Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Car lover’s heaven
Tokyo Motor Show 2017 seems so long ago. It was when concept cars seemed like glimpses into a distant future. For a car photographer, it was paradise. I’m not an expert on cars, but I was impressed. The show blended futuristic innovation and sleek designs which was irresistible for cameras. Nissan had a zero-emission vision and Honda had 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 tell you something useful. Did you know I don’t even have a driving license? But I do love taking their photos. That is something I can do. Here is some stuff that 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. By the looks of it, families would be happy.
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 could also project an image onto the road and warning lights on the car’s rear to alert passersby.
We must remember that many displays looked like mockups, especially the Emirai. They showcased new technologies that might be possible. I wonder if any made it into production vehicles?
For something more conventional, there was the Honda Sports EV concept car. It had a more retro look incorporating artificial intelligence. And it would be all-electric.
The show had many great 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. Most of the stuff at the show was incredible, and I haven’t even talked about the motorbikes and trucks. The only big country missing was America.
There were a lot of virtual reality technologies that year. Some seemed very usable. If you wanted to try them, you needed to join one of the long lines. Unfortunately, I didn’t, as I had photos to take.
Please leave questions and comments below! And did any of you go to Tokyo Motor Show 2017 at Tokyo Big Sight? Let us know if you did.
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 links to Tokyo Motor Show 2017 websites:
- Tokyo Motor Show 2017 – live gallery (at Auto Express)
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