Compilation of car commercials: A comprehensive showcase of domestic and international automakers, regardless of brand
When you watch TV or browse the internet, you see car commercials all the time, don’t you? Not only domestic manufacturers but also overseas brands are actively producing ads.
Many of these car commercials are particular about their cast and background music, so you probably have at least one that left a lasting impression on you.
In this article, we’ll showcase a wide range of car commercials from both Japanese and international automakers, old and new.
Since the cast, music, and direction vary by model, enjoy spotting the differences as you watch.
- A roundup of Honda commercials: charming presentations that feel familiar, from kei cars to wagons
- Toyota commercial roundup: stylish ads that convey a sense of premium quality
- A compilation of Nissan commercials: cool ads that showcase their technological prowess.
- A roundup of Suzuki commercials: introducing catchy ads focused on kei cars!
- Subaru commercials roundup: ads highlighting their high safety performance
- Compilation of Daihatsu commercials: the cast and BGM are captivating too!
- Complete collection of car commercials and commercial songs. A comprehensive showcase of CM/ads and CM songs for domestic and foreign car brands.
- A roundup of Mercedes-Benz commercials. The refined presentation highlights the allure of their sophisticated cars.
- Mazda commercial roundup: compelling direction that conveys a premium image
- A roundup of Volkswagen commercials: the friendly, relatable presentation is the charm!
- A roundup of Mitsubishi Motors commercials: introducing ads that convey an active image!
- A roundup of BMW commercials, from cool ones to humorously staged spots.
- [Western Music Collection] Compilation of Car Commercial Songs [2026]
Mazda (1–10)
MAZDA All New Mazda 2
The commercial for Mazda’s All New Mazda 2 shows the car swiftly speeding through a place so dark and subterranean, you’d hardly call it a normal driving environment.
The CM song, Take Me Away, gives a mysterious impression, as if it were expressing the enigmatic space within an underground tunnel.
The track is a collaboration between producer/composer David Holden and singer Nadine.
The title literally means “Take me with you.” True to that phrase, listening to this song makes you feel as if you’re setting off on a mysterious adventure, racing through an underground tunnel.
Daihatsu (1–10)
Daihatsu Move Canbus “COLORING LIFE: Sea” Version
The BGM for Daihatsu Move Canbus “COLORING LIFE: Sea” is ‘Kimi wa Tennenshoku,’ sung by Sakura Fujiwara.
This song is a cover of Eiichi Ohtaki’s original, which was released in 1981.
It’s a classic that has since been covered by numerous artists.
It’s frustrating that you only get to hear a snippet in the commercial—you’re left wanting to hear the whole thing—and it leaves you with a refreshing feeling.
It’s a track that perfectly suits the ad’s vibe and even carries a touch of nostalgia.
Daihatsu Atrai ‘Declaration’ Version / ‘Realization’ Version
In Daihatsu’s mini van Atrai commercial, “Declaration,” the focus is on enjoying the Atrai as a space for hobbies.
When you think of a kei van, its appeal is often the large cargo capacity, and many people may have a strong image of it as a work vehicle.
However, this commercial showcases examples of using it as a hobby space—like outfitting it for car camping or setting up a desk to use a computer.
It’s a commercial that highlights the appeal of the new kei van, and some viewers may have found themselves glued to the screen.
The BGM is a track by TENDRE, the solo project of Taro Kawahara, a multi-instrumentalist, and it’s included on his first major album, “IMAGINE.” The scatting-like opening and brass sounds are striking, conveying a message of moving forward just as you are.
With its stylish, pleasant vibe as background music, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while driving, camping, and in many other situations!
Daihatsu Move Canbus Stripes “Like that” / “My mistake” / “I forgot” / “It suits you” / “Face and rear” / “Just as I thought”Sairi Ito
This commercial leaves an impression with its gentle mood, showing Sairi Ito riding in the Canvas Stripes.
In the “Kinda Like That,” “My Mistake,” “I Forgot,” and “It Suits You” versions, conversations unfold between her and the owner of the same car parked coincidentally next to hers, and the unique vibe between the two brings a soft chuckle.
Meanwhile, in the “Face and Butt” and “I Knew It” versions, the dialogue is between Ito and a friend who drives the same car, conveying a comfortable, no-pretenses relationship.
The BGM features Yorushika’s ‘Play Sick.’ Its relaxed tempo and Suis’s pure vocals resonate beautifully.
The title, meaning “playing sick,” adds another layer—reading the lyrics with that in mind makes their content feel even more dramatic.
Mitsubishi Motors (1–10)
Mitsubishi Motors: “We Like People Who Adventure” – Future / Inheritance / Challenge editions
This commercial showcases Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to supporting adventure, depicted through cars racing across different eras and landscapes.
It conveys that achieving performance that supports adventure requires bold challenges on the development side as well, and that the overlap of these two efforts results in a comfortable yet powerful drive.
The music that further accentuates the strength expressed in the visuals is “Layla” by Derek and the Dominos.
With its guitar phrases and rhythms, the song conveys an overall wild atmosphere and evokes a sense of determination to push forward.
