Wonder Cars of Tokyo Auto Show 2009
The auto show in Tokyo annually draws the weird and the futuristic. Even with many automakers dropping out of the show because of economic woes, remaining automakers like Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai still showed off their strange sides.Subaru Gullwing Hybrid Tourer Concept
The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept has both a 2.0-liter boxer engine and an electric-motor hybrid system, a feature that could land in actual showrooms by 2011.
Honda U3-X Balanced-Control Vehicle
A model shows off Honda Motor's experimental concept vehicle, the balance-control U3-X, at the Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle can go forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, all of it controlled with a simple lean. Still in the experimental stage, the U3-X has a battery life of only 1 hour.
[h2]Honda EV-N: Retro-Looking Electric Vehicle[/h2]
Honda's EV-N is a tiny retro-looking electric vehicle with a power-producing solar panel on its roof. The car also has a place to store your Honda U3-X.
Toyota Lexus LFA Supercar
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda introduces the Lexus LFA at the show. The new supercar boasts a top speed of 202 m.p.h., goes from 0 to 60 m.p.h. in 3.7 sec., and has a price tag of $375,000.
Nissan Land Glider Electric Motorcycle
The electric Nissan Land Glider shifts its center of gravity in turns by leaning its body like a motorcycle.
Daihatsu Deca Deca Van
Daihatsu shows off its concept Deca Deca. The van's big cabin has doors that open up to 135 degrees and a center-pillar-less body.
Yamaha EC-1 Sporty Ride
Yamaha's new concept electric scooter, the EC-1, is part of a company strategy to move beyond its core market of motorcycle fans with fun, personal vehicles.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Mini Car
Visitors look at Mitsubishi's i-MiEV, which uses a lithium-ion battery instead of the conventional nickel-metal hydride cell. Mitsubishi has also replaced the tachometer with a battery-charge meter.
Honda Skydeck Futuristic Vehicle
Honda also brought the Skydeck to the show, a futuristic-looking six-seater hybrid vehicle.
Toyota FT-EV Electric Car
Toyota's electric FT-EV II will have a range of only 56 miles and a top speed of 62 m.p.h., which would limit usage to big cities.
