Every year, the Tokyo Auto Salon touches down in Chiba, Japan, to bring both local and international motoring fans a taste of where Japan's automotive industry is at that exact moment in time. In 2026, the show took place from January 9 through 11, and because Suzuki makes cars and trucks that are very popular in countries outside the US, it brought both a special-edition Jimny and a special-edition DRZ-4S to the proceedings.
Not just any special-edition vehicles, though. Both are instead the result of a collaboration between Suzuki and video game company Capcom, crafted with designs inspired by Monster Hunter Wilds. This isn't the first time Suzuki has collaborated with Capcom (see also this Street Fighter 6 collab from a couple years back), and if I had to guess, it probably won't be the last.
The Suzuki DR-Z4S Monster Hunter Wilds Edition is directly inspired by a very important mythical creature from Monster Hunter Wilds. It's called a seikret, which falls under the category of 'bird wyvern' according to the Monster Hunter Wiki. In universe, the plumage of this creature can reportedly change according to its diet; what you'd need to feed it to get it to look like this is unclear, but it's still pretty cool to look at, regardless.
It's a mostly bipedal beast in the game, which fits with the two-wheeled version represented by this DR-Z4S. However, it can also apparently glide using the short arms it has that can stretch out into wings; something which you probably shouldn't try at home on your own DR-Z4S. At least, not without extensive modification. Within the game, seikret are also reportedly useful to monster hunters for their keen sense of smell, but since the DRZ-4S is not an actual sentient creature, you're probably better off trusting your own nose for the duration of your adventures.
In addition to the DR-Z4S Monster Hunter Wilds Edition, Suzuki also unveiled a special Jimny Nomade Monster Hunter Wilds Edition. While the wrap looks nice, and the Jimny is of course a well-loved vehicle in multiple markets outside the US, Suzuki says it's inspired by the pop-up camps seen in the game rather than any specific creatures you might encounter if you play. It's cool, sure; but is it as cool as a beast you can ride on? I think not.
I may also be more than slightly swayed by the style of the soft saddlebag shown on the side of the DRZ-4S MHWE, because it's got a certain retro waxed canvas and leather-looking appeal. It's unclear how easy it would be to actually use for adventures, but the combination of it with the brown saddle is a pretty nice aesthetic choice. In my dreams, a bag like that could easily convert into a backpack for use off the bike as well, but that might just be asking too much. What do you think?
