Complete collection of car commercials and commercial songs. A comprehensive showcase of CM/ads and CM songs for domestic and foreign car brands.
When you watch TV, you probably see a lot of commercials, and among them, car commercials are especially frequent, aren’t they?
That’s no surprise—there are eight manufacturers whose ads are commonly seen in Japan, and when you add overseas brands to the mix, it’s only natural that you’ll come across car commercials often.
What’s more, each manufacturer chooses music that perfectly fits their commercials, and each of those songs often becomes a hot topic with people asking, “Whose song is that?”
In this article, we’ll introduce those buzzworthy car maker commercials along with the songs featured in them.
You’re likely to find a commercial you happened to see—or a catchy song you heard in one of them.
Let’s dive right in.
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Nissan (1–10)
Setting SunThe Chemical Brothers
The song used in the X-Trail commercial is an early classic by The Chemical Brothers, featuring vocals by Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
It’s often described as a modern version of The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Mazda (1–10)
The wind is from the west.Okuda Tamio
Mazda is an automaker headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Tamio Okuda is also a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima, right? This song was specially written by Tamio Okuda—connected to Hiroshima—for a Mazda commercial.
It has that signature, pleasantly laid-back Tamio Okuda vibe and uplifting lyrics that feel incredibly comfortable and even refreshing.
The music video features Mazda’s sports car, the Roadster (MX-5), and tells the story of a crash-test dummy preparing for a collision test.
Original songFujii Yoshihiro
The Mazda CX-8 commercial song features a modern, stylish melody that feels perfect for elevating any drive.
The track was created by Yoshihiro Fujii of Backslash, a team known for producing original music for commercials.
It pairs perfectly with the image of a sleek car gliding gracefully along—something you wouldn’t expect from such a spacious interior.
The melody, which doesn’t fit neatly into any single genre and carries a sense of freshness, can ultimately be summed up as simply “cool.” It’s a track you’ll want to play as a sophisticated driving song.
Daihatsu (1–10)
AIMTENDRE
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!
Savage Sun feat. GLIM SPANKYHotei Tomoyasu
This track that played in Daihatsu’s compact SUV Rocky “Door to Another World” commercial comes from Tomoyasu Hotei’s collaboration album “Soul to Soul”—a cool song featuring GLIM SPANKY, purveyors of bluesy next‑gen rock! The guitar call-and-response between Hotei and GLIM SPANKY’s Kamemoto speaks volumes, and Remi Matsuo’s husky, profound vocals are incredibly cool.
It was reportedly recorded remotely, yet the seamless cohesion and groove never give that away and feel wonderfully tight.
Volkswagen (1–10)
stop-motionPorukadotto Sutingurei
The commercial aired in 2022, titled “The All-New Golf Is Finally Here.” The piece that was used and quickly spread by word of mouth was “Stop Motion.” Even if you don’t immediately remember it, you’ll recognize it when you hear it and think, “Oh, that song.” It’s a track by the rock band Polkadot Stingray.
Its beautiful lyrics, which liken life to stop motion, and its driving melody perfectly matched the vibe of the commercial.
Another reason it drew attention was the overwhelming vocal prowess of Shizuku, the band’s lead singer.
Poppin’ RunAina ji Endo
The Volkswagen T-Cross commercial that began airing in October 2024 features Aina the End.
It shows a vibrant yellow T-Cross driving and Aina singing, making it a very memorable ad.
The song playing in the commercial is called “Poppin’ Run,” which was written specifically for this CM.
It’s very rhythmic and makes you want to start dancing when you hear it!