Concept Cars

The Tokyo Motor Show is still two weeks away but already we’ve seen plenty of images of the new concepts and now we have a video showcasing several of Nissan’s upcoming designs. This latest video shows the new NV200 lifestyle van, the open top Round Box roadster and the stylish Intima...

Designed at the Nissan’s European design studio in London, the NV200 is the follow up to Nissan’s previous Bevel lifestyle and recreational van concept that was displayed at January’s Detroit Show. This latest concept will be showcased at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show and is...

At first glance Toyota’s Hi-CT could be mistaken as being a basic box on wheels but look a little closer and you’ll see that it features plenty of innovations that’s sure to attract the youth market. The vehicle’s plug-in hybrid drivetrain features 1.5L motor mated to an...

The Round Box represents Nissan’s take on open-air motoring and is designed as a roadster with seating capacity for four and a removable glass roof. Designers have also added "road surface windows" to give occupants a greater sense of speed. These are basically small glass panels placed close...

Toyota’s personal mobility concept, the i-Real, is an evolution of the I-Swing that debuted at 2005’s Tokyo Motor Show and the model has certainly not lost any of its older brother’s unique looks. The i-Real does, however, offer up some interesting technologies in an attempt to...

While most concepts coming out of the Tokyo show look other-worldly, the Nissan Intima concept looks like it could be produced and sold tomorrow if officials wanted to. The concept takes a cue from Mazda’s RX-8, picking up a pair of rear-opening suicide doors to give it four-door...

Toyota’s 1/X concept, (pronounced one/Xth) is a hybrid concept that doubles the fuel efficiency figures of the Prius hybrid in a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive four-door body. While the interior space remains similar to that of a Prius, the concept ways a mere 420kg, or around one third the...

Lexus may still be establishing itself in the Japanese domestic market but that hasn’t stopped it from preparing two concept vehicles and six production models for the nation’s premier auto show. Set to grace the stands at the upcoming Tokyo event will be the all-new LF-Xh performance...

Toyota’s focus at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show is sustainable motoring and to show its dedication in the field it will be displaying no less than nine eco-friendly concepts. The vehicles range from tiny personal mobility solutions to luxury sedans and high-performance sports cars, and...

Subaru may not be as large as the likes of Honda or Toyota but that hasn’t stopped it from preparing an equally strong showcase for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. In addition to the all-new Impreza WRX STI Subaru will be displaying two concept cars, the G4e electric minicar and Exiga...

The future is electric, or so says Subaru with its new G4e zero-emissions small car that will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in a couple of weeks. The concept gets a prototype lithium-ion battery pack and a 65kW motor, as well as a plug-in power port built in to the front bumper. Despite being so...

One of the new concept cars Honda will unveil at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show is the CR-Z sports compact, a possible preview of a replacement for the popular Honda CRX. The official tagline for the concept is “a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with a Honda petrol-electric...

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson gets a chance to drive Volkswagen's Golf GTI W12 650 concept car on the latest episode of Top Gear, and as you'd expect the 6.0L bi-turbo W12 shoe-horned under the bonnet is nothing short of amazing. This hot little hatch pumps out 650hp and 750Nm through the rear...

Nissan’s new Pivo 2 Concept is without doubt one of the strangest vehicles we’ve seen in a long time but it’s also packed with some innovative features that would actually improve day-to-day motoring. An efficient electric drivetrain, in-wheel motors, and 90 degree swiveling...

Nissan’s star at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show will undoubtedly be the new GT-R but that doesn’t mean there won’t be the odd looking concept vehicle gracing its stands as well. We now have images of one such concept Nissan will be presenting, dubbed the Pivo 2. The new concept is...

One of the more interesting concepts we’ve seen in a long time has just been revealed ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The new concept is called the Mazda Taiki and is the latest in a string of organic-influenced concept cars including the previous Nagare, Ryuga...

It appears the up! concept car unveiled in Frankfurt last month was not the only minicar concept Volkswagen was planning. As previously reported, VW will be unveiling a new five-door minivan version of the up! concept at the Tokyo Auto Show in a few week’s time. This will be followed by a...

As suggested earlier, Volkswagen's Spanish subsidiary Seat has confirmed that it will be entering their Tribu concept from Frankfurt this year into production in 2009. The news has failed to surprise many as the announcement had been expected with carmakers nowdays often showcasing production...

Got a spare million or two and not interested in a Bugatti Veyron or the new Lamborghini supercar? General Motors’ Australian division may have something for you. The company released the Efijy concept back in 2005 as a modern interpretation of the hot rods of yesteryear, however this is one...

Most people know Loremo for its ultra-fuel efficient LS Concept car (pictured), a vehicle with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 117mpg (2L/100km). However, Loremo is no one-trick pony. According to new reports, Loremo plans to launch an all-new electric car based on the LS Concept by 2010. By...