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Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Nissan IMx concept car
Nissan IMx concept car.

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.

LS+ Concept car
LS+ Concept car.

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.

Tokyo Motor Show 2017 AMG Mercedes
AMG Mercedes.

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.

Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Porsche 911
Porsche 911.

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.

Toyota TS050 Hybrid race car
Toyota TS050 Hybrid race car.

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.

Subaru BRZ GT 300
Subaru BRZ GT 300.

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. 

BMW i8 car
BMW i8.

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.

red Honda NSX sports car
Honda NSX sports car.

Did you go to Tokyo Motor Show 2017 at Tokyo Big Sight? Tell us if you did. Leave questions and comments below!

Tokyo Motor Show 2017 photo gear:

  • Camera Body: Fujifilm X-T2
  • Lens: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Picture of Rohan Gillett
Rohan Gillett

Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.

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