Future wheels at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show (pictures)
From car-motorcycle hybrids to far-out tractors, the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show experiments with all sorts of new vehicle architectures.
Toyota FV2
Toyota debuted a number of vehicles including the 9-foot-long FV2, a Light Cycle-style one-seater with a hatch that closes over the driver.
Designed to be like a futuristic horse that has a physical and emotional connection to the driver, the FV2 doesn't have a steering wheel. Instead, it responds to the driver's movements such as forward and back or left and right, while also assessing his or her mood.
Meanwhile, the exterior is covered with touch-panel displays that can be changed at will. Inside, an augmented-reality windshield provides information such as navigation data and safety warnings.
Toyota FCV Concept
When fully fueled, the FCV can provide enough electricity to meet the needs of an average home in Japan, according to Toyota, which plans to launch the car in 2015.
Toyota i-Road
The i-Road is slated to be tested in Japan and France next year, according to Toyota.
Honda S660
Kawasaki J electric motorcycle
The J is a three-wheeler with one wheel in the back and two in front. The latter split apart in "comfort mode" when the driver sits in an upright position, but come together for "sport mode." The J is powered by a Gigacell high-capacity nickel-metal hydride battery.
Mini Cooper S
Lexus NXB bicycle
Presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, the LF-NX is a luxury compact SUV with a 2.0-liter turbo engine and looks that seem designed to instill fear in people.
Ken Okuyama Kode 9
Y-Concept YT01 Advanced Tractor
Durax D-Face
It has a front-entry system via a hatch that is supposed to open automatically but needed a little assistance during a demonstration. Access isn't exactly easy for people with long legs, but at least the hatch can keep you dry before unfurling an umbrella in the rain.
Suzuki Hustler Coupe
Indeed, Suzuki describes its roof as "reminiscent of a cool young person wearing a baseball cap with the peak rotated around to the back." Does that make you want to drive it?