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Some claim that the third installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, which is the Tokyo Drift, is the best among the other films. They say that Tokyo Drift is the most street racing-oriented movie in which, they claim, is the general concept of the franchise.
Whether you agree or not, you cannot deny the genius that was put into the movie. Of course, the number one reason why Tokyo Drift is regarded by many as the best movie from the Fast and Furious franchise is because of the Japanese tuner cars that were revving and drifting in most scenes.
The Cost of EVERY Car From Tokyo Drift
With that being said, let’s name all the cars that were included in Tokyo Drift. Take note that we only listed down those that were visibly driven by the main and supporting characters in the movie.
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX
We’ll start the list off with one of the main cars in Tokyo Drift. Sean Boswell, the main character, had no cars when he moved to Tokyo. As such, Han Seoul-Oh decided to hand over his red Evo IX to Sean.
One of the main cars in the film
As we might all know, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was introduced in the rally sports game with an AWD (all-wheel-drive) drivetrain. An AWD car has a hard time oversteering, or drifting, as power is sent to all wheels. For this reason, the front driveshafts of Evo IX in Tokyo Drift were disconnected to enable smoother drifting.
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Chevy Monte Carlo is one of the first cars you will see in Tokyo Drift. It was driven by Sean Boswell going in and out of his high school. His life changed when he was challenged by Clay in a Dodge Viper to a race in a developing subdivision.
The first race in Tokyo Drift
2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10
It is just right to put this next to the Monte Carlo as these two created one of the most memorable races in the franchise. The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10, a.k.a ‘daddy’s Viper,’ was driven by football player Clay who raced Sean for the chance to date his girlfriend.
Classy and sporty in red
Unfortunately, the Dodge Viper was totaled in the final stretch of its race against Sean’s Monte Carlo. Both Clay and his girlfriend were bailed out by their rich parents, while Sean had to move to Japan.
2005 Volkswagen Touran
Some say that Twinkie’s Volkswagen Touran looks odd, while some say that it looks just fine. Well, it is living in the Fast and Furious world so producers had to make it stand out and memorable. The 2005 Volkswagen Touran comes with a Hulk-inspired look with 3D punch details on the sides, 3D foot detail at the rear, and spikey hair up top.
"At least let me drive"
Inside, the Hulk-inspired Touran is installed with TV monitors and subwoofers, a perfect entry to the tuning and mod world of Japan. It only takes some time to get used to the final look. But overall, we think it fits the whole concept of Tokyo Drift.
2001 Nissan Silvia S15
Despite Twinkie’s constant reminder to not destroy Han’s Nissan Silvia S15, it was wrecked after a series of bad turns in the parking garage. Han named the Silvia S15 as the ‘Mona Lisa’ as it is probably the most prized possession among his cars.
The 'Mona Lisa' of the drift world
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is a great detail to see a classic American car such as the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback in a country that manufactures iconic cars. The Ford Mustang is owned by Sean’s father which was later used in a race against Takashi to determine who leaves and stays in Tokyo.
The final race in the film
In the final race, the Mustang was fitted by the 2.6-liter twin-turbo Skyline GT-R engine from the Mona Lisa alongside a new braking system, a new set of tires, and more. Watching the customized Mustang shows us the beauty when American and Japanese engineering combine.
2002/2003 Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33)
Both the main antagonist of the film, Takashi, and his close friend, Morimoto, roll in a Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33). With this type of setup, it is not hard for viewers to distinguish whenever the ‘bad guys’ of the film are around the scene.
D.K. as in 'Drift King'
Takashi drives the 2003 model, while Morimoto drives the 2002 model. Both Fairlady Z33’s use a 3.5-liter V6 engine, but Takashi’s car is equipped with few upgrades such as APS stainless headers and turbo exhaust, and Magnaflow performance mufflers.
1970 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
If you are unfamiliar with the odd timeline of the Fast and Furious franchise, then you might be wondering how is Han still alive in the latest installments after allegedly dying in a car explosion in the Tokyo Drift movie.
One great American muscle
Dominic Toretto came in the final minutes of the Tokyo Drift movie in a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, showcasing his love for American muscle cars in a tuner-heavy country like Japan. His appearance in the third movie gave sense to the franchise that Tokyo Drift happened after the sixth installment which primarily occurred in Europe.
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2004 Mazda RX-8
Can we just talk first about that paint job? It looks clean and simple yet eye-catching. The 2004 Mazda RX-8 was finished in black, light blue, and blue. And as for the engine, Neela’s RX-8 is powered by a 1.3-liter 13B rotary engine with a GReddy turbo kit and engine management system. Although Neela doesn’t need a computer to tell her about her throttle response.
Few of the cars in the franchise installed with a rotary engine
If you watch the film closely, there is also another Mazda RX-8 used in Tokyo Drift. The other RX-8 in red can be seen in the chase scene of Sean, Neela, Morimoto, Han, and Takashi where Morimoto crashed in the opposing lane. It is the last one to hit Morimoto’s Nissan Fairlady Z33.
1997 Mazda RX-7
Of course, it is great to finish this list off on a high note with Han’s iconic 1997 Mazda RX-7. This is a great tribute to the whole JDM scene around the world and will be remembered as one of the best cars in the Fast and Furious franchise.
Hands down to Han's iconic car [Photo: SonicHedgehog189]
The Mazda RX-7 is fitted with VeilSide Fortune body kit and wheels which gave it its timeless look from front to back. Unfortunately, the Mazda RX-7 VeilSide Fortune was hit from the side in an intersection during an escape attempt from Takashi causing the RX-7 to burn down in flames.
