka Premacy (プレマシー).

The next-gen Atenza is expect to be launched in spring 2012.

Subaru Forester tS STI photography

New Infiniti G / Skyline (スカイライン) shown to management

The new Nissan Skyline (earlier post), aka Infiniti G, has been already shown to the management according to Autocar's sources. The car is said to feature a “dramatic” use of LED strip lights at its front end and a near production-ready concept could be revealed at the 2011 Tokyo motor show or 2012 Detroit motor show, ahead of its 2012 production date.

Toyota launches FJ Cruiser (FJクルーザー) in Japan

The Toyota FJ Cruiser, which is being sold in the US since 2006, has been introduced today in Japan, with sales starting on 04 December. The FJ Cruiser is a two-door 4WD off-road vehicle equipped with a V6 4.0 L engine. Prices start from 3,140,000 ¥ and of course, a lot of accessories will be available in order to enable buyers to customize their car to their liking. You can read Toyota's press release here.

Gran Turismo 5 North America launch trailer

5000 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs produced to date

Mitsubishi has already manufactured 5,000 i-MiEVs as of 23 November, which are produced at its Mizushima plant. Production for PSA (Peugeot & Citroen) is not included. The production of the small EV vehicle started in June 2009 and more than 3,000 vehicles have been sold in Japan. Euro-spec i-MiEV production started in October 2010 and is steadily proceeding with global rollout.