The Japanese VX stayed the same from beginning to end, except for the 175 ltd edition.
exterior
US-chrome 16 inch or 18 inch(2000-)wheels
JP-matte 16 inch or chrome 16 inch on 175LTD version
headlights differ
little bonnet mirror on Japanese model
25 colours (JP model) 7 colours (US model)
side indicator (round JP)(oval US)
metal brushed fangs (US model) plain black (JP)
electric folding door mirrors (JP model)
interior
US leather two toned seats
JP cloth or leather on the 175LTD model
Momo steering wheel (JP Model)
Rear view cam+two din tv/cassette stereo(JP Model)
cruise control (US model)
remote garage door opener (US model)
rear headrests (US model)
Technical
3.2l engine for JP
3.5l engine for US
Stiffer suspension setting for JP model
2lo 2hi tod JP model
2lo tod US model
PS I see that you`re from Malaysia, nice country, I visited Penang last year.....beautiful