LITTLE BROTHER FOR HONDA CR-V

Honda has unveiled the new Urban SUV production model at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new model will be named Vezel for the Japanese market and will be launched on 20th December 2013. In Europe it will be launched during 2015, with the name being confirmed nearer to launch.

In Japan, Honda will launch both a hybrid and petrol model of the Vezel. The hybrid model will be equipped with Sport Hybrid i-DCD (Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive) that combines a 1.5 litre direct injection engine with a high-output electric motor, and the petrol model will be equipped with a 1.5 litre direct injection engine. Adopting new-generation powertrain technologies, the Vezel delivers both a dynamic driving character and excellent fuel economy for both models.

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FORWARD-THINKING CONCEPTS

Mitsubishi unveiled three world premiere concept cars at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Incorporating a new design that symbolizes the functionality and reassuring safety inherent to SUVs, the three concepts take as their theme Mitsubishi's @earth TECHNOLOGY and point to the direction company's development and manufacturing will take in the near future.

The Concept GC-PHEV (Grand Cruiser) is a next-generation full-size SUV with full-time 4WD. It is based on a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system comprising a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged MIVEC engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with a high-output motor and a high-capacity battery to deliver all-terrain performance truly worthy of an all-round SUV. The PHEV system automatically switches operation between pure EV drive and hybrid drive depending on driving conditions, remaining battery charge and other factors.

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SMALL CARS FOR A BIG FUTURE

Based on the Suzuki slogan of “Small Cars for a Big Future,” the concept cars to be exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 offer cars that are currently in demand, cars that should be available in the near future, and cars for the more distant future.

Based on the Jimny, the X-LANDER is equipped with a 1.3L engine and a newly developed automatically controlled manual transmission. It incorporates a compact lightweight hybrid system equipped with a highly-efficient motor built onto a 4WD system, achieving both up-to-date environmental performance and excellent running performance. The vehicle design is loaded with full of playful touches so that the vehicle looks like a fusion of off-road power and mechanical precision. The idea behind this concept is that drivers can use the car in the city and sometimes go out to play in the field.

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NEW LEXUS LF-NX CONCEPT FOR TOKYO

Lexus will display the LF-NX compact crossover SUV concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show.

The Lexus LF-NX concept, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year, has been outfitted with a newly developed 2.0-liter turbo engine for guaranteed power and improved fuel economy.

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MITSUBISHI'S WORLD PREMIERES AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2013

Mitsubishi will unveil three world premiere concept vehicles at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Incorporating a new design identity that symbolises the sense of security and functionality of an SUV.

The three models highlight Mitsubishi Motors innovative engineering, MMC's next-generation advanced technologies that embody the concepts of environmental responsibility, driving pleasure, toughness and safety.

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