Display at “The Garage” in Los Angeles Convention Center Will Also Feature 106 and Wonder SUVs
Led by the first-ever public showing of its all new Renoca Windansea truck, FLEX Automotive today announced plans to showcase three of its models at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show.
A fixture in Japan for more than 55 years, FLEX’s “Renoca” (renovation + car) series features meticulously renovated pre-owned Toyota Land Cruisers and Tacomas. This is accomplished through the FLEX techniques and craftsmanship applied to each vehicle’s interior and exterior.
Returning to the Auto Show for its second year, FLEX will again display its vehicles in “The Garage,” located below the Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall.
Formally announced on September 27, Windansea targets enthusiasts with a passion for third generation Toyota Tacomas. The first Renoca truck to be offered to U.S. enthusiasts, Windansea is envisioned as “a Japanese-style neo-classic massive pickup that combines beauty and strength, conveying a design that melds outdoor experiences with city life,” according to Designer Takayuki Yamazaki.
Joining Windansea at the FLEX display will be the Renoca 106, which pairs the rugged Land Cruiser 100 with the classic 60 series. Guaranteed for quality and durability, the 106 incorporates parts from the official 60 series as well as FLEX original steel. The result is a unique vehicle that pairs a classic exterior with contemporary performance.
A third FLEX model, the Renoca Wonder, starts with 60 series-style round headlights that transform the Land Cruiser into the concept that became the Renoca series. From its bumper, side lines, and roof line, Wonder brings the classic monotone body style into a new iteration that showcases some of the finest Land Cruiser features in a new light without waiting decades for a new model.
“Given the public response to our first-ever showing at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, we felt that having a presence at this year’s show was imperative,” explained Yohei Nakamura, Director of U.S. Operations. “Since the American market has such an unwavering passion for trucks, the opportunity to display Windansea for the first time at this show was an ideal. We look forward to seeing the public’s reaction.”
Following the Los Angeles Auto Show, FLEX will formally unveil its new U.S. headquarters at a special event in San Diego in December.
Three vehicles to display at LA Auto Show
Renoca 106
The rugged Land Cruiser 100 is paired with the classic 60 series to create the Renoca 106. Guaranteed forquality and durability, the 106 incorporates parts from the official 60 series as well as FLEX original steel. Theresult is a unique vehicle that pairs a classic exterior with contemporary performance.
| BASE CAR | Lexus LX470 |
|---|---|
| COLOR | White |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | FULL TIME 4WD |
| DISPLACEMENT | 4.7L / 284.6 |
| MODEL YEAR | 2001 |
| MILEAGE | 180,000 miles |
| ENGINE TYPE | Gasoline |
Custom Specs
| FRONT FACE | FJ62 Renoca Kit by FLEX |
|---|---|
| AUDIO | OEM Audio + engineered for 100 series |
| SUSPENSION | Ironman 3 inch lift |
| WHEELS | American Racing Baja |
| TIRES | Toyo Open Country M/T |
Renoca Wonder
Renoca Wonder starts with the 60 series-style round headlights that transform the Land Cruiser into theconcept that became the Renoca series. From its bumper, side lines, and roof line, the Wonder brings the classic monotone body style into a new iteration that showcases some of the finest Land Cruiser features in a new light without waiting decades for a new model.
| BASE CAR | Toyota Land Cruiser |
|---|---|
| COLOR | Black |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | FULL TIME 4WD |
| DISPLACEMENT | 4,500cc |
| MILEAGE | 222,000 miles on odometer |
| MODEL YEAR | 1996 |
Custom Specs
| ENGINE TYPE | Gasoline / Rebuilt Engine to Manufacturer Specs |
|---|---|
| FRONT FACE | FJ60 Renoca Kit by FLEX |
| AUDIO | Premium Audio System (Kenwood Head unit, Oversized Speakers, 2-Amplifier System, and hidden subwoofer) |
| INTERIOR | Full-Reupholstery (Genuine Leather & Perforated Leather/Hand-cut and Hand-sewn Carpet) |
| SUSPENSION | Old Man Emu 3 inches |
| WHEELS | Fifteen52 Patrol |
| TIRES | Nitto Ridge Grapplers |
Renoca Windansea
The Renoca Windansea is envisioned as “a Japanese-style neo-classic massive pickup that combines beauty and strength, conveying a design that melds outdoor experiences with city life,” according to Designer Takayuki Yamazaki.
| BASE CAR | Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab |
|---|---|
| COLOR | Tan |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | PART TIME 4WD |
| DISPLACEMENT | 3,500cc |
| MILEAGE | 72,000 miles |
| MODEL YEAR | 2017 |
| ENGINE TYPE | Gasoline |
Custom Specs
| FRONT FACE | Custom Renoca Kit by FLEX |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | American Racing Outlaw II |
| TIRES | Mickey Thompson Baja Boss |
