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SEMA 2026: Honda, Toyota and Lexus unveil concepts and preparations

At SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas, Honda Racing Corporation and Toyota presented a series of concepts, prepared versions and performance parts, alongside Lexus derivatives. The presentations include sports, off-road and customised models, several of which are non-production concepts. HRC also unveiled its official parts range for standard Honda and Acura vehicles. Coverage is dominated by American and Japanese media, while Brazil, South Africa and the UK relay only some elements.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 16 events involving Toyota, Honda, Lexus and 5 more, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Japon), followed from 30 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 57 articles from 25 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 15:00. Figures reported: 5 vehicles.

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What is established

Method

Confirmed(6)

Single source so far(4)

  • Toyota exhibits a Sienna Woodland concept, an approximately 5.2 m long minivan with large tyres. (according to kuruma-news.jp)
  • Honda is developing a more extreme version of the Civic Type R for America. (according to Autoblog)
  • Two Prelude preparations will be exhibited, including one at the HRC stand alongside the Civic Type R HRC concept. (according to Autoblog)
  • The Corolla Cross Nasu Edition presented in 2025 at SEMA featured a slatted bonnet, 4WD transmission and a 2-litre engine. (according to kuruma-news.jp)

Updates(3)

  1. 1 Nov, 04h14Clarification: the 2025 Corolla Cross Nasu Edition had a slatted bonnet, 4WD transmission and a 2 L engine.
  2. 1 Nov, 04h14Addition: Snow Hunter concept derived from the Tundra and Land Cruiser.
  3. 1 Nov, 04h14Addition: Sienna Woodland concept, an elevated minivan approximately 5.2 m long with large tyres.

AI cross-check of the headlines and extracts of 9 articles (7 outlets) · “confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets, or by the manufacturer’s official press room · 1 Nov, 04h14

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Timeline

newest first

Dot = severity

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In figures

The activity

16 facts

Latest activity 5 hours ago

30 Oct6 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

  • Toyota (Corolla Cross, C-HR, Tacoma, Highlander Urban, Sienna, Woodland bZ Concept, bZ, Grand Highlander, Crown Signia, RAV4, RAV4 Woodland PHEV Concept, RAV4 Woodland, Sienna Woodland Concept)
  • Honda (Prelude, Civic Type R, Passport TrailSport Baja Chase)
  • Lexus (TX1, GX 550)
  • Acura
  • BMW (i8)
  • Bugatti
  • Honda Motor
  • Nissan (Sentra)

Official figures

  • Toyota · 79,386 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 82 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Honda · 9,182 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 61 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Lexus · 8,680 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 27 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Acura · 9 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

5
véhicules

Highest number recorded in 4 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
Japan256
United States209
Brazil32
United Kingdom22
South Africa21
Canada11
Spain11
France11
Italy11
Unknown country11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
English2614
Japanese256
Unknown21
Spanish22
Portuguese11
French11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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Further reading