Hot Wheels Elite64 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100

The Hot Wheels 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100, product number HGW10, is a 1:64 scale collector's model from the Hot Wheels Elite 64 line, released in 2022 as piece No. 2 of the series. Elite 64 represents the top tier of the Hot Wheels range—a line aimed at adult collectors, featuring extensive detailing, rubber tires, and a metal base. This model will appeal to fans of Japanese sedans, drift enthusiasts, and collectors looking for a premium-class model rather than a standard toy car. In collector circles, it is also referred to as the JZX100 or simply the Chaser.

The 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones, and its debut coincided with the launch of the Elite 64 line in 2022. The casting is an exceptionally detailed reproduction of a Chaser with an aftermarket body kit. The model does not have opening parts, but it utilizes four separate axles, allowing for the replication of negative camber—a feature found almost exclusively in premium-class models. The HGW10 unit is finished in Metalflake white paint. Tampo prints include detailed moldings, the GReddy logo on the intercooler, GReddy, Motul, ADVAN, and Yokohama logos on the side skirts, and a Japanese license plate from Gunma Prefecture with the number "19-96." The base is black and made of metal, with a replicated chrome exhaust system. The windows are tinted in light smoke, and the interior is finished in black with a blue roll cage and seat, and a gray floor. The model rolls on blue wheels with Real Riders rubber tires. The base of the casting features the inscription '96 Toyota Chaser JZX100, and the country of manufacture is China.

The real-life Toyota Chaser was a mid-size car produced by Toyota across six generations from 1977 to 2001. The model is related to the Mark II, Cressida, and Cresta—all four sedans were built on the same platform. The sixth generation, to which the JZX100 belongs, was produced from 1996 to 2001. The car measures 187 inches in length, 69.1 inches in width, and 55 inches in height, weighing 3,086 pounds, and is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter 1JZ-GTE inline-six engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The combination of rear-wheel drive, the powerful 1JZ unit, and the sedan body style gave the Chaser cult status among drift and tuning fans.

The Hot Wheels 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 HGW10 is one of the most desirable items for a display case—the inaugural model of the entire Elite 64 line, released exclusively in 2022 in a very short production run with a level of detail unattainable for standard releases.

FAQ

How does the Hot Wheels Elite 64 line differ from standard models?
Elite 64 is a line intended for adult collectors: the models have significantly richer detail, Real Riders rubber tires, a metal base, and are released in very short production runs.

Does the Hot Wheels 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 HGW10 have opening parts?
No. The model does not have an opening hood or doors, but it uses four separate axles that replicate negative camber.

Which number in the Elite 64 series does this model hold?
It is piece No. 2 in the Elite 64 line, released in 2022.