Upcoming 39th Tokyo Motor Show Looks to be as Wild and Wacky as Ever If you're a concept
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| Suzuki is much more popular in its domestic market than here in North America, due to the popularity of microcars such as its LC concept. (Photo: Suzuki Canada) |
car fan, then the Tokyo Motor Show is the one must-see event of the year. Press days for the 39th consecutive auto show begin Wednesday, October 19th next week, with the show opening to the public on Friday, October 21st. A brand that is much more popular in its domestic market than here in North America is Suzuki, due to a leadership position within the microcar class. This target market is reflected in this year's quartet of concepts, a particularly creative bunch of flyweights. From
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| The LC should stir memories of similar concepts and production models from years past, such as 1991's Nissan Figaro. (Photo: Nissan Canada) |
smallest to largest, the LC should stir memories of similar concepts and production models from years past, such as 1991's Nissan Figaro and possibly the Daihatsu Copen. The LC, which taps into Japan's love of all things sweet and lovely, is described as having "unpretentiously cute styling and charming details" in Suzuki's press release; "...a friendly minicar that's ready to put a smile on your face." No doubt, it's the "Hello Kitty" of automobiles, and with its "charmingly styled body, mirrors, switches, and seats" and "fun-loving personality" it should endear itself to young Japanese auto fans.