author | little magic
Although one of the top five auto Tokyo Motor Show less involved in many international brands, has been a growing tendency to local auto show, but that for Japanese brands to show themselves to be a good opportunity. As we said before, electrification has become a major trend, most have had their resentment of Japanese brands also have to participate.
The Tokyo Motor Show and before the Frankfurt Motor Show, just as the theme to electrification, the number of concept cars on display as much as even beyond the concept car led Geneva Motor Show. The electrification of different brands have different strategies, we have singled out eight from these production cars and concept cars in the most characteristic, to show under Japanese brands in different electrification strategic thinking.
01
focused on driving pleasure
Mazda’s first pure electric SUVMX-30 [123 ]
succumbed to the trend of electrification in tokyo motor show Mazda has finally officially announced their first electric car, one looks neither nice, nor any advantage of life pure electric SUV , which was designated as MX-30, Mazda plans at the beginning of 2021 the amount of car production market.
MX-30 vehicle size is 4395mmtimes; 1795mmtimes; 1570mm, wheelbase 2655mm, head almost as CX-30, but the latter is higher compared to the height of 30mm, this is because under the floor extra battery pack. As for battery life, because this car is only equipped with a small charge for the 35.5kWh battery pack, maximum endurance is only 209 km, compared to the market most of the competitors have much, much lower.
If there is anything it can cause consumers to points of interest, may be a good car Driving performance, according to preliminary test drive the prototype of foreign media representation Although electric cars only 105kW and 264Nm of power, but like other cars like Mazda, it can provide a part of Mazda’s unique driving pleasure.
but it seems even with this slight advantage, want to impress our domestic users is unlikely. Of course, Mazda is also the follow-up of life considerations, it is expected to launch extended-range electric version in markets outside Europe, as we introduce the prototype car before, by the rotary engine acts as a range extender.
02
to meet the needs of short-haul vehicles
Toyota Ultra-compactBEV [ 123]
in order to meet the needs of the Japanese mainland people often short trips, Toyota Toyota launched a version of “elderly scooter” Ultra-compactBEV, it said that this electric micro car late next year, when the market in Japan.
and our domestic elderly scooter almost, this electric mini-car measures only 2490times; 1290times; 1550mm, providing maximum mileage of 100 kilometers. Maximum speed of 60km / h, the elderly and novice drivers can easily drive. Household outlet using a conventional electric vehicle charging, needs full power for 5 hours.
In addition to the two regular version, Toyota also launched the “Business” version of a single-seat concept car for the car, to study the extensive application of electric vehicles.
The biggest highlight of single-seat concept car is capable of acting as a mobile office, and provide driving, work and leisure modes. In office mode, the car will move the rear seat, the side of the top plate extends to the front passenger seat, office space is formed; casual down mode, the video may be projected as a roof curtain relaxation and entertainment. But pity is this more interesting version currently no production plans.
03
introduced a new electric car platform
Nissan compact electric-SUVAriya concept car
The launch of the Nissan pure electric SUVAriya not only reveals the direction of development of the next phase of the Nissan brand, but also to determine the car will launch a production version within two years.
the overall size of Ariya concept car is 4600times; 1920times; 1630mm, than Nissan currently X-Trail length a little shorter, but wide a lot, is a compact-class pure electric SUV. Vehicle in the shape of a continuation of many design elements IMx concept cars, including the V-motion grille, Nissan taillights, suspended after a short design and so on.
Nissan electric vehicles using a new architecture to build electric vehicles, modular architecture designed to support a variety of shapes and sizes of vehicles, and the different number and size of the motor and Battery. As Ariya concept car is the front axle each equipped with a drive motor, although Nissan did not give a specific car power system performance specifications, but they said its electric power system with high power output, but also provide good cornering performance and better traction.
Internal
The basic concept of eliminating the conventional key switch, the operation of most of the functions of the control by 12.3 inches, and a projection touch screen buttons below the air-conditioning control is accomplished. When no operation buttons below the completely “disappeared”, while only two of the two entities are two buttons start button on the center console below the solid wood trim, a central control panel for controlling the switch, a projection system for controlling the air-conditioning button switch.
In addition, the car is also equipped with Nissan ProPILOT2.0 pilot intelligent control technology can be used to assist in driving on the highway, give users a better driving experience.
04
i-MMD introduction entry models
Honda generation Fitamp; Jazz
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will be available in early 2020 fourth-generation Honda Fit (Jazz UK version is called Jazz), from the shape of the interior to power have taken placeIt changed a lot. 
First of all, in terms of appearance before the sharp styling of the new Fit has changed, become more rounded, increasing the size of the headlights allowed to have a front face looks “Moe Meng da “feeling. The overall shape of the vehicle further closer to the MPV, so to maximize interior space. In addition, car A double column design, improved visibility outside the windshield, it is also certain enhanced body rigidity.
Honda new generation of fit will provide the appearance of two versions, except that the front grill, the intake port shape of the rim. In addition, the new car as well as body-color optional. 
In the interior section, Fit comfort, practicality and spatial continuity, while the atmosphere inside the vehicle more warm. Console modeling simple, two-tone color, with the central suspension media display, in addition to the new design of the three-spoke steering wheel with full LCD instrument. In science and technology configuration, the new Fit equipped with the latest HondaSENSING system, through the front of the wide-angle camera and eight radar sensors mounted in the front and rear of the vehicle to further enhance active safety. 
on the power, the new car will launch a new e: before substituted HEV mixed dynamic system i-DCD single-motor hybrid system, e: HEV fact, we know the i-MMD hybrid system, using the engine + form of double motor, but did not disclose the specific configuration Honda.
05
future electrification preview
Lexus’s first electric car LF-30 concept car
at the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the birth of the brand, Lexus launched its first pure electric coupe SUV concept car LF-30. Vehicle size concept car is 5090times; 1995times; 1600mm, wheelbase reached 3200mm. 
LF-30 overall exaggerated and sharp, creating a high-impact visual effects. In particular, the Lexus signature spindle grilleBe further extended to vehicle architecture, plus front and rear windows throughout, full of muscular fenders and headlights wing have reinforced this iconic design family. Internal 
concept car based on “Tazuna (reins)” concept to create, understand and like to establish contact between the rider and the horse racing each other through the reins. Control buttons on the steering wheel and cooperate with each other head-up display, can be simple and intuitive operation. Vehicle computer system using the next generation of human-computer interface design, there may be applied in the near future Lexus production car, including AR information display and gesture control interface, features comfortable driving environment for the occupants. 
Power system, the electric-power system LF-30 using a wheel motor drive system has a maximum power of 400kW and 700Nm peak torque, the vehicle is accelerated from rest to 100km / h of just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 200km / h. It was powered by a lithium ion battery 110kWh driven, provides 500 km WLTP life conditions, and supports charging power 150kW of power by the.
06
Small plug hybrid system
Mitsubishi MI-Tech off-road concept
Mitsubishi launched the Mi-Tech compact light off-road concept car is a convertible two-seater, its shape was inspired by the Mazda MX-5RF and the previous generation Land Rover defender. Although the exaggerated concept car, but its front face, headlights and other elements also indicates the future design of electric vehicles to Mitsubishi. 
concept car two-seater design, sport bucket seats enhance the atmosphere of the vehicle, taking into account the off-road environment, Mi-Tech interior design is quite simple capable. Horizontal dashboard popular not equipped with large size screen in the control, a variety of traffic information can be displayed by the projection windshield. Below the instrument panel with a keypad switch button, the center console is equipped with a separate knob Dangba. 
In addition to the interior exaggerated form, MitsubishiMainly we want to show this concept car hybrid system its latest plug-in. Because the system uses a gas turbine engine to replace traditional gasoline engine, hybrid system so that the overall size is further reduced. Mitsubishi said, only half the size of traditional internal combustion engine of this size light-duty gas turbines, but the performance is just as powerful, but also according to the needs of different regions, using a variety of fuels including alcohol, kerosene and diesel.
Although the Mi-Tech did not disclose any dynamic parameters, but Mitsubishi has a unique S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system integrated into the car, the realization control of four four-wheel motor. The system can not only motorized brake caliper and also improves the response speed of the driving force and braking of the four wheels, high-precision control, greatly enhance the steering and traction performance of the vehicle, so that off-road vehicle performance boost. 
07
Preview efficient movement space
Suzuki Hanare concept
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Hanare Suzuki on display with automatic driving function of a concept car, HANARE freestanding cottages meaning in Japanese, Suzuki car with a preview of the future car life efficient mobile space.
concept size 3900times; 1800times; 1900mm, wheelbase is 2720mm. Founder vehicle styling, four-wheel design of corners, the maximum guarantee of interior passenger space. Hanare styling is very avant-garde, especially up and down to open and close a single door, window glass and a unique style.
Since the autopilot Hanare concept car, the car driver’s seat and the steering wheel removed, these conventional instrument panel member, the car looks more like a living room in the layout or lounge, warm and comfortable. Further, this car represents a Suzuki row selection may also be from a variety of interior parts according to the needs and preferences of the owner, or songs for K mobile office or the like, and travel freely switch between different scenarios.
08
FCEV technology upgrades
Second Generation Toyota Mirai concept
[ 123] Toyota’s first fuel cell vehicle Mirai launched the second generation models, the current auto show concept car has a height close to mass production. While Toyota said in a fuel cell electric vehicle technology they’ve taken a big step.
concept car based on the second generation of the Toyota Mirai latest TNGA platform to build, and a more eye-catching designs, including the former face more exaggerated large grille and large coupe style rear styling. Concept car size 4973times; 1884times; 1468mm, wheelbase 2920mm. Compared to its predecessor, in the car wheelbase length of 85mm and 140mm, respectively, the longer, and its height decreases 65mm.
concept car interior has also been redesigned to 12.3 inches with a touch screen and a digital central instrumentation and many control buttons have been moved to the car dashboard central. Five people inside the vehicle to provide ride, compared to the previous generation models more practical, and this is by redesigning the hydrogen fuel cell configuration to achieve.
Toyota that by increasing the hydrogen storage capacity and improve the performance of the fuel cell system, as compared to the second generation Mirai 480 km mileage improves the current model 30 percentage, more than 620 km, which is also the drivability the use TNGA platform has improved. New car will go on sale beginning in late 2020. 