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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Honda (1–10)
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
In this commercial, which tightly packs in the charms of the Freed, two versions are featured: the active, outdoorsy “CROSSTAR” and the classic styling “AIR.” The “CROSSTAR” version shows people enjoying activities like the outdoors with the car, while the “AIR” version focuses on the car’s interior and exterior, depicting heartwarming moments with a family.
Both are crafted to spark the imagination—“If I had a Freed, I could have experiences like these.” The background music is “familie” by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a song about love for family and loved ones.
With the band’s signature light and refreshing melody, it’s an original track written specifically for the Freed commercial.
Suzuki (1–10)
The EntertainerNEW!Scott Joplin
In this commercial, Tsuyoshi Muro appears playing two roles! He plays the father and, believe it or not, the God of Play.
Matching the active image of the Spacia Gear, the CM is themed around playfulness.
It shows a family enjoying bubble balls, and their sheer fun really stands out.
Muro’s high-energy performance as the God of Play is another highlight.
The background music is “The Entertainer,” a tune almost everyone has heard somewhere.
In fact, it’s a piece with a long history, first published in 1902.
Its lively, fun melody line is distinctive and really lifts your spirits when you listen!
Travel is better with companions.Official HIGE DANDism
Released in 2019, the Swift commercial features the song “Tabi wa Michizure” by Official HIGE DANDism.
The ad was created around the concepts of the Swift’s refined design and the fun, exhilarating driving experience.
Paired with the theme song, it really highlights the Swift’s cool appeal and how great it feels to drive, doesn’t it?
ParadeMORISAKI WIN
Morisaki Win’s debut song “Parade – PARADE,” which played in the Solio Bandit “Countdown Drive” commercial, has a vibe that blends Toshinobu Kubota and Daichi Miura—nice groove with a touch of romance, a feel-good number.
It’s so comfortable you’ll find your body swaying the whole time, and the instrumental break is fantastic too! It’s a refreshing track that makes you want to take off running—truly a driving song—and a perfect match as BGM for a day off, don’t you think? Looks like it’s going to be a fun day!
LandscapeGreen Yellow Society
A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-piece pop-rock band affectionately known as Ryokushaka, whose richly varied tracks—born of their unique pop sensibility—are especially popular among younger listeners.
Written specifically for the Suzuki Solio Bandit commercial “Countdown: Sun-dappled Light,” the track’s chorus delivers a liberating rush that feels wonderfully refreshing.
The driving beat, the memorable chord progression, and the powerful, crystalline vocals layered on top make it a song you’ll want to listen to while on the road.
Its breezy feel makes it a perfect car-commercial anthem—one you’ll want to keep on repeat.
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz
It’s one of the signature songs by popular guitarist and singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz, also known in Japanese as “A Dash for Freedom.” It was used in commercials for the ever-popular Alto Works, which has long enjoyed a devoted following.
The track’s distinctive guitar riff and full-on rock vibe perfectly match the sporty image of the Alto Works.
Although it was released in 1993, many people—including younger generations—have probably heard it.
That’s because, in addition to the Alto Works ads, it was also featured in commercials for Nissan and Wilkinson.
Subaru (1–10)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
![Wataridori [Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/sddefault.jpg)
You often hear [Alexandros]’s “Wataridori” as a movie theme song, a commercial jingle, and in many other tie-ins.
Many people probably remember it from Subaru XV’s “Free You.” commercial.
It’s a great song for when your heart is hurting or when you’re working hard toward a goal, and it’s a number that feels like it cheers on someone’s efforts.
When you feel like you’re about to give up, this uplifting song can make you think, “Maybe I can try a little harder.”