Honda Brings Legendary Pokémon Koraidon to Life at Suzuka 8 Hours

Set to be displayed August 1–2 and perform a live showrun on August 3 during the pre-race ceremony.

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  • Honda to debut its life-sized, mobile Koraidon concept at the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours race
  • Koraidon will be displayed August 1–2 and perform a live showrun on August 3 during the pre-race ceremony
  • Built by 40 Honda engineers using advanced tech and Pokémon collaboration to bring the Legendary Pokémon to life

Honda will showcase its futuristic Koraidon mobility concept at the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race from August 1 to 3. Inspired by the Legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet, the Honda Koraidon blends the company’s signature manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge technologies, resulting in a near-life-sized, fully mobile version of the fan-favorite creature.

Following its debut at the Honda Welcome Plaza earlier this year, the Koraidon will be on display at the Honda Racing Gallery on August 1 and 2. On August 3, the concept will perform its first public “Sprinting Build” showrun during the race’s pre-ceremony event, giving fans a glimpse of its motion capabilities.

The project involves around 40 Honda engineers and marks a playful yet technologically ambitious response to Toyota’s Miraidon initiative. The Koraidon features realistic proportions, self-balancing tech and a design that closely mirrors its in-game counterpart. Created in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, the Honda Koraidon is part of a broader mission to transform childhood dreams into reality through engineering and imagination.

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