Toyota Sera: a Work of Art... Here's Why You Never See It

Описание: Known for its sensible, reliable cars, Toyota is a ubiquitous presence in the U.S. Despite this extreme popularity, the thing most Americans don't know is that the Japanese brand kept many of its most luxurious and fun cars for its home market. In another visit to ATOM 2025, the All Toyotas of the Midwest car show, automotive expert Jim Hall walks us through some of the most interesting JDM cars that are on display. From luxury variants of the Toyota Crown to the outrageous gull-wing Toyota Sera and the plain-as-day Toyota Chaser and Mark II, there's a lot to see and learn as Craig Cole joins the man who "Knows It All" (or so he thinks). Come along with us for this deep dive into the Japanese domestic market.

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📖Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
00:49 – Hello, Sera!
05:55 – The Safe Choice
09:10 – Absolutely “Majesta”
11:14 – Don’t get Blown Away!
11:45 – Buy Our Water-Resistant T-Shirts!
12:08 – Toyota Crown Royal Saloon… Wait, What?
15:40 – The Purest Expression of Japanese Luxury

Craig Cole has been a full-time automotive journalist for nearly 20 years and has covered the industry in countless ways. He’s worked at Autoline, Autoguide, Roadshow by CNET, EV Pulse, TopSpeed.com and is a co-founder of AutoEsoterica.

Ben Sanders is also a co-founder, though he’s also the executive producer of all AutoEsoterica content. He records videos, edits them, makes graphics, and does motion animation. He, too, has worked in the automotive space for 20 years and is famed for the quality of his work and the attention to detail he puts into everything he does.

📽️This video was produced by Pixel Shift Media. To make a little of your own audio-visual magic including videography, editing, motion graphics and design, visit https://pixelshiftmedia.com/ or contact executive producer Ben Sanders directly: bensanders [at] pixelshiftmedia.com.