[2026] Mitsubishi Motors' commercial songs: A treasure trove of classic Western hits from past ads
In addition to its kei lineup, Mitsubishi Motors is also popular for SUVs like the Triton, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, and Delica D:5.
Among Mitsubishi Motors’ commercials, there are many that sparked conversation with people asking, “Whose song is that?”
Recently, beyond popular Japanese tracks and classic Western hits, many commercials have also featured original songs written specifically for the ads.
In this article, we’ll introduce the songs used in Mitsubishi Motors’ commercials.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at what kind of music has been featured in Mitsubishi Motors’ ads!
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[2026] Mitsubishi Motors’ commercial songs: A treasure trove of classic Western hits in their historic CM lineup (21–30)
Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne
A track released in 1980 by Ozzy Osbourne.
A version dedicated to Randy Rhoads, who died in a plane crash, is included on the 1987 live album “Tribute.” It was used in a Mitsubishi commercial in 1999.
Start the commotionThe Wiseguys
A track released in 1998 by The Wiseguys, an electronica and hip-hop duo.
It samples Greg Nice’s 1995 track “Set It Off.” It was used in a 2002 Eclipse commercial.
[2026] Mitsubishi Motors commercial songs. A treasure trove of classic Western hits among past CM songs (31–40)
Original song
In this commercial, a man and woman in a bright red Eclipse Cross engage in an intense car chase.
The song you hear, which sounds like a female vocal, is an original track created for the ad.
The artists involved with the music have not been announced.
After a cool, stylish violin melody plays, a mysterious vocal comes in, making the ferocity of the car chase feel even cooler.
The melody’s chic and mysterious vibe is likely to win support from women for both the song and the car.
What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell
A track released in 1978 by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell.
This smooth soul tune became a hit in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
It has been covered by artists such as Michael Bolton.
It was used in the 2014 Outlander commercial titled “New Beauty.”
KI SE KIKawamura Ryuuichi
This is a commercial for Modarc, one of the Mirage lineup, released in 1997.
It’s memorable for a scene set in a European-style town where a woman tries to catch a cat hiding under a car.
The commercial featured KI SE KI, the vocalist of LUNA SEA.
It’s a sweet ballad with sensuous vocals that you can recognize at once as Kawamura’s singing.
Over the RainbowHajime Chitose
Narrated as taking emissions reduction seriously, this is a series of Colt commercials that aired in 2003.
The Colt ads at the time featured a cover of “Over the Rainbow,” a song from The Wizard of Oz.
In the commercial introduced here, a cover version by Chitose Hajime is used.
Her folk-like vocal inflections are striking, resulting in a lovely arrangement that, despite being a foreign song, conveys a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.
Roses and Rosesakaiyuu
The eK Wagon commercial features “Bara to Rose” by Yu Sakai, a singer-songwriter from Kochi Prefecture.
The ad highlights the ability to check behind the car with a camera when reversing.
Actress Haruka Igawa appears in it, and many people were probably captivated by her smile.
The stylish vibe of the song further accentuates her beauty.
Watching the commercial makes you imagine what kind of life this couple has led.
