Toyota's Concept-i is one of the Tokyo show stars. It learns about its users and can attempt conversation to help calm them down or cheer them up -- as well as taking over control if it feels an accident is imminent. Scroll through the gallery for some of the country's greatest cars.
Toyota Concept-i —
Toyota's Concept-i is one of the Tokyo show stars. It learns about its users and can attempt conversation to help calm them down or cheer them up -- as well as taking over control if it feels an accident is imminent. Scroll through the gallery for some of the country's greatest cars.
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Nissan's dramatic Tokyo show car is the IMx, a pure-electric SUV that can run for more than 600 kilometres between charges. It feels full autonomous driving functionality, too.
Nissan IMx —
Nissan's dramatic Tokyo show car is the IMx, a pure-electric SUV that can run for more than 600 kilometres between charges. It feels full autonomous driving functionality, too.
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The Mazda MX-5 was a Japanese attempt to recreate the simple open-top British sports cars of the 1960s. It has now sold over a million units worldwide.
Mazda MX-5 —
The Mazda MX-5 was a Japanese attempt to recreate the simple open-top British sports cars of the 1960s. It has now sold over a million units worldwide.
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The Toyota 2000GT showed that the Japanese could make desirable vehicles, not just functional ones.
Toyota 2000GT —
The Toyota 2000GT showed that the Japanese could make desirable vehicles, not just functional ones.
In contrast to the limited-run 2000GT, Toyota's Corolla has become the best-selling car badge of all time, with more than 44 million produced since this first edition in 1969.
Toyota Corolla —
In contrast to the limited-run 2000GT, Toyota's Corolla has become the best-selling car badge of all time, with more than 44 million produced since this first edition in 1969.
The Toyota Prius was launched in 1998, bringing petrol-electric hybrid motoring to a mainstream audience. Toyota has now sold over 6 million of its hybrid Prius model worldwide. It's been so successful that, for some, the car's name has become synonymous for 'hybrid'.
Toyota Prius Hybrid —
The Toyota Prius was launched in 1998, bringing petrol-electric hybrid motoring to a mainstream audience. Toyota has now sold over 6 million of its hybrid Prius model worldwide. It's been so successful that, for some, the car's name has become synonymous for 'hybrid'.
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The Honda Civic's tiny proportions weren't a natural fit with American customers, but the 1973 fuel crisis helped the car establish the Japanese brand in the lucrative region.
Honda Civic —
The Honda Civic's tiny proportions weren't a natural fit with American customers, but the 1973 fuel crisis helped the car establish the Japanese brand in the lucrative region.
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Honda created the NSX to showcase its engineering and maximize the publicity from its Formula One racing efforts.
Honda NSX —
Honda created the NSX to showcase its engineering and maximize the publicity from its Formula One racing efforts.
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Developed with input from Brazilian F1 champion Ayrton Senna, the original NSX brought usability and reliability to the fickle world of supercars.
Honda NSX —
Developed with input from Brazilian F1 champion Ayrton Senna, the original NSX brought usability and reliability to the fickle world of supercars.
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The Nissan GT-R is another modern Japanese classic that has evolved over several generations. Each edition has outperformed more expensive sports cars from premium brands.
Nissan Skyline GT-R —
The Nissan GT-R is another modern Japanese classic that has evolved over several generations. Each edition has outperformed more expensive sports cars from premium brands.
Nissan followed up Toyota's hybrid success by launching the Leaf, which has gone on to become the world's best-selling, pure-electric vehicle.
Nissan Leaf —
Nissan followed up Toyota's hybrid success by launching the Leaf, which has gone on to become the world's best-selling, pure-electric vehicle.
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