The Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) returns this August for the third consecutive year with the promise of presenting an even better show than the successful one last year. The only event officially licensed to replicate the world famous annual Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan is hosted in Malaysia by Element X Strategies as the Sole Official Licensee in collaboration with San Ei Corporation as the owner of the Tokyo Auto Salon intellectual property, and the Tokyo Auto Salon Association.
Japanese automotive legends and icons
Among the highlights of TASKL25 will be the attendance of 6 Japanese automotive legends and icons; the arrival of several iconic builds from Japan; a showcase of Malaysia’s best tuners; and many more activities and displays from August 8 – 10 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
Lower ticket prices
The good news for fans is that the ticket prices has been lowered to RM48 per day. “The interest has been phenomenal over the first 2 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,” said Element X Strategies Director and CEO, Jason Yap, of the price reduction.
Ticket prices for 2025 are as follow:
- RM48 for a 1-day pass for adults;
- RM30 for children between the ages of 6-12 for a 1-day pass
- RM120 for a Family Combo 1-day pass for 2 adults and 2 children.
- RM120 for an adult 3-day pass
There is a 50% discount for OKU cardholders and one caregiver accompanying them, and children under the age of 5 can enter free with their parents or guardians.
Top Secret, Liberty Walk, etc
Returning to Malaysia will be Top Secret’s legend Smokey Nagata (his third successive visit to TASKL); 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. Fans can also look forward to an elaborate display and merchandise booths by Top Secret, Liberty Walk, KUHL Racing, J’S racing and Veilside.
“One of the most daunting tasks we face every year is the selection of special cars to be brought in from Japan. 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,” said Mr. Yap. “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.”
“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,” he added.
Recognising Malaysia’s Finest Tuners
TASKL25 will also be introducing a new and exciting element this year called Malaysia’s Finest Tuners which will be a specially dedicated area to showcase, promote and pay tribute to top Malaysian car tuners. This is very much in line with bringing Japanese and Malaysian tuners together with the hope of exploring opportunities in both countries. The gathering of top tier modified cars at TASKL25 will also be made even more exciting with an auto styling competition to be judged by a special panel of Japanese tuners.
For diecast collectors and enthusiasts, TASKL25 will also be unleashing Toyota Supra MK4 chase and super chase cars during the show. Only a handful of these chase and super chase cars will be made available. This is in addition to the Matte Frost Yellow Toyota Supra MK4 special edition annual series that was introduced for sale last month and priced at RM135.
There will be themed zones such as Sakura Street & Midnight Tokyo; stage performances; Japan A Girls, a 2-hour simulator endurance race by RaceRoom; a Car-Meets-Cosplay competition; a meet and greet with racing driver and AUTOBACS Ambassador Zen Low; Malaysian artist extraordinaire Zameer Pentbrush who will be doing a live demonstration powered by Castrol; and a lucky draw prize of a motorcycle sponsored by EXN Lubricants.
And for the very first time in collaboration with the Equestrian Association of Malaysia and LEXUS, TASKL25 announces the Prime Minister Cup CSI1* Presented by Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SEA Games Qualifiers Round 4) to be held from on July 25 – 27 at the Kuala Lumpur Polo Club.
Malaysia GT-R Festival
As before, there will be a run-up event to TASKL25 and this will be the Malaysia GT-R Festival. This will be held at the Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery on August 2. Hiroshi Tamura, Nissan’s Brand Ambassador who is regarded as the ‘father of the modern GT-R’, will again attend and meet fans. Awards will also be given for the Best Tuning, Best Design and Tamura’s Choice of GT-R.
This event is open to GT-R owners and for a joining fee of RM399, you can get the following:
- Exclusive GT-R Festival t-shirt
- Limited edition TASKL25 x GT-R logo decals
- A coveted Midnight Club decal
- Complimentary one-day adult ticket to TASKL25
- Special price for the purchase of additional TASKL25 tickets
- Exclusive invitation to TASKL25 Daikoku car gathering
- Certificate of participation
- Lunch & refreshments
On the same day, TASKL25 will also collaborate with FL5 Malaysia to hold the very first FL5 Type R Official Track Day and Mega Gathering at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit/time attack and car parade.
Lots of activities this year and you can stay informed by regularly visiting www.tokyoautosalonkl.com or the TASKL25 social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Tik-Tok.
