Japanese domestic market

restraints among manufacturers to 280 horsepower (PS)

(276 hp) and a top speed of 190 km/h (118.1 mph), limits
imposed by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) for safety. The horsepower limit was lifted
in 2004 but the speed limit of 190 km/h (118.1 mph) remains in eect. Many JDM cars have speedometers that
register up to 180 km/h (111.8 mph) (certain Nissans go
up to 190 km/h, and the GT-R has a mechanism that removes the speed limiter on a track) but all have speed
limiters.
JDM cars usually have stier suspensions and improved
throttle response because the roads wind over hilly terrain. Conversely, American drivers prefer smoother
rides because of interstate systems covering thousands of
miles. Japanese manufacturers also remove certain innovations to keep US and European prices down, such as
using a conventional rear suspension instead of a double
wishbone suspension and eliminating electronic devices
such as Active Yaw Control. Finally, JDM engine power
is sometimes reduced because of stricter emission standards in other countries.

Fender mirror of Toyota Celsior (UCF20 JDM)

The term "Japanese domestic market" (JDM, also

Japanese domestic model) refers to Japans home market for Japanese vehicles and components. For the importer, these terms refer to Japanese-brand automobiles
and parts designed to conform to Japanese regulations and
to suit Japanese buyers.
Compared to the United States where vehicle owners are
now owning vehicles for a longer period of time, with
the average age of the American vehicle eet at 10.8
years,[1] Japanese owners contend with a strict motor vehicle inspection system which forces them to pay more
each year to own a car, or to sell or scrap it as the costs
increase. Compliance encourages a burgeoning export
business in legitimate and gray markets. According to
the Fdration Internationale de l'Automobile, a car in
Japan travels a yearly average of only 9,300 kilometers
(5,800 miles), less than half the U.S. average of 19,100
kilometers (12,000 miles).[2]

1 VIN
Japanese carmakers do not use a Vehicle Identication
Number as is common in the United States and elsewhere. Instead, Japan uses a Frame Numbernine
to twelve alphanumeric characters identifying model and
serial number. For example, Frame Number SV300169266 breaks down as V30 identifying the model as
Toyota Camry/Vista x30; S identifying the engine (4SFE), and 0169266 being the serial number of the vehicle. Vehicle make is not identied but slight number
variations can identify the carmaker, i.e. Toyota usually
uses seven digits for its serial numbers while Nissan uses
six. Because a frame number contains far less information than a VIN, JDM vehicles also use a Model Code.
As an example, SV30-BTPNK breaks down as SV30,
which means the same as above, and BTPNK which
designates a set of features incorporated in the vehicle.

Japanese domestic market vehicles may dier greatly

from the cars that Japanese manufacturers build for export and vehicles derived from the same platforms built in
other countries. The Japanese car owner looks more toward innovation than long-term ownership which forces
Japanese carmakers to rene new technologies and designs rst in domestic vehicles. For instance, the 2003
Honda Inspire featured the rst application of Hondas
Variable Cylinder Management. However, the 2003
Honda Accord V6, which was the same basic vehicle, primarily intended for the North American market, did not 2 Export
feature VCM, which had a poor reputation after Cadillacs attempt in the 1980s with the V8-6-4 engine. VCM
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was successfully introduced to the Accord V6 in its redesign for 2008.
Main article: Japanese used vehicle exporting
In 1988, JDM cars were limited by voluntary self1

Because Japans roadworthiness inspections make it

costly and dicult to keep an older car, used Japanese
vehicles are exported primarily to other left-hand trac
markets and to right-hand-trac Russia. Few go to righthand-trac United States and Canada, where a vehicle
must be at least 25 years old before the owner can legally
forego U.S. roadworthiness (NHTSA/USDOT) compliance while in Canada the car must be at least 15 years
old.

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Auto parts

JDM components such as lights, mirrors, wheels, and emblems are often imported for installation on non-JDM
vehicles for appearance and performance enhancements.
However, all JDM headlamps are engineered for use
on the left side of the road which means a left-trac
low beam in right-hand trac blinds oncoming motorists
while failing to cast adequate light for the driver.[3]

Worldwide Popularity

The Japanese domestic market has been growing significantly since the 1970s.[4] Many car enthusiasts are attracted to the Japanese domestic market in dierent continents such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Popular brands include Honda, Toyota, and Nissan with iconic
cars such as the Honda NSX, Nissan Skyline, and Toyota
Supra.

See also
Import scene
Economy of Japan

References

[1] Average length of U.S. vehicle ownership hit an all-time

high. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
[2] The Automobile and Society. FIA. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
[3] Headlamp trac-handedness
[4] Tsuneishi, Scott Top JDM Trends Of All Time superstreetonline.com. 2007. Retrieved Nov 3, 2014

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