Passenger Car and Motorcycle Test Ride
Ride-along Experience with Professional Drivers
With the assistance of the Japan Motorsport Promotion Organization, this test ride program (which began at the 42nd Show in 2011) held by journalists from the Automobile Journalists Association of Japan (AJAJ) on a closed road course within the venue (Outdoor Exhibition Space) allows visitors to experience the true performance of the vehicles. This year, the program period has been extended and will be available for visitors on the Preview Day (Oct. 29 (Thu)). Registration for this event is offered on the day of the event itself. The event is expected to offer 38 cars from 22 brands. The target is to provide rides to a total of 5,700 groups. (Note: The number of participating vehicles is as of September 10 (Thu.). Models and numbers are subject to change.)
Program Outline
| Dates | Oct. 29 (Thu) - Nov. 3 (Tue, Holiday) (6 days) |
|---|---|
| Time | Preview DayOct. 29 (Thu) 14:30 - 16:30 General Public DayOct. 30 (Fri) 12:30 - 16:30 |
| Venue | Outdoor Exhibition Space |
| Test-Ride Ticket | Handled by registration on day of event and chosen by Lottery |
| Participating brands | 38 vehicles from 22 brands |
| Eligibility | General visitors |
| Number of participants | 5,700 groups |
Vehicle list
| Toyota | MIRAI | G’s AQUA |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus | RC300h | － |
| Nissan | Nissan LEAF | JUKE NISMO RS |
| Honda | S660 | － |
| Mazda | ROADSTER | ROADSTER |
| Mitsubishi | OUTLANDER PHEV | OUTLANDER |
| Subaru | LEVORG | IMPREZA SPORT HYBRID |
| Suzuki | ALTO TURBO RS | SWIFT SPORT |
| Daihatsu | COPEN CERO | CAST SPORTS |
| Audi | Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | Audi A3 Sportback e-tron |
| BMW | BMW i3 | － |
| MINI | MINI COOPER S 5 DOOR | MINI COOPER SD CROSSOVER ALL4 |
| Citroën | CITROËN C4 | CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO |
| DS | DS 3 | DS 3 CABRIO |
| Peugeot | PEUGEOT 308 GT Line | PEUGEOT RCZ GT Line |
| Jaguar | XE | － |
| Land Rover | Range Rover Evoque | － |
| Mercedes-Benz | B-Class | V-Class |
| Porsche | Panamera S E-Hybrid | － |
| Renault | Renault Lutecia | Renault Capture |
| Volkswagen | Golf GTE (PHEV) | Golf GTI (Manual Trans.) |
| BRP | Can-Am Spyder RT LTD | Can-Am Spyder RT LTD |
*Models and Numbers are subject to change.
Eligibility: General visitors
- * Those is poor physical condition may not participate.
- * Those who do not follow the directions of staff, or those who cannot understand the directions will not be able to participate.
- * In some of the vehicles, those wearing clothes deemed unsuitable (sandals, heels, T-shirts, shorts, skirts) will not be able to participate.
- * If staff members find that you are unable to ride for any other reason, you will not be able to participate.
Parental consent form
A person under the age of 18 who will participate in the following test-ride programs is requested to present this parental consent form. If not accompanied by those who have his or her parental authority, please print out and fill in this form with a required signature beforehand, and present it to the reception for the test-ride programs.
Motorcycle test ride program
This program began since the 41st Show in 2009, and will be carried out in the same manner within the venue (Outdoor Exhibition Space) to allow visitors to test-ride motorcycles. Registration is offered on the day of the event itself, and the event is expected to offer 28 motorcycles from 6 companies. 1,680 people are expected to be able to take part in this program. A special course will be set up for beginners.
(Note: The number of participating vehicles is as of September 10 (Thu.). Models and numbers are subject to change.)
Program Outline
| Dates | Nov 5 (Thu) - Nov. 8 (Sun) (4 Days) |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:00 - 17:00 *ends before sundown |
| Venue | Outdoor Exhibition Space |
| Test-Ride Ticket | Handled by registration on day of event, on a first-come, first-served basis |
| Participating brands | 28 motorcycles from 6 brands |
| Eligibility | General visitors |
| Number of participants | 1,680 people |
Vehicle list
| Suzuki | Hayabusa, GSX-S1000 ABS, GSX-S1000F ABS, GSR250, Address 110, GLADIUS 400 ABS |
|---|---|
| Honda | CB1300 BOL D’OR, VFR800X, CB400 SUPER FOUR, CRF250L, NM4-02, CBR250R |
| Yamaha | MT-09 TRACER, MT-09, MT-07, MT-25, YZF-R3, TRICITY |
| INDIAN | Indian Scout, Indian Roadmaster |
| BMW | R nineT, F800R, S 1000 XR, K 1600 GTL, Exclusive, C 650 GT, S1000RR |
| VICTORY | Victory Judge, Victory Magnum X1 |
*Models and Numbers are subject to change.
Eligibility: General visitors
- * A driver’s license applicable to the vehicle is required. (Heavy Motorcycle License (including AT-only Heavy Motorcycle License), Ordinary Motorcycle License (including AT-only Ordinary Motorcycle License, Small Motorcycle License, AT-only Small Motorcycle License), Moped License, Ordinary Vehicle License (only for Mopeds).) Those with suspended licenses may not participate.
- * Those with clothes unsuitable for test-rides (sandals, heels, T-shirts, shorts, skirts) may not participate. Helmets will be provided by the organizer.
- * Pregnant women and people in poor physical condition may not participate.
- * Those who do not follow the directions of staff, or those who cannot understand the directions will not be able to participate.
- * If staff members find that you are unable to ride for any other reason, you will not be able to participate.
Parental consent form
A person under the age of 18 who will participate in the following test-ride programs is requested to present this parental consent form. If not accompanied by those who have his or her parental authority, please print out and fill in this form with a required signature beforehand, and present it to the reception for the test-ride programs.
