and Toyota Corolla Levin ZR Hatch and Ultima Sedan (HID std), Suzuki Kizashi Sport Sedan (HID std), looking at them over the hill; and staring at malfuntioning stay on camera flash

HIDs have much higher luminence than halogen light bulbs. most aftermarket halogen (xenon lookalike) marketers emphasize on the colour temperature (even 8000k!) and they would all shut up with regards to luminence. only respected brands ie PIAA do make realy bright light bulbs with high colour temp, but short lifespan is the trade off for high performance.