We’re Headed to the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

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Press days for the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show are right around the corner. As you’re reading this, the WINDING ROAD crew is en route to Tokyo to start live coverage of the show. In case you’ve forgotten what we’ll be checking out while we're there, there’s a comprehensive list of the major debuts for the Tokyo Motor Show after the jump.

Acura NSX - This is a huge question mark for the Tokyo show. We've heard rumors that the NSX will be the same concept as we saw in Detroit earlier this year, but then we heard it could be a nearly production car, too. We'll have to wait and see.

Audi A1 - Much of the buzz surrounding this A1 Metroproject Quattro Concept is the iPhone-like Audi Mobile Device. Don’t forget it’s also a hybrid and it looks pretty sweet, too.

BMW M3 Sedan - After all the M3 hype that’s been going on since the Geneva Motor Show in March, we hardly need to remind you how sweet this M3 sedan will be. Ok, we’ll do it anyway, 414 horsepower, four doors, 8400 rpm redline, and a six-speed manual transmission. Delicious.

Daihatsu Mud Master-C - Only the Japanese would throw portal axles under a microvan and then load it with mountain bikes. We're in love.

Daihatsu Tanto - The Daihatsu Tano is about as opposite from the Mud Master-C as you can get while remaining in the microvan segment. It's rumored to have a wood floor.

Honda CR-Z - Honda's got a successor to both the Insight and CRX with this CR-Z concept. It certainly looks like more fun than the Insight.

Honda PUYO - This concept is a bit odd. PUYO looks like a box with no corners and it glows in the dark. We can't even make this stuff up.

Fiat 500 Abarth - Fiat's already launched the Grande Punto Abarth S2000, the Grande Punto Abarth, and now we'll see a Fiat 500 get the Abarth treatment.

Lexus LF-A - Yeah, it's still a concept, but we hear good things about this car. We're all for two-seaters with V-10s underhood.

Lexus LF-Xh - The LF-Xh concept shows the future of Lexus' hybrid SUV range. Look for a V-6 engine and a "high-performance" electric motor to power this concept.

Mazda Taiki - This concept is powered by Mazda's next-generation RENESIS 16X rotary engine. It's also the last in the series of concepts inspired by flow.

Mitsubishi Concept-ZT Sedan - The Concept-ZT sedan foreshadows the next-generation Galant sedan. It certainly looks much nicer than the current Galant.

Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Concept - The i MiEV concept is the third MiEV concept from Mitsubishi and is totally electric-powered. Looks are similar to a VW New Beetle, but the back glass has a gentler slope.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X - Mitsubishi's Evo X is sure to be one of the most celebrated debuts in the show. And it will be featured in endless comparison tests with the Subaru WRX STI, which also debuts at Tokyo.

Nissan GT-R - Nissan's GT-R is likely to be the most drooled-over debut in Tokyo. Americans will finally be given a GT-R through local dealers and millions of Gran Turismo players will rejoice.

Nissan Intima - Our favorite feature is the front seat that swivels out to welcome your passenger. It's not likely such a feature will make production, but it's a neat idea.

Nissan NV200 - The NV200 has a pod system to allow commercial users to easily outfit the vehicle for their specific jobs. We love the implementation of a mobile ocean photographer's office.

Nissan Pivo 2 - The robot inside this urban electric vehicle has us thinking R2-D2. Others are thinking HAL. Either way, it's a little disturbing.

Nissan R.X B.X - This open-top concept from Nissan allows passengers to communicate by touchscreen displays, sure, texting is cool, but why not talk to the person next to you?

Subaru Exiga Concept - Here's a concept that actually looks like it has a chance at production. The Exiga could offer seating for seven without resorting to an SUV.

Subaru G4e EV - This electric vehicle seats five and can run 120 miles on a charge thanks to the lithium-ion batteries.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI - The STI will certainly be fighting for attention with the Evo X, but it's highly unlikely either can steal the thunder of the GT-R.

Suzkui Kizashi 2 - Billed as a crossover sports wagon, this Kizashi concept looks a bit more enticing than the original Kizashi from Frankfurt.

Suzuki Palette - This little box is another typically Japanese vehicle. It's got Bluetooth, an auxiliary input, and tiny wheels.

Suzuki PIXY - Suzuki's got an iReal fighter lined up just in case this personal mobility thing takes off.

Suzuki X-Head - The X-Head has custom removable beds and it looks simply amazing. We're going to try and sneak one back into the States.

Toyota 1/X - Here's a hybrid that makes the Prius look like a gas guzzler. The 1/X uses a mere 500 cc engine and light weight to increase fuel economy by 50 percent when compared with the Prius. Hollywood, here's your hybrid.

Toyota FT-MV - Here's a van concept that isn't 3/10 scale compared to U.S. vehicle standards. The styling certainly turns a few heads.

Toyota Hi-CT - From the functional-yet-hideous school of design comes this Hi-CT plug-in hybrid. That sound you hear is head scratching.

Toyota Hybrid Crown - Yet another Toyota hybrid concept, this Crown is based on the JDM flagship.

Toyota i-Real - Another attempt to allow personal mobility in highly-populated urban areas.

Toyota RiN - The focus of the RiN concept is the comfort, health, and serenity of the driver. Toyota believes that through peaceful RiN encouraged reevaluations; drivers will turn their collective attention to the betterment of society and nature.

Volkswagen Up! - We've been told to expect another Up! concept from Volkswagen, but not much is known about the concept. Seeing as Tokyo is home to the microvan, that's a smart guess.

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Jonathan Fung [Gotakon]

Woot. Live coverage! Nothing better!

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