Tokyo Motor Show 2013 Online Coverage


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The 43rd edition of Tokyo Motor Show is around the corner. This grand event to be held from November 23, 2013 to December 1, 2013 will as usual serve as a major platform for some of the largest automobile manufacturers from across the globe, giving them a chance to showcase new models as well as technologies. I would attempt to keep this thread updated with latest news as it occurs so that you don’t miss out all the action happening in Japan.

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults: ¥1,500 (Advance Tickets : ¥1,300)

  • Junior High School Students and Under: Free

  • Senior High School Students: ¥500 (Advance Tickets : ¥400)
Afternoon Tickets (Entry From 3 PM, Mon-Sat / Sold at Venue):

  • Adults ¥1,300

  • Senior high school students ¥400
Evening Tickets (Entry From 6 PM, Mon-Sat / Sold at Venue):

  • Adults: ¥500

  • Senior High School Students: ¥200
Preview Night (Only 10,000 Tickets):

  • Adults: ¥3,000

  • Elementary School Student and Under: Free (Parental Guidance Required)
Tickets for the event can be bought online and then printed out at home. This system is available in 50 countries so purchase is possible if you are abroad. For this years show there will also be a system that allows you to store your ticket on your mobile phone.

Things To Look Out For:
Japanese car giants Mitsubishi are planning on showcasing three new SUV concept cars at this years event.

1. GC-PHEV: An SUV which could be the replacement for the Shogun, the GC-PHEV will feature a hybrid powertrain. This will make it extremely fuel efficient for a car it’s size. With a boldly styled grille and thin headlights shown in the preview sketches, this car looks very futuristic. As far as features go, this car is likely to be very heavy on technology, with a high level of smartphone integration being rumoured.

2. XR-PHEV: A crossover SUV, as designated by the ‘XR’ tag, this model rumoured to be from the same mould as cars such as the BMW X5 and the Nissan Juke. Mitsubishi hasn’t yet targeted this market, so it could be put into production dependant on reactions from the crowd at the show.
Also powered by the PHEV powertrain, this car should also boast impressive MPG stats.

3: AR: AR stands for Active Runabout. That gives some idea to the kind of car this is set to be. A city car designed for ease of use, Mitsubishi have dropped some hints that this car may have adaptive seating. The only concept not to use the PHEV powertrain, this car will have an efficient turbo petrol engine.

Nissan is set to unveil a concept car for their replacement of the hugely popular 370z. This replacement is set to be smaller and lighter than the current models, but retain all of the power that they are famous for.

With the cars current list of competitors, Nissan are aware that performance will be the area where the battle is won or lost. Baring this in mind there has already been a high end Nismo version confirmed.
Participants (Carmakers):
  • Daihatsu

  • Honda

  • Mazda

  • Lexus

  • Nissan

  • Subaru

  • Suzuki

  • Toyota

  • Alpina

  • Audi

  • Citroen

  • Mini

  • Porsche

  • Renault

  • Tesla

  • Volvo

  • AMG

  • BMW

  • Jaguar

  • Peugeot

  • Radical

  • Smart

  • Mitsubishi

  • Land Rover

  • Volkswagen

  • Mercedes-Benz
Participants (Bikemakers):
  • BMW

  • KTM

  • Honda

  • Kawasaki

  • Yamaha

  • Suzuki
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Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled three important concepts that are scheduled to debut at Tokyo Motor Show.

GC-PHEV (Grand Cruiser)

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XR-PHEV (Cross Runner)

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Concept AR (Active Runabout)

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Here’s a sneak peek of upcoming Lexus RC. It’s going to make world-premiere at Tokyo Motor Show. More details are available on official website of Lexus.

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Will be heading for the Tokyo Motor Show on Saturday,23rd. Got the Ticket.
Konnichiwa! You’re welcome aboard to The Automotive India. Good that now we have someone to rely upon for real-time updates directly from Tokyo. :smile:

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I am leaving a comment with the intention to subscibe here for the updates. Love all the cars on show but I am a little more than interested in Honda and Mitsubishi (apart from the all time hero's, Audi,BMW,Mercedes,porsche......)[:)]

No Maruti SuV (XA Alpha) till 2015.

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Re: Tokyo Motor Show!

So, here comes the first set, ALPINA-BMW,
There was World Premiere of B4 Bi Turbo and Japan Premiere of D3 Bi Turbo.
Oh! well if some one is unaware of Alpina, Please check here.
 

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The next German in the line - Mercedes Benz,
The usual candidates A,C,CLA,E,GL,M,SLK etc... were present, In addition, the E class Hybrid and the CLA 45 AMG too show cased.
And finally, the Final Edition of SLS AMG GT - lets bid adieu to the Merc's flagship Sports Car.[cry]
 

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Daihatsu, Lexus, Mini, Smart.. many more to come, Kindly bear with me for now, I'm feeling [sleep], will be continued.
 
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VW - Most models are prefixed with an "e", for electric.
e-Up!, e-Golf...
 

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