No, it is not referred to as the Tokyo Motor Present, however the Japan Mobility Present continues to be in Tokyo and it nonetheless has to do with motors. Actually, with the rise of EVs, it is extra of a motor present than ever earlier than. And there have been an astounding variety of motors (and engines) to see, or at the least ideas that hypothetically have them. Really, we’ve not seen a turnout this superb since earlier than the pandemic.
As such, the 2023 Japan Mobility Present featured loads of machines that would, and did, snag factors from our editors. And but, even with the huge subject, one automobile, unequivocally, stole our hearts. Learn on to see our favorites.
5. (Tie) Toyota Land Cruiser Se
Whereas this idea shouldn’t be fairly the off-roader that the Land Cruiser is understood to be, a street-focused electrical SUV looks as if a high quality match for the Toyota portfolio. It is arduous to think about we can’t see an electrical Land Cruiser come to manufacturing someday, filling out that as-yet underrepresented three-row EV section. Give us an much more rugged model, and we’ll be completely happy — Senior Editor, Inexperienced, John Beltz Snyder
5. (Tie) Subaru Sport Mobility
I am nonetheless ready for a enjoyable, electrical sport coupe, and as a lot as I benefit from the likes of the rear-drive BRZ, I may have some severe enjoyable in one thing like this all-wheel-drive Subaru Sport Mobility yr spherical. I may fill that gap in my coronary heart left by my ’04 WRX. — Senior Editor, Inexperienced, John Beltz Snyder
4. Toyota EPU
You realize what I like? Helpful, funky little autos. The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz match that invoice properly, and it appears lots of different individuals like them, too, primarily based on demand. You realize what I additionally like? EVs. You realize what combines these two issues? The Toyota EPU. Assuming it was priced pretty moderately (properly beneath $40,000 is what I am pondering), I’d significantly be taking a look at getting one. I additionally significantly hope that Toyota’s significantly taking a look at launching this, as a result of it looks as if a significantly nice bundle. Significantly. — Information Editor Joel Stocksdale
3. Mitsubishi D:X Idea
We certain do want Mitsubishi offered the Delica right here in america. We have lengthy been followers of the van, which initially was offered in rear-wheel-drive type however adopted four-wheel drive within the early Nineteen Eighties, and judging by the numbers we see imported to the States, we’re not the one ones. Whereas the D:X Idea is not really a Delica, it absolutely previews the course Mitsubishi plans to take the van. Colour us impressed with the general design, particularly the entrance, which is not fairly a cabover however apes the one-box look with aplomb. We love the large open panoramic view supplied by the inside, and even when it needed to be toned down for manufacturing, the side-mounted steering wheel and gauge binnacle is genius. A plug-in powertrain much like what’s already supplied within the Outlander is smart, providing effectivity around-town driving whereas permitting for all of the off-road traversing a tank of fuel permits. — Senior Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski
2. Honda Prelude Idea
Honda gave us the shock of the present by revealing a brand new Prelude. At first, all of us thought it was electrical and contemplated the considered a battery-electric two-door sports activities coupe. Fairly neat, proper? Then, Honda clarified a day later that the Prelude is a hybrid-electric automobile, giving us yet one more theoretical mannequin to ponder. Whatever the powertrain, although, the return of the Prelude title on a Honda product is thrilling information. It seems to be like a sporty two-door, and whereas it might shirk the proportions of the earlier Prelude, it is nonetheless a looker in its personal proper. For now, I am cautiously excited and hope that Honda can execute this comeback in addition to it has with the Integra. — Highway Check Editor Zac Palmer
1. Mazda Iconic SP
In a present with a decidedly sports-car theme, the Mazda Iconic SP stole our hearts as a swoopy modern-day interpretation of the RX-7. With pop-up headlights, a hybrid rotary powertrain, and equal weight distribution, the Iconic illustrates how a future RX-7 may take form. Manufacturing sounds unlikely, however we are saying: Please Construct It! — Editor-in-chief Greg Migliore