Volkswagen EcoRacer imagines what would happen if a supercar spirit met extreme efficiency. Roughly the size of a compressed Lamborghini Gallardo, the EcoRacer uses a short 97-inch wheelbase and a lightweight carbon-fiber body to deliver performance, economy, and driving fun in one package. Power comes from a mid-mounted 1.5-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine using Volkswagen’s experimental controlled-combustion technology, blending gasoline and diesel traits. Output is

Toyota i-Real Concept was unveiled by Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. It’s a three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle designed to adapt to different speeds, spaces, and user needs through a variable height and wheelbase. At low, walking speeds, the i-Real rides tall and upright on two wheels, using a gyroscope to stay balanced while the third wheel retracts. When traveling faster, the vehicle lowers its stance, extends its body, and deploys all three wheels for better

Toyota FSC is Toyota’s take on a new crossover category that blends a sedan and a minivan. Roughly the size of a Volkswagen Passat Wagon, the FSC is designed as a four-seat vehicle with a spacious, lounge-style cabin, but it can quickly expand to carry up to six passengers thanks to a clever, power-operated, three-stage foldaway third row. The layout sets the FSC apart. Unlike typical crossovers, the rear hatch is split: the upper section opens like a wagon, while the lower s

Toyota Fine-X is a compact four-seat minivan concept and part of Toyota’s “Fine” family of fuel-cell show cars. Despite its small footprint—roughly the size of a Scion xA—the Fine-X delivers interior space comparable to a Toyota Camry, thanks to a flat floor and clever packaging. The Fine-X uses a compact hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid system mounted under the floor, with four electric motors built directly into the wheel hubs. Each wheel can steer independently—up to 90 degrees—g

Toyota Estima Hybrid represents the second generation of Toyota’s hybrid minivan in Japan, known previously in the U.S. as the Toyota Previa. The hybrid system pairs a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 100 kW electric motor, while an additional 50 kW motor drives the rear wheels to provide full-time all-wheel drive. The design previews Toyota’s sleek “one motion form,” highlighted by a Shinkansen-inspired nose and narrow, wind-swept headlights. Despite seating seven passe

Suzuki P.X. Concept debuted in 2005 as Suzuki’s take on a compact minivan for people who want family space without giving up style or comfort. Aimed at drivers who don’t want a conventional, practical-looking van, the P.X. mixes leisure, luxury, and personality in a three-row layout designed for relaxed long-distance travel. The P.X. features a bold, American retro-inspired design with military influences. It rides on a long wheelbase with oversized 20-inch wheels, giving it

Based on the Suzuki MR Wagon, Suzuki introduced Mom’s Personal Wagon, a concept designed specifically for young mothers transporting small children. The focus is not rugged materials, but smart usability, comfort, and easy access in a compact city vehicle. Despite its mini-vehicle size, the concept offers impressive interior space. The cabin uses a calm brown-and-beige color scheme and a clean, minimalist dashboard to create a relaxed feel. Practical storage is built in throu

Suzuki LC is a playful, modern reimagining of Suzuki’s first production car, the Suzuki Suzulight from 1955. This tiny two-seat concept stretches just 10.5 feet long and is designed purely for charm, simplicity, and city driving—especially on crowded streets like Tokyo. The LC leans heavily into retro design. Its round headlights, tiny windows, circular mirrors, and plaid seat upholstery are meant to spark nostalgia and emotion rather than make a performance statement. The mi

Suzuki Ionis is a futuristic fuel-cell minicar that focuses on advanced technology, flexible design, and efficient use of space. From the outside, its smooth, flowing curves are meant to resemble water, reinforced by a deep blue paint finish. The compact, one-box shape hides a smart platform that places the fuel-cell system beneath the cabin floor, keeping the interior open and uncluttered. Despite its small size, the Ionis is packed with high-tech features. It uses by-wire t

The Subaru B5-TPH is a sleek coupe-wagon-crossover concept that Subaru made clear is not the next Subaru Impreza. While Subaru positioned the car as a technology showcase rather than a design statement, the B5-TPH ended up being one of the brand’s best-looking concepts in years. It sits on a modified Subaru Legacy platform and pairs sharp styling with raised ride height and all-wheel drive. The real focus is Subaru’s Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) system, which combines a turboc

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