A final update of just-auto’s list of concepts and production models which made their debuts at the 2013 Tokyo motor show’s 20 & 21 November media preview days.
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Daihatsu Deca Deca concept: ‘super space’ 1,850mm high minivan design study
Daihatsu FC Deco Deck concept: miniature heavy truck lookalike, fuel cell power
Daihatsu Kopen Rmz concept: previews a Copen replacement due for 2014 launch
Daihatsu Kopen Xmz concept: proposed crossover version of Copen successor
Daihatsu Move X Turbo & Move X Turbo SA: new engine and model grades
Daihatsu Tanto: resin body panels a novelty, motor show debut, on sale since Oct
Honda Fit Hybrid 4WD: joins existing front-wheel drive variants
Honda MC-β: updated Micro Commuter Prototype ß, Toyota i-Road rival
Honda N Box facelift: Kei class hatchback is updated after just two years
Honda N-WGN: Kei class model for Japan, fourth model for N Concept architecture
Honda Odyssey: fifth gen of Japan- & China-built model, now has sliding doors
Honda S660 concept: future small roadster (‘Beat’) to compete with next Copen
Honda Vezel: ‘Urban SUV’, development code was 2XP, concept was at 2013 NAIAS
Honda Robotics UNI-CUB β: smaller and lighter version of personal mobility device
Infiniti Skyline: first car for brand’s Japanese market debut, renamed Q50 Hybrid
Isuzu mu-X: newly revealed Thai-built SUV has its motor show debut
Lexus LF-NX concept: revised styling from the IAA concept, 2.0-litre turbo engine
Lexus RC 350 & RC 300h: replacement for IS C, BMW 4 Series Coupe rival
Mazda3 Skyactiv-CNG Concept: sedan body style only for this gas-fuelled model
Mazda Atenza ASV-5: safety systems concept, communicates with trams & buses
Mazda Axela Hybrid: 2.0-litre petrol engine, standard CVT, sedan body only
Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG: another simultaneous debut at LA and Tokyo shows
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final edition: 350 cars only, also shown at LA show
Mini: BMW Group’s 3rd gen model, simultaneous debuts at Tokyo & LA shows
Mitsubishi Concept AR: ‘Active Runabout’, potential future minivan/MPV
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV: ‘Grand Cruiser’, previews Pajero/Montero/Shogun
Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV: ‘Cross Runner’, previews potential EcoSport rival
Mitsubishi eK Space: second model for MMC-Nissan’s NMKV Kei class vehicles JV
Nissan BladeGlider concept: radically styled, RWD, reportedly a production future
Nissan Dayz Roox: twin of the Mitsubishi eK Space, goes on sale in early 2014
Nissan Elgrand facelift: on sale in Japan and other markets in Asia from January
Nissan GT-R NISMO: aerodynamics reportedly developed by Williams F1 team
Nissan IDx Freeflow & NISMO concepts: like the first Toyota Celica from the 1970s
Nissan Serena facelift: on sale in Japan from December
Porsche Panamera Turbo S & Turbo S Executive facelifts: power up, now 570hp
Subaru 1.6-litre Boxer petrol engine: direct injection and turbocharging
Subaru BRZ tS by STI: Brembo brakes, bigger driveshafts, new wheels & spoilers
Subaru BRZ tS GT Package by STI: track day version of tS includes carbon spoiler
Subaru Cross Sport Design concept: BRZ-based preview of future crossover
Subaru Crossover 7 concept: seven-seat SUV announced by Subaru’s UK importer
Subaru LEVORG concept: preview of next year’s sixth generation Legacy/Liberty
Subaru VIZIV Evolution concept: update of the car which debuted at Geneva show
Suzuki Crosshiker concept: 810kg, crossover based on 2011’s Regina/G70 concept
Suzuki ETD4 concept: four-wheeled ‘electro senior vehicle’ with shopping basket
Suzuki Hustler concept: small and tall crossover, looks almost production-ready
Suzuki Hustler Coupe concept: different roof line but still a five-door hatchback
Suzuki X-Lander concept: Jimny-based convertible, automated manual gearbox
Toyota 86 convertible concept: RHD, update of FT-86 Open from Geneva show
Toyota Aqua Air concept: two-door roadster design study based on Prius c/Aqua
Toyota Aqua G Sports: sports version of existing small car, on sale in late Nov
Toyota FCV concept: updated since its debut at September’s Frankfurt IAA
Toyota FV2 concept: no steering wheel, driver shifts body to control direction
Toyota Harrier: new generation of this Lexus RX-based SUV for the home market
Toyota Harrier Hybrid: 2.5-litre petrol engine and one electric motor powertrain
Toyota JPN Taxi concept: prototype powered by an LPG hybrid powertrain
Toyota Noah & Voxy: new generation of minivan twins for Japan from early 2014
Volkswagen twin up! concept: modified diesel PHEV powertrain from XL1
Yamaha MOTIV.e: newly rebranded prototype of Gordon Murray’s proposed city car
Author: Glenn Brooks
