The Tokyo Motor Show served up many novelties and concepts. We have selected some of the most interesting ones and presented them briefly. The central thread of the salon was primarily in innovation and technology, which we will witness in the next decade or even before that.
But if the future is really as they predict, it would be best to see for yourself by reading the lines below.
MAZDA VISION COUPE CONCEPT
Mazda's Vision Coupe is said to be powered by a completely new engine, which, according to Mazda, works in conjunction with electrical elements, which certainly indicates the use of hybrid technology, which would further help increase performance. The concept is designed in the spirit of the Kodo philosophy, which translates to the soul of movement. This means that the lines are designed in such a way that the car, even when stationary, acts as if it is moving and in motion. The interior illustrates the concept of Ma, which is found in Japanese architecture and literally means space or empty space. Whether we will ever really see such an impressive Mazda on the road is difficult to say, but if it does happen, then it will certainly be one of the most beautiful cars that we will be able to admire on our roads.
TOYOTA FINE-COMFORT RIDE
Toyota's future minivan is powered by hydrogen, just like the Toyota Mirai. The storage tank holds enough hydrogen for the Toyota Fine-Comfort Ride to travel 1,000 kilometers on a single charge, and it only takes a good three minutes to refill the hydrogen tank. The concept minivan is elongated and measures 4,830 mm in length, 1,950 mm in width and 1,650 mm in height. The interior is spacious enough to accommodate six adults. Toyota took inspiration from a diamond for the shape of the futuristic car. This shape makes the car narrow from start to finish. A large glass dome gives all passengers a good view of the outside world while sitting in comfortable seats.
HONDA SPORTS EV CONCEPT
The Honda Sports EV Concept is a real mix of modern and retro looks. It's a cute two-seater sports car that's easy to fall in love with. We'll keep our fingers crossed that one day it will grow from a concept into a road-going version. Unfortunately, not much is known about the Sports EV, except that the concept has compact dimensions and uses elements of artificial intelligence, which tells us that it has autonomous driving systems. Sports cars would prefer to drive themselves, but we'll also get used to driving with the help of sensors, computers and cameras. The concept also doesn't have classic side mirrors, because instead it has cameras that display an image of what's happening behind the car on screens inside the car.
NISSAN IMX CONCEPT
The electric Nissan IMx SUV has two electric motors. Their combined power is 430 horsepower and they have 700 Nm of torque. The IMx uses the same platform that powers the Nissan Leaf, and has a completely flat floor. This is important due to the low center of gravity and greater space inside the car. The batteries have enough energy for a little over 600 kilometers of driving, which means that the fear of running out of batteries is completely unnecessary. The Nissan IMx also offers autonomous driving, and when the user selects it, the steering wheel automatically moves into the dashboard. The seats even lower to an almost lying position, so passengers can enjoy the comfort of autonomous driving without worry.
LEXUS LS+ CONCEPT
The Lexus LS+ is a technological gem because it already represents technology that will be built into regular Lexus production cars by 2020. Highway Teammate is already one of these systems, which autonomously drives on the highway without excessive driver control. The Lexus LS+ can thus be a fully autonomous car on the highway. It accelerates and brakes automatically, can merge into traffic, automatically changes lanes and maintains an appropriate safety distance from the vehicle in front. The LS+ can also learn on its own. It does not need to be taken to a Lexus dealer to upgrade the system, but can be upgraded via mobile data. The impressive lights use laser technology, which ensures the best visibility even in very poor conditions.
YAMAHA CROSS HUB
Yamaha Cross Hub announced its concept in the form of a car, but no one expected it to be a pick-up. There is enough space in the bed for a small and large motorcycle. In all likelihood, they wanted to present the concept's usability in connection with their primary products. Yamaha Cross Hub has a noticeably raised chassis, which allows it to be maneuverable on more demanding terrain. The design is very futuristic and we have never seen anything like it on pick-up vehicles. No one at Yamaha has yet mentioned that the Cross Hub will ever be intended for series production. In all likelihood, this will never happen, since previous Yamaha car concepts did not see the light of day in series production either.
SUBARU VIZIV PERFORMANCE CONCEPT
Subaru is not saying anything about it, but everything indicates that the Subaru Viziv Performance Concept could be the new Subaru WRX in the future. In short, it can be described as a high-performance sedan with a bunch of parts made of carbon fiber. All this to keep the weight as low as possible. The concept is said to have Subaru's well-known boxer engine and four-wheel drive under the hood. The lights are futuristic, in a two-tone tone, with white and blue. Inside, there will definitely be a large touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. We will see what the other details will be in the future, most likely only when the concept is closer to series production.
TOYOTA GR HV
Toyota's two-seater GR HV sports car with a front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and a targa roof takes its design cues from the TS050 sports hybrid racer. The biggest connection is found in the front LED headlights, which immediately catch the eye with their unusual arrangement. And if we look at Toyota's latest concept from the side, we can't help but compare it to the current GT86. Inside, we see what is probably the first automatic transmission that can also be shifted manually, as if you were shifting a real manual transmission, not just with the plus and minus buttons or steering wheel paddles. At the top of the gear lever is the engine start and stop button, which is hidden under a cover, like the hidden switches in military aircraft.