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Know more about Ford Mustang 2024
Arguably the most popular vehicle from the Blue Oval company, the Ford Mustang is one powerful coupe that is competing in the market with its sixth-gen model. Ford Mustang 2025 price Philippines from Php 3,499,000 to Php 3,999,000, depending on the variants. Speaking of variants, the Mustang comes with four variants in the Philippines, namely the 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L GT Fastback, 5.0L GT Convertible, and Shelby GT500. The base Mustang uses a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine that makes 310 hp and 475 Nm of torque, while the GT variants are powered by a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that generates 460 hp and 569 Nm of torque.
In terms of dimensions, this American sports car has a length of 4,788 mm, a width of 2,081 mm, and a height of 1,395 mm. Additionally, it comes with a wheelbase length of 2,721 mm and a ground clearance rated of 137 mm. The Mustang is competing in the local market against the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z.
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Ford Mustang Launch
The Ford Mustang Philippines has been around since the 1960's. Since then, the Ford-produced pony car has been through six generations which have been sold in numerous countries around the world. It wasn't until 2015 that the Mustang entered the Philippine market.
For 2018, Ford then gave the pony car an update. This one made its debut at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show, and it received a new convertible variant, a new exhaust system, as well as a magnaride suspension system.
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Ford Mustang Exterior
The Philippine-spec Mustang can either come in a fastback configuration or a convertible configuration. Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights. Speaking of lights, this pony car from the Blue Oval is also equipped with LED headlamps, LED turn signal lamps, as well as a front fog lamp. For wheels, all variants of the model ride on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels.
Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights.
The Ford Mustang has six available color options. This includes Magnetic Metallic, Competition Orange, Red Race, Oxford White, Black, and Tripple Yellow Tri-Coat.
Ford Mustang Interior
Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior made out of a combination of sturdy plastic, leather, and metal. Soft-touch surfaces are abundant, which include the touch points on the interior door cards, on the elbow rests, steering wheel, and on key spots on the dashboard.
Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior.
For seating, its four occupants make use of leather-wrapped seats and are kept comfortable by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The driver is then provided a multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustability, a push-to-start button, and a digital gauge cluster. The driver's seat on all Mustang variants can also be adjusted electronically.
Technology & Safety Features
To handle entertainment, the Ford Mustang for the Philippine market is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen capable of connecting via Ford's Sync 3 software. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and an aux-in port. The said infotainment system is linked to a 12-piece Shaker Pro audio system.
For ease of use, the Ford sports car comes standard with adaptive cruise control, a rearview parking camera, parking sensors, a hill-start assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
For the EcoBoost variant, safety is handled by seven airbags. The GT variants on the other hand get five airbags. The entire variant lineup however, comes standard with anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability and traction control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, a tire pressure monitor, a car alarm and engine immobilizer, and ISOFIX child seat tethers.
Platform & Chassis
The American coupe uses Ford's S550 platform, but like all the models that came before, it retains the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, this Ford model uses a McPherson Strut for the front and a fully independent rear suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes all around, and all trims of this car use a hand-operated manual parking brake.
In terms of dimensions, the Mustang Philippines is 4,788mm long, 2081mm wide, and 1,395mm in height. Its wheelbase has a length of 2,721mm, and it has a ground clearance of 137mm.
Ford Mustang Engine & Drivetrain
The Philippine-market Mustang has two engine options. The smaller one is the 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 gasoline engine. At most, this four-banger can produce up to 310 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. The GT variants get the larger, 5.0-liter V8 gasoline Coyote engine, which can make up to 460 horsepower and 569 Nm of torque. The only variant that gets a six-speed manual transmission is the Mustang GT 5.0 Premium Convertible MT. The rest are equipped with a ten-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
Available colors for the Ford Mustang Philippines are Shadow Black, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Race Red Metallic, Velocity Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Twister Orange Metallic Tri-Coat, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Grabber Yellow, and Rapid Red Metallic.
In comparison to rivals such as the Dodge Challenger 2025 and Chevrolet Camaro that offer one engine only in the local market, the Ford Mustang can be considered as one of the most versatile sports cars thanks to its price and engine options.
Ford Mustang 2025 Price List
Let's check out the Ford Mustang 2025 price in the Philippines.
Variants | Price |
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Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Premium AT Fastback | ₱3,499,000 |
Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT Premium AT Fastback | ₱3,999,000 |
Ford Mustang Pros & Cons
Pros
- Offers different engine options
- Rich history
- Distinctive sports car design
Cons
- Lack of manual option in PH-spec Mustang
- Tight second-row seats
- No AWD
Ford Mustang FAQs
1. What type of wheel drive is the Ford Mustang 2025?
The Ford Mustang 2025 is a rear wheel drive car.
2. How much is the Ford Mustang 2025 in the Philippines?
The price of the Ford Mustang 2025 ranges from P3,499,000 to P3,999,000, depending on the variant.
3. Is the Ford Mustang a 4-seater?
Yes, all of the Mustang variants come with 4 seat configuration.
4. What are the dimensions of the Ford Mustang 2025?
The Mustang 2025 dimensions are 4,788mm long, 2,081mm wide and 1,395mm in height.
5. How many colors is the Ford Mustang 2025 available?
The Ford Mustang 2025 is available in Grabber Blue, Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Eruption Green, Shadow Black, Dark Matter Gray, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Mischievous Purple, Race Red, and Oxford White.
₱ 3,048,000 - ₱ 7,760,000
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