Toyota is a brand that has an image much much stronger than all Japanese car makers combined.
Toyota has twice the lineup of Honda and maybe thrice that of Mitsubishi and Mazda.
You can't really judge a car by just relishing on its looks. Honda can't even take 50% of the abuse Toyota has been taking for a decade now in terms of driving conditions.
I agree the JDMs are better built cars, but then are they built for the roads of Pakistan? They're made for the roads of Japan which are smooth as silk. You can't debate with me on this one because i OWN a new JDM Lancer and a local Corolla Saloon.
I've comprehensively driven the VTi and i know its shortcomings. It gives you every bump in the ass as opposed to a Corolla which bears every uncertainity the road throws at it.
Image of Civic is weakening all over the world. Because people have started thinking that their STOCK Civics can beat Ferraris and Astons. Usually they're found with large gay mufflers with punks inside. They're taken as a modification car rather than a commute car. Its not reliable its not durable.
What you guys comment is "civic roxxxx, civic is faaaar better......etc".
But what you fail to see is the depth of this. Its faaaaar better in JUST looks. Nothing else!