Hoto Roto
Hoto Roto is a depiction of a futuristic Japanese-style hot rod with American influence, described as "a hot rod of a different breed". It is designed with influence from a Mazda Cosmo and is powered by a four-rotor engine with twin externally-mounted turbochargers. The name is a corruption of "hot rod" in Japanese and references the cars engine.
Releases
2026 · #079
Compact Kings
Matte Black
JJJ44 details
Tampo: White '8' number plate and HW logo on sides; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Chrome; Wheel: White rim, Black RSW & 5SP; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): U45N
2025 · #158
Rod Squad
Matte "moody" blue
HYW33 details
Tampo: Gold striping down length of body, "ホットホィール" on trunk, "67" on roof, Hot Wheels logo, "ZHAO", "ATN", "C.", "FC" on air intake; Base: Gray/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Chrome; Wheel: Grey DD8 & 5SP; Made in: Malaysia; ''Hot Wheels Let's Race''''New Model''Base code(s): T50, T50N, U02N
2025 · #158
Rod Squad
White
JBB74 details
Tampo: Gold striping down length of body, "ホットホィール" on trunk, "67" on roof, Hot Wheels logo, "ZHAO", "ATN", "C.", "FC" on air intake; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Chrome; Wheel: DD8 & 5SP; Made in: Malaysia; ''New Model''Base code(s): U22N
Appears in cases
| Case | # | Color | Section | NEW? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mainline D Case | 079 | Matte Black | NEW MODELS | ✓ |
| 2025 Mainline F Case | 158 | Matte Steel Blue | NEW MODELS | ✓ |
| 2025 Mainline N Case | 158 | Matte White | RECOLORS |