A Showcase Of The Future Of Mobility - Tokyo Motor Show 2019

AT THIS YEAR’S TOKYO MOTOR SHOW, VISITORS AND GUESTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE.

- Katrina Rivere-diga

The “Open Future” theme was evident in the displays, exhibits, and activities that the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. mounted for the 46th edition of the show: everywhere you look is a peek into what’s in store for mobility, whether in terms of safety, performance or how we wouldn’t need to learn how to drive thanks to autonomous driving technology.

Electric car technology was also put on the spotlight at this year’s show. Nearly every manufacturer had some form of electric or plug-in hybrid concept on display. Here are just some of them:

MITSUBISHI MI-TECH CONCEPT

This small electrified SUV concept from Mitsubishi Motors uses a plug-in hybrid that utilizes a gas turbine engine-generator. It runs not only on gas but also on other fuels such as diesel, kerosene, and alcohol. This buggy is peppered with tech, too, including a windshield that doubles as an augmented reality display.

LEXUS LF-30