Saturday, November 29, 2008

Next Generation Cars of Toyota

Toyota HI-CT

  • An edgy fun 4 seater electric car stores power by a plug-in hybrid drive system.
  • Length3,330mm x width 1,695mm x height 1,780mm.
  • The dimensions show that the car is almost rectangular.















Toyota Rin

  • An oxygen-level conditioner and pinpoint humidifier employs the Green glass roof which infiltrates UV and IR rays.
  • The Green color scheme provides a good physical and healthy mental behaviour and represents 'harmony with nature'.












Toyota 1/x

  • Pronounced as "one-Xth".
  • Weighs 420 kg.
  • A flex fuel 500cc engine with plug-in hybrid drive system.
  • Highly rigid carbon fiber reinforced plastic protects occupants in accidents.











Nissan's Future Cars

Nissan Pivo 2

Pivo 2, an advanced electric car developed by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has the following features.

  • Power by advanced Lithium-ion batteries.
  • 360 degree turning cabin and 90 degree turning wheels - Allows to drive sideways as well as forward.
  • Every trip will be shared by a Robotic agent.



Nissan RD/BX


  • RD/BX - Round Box provides fresh air stimulation.
  • Glass panels placed on both sides close to ground shows a view of passing road surface.
  • An interactive, innovative "play Catch' system allows all occupants to share driving information and entertainment.



Honda and Mazda at Tokyo Motor Show 07

Car makers Honda and Mazda unveiled their future models at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007.


Honda Poya


  • A small attractive glass cabin.
  • Four wheel driving.


Mazda Taiki


  • Atmosphere- called Taiki in japanese language.
  • A front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout.
  • Consists of glass canopy and short overhangs.
  • Gives a feel of flying in air.
  • A Rx7 car will be launched in 2015.





Friday, November 28, 2008

Suzuki's Sharing Coach









At the recently held Tokyo Motor Show 2007 , Japanese Automobile major Suzuki unveiled its new model named as Suzuki SSC which has the following features.
  • SSC (Suzuki Sharing Coach) is designed to haul 2 PIXYs.
  • PIXY - a single-seat, low speed transport pod designed to move along sidewalks and inside buildings.
  • PIXY+SSC combination will provide a complete downtown transport.

But this model does not has seats, steering wheel and luxurious appearance.