The Tokyo Motor Show, which has begun and will run until November 9 will spotlight some of the industry's newest and most innovative retail and prototype models, including super cars and green electric vehicles (EV). This year's featured concept cars including those from famous automakers such as Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Toyota, vary in jaw-dropping strangeness and wonder.
Lexus international president Tokuo Fukuichi shared that the Lexus LF-FC concept gives a sneak peek at how the LS flagship sedan might look in the near future. The green car is powered with a hydrogen fuel cell.
Continuing its tradition, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a one-of-a-kind vehicle at this year's auto show in Tokyo. The Connected Lounge concept looks like a gloss-grey futuristic minivan. Its press release explains that it honors the high-tech world of "urban Generation Z."
Nissan introduced its IDC concept EV at the Tokyo Motor Show. It is equipped with the company's self-driving tech and the basic design of the new-generation Leaf, which is on track for a 2017 launch. The company is planning to roll out several autonomous vehicles by 2020.
Toyota claims that its FCV plus concept represents future vehicles' use of Earth-friendly sustainable hydrogen energy. It might contain a hydrogen tank. However, it would also convert car-stored hydrogen into electricity, which could be used in homes and other places.
The Japanese automaker's Kikai is easily one of the most unique vehicles of the Tokyo Motor Show, with the look of a post-apocalyptic car, according to MarketWatch. Its driver's seat is in the middle. Another key feature is that the engine's mechanical parts are visible, instead of being under the hood.
Toyota also showcased a cute robot known as Kirobo Mini, a small version of the first robot to visit the International Space Station. Kirobo Mini fits inside a car cup holder. The "hope robot" provides humans with driving tips and can even cheer up people who are feeling sad, according to SlashGear.