GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025

The lead feature of the March issue is the annual “Genroku Car of the Year 2024-2025.” This will feature 10 supercars and super SUVs that are sure to be a hot topic from 2024 to 2025. The super sports cars include the Lamborghini Revuelto, Aston Martin Vantage, BMW M5, McLaren GTS, and Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.

The Super SUV category features a luxurious lineup of cars, including the Ferrari Purosangue, Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, BMW XM Label, Lotus Elettre, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV. Which car will be chosen as the winner of this year’s award?

The second feature is “The World of Ferrari V12s.” We’ll thoroughly examine modern V12 models, from the 599 GTO to the 812 Competizione A and Daytona SP3. We’ll also be packed with test drives of the latest luxury and sports cars, including the new MINI Cabriolet, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. We’ll also be featuring a major feature on Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.

A special feature on super sports cars and SUVs that made 2024 a memorable year

GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025: GENROQ, which mainly deals in super sports cars and luxury cars, has compiled a list of 10 cars that made a particularly strong impression over the past year, as part of its annual project to look back on the year. In this era of major powertrain transformation, what can the latest super machines tell us about the joy of driving?

Unique Super Sports

[GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025] This year's GOTY is a combination of three mid-engine V8 and V12 cars and two V8 FR cars. The fact that three of them are hybrids gives a sense of the changing times. Four journalists examine the driving dynamics that each car offers. — [GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025] This year’s GOTY is a combination of three mid-engine V8 and V12 cars and two V8 FR cars. The fact that three of them are hybrids gives a sense of the changing times. Four journalists examine the driving dynamics that each car offers.

BEVs have taken the world by storm with super SUVs

[GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025] The trend towards electrification was also evident in the Super Sports category, but three out of five Special SUVs were BEVs. Lotus' new flagship car, the EleTre, and the EV version of the traditional G-Class, the G 580, are intriguing, but Ferrari's spirit in bringing a naturally aspirated V12 into the world of SUVs is also impressive. — [GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025] The trend towards electrification was also evident in the Super Sports category, but three out of five Special SUVs were BEVs. Lotus’ new flagship car, the EleTre, and the EV version of the traditional G-Class, the G 580, are intriguing, but Ferrari’s spirit in bringing a naturally aspirated V12 into the world of SUVs is also impressive.

Experience the F140 V12 to the fullest!

Head Over Heels for Ferrari's V12: Is this a dream or an illusion? We had the good fortune to compare three of Ferrari's most luxurious 12-cylinder models, almost too luxurious to be real. The limited-edition hypercar, the Daytona SP3, the also-limited edition 812 Competizione A, and the current hottest new car, the Purosangue. — Head Over Heels for Ferrari’s V12: Is this a dream or an illusion? We had the good fortune to compare three of Ferrari’s most luxurious 12-cylinder models, almost too luxurious to be real. The limited-edition hypercar, the Daytona SP3, the also-limited edition 812 Competizione A, and the current hottest new car, the Purosangue.

AMG GT 63 4Matic+ Coupe stripped bare

[Harsh Review] Tetsuya Tanaka and Seiji Ara are both top racing drivers of the day. Only these two can discuss the performance of a sports car. The test location is Suzuka Circuit. We'll drive it here and see what it's like. This time, we'll check out the performance of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic+ Coupe. — [Harsh Review] Tetsuya Tanaka and Seiji Ara are both top racing drivers of the day. Only these two can discuss the performance of a sports car. The test location is Suzuka Circuit. We’ll drive it here and see what it’s like. This time, we’ll check out the performance of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic+ Coupe.

Approaching the forefront of customization culture

[TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025] Tokyo Auto Salon is the world's leading custom car show. In 2025, the event attracted 258,406 visitors and 290,708 live stream views over its three-day run. We bring you a 24-page feature on this important event, which is crucial for predicting the future of the custom car scene! — [TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025] Tokyo Auto Salon is the world’s leading custom car show. In 2025, the event attracted 258,406 visitors and 290,708 live stream views over its three-day run. We bring you a 24-page feature on this important event, which is crucial for predicting the future of the custom car scene!

GENROQ March issue table of contents

[Feature 1: GENROQ CAR OF THE YEAR 2024-2025]

Chapter 1 Super Sport Cars

Lamborghini Revuelto

Aston Martin Vantage

BMW M5

McLaren GTS

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Chapter 2 Special SUVFerrari

PurosangueMercedes

-Benz G 580 with EQ TechnologyBMW

XM LabelLotus

Elettra RMercedes

-Maybach EQS 680 SUV

[Feature 2: HEAD OVER HEELS for FERRARI]

The World of Ferrari V12s:

812 Competizione A / Daytona SP3 / Purosangue

599GTO / F12tdf / A Look Back at the Famous 812 Competizione

“F140”

[Feature 3: TOKYO AUTO SALON]

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 Report

[Show Report]

CES 2025

[New Car Test Drive Report]

MINI Cooper Convertible,

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe,

Nissan Patrol

, Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic Cabriolet

[Cold Review]

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic+ Coupe

[SHORT STORY Photograph by KOBAYASHI Kunihisa]

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV

[KAZ BAR]
Kazuo Shimizu and Toshifumi Watanabe

on CES 2025

[VINTAGE NOW]

The achievements of the genius Gandini

[100 Famous Roads of Japan]

Ashi Driveway

[LONG-TERM REPORT]

Toyota Land Cruiser 250

, Alpine A110

, Porsche 911S 2.4,

Porsche 911 (993)

[Reiichiro Fukuno’s Thermal Universe]

Porsche 718 Cayman

[SPECIAL SHOP]

Mercedes-Benz Edition