The coolest concept cars at the Tokyo motorshow

Most never make it past the designer's desktop, but it still doesn't stop us dreaming. At this year's Tokyo motorshow we take a look at the coolest concepts and futuristic rides unveiled.

Toyota FV 2

Toyota unveiled a set of five crazy concept cars at the show, but this wacky racer stands for Fun Vehicle and doesn't feature a steering wheel. Instead, the driver shifts their body weight to navigate. How fun that sounds after hours on the road is another thing, but it'll give the abs a good toning. The idea is to ignite a similar "relationship" to that of a rider and their horse. You won't be feeding it carrots, but it will be able to sense your mood and suggest destinations based on previous driving history. Other technology includes intelligent transport information system that connects with other vehicles and offers safety advice at junctions or blind corners.

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV

Mitsubishi exhibited three concept vehicles built around "@earthTECHNOLOGY" which is its manufacturing process vision of the future. The principles involve environmental responsibility, driving pleasure, toughness and safety. The result is this next-generation compact SUV with advanced connected car technologies within the cabin. There's e-Assist active safety, which includes a danger detection system that will urge drivers to seek repairs to any parts that might be wearing out and a high-capacity battery to complement the 1.1-litre engine. It looks Iron Man cool on the outside and the bizarre futuristic interior has us hooked.

Suzuki X-Lander

This year Suzuki is designing around the theme "small cars for a big future" and rolled out some striking concepts packed with "leading-edge technology". The X-Lander caught our eye as it's a hybrid 4x4 that looks like the Warthog from Halo.

Nissan IDxNismo

Designed for a younger audience who have grown up in the digital age, the ID is inspired by cars featured in racing games over the years the intention is to bring simulation to reality. Most of its design is a mashup of cars from yesteryear and present with new details that are supposed to "exude cool". It also features a flexible interior with consoles and gauges designed to be installed or removed in a modular way.

Honda S660

It's been a busy couple of weeks for Honda after unveiling a hydrogen fuel cell concept prior to LA's own motorshow. Back in Japan it has taken the wraps off a new sports car concept - the S660. It's a mid-engined model designed to bolster their activity in the more exotic market.

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