The Small Cars from the 2013 SEMA Show

3D Carbon kitted Ford Fiesta on 19s.

The 2013 SEMA Show is the big dance for the automotive aftermarket. There's a little bit of everything from huge trucks to minibikes. I snapped some photos of the compact/subcompact/micro vehicles at the show. Enjoy!

Subcompact Showcase: MicroCar Magazine Project VIP 3 from the SEMA Show

We really dig the Nissan Cube. It's got gobs of personality and, much like the Scion xB which paved the way for small, boxy subcompacts in the U.S., it's got plenty of customizing potential. This is evidenced by the MicroCarMag/LoganBuilt Cube.

From the Air Runner suspension to the custom 3M wrap—yes, that finish is actually a wrap job, not a paint job—the Cube looks just right. And while chrome wheels don't look right on all vehicles, they look at home on this little box. In this case, rolling stock consists of 18" XXR Euromax 016 wheels and General G Max tires. Other goodies include a Wilwood Big Brake Kit, a custom interior, and four big ol' subwoofers in the back (the back seats have been removed). When you'd rather hear the engine than the stereo the LoganBuilt Cube has a DC Sports exhaust system and WR intake. In addition to the aforementioned wrap, exterior mods include a Kaminari front lip and a T REX grille. 

We think it looks great: It's one classy, clean, Cube.

The 2012 SEMA Show is here

Well, I'm here at the 2012 SEMA Show, my seventh consecutive year. I haven't had much chance to walk around yet, but I can tell you this: In terms of small cars, I've already seen about half a dozen Scion iQs out there, including the ones you see here. I've seen one Chevrolet Spark, too but I'm sure there are more. There are a megaton of Scion FR-S and Subaru BR-Z models, too. It's definitely the "hot" car of the show.

So as the week progresses, I'll post up some more photos and such. Until then, stay tuned.

Love the center exhaust treatment on this black Scion iQ.

A very clean iQ at the 2012 SEMA Show

Scion showing its iQ at SEMA

Scion iQ by Jon Sibal

More appropriately, the headline should read that Scion is showing off its iQs (plural), since the youth-branded division will be showcasing four Scion iQ vehicles at the SEMA Show next week. These are some pretty wild takes on Scion's upcoming microcar. Can't say I'm a fan of all of them, but really like the Sibal iQ (above), and love the iQ-MR with the engine in the rear going to the rear wheels. 

Scion iQ-RS by Michael Chang

Scion iQ Pit Boss by Cartel

Scion iQ-MR by Tatsu (Yes, it's got an "MR" setup—the engine in the back, power to the rear wheels)

SEMA: Sweet vintage Toyota lowrider

This is so full of badassness I can't stand it. This is a vintage Toyota pickup (not sure what year, but I'm assuming sometime in the mid-to-late 1970s). This is the kind of stuff that makes me want a lowered 2WD Toyota. (However, I'm more likely to end up with a lifted 4WD Suzuki). Anyway, this little guy was cruising around after the show, too. This is just perfect.

SEMA: The Fiat 500s

So here you have it: The Fiat 500! Located outside of the Mopar Alley area, the 500s are pretty darn sweet. They're definitely small, and certainly stylish. I really dig these! I can't wait to hear the full details on the U.S. spec versions. I just know that these should definitely put up a fight for the premium subcompact market against the MINI. Check it out, too: Mopar parts!

SEMA build: Loganbuilt 2010 Nissan Cube SL

Photo by Jeffrey Cabacungan at Photoshootmycar.com

LoganBuilt is a build group formed by the founder and editor of MicroCarMag.com, Thomas Musante. The group will make its debut ath the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The project car of choice? A 20101 Nissan Cube SL.

About the Car

LoganBuilt 2010 Nissan Cube SL

Builder: LoganBuilt

Car Owner: Thomas “Logan” Musante

Contact: microcarmag@gmail.com

Modifications:

Engine bay:

Weapon-R Intake

Randode Design Battery Tie Down

Exterior:

Forjworks Eyelids

Forjworks Rear Light Covers

Auto-Tech Interiors Custom Billet Grill

Nissan Window Vents

Interior:

Clazzio Seat Covers

JP Neck Pillow

JP Square Pillow

JP Curtains

JP Knot

Wheels:

FIVE:AD : R6F – 18” 4x114 -45

Yokohama S.Drive 215/35R 18

MGP Caliper Covers

Suspension:

Tokico HTS Damper Shocks / Struts

Tein Suspension Luxery Master HighTech Springs

Project Sponsors / Supporters:

Agundis Tire Shop / Auto-Tech Interiors / AutoFashion / BeanGarage.com / Clazzio / FIVE:AD / Forjworks / LoganBuilt / MGP Caliper Covers / MicroCarMag.com / PhotoShootMyCar.com / Randode Design / SMARTWax / Tein / Tokico / Yokohama Tires

Special Thanks goes to the people that made this possible: Marshall Lum / Paul Higashi / Troy Sumitomo / Matt Teske / The Crew at FIVE:AD / Freddie Fernandez / The Crew at AutoFashion / Ben Wong / Marc Masuda / Spencer Vliegen / Trung Nguyen