Gabriel Gélinas’ Five Favourites from the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
Daihatsu FC-Deck
Believe it or not, the Daihatsu FC-Deck is barely longer than a Scion iQ and its entire bottom is made up of a fuel cell. Style-wise, it’s like a cross between a stainless-steel fridge and a Kenworth Aerodyne truck. Even though it was one of the coolest vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show, it will probably never become a production model.
Honda S660 Concept
It is both the spiritual disciple of the 1962 S360 and the lovechild of the Honda Beat and the EV-STER concept car (2011 Tokyo Motor Show). Powered by a turbocharged 660 c.c. engine that produces 80 horsepower, this concept car offers roadster handling on a smaller scale.
Nissan BladeGlider
One of the boldest vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show, the BladeGlider is based on the DeltaWing race car concept, but adds an all-electric drivetrain. This car is like a shot of testosterone to the green car scene.
Nissan IDx Freeflow Concept and IDx NISMO Concept
It was high time that Nissan come up with a modern version of one if its most popular cars ever, the 510. Featuring angular lines, coupe configuration and rear-wheel drive, the IDx Freeflow Concept and IDx NISMO Concept revive the style of the 510 and Skyline coupes – and could pose a direct threat to the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S.
Subaru Cross Sport Design
This concept car from Subaru is essentially a BRZ with a wagon configuration, not unlike the BMW Z3 M Sport Coupe. An authentic sports car with a practical side: what’s not to love?