Tokyo Motor Show 2017
Tokyo Motor Show 2017 seems so long ago. The concept vehicles seemed like glimpses into a distant future. For a car photographer, paradise had arrived. I’m not an expert, but they impressed me. The show blended futuristic innovation and sleek design, irresistible for cameras. Nissan brought a zero-emission vision, and Honda showed AI-infused retro charm. Here’s a peek into a day spent capturing dreams on wheels.
I like cars and bikes, but I’m not knowledgeable about them. That’s a pity because I wanted to write something useful. Did you know I don’t even have a driver’s license? But I love taking their photos. These vehicles got my attention.
The first was Nissan’s iMX Zero-Emission concept car. It had autonomous driving modes and gesture controls. With its 600-kilometer range, the future looked bright. Perfect for families? Tired mums and dads would appreciate those features.
The Mitsubishi Emirai 4 looked futuristic. It had an unbelievable range of features. There were sensors to track the driver and give them appropriate warnings. It projected an image onto the road and warning lights on the car’s rear to alert passersby.
Many displays looked like mockups, especially the Emirai. They showcased new technologies that might be possible. Did any make it into production vehicles? I’m interested in that.
The all-electric Honda Sports EV concept car was next. It was sleek with its retro look and artificial intelligence. Even I wanted to drive it.
The show had many incredible cars. Once again, I wish I knew more about them. Some European manufacturers were there. Germany (Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, and Audi) and France (Renault and Peugeot) had displays. The only major manufacturer missing was America.
There were a lot of virtual reality technologies that year. Some seemed very usable. If you wanted to try them, you joined one of the long lines. Unfortunately, I didn’t, as photos were my priority.
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Tokyo Motor Show 2017 photo gear:
- Camera Body: Fujifilm X-T2
- Lens: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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External related websites:
- Tokyo Motor Show 2017 – live gallery (at Auto Express)