Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025 (TASKL25) will return for the third successive year from August 8-10, to be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec).
The event is expected to attract 100,000 visitors for a larger showcase. More than 90,000 visitors have so far been recorded over the two individual shows in 2023 and 2024.
A one-day pass for an adult is now RM48, down from RM60, while a three-day pass is RM120. For children aged 6 to 12, a one-day pass costs RM30, and a one-day family combo pass for two adults and two children is priced at RM120.
OKU cardholders and their caregivers are eligible for a 50% discount, while there is no admission charge for children aged five and below.
Element X Strategies director and chief executive officer Jason Yap identified the selection of special cars from Japan as one of the most daunting tasks they face every year.
“To be honest there are a lot, but again this also depends on the availability as many of these top tier cars are on tour to be showcased at shows worldwide.
“And so, it is always a fine juggling act between bringing in the most talked about car in the world and the most recently displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon this year,” he said at the TASKL25 press conference held at Mitec on July 7.
On the lower ticket prices, Yap said: “The interest has been phenomenal over the first two years. However, we want to make the show even more accessible to car fans, enthusiasts, families and the masses to enjoy one of the most exciting tuner and performance car shows in the country.
“TASKL is equally gaining traction amongst tuners in Japan. There is also a good reason why personalities like Smokey Nagata and Hiroshi Tamura keep returning to Malaysia and this is because they are equally amazed and excited with Malaysia’s tuning scene.”
This year, TASKL will feature six Japanese automotive legends and icons, the arrival of several iconic builds from Japan, a showcase of Malaysia’s best tuners and a lower ticket price of RM48 per day, making it more accessible to the public.
The star-studded guest lineup includes Top Secret’s legend Smokey Nagata who will be making his third successive visit to the event; Liberty Walk’s founder and owner Wataru Kato; RE Amemiya founder Isami Amemiya; KUHL Racing’s Takahiro Kataoka and J’S Racing’s president Hisaaki Murakami.
Also returning after his first visit in 2024 is Hiroshi Tamura also known as father of the modern GT-R.
Fans can look forward to an elaborate display and merchandise booths by Top Secret, Liberty Walk, KUHL Racing, J’S racing and Veilside.
Top Secret will be displaying Top Secret VR32 Stealth Nissan GT-R, a car that is referred to as the ultimate GT-R, powered by the R35’s 3.8 litre engine and boasts a horsepower of 1072.
Liberty Walk meanwhile, will showcase two of its showstoppers – the world-famous Ferrari F40 and the Super Silhouette ER34.
An eye-catcher will also be the CREWCH Delusion GT-R R356C, a concept introduced by CREWCH at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon and envisions a next-generation GT-R with bodywork that has been completely redesigned with supercar styling cues.
For rotary fans, rotary guru RE Amemiya will be showcasing its Matsukiyo Kizami 3Rotar NA-7. Powered by a RE20B engine, it has an engine displacement of 1962cc that produces 435 horsepower.
Another Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 debutante to arrive will be the ALESS Century Complete WL. This vehicle features a 4960cc engine producing 518 horsepower.
The ALESS Century Complete WL represents the pinnacle of Japanese luxury sedans and is given a chic make over with ROZEL’s 4-piece aero kit and air suspension system.
This year, TASKL will introducing Malaysia’s Finest Tuners (MFT), a dedicated area to showcase, promote and pay tribute to top Malaysian car tuners. This area aims to bridge Japanese and Malaysian tuning scenes, fostering collaborations and exploring opportunities in both countries.
Othe highlights at TASKL25 include gathering of top tier modified cars, with an auto styling competition to be judged by a special panel of Japanese tuners; and a dedicated area for displaying some of the rarest collection of cars in Malaysia.
For diecast collectors, TASKL25 will be featuring a Toyota Supra MK4 chase and super chase cars.
In collaboration with The Model Car Show Malaysia (TMCS), fans and collectors can also look forward to a Mini TAS which will be a dedicated diecast display and sale area.
TASKL25 will also feature special themed zones Sakura Street and Midnight Tokyo; stage performances; Japan A Girls, a two-hour simulator endurance race by RaceRoom; a Car-Meets-Cosplay competition; a meet and greet with racing driver and Autobacs ambassador Zen Low.
Malaysian car artist Zameer, also known as Zameer Pentbrush, will be doing a live demonstration and a lucky draw where participants have a chance to win a motorcycle.
The run-up to TASKL25 meanwhile, will be fueled by Malaysia GT-R Festival that will take place at Gamuda Cove’s Experience Gallery on August 2, and will include a meet-and-greet with Hiroshi Tamura who is internationally recognised as the ‘Father of the modern GT-R’.
TASKL25 will also collaborate with FL5 Malaysia to hold the very first Honda FL5 Type R Official Track Day and Mega Gathering at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit.
For more information and ticket purchase for TASKL 2025, visit www.tokyoautosalonkl.com or its official social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Tik-Tok.
