The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show will be open to the public later this month (October 24 to November 4). As tends to happen with these auto shows, carmakers will trot out their latest designs in the attempt to one-up each other in both future production cars and futuristic concept vehicles. Some really cool concept cars are slated to debut this year, including:
First introduced as a concept in 2007, Honda now intends to bring this hybrid compact to market. The updated design will be on hand in Tokyo, and attendees are just itching to see what this Honda CR-X inspired hybrid has to offer. Personally, I think this is one of the coolest looking hybrid vehicles I’ve seen that will actually be for sale on dealer lots.
Those gullwing doors sure do catch your attention, don’t they? Other than that super sexy exterior, we know that the Hybrid Tourer will boast 4WD, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine and 10-kilowatt front-drive electric motor. Subaru previously announced plans to introduce a hybrid model by 2012, but so far they’ve yet to decide on an actual model. Will the Hybrid Tourer be flapping its wings down an interstate near you? Sadly, not likely.
What would an iPod look like in car form? A lot like the all-electric Honda EV-N. Practically oozing with charm, the EV-N is based off the design of a 1960s or 70s Honda N 360. The super tiny city commuter seats 4 passengers (I call shotgun), features solar power technology and comes with swappable upholstery panels so you can change color or pattern. How fast does it go? Probably not very. But that doesn’t stop me from wanting one of these uber cool mini cars. And Honda, in the words of Morrisey, please, please, please let me get what I want.
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