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A roundup of songs from Suzuki commercials: the appeal of friendly J-pop and Western music

Speaking of Suzuki, in addition to popular kei cars like the Spacia, Hustler, and Alto, the lineup is known for being approachable, with models like the Solio—a compact family car that’s also very popular.

Even when you’re watching TV, you often see commercials for these hit models, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce the songs that have been used in commercials for Suzuki’s popular models.

Suzuki’s commercials feature not only popular J-pop, but also many covers of classic hits, and a lot of them are really catchy in their presentation.

More recently, there’s also been an increase in original songs made specifically for the commercials.

All of the songs tend to stick in your head, so you might find yourself thinking, “What’s that song called?”

There are plenty of classics you may have heard even if you didn’t know their names!

Suzuki Commercial Songs Collection: The Appeal of Familiar J-Pop and Western Music (51–60)

SUZUKI Chevrolet MW

every-bodyTanimura Nana

“every-body,” in which Nanao Tanimura herself also appears and which was used as the CM song for the Chevrolet MW, is a single released in 2009.

It’s a dance track marked by fresh, breezy, and light guitar, with a pleasant melody that feels perfect for brightening summer moments.

Surprisingly, MONKEY MAJIK handled the song, lyrics and all.

Wrapped in a slightly mature vibe with a message of enjoying time for just the two of you, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to carefully on the way home—say, after a date.

SUZUKI Jimny “Nobody but Jimny” edition

Never Stop

Jimny TV Commercial: “Nobody but Jimny” – 60 seconds
Never Stop

Since its first full model change in 20 years in 2018, Suzuki’s compact 4WD Jimny has only continued to grow in popularity.

For the commercial of this model—arguably the most special Jimny in its history—an original song was specially written.

While it’s not unusual for car commercials to use original music, it’s rare to see one with a full title like “Never Stop,” isn’t it? The music vividly captures the Jimny’s rugged power to conquer any rough terrain and its grand, nature-fitting atmosphere—perfectly suited to the Jimny.

SUZUKI Cultus

Love Changes (Everything)Climie Fisher

Climie Fisher – Love Changes Everything
Love Changes (Everything)Climie Fisher

This is a song released in 1987 by the pop duo Climie Fisher, formed in the UK by Simon Climie and Rob Fisher.

It was used in a Suzuki Cultus commercial.

Climie Fisher disbanded in 1990.

SUZUKI Escudo

MENTHOL HEAVENTUBE

MENTHOL HEAVEN was featured as the theme song for the New Escudo commercial.

It was the B-side to the single Hanabi and was included on the 1998 album HEAT WAVER.

Along with TUBE’s signature freshness, the song’s boundless, piercing vibe is totally invigorating—just like menthol.

It’s also perfect as a driving song.

With imagery that evokes Hawaii, it lays bare honest feelings alongside a resort-like, summertime sense of freedom, making it a smile-inducing summer tune.

Compilation of Suzuki commercial songs: the charm of friendly J-pop and Western music (61–70)

SUZUKI Chevrolet Cruze commercial song

An angel’s shareGLAY

A GLAY rock tune that delivers a jolt from the very first intro.

It was used in the commercial for the Chevrolet Cruze.

I still remember how stunned I was back then by how cool it was.

The mature romance in TAKURO’s signature style—like blending love with the “angel’s share,” the portion of whiskey that evaporates—is captivating, and TERU’s sexy vocals and the guitars are absolutely top-tier too! So cool! Even though it’s a 2004 track, it still feels fresh after all these years.

SUZUKI Swift

Rusty NailX JAPAN

X Japan Rusty Nail from “The Last Live” HD
Rusty NailX JAPAN

The Swift commercial that aired in 2008 featured X Japan’s “Rusty Nail.” These days, car commercials often seem to use chic and stylish tracks, but it shows that they used to go with passionate, hard-rock sounds like this as well.

The ad’s visuals are directed like a race promotion, which looks really cool and perfectly matches the song’s aggressive vibe.

It’s surprising how much the impression can change depending on the music used.

SUZUKI MR Wagon Wit “Nightclub” Version

a grown-up childkyarī pamyu pamyu

Nice commercial: Suzuki MR Wagon Wit, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, 'Nightclub' version, 15 seconds + 30 seconds.
a grown-up childkyarī pamyu pamyu

Otona na Kodomo, written and composed by Yasutaka Nakata, is a song that conveys the feeling of wanting to seem a little more grown-up.

The track was used in the MR Wagon commercial, the “Wit Night Club” version.

It drew attention because Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, usually known for her colorful outfits, appeared in an all-black costume.