Is the Toyota Belta going to be the next big thing in retro JDM culture?
In recent years, retro Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) culture has experienced a renaissance, with fans revelling in and collecting cars from the 80s and 90s. Cars from the early 2000s are beginning to enter this retro category as time moves on. The Toyota Belta, launched in 2005, is just on the cusp of this transition. It may not have the same initial charm as some iconic JDM sports car, but an understated design and reliable performance could see it become a cult classic in years to come. This question is whether the Belta could become a wanted model in retro JDM circles like some cars that were previously overlooked are gaining popularity. It also talks about how people's perception of cars changes over time, and what factors contribute to a car being desirable in retro car culture.
The Belta is too boring to ever be a JDM icon, no way. It's just a commuter car, with a Japanese badge.
Absolutely! The Belta is the AE86 of the 2000s. It's just biding its time to be seen.
It might be, but it has to have a strong community backing it. Retro JDM culture, as much as it is about the cars is about the people.
The Belta doesn't have the performance heritage to be an icon on the JDM scene. You’re more likely to forget it than remember it.
Why not? JDM culture has been changing. What’s boring today could be a classic tomorrow.
The Belta could become retro cool, but it will never be 'the next big thing'. It's too niche.
And it’s already happening in some circles. It’s gaining a cult following for its simplicity and reliability.
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Is the Toyota Belta going to be the next big thing in retro JDM culture?
30 December 2024 10:44
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