Year: 2026 Mainline

Collection No. 079/250

Segment: Compact Kings 02/10

A futuristic Japanese hot rod with American attitude and rotary power.

The Hoto Roto is a Hot Wheels Original depicting a futuristic Japanese-style hot rod with strong American influences, described as "a hot rod of a different breed." Its design draws inspiration from the iconic 1968 Mazda Cosmo Sport, blending Japanese styling cues with the exaggerated proportions and attitude of a traditional American hot rod.

Underneath its distinctive bodywork is an equally wild powertrain: a four-rotor engine paired with twin externally mounted turbochargers. Even its name is a playful reference to its identity—the word "Hoto" is a Japanese-style corruption of "hot rod," while "Roto" refers to its rotary engine.

The result is a uniquely Hot Wheels interpretation of a Japanese hot rod, combining retro inspiration, futuristic design, and an outrageous rotary-powered setup.

Key Specs

• Brand: Hot Wheels
• Series: Basic Line
• Vehicle: Hoto Roto
• Hot Wheels Original Design
• Futuristic Japanese-Style Hot Rod
• Inspired by the 1968 Mazda Cosmo Sport
• Four-Rotor Engine
• Twin Externally Mounted Turbochargers
• Japanese & American Design Influences
• 1:64 Scale