THE Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) is back for the third time with a new surprise.

Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from August 8-10, fans of the event will be delighted to know that this year's TASKL comes with a lower ticket price.

At RM48 per day attendees will be welcomed by the attendance of six Japanese automotive legends and icons, the arrival of several iconic builds from Japan, and a showcase of Malaysia’s best tuners. 

Element X Strategies director and chief executive officer Jason Yap explained that the lower ticket prices was to make the show even more accessible to car fans, enthusiasts, families and the masses.

"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.

“The interest of TASKL has been phenomenal over the first two years. However, we want more people enjoy one of the most exciting tuner and performance car shows in the country," Yap added.

Speaking on this year's TASKL, Yap commented that one of the most daunting tasks the team 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....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 TAS this year,” said Yap.

New to this year's TASKL is Malaysia’s Finest Tuners (MFT) which will be a specially dedicated area to showcase, promote and pay tribute to top Malaysian car tuners.

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, the gathering of car clubs, and an area dedicated to displaying some of the rarest collection of cars in Malaysia.

Diecast collectors and enthusiasts have the opportunity to get their hands on a handful of limited Toyota Supra MK4 chase and super chase cars during the show. 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.

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.

TASKL2025 will also feature special themed zones - Sakura Street & 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 artist Zameer Pentbrush who will be doing a live demonstration powered by Castrol, and a lucky draw prize of a motorcycle sponsored by EXN Lubricants.

The show is also proud to announce, for the very first time in collaboration with the Equestrian Association of Malaysia and Lexus, its participation in the Prime Minister Cup CSI1* Presented by Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025 (Sea Games Qualifiers Round 4) to be held from July 25-27 at the Kuala Lumpur Polo Club.

Returning to Malaysia will be Top Secret’s legend Smokey Nagata which is 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. 

Also returning after his first visit in 2024 is Hiroshi Tamura also known as father of the modern GT-R.

Their works will be on display as with merchandise at 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, while Liberty Walk will showcase two of its showstoppers – the Ferrari F40 and the Super Silhouette ER34. 

CREWCH's Delusion GT-R R356C concept, which envisions a next-generation GT-R with bodywork that has been completely redesigned with supercar styling cues, will also be present at this year’s show.

Rotary guru RE Amemiya will be showcasing its MATSUKIYO KIZAMI 3ROTAR NA-7 that is powered by a RE20B, 1962cc engine that produces 435HP. The car made its debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 with custom bodywork that is virtually all-new, with only the roof carried over from a FD RX-7 donor car.

Another Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 debutante to arrive will be the ALESS Century Complete WL that has 518HP delivered through its 4960cc engine. The car has been given a chic make over with ROZEL’s 4-piece aero kit and air suspension system.

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 August, and will include a meet & greet with Tamura that includes an autograph signing session and a group photo session. 

The Malaysia GT-R Festival will also crown the Best Tuning, Best Design and Tamura’s Choice of GT-R. For RM399, participating GT-R owners will be entitled to 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
● Goodie bags
● Certificate of participation
● Lunch & refreshments
That very 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.
Ticket prices for 2025 are as follows:
● RM48 for a one-day pass for adults;
● RM30 for children between the ages of 6-12 for a one-day pass
● RM120 for a Family Combo one-day pass for two adults and two children.
● RM120 for an adult three-day pass
● 50% discount for OKU card holders and their caregiver
● Free: Children age 5 and below

TASKL2025 is licensed and modeled directly after the annual Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan. The show 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. 

More than 90,000 visitors have so far been recorded over the two individual shows in 2023 and 2024.

Visit the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 website www.tokyoautosalonkl.com or social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Tik-Tok to purchase your tickets and for more information and enquiries.