We hope that most of you, our dear readers, opted to stay safe by staying home despite the easing of the government lock down measures. Even with the implementation of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (M-ECQ) in Metro Manila and the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in some provinces, we hope most of you opt to remain home unless it’s absolutely important to go out, and thus, avoid a second wave of COVID-19 infections. To entertain you while you’re at home, here’s Part 2 of our trip to the 46th Tokyo Motor Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention hall in Ariake, Tokyo, Japan last October 2019 (before the new Corona virus pandemic). And as promised, here are the displays of Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Renault as well as the displays of French sports car maker Alpine and exotic car maker Dallara.

We start at the pavilion of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. with the 50th Anniversary Nissan 370Z. Will we see one here in the Philippines any time soon?

The Nissan GT-R also celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a special model decked in a unique color scheme.

Nissan did not give a lot of info about this Nismo race car except that it’s built with the same technology as their Formula e electric racers.

The new Skyline Hybrid features Pro-PILOT 2.0, the world’s first driver assistance system to combine navigated highway driving with hands-off capabilities.

The Serena minivan showcases Nissan’s advanced new technologies such as Pro-Pilot and e-Power electric drive.

The battery pack of the Nissan Leaf e+ has increased energy density that allows a higher power output and 40% additional driving range.

The IMk is Nissan’s concept electric vehicle with cutting-edge technologies and powerful acceleration in a compact body…

… while the Ariya Concept features a spacious, premium cabin, high-tech features, and a pure, clean design.

The NV350 high-ceiling ambulance for first responders features Nissan e-Power and high-tech life-saving equipment.

Aimed at the active lifestyle youth market, the dressed-up NV350 “Black Gear” looks the business outside…

Surprisingly, Renault occupied a small area and displayed just a coupe of cars including the cute Twingo 3-door hatchback…

… and with Mazda Philippine’s president Steven Tan in the audience, we think this model will be in the Philippines soon.

Its carbon-fiber interior is in the main tub of the body while all of the main controls are integrated into the steering wheel.

Power comes from a 2.3-liter turbocharