[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 (41–50)
One WeekBare Naked Ladies
A track released in 1998 by the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies.
It features clever wordplay and was inspired by A Tribe Called Quest’s 1991 track “Scenario.” It was used in a 2002 commercial for the Lancer.
Eye Of The TigerSurvivor
“Eye of the Tiger,” the signature song by the American rock band Survivor, was released in 1982 and even won a Grammy Award.
It’s also famous as the theme song for the film Rocky III! You’ve probably heard it in many other settings as well, such as entrance themes.
In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the Pajero.
From the intricate rhythm and the strikingly wild guitar riff, the intro pulls you right in.
Its message—‘regain your fighting spirit’—and its poised, tiger-like drive to reach the top are invigorating and give you the strength to persevere.
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.
Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi
This is one of the Colt commercial series that aired in 2003, and it’s a memorable spot featuring a narration that seriously contemplates the joy of driving.
The BGM for this commercial is a cover of Over the Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.
In this CM, the vocals are performed by Yumi Matsutoya.
Her soft, gentle voice is truly captivating.
When We Were The New BoysRod Stewart
A track by British singer-songwriter and musician Rod Stewart.
It is the title track from an album released in 1998 and reached No.
75 on the German charts.
The track was used in a Mitsubishi television commercial.
BreatheTelepopmusik
A track released in 2002 by the French dance music group Télépopmusik.
It became a hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
It was used in a 2003 commercial for the Outlander.
Over the RainbowYamazaki Masayoshi
In this commercial for the Colt, developed jointly with DaimlerChrysler, the memorable narration says, “Japan and Germany gave it serious thought,” and it proudly highlights the freedom to choose exterior colors and features.
The background music is the classic “Over the Rainbow,” covered by artists worldwide.
For this particular CM, a vocal version by Masayoshi Yamazaki was selected.
His warm voice and the relaxed, swing-like arrangement are wonderful.