#37th Tokyo Motor Show

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Nissan Redigo Concept, 2003. A compact SUV prototype presented at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show. The roof system used glass panel on the outboard edges that could retract into the centre section. French coachbuilders Heuliez developed a similar system in the 1970s which they called the Espace roof.

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Mercedes Benz F500 Mind, 2003. Presented at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show, a mobile testbed for a number of in-car information features as well as driveline technology and safety. It was powered by a Diesel V8 hybrid drivetrain

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Subaru R1e Concept, 2003. An electric version of Subaru’s R1 Kei car that was co-developed with Tokyo Electric Power. First shown at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show, 10 prototypes were produced. They attracted a lot of interest because they were among the first EV’s to use lithium ion batteries and could be charged up to 80% in 8 minutes though their range was limited, at 80km.

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Suzuki Twin My Style Concept, 2003. Presented at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show, a version of Suzuki's kei car developed by a project team made up of female Suzuki employees, under the concept "the Twin? The one we want." Thus it was custom-made for young women with extra storage and a trunk-shaped carrier called a "Treasure Box", that was detachable to take with you (alas not pictured). The seating was more luxurious than a normal Twin and there was a larger vanity mirror. It was powered by a 3 cylinder DOHC 12 valve engine, common to many of Suzuki's kei products

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Nissan President Sovereign (PGF50 series) 2003. The third and final generation of Nissan’s Japanese market luxury flagship, powered by a 4.5 litre DOHC V8, was presented at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show. It remained in production until 2010 but was not replaced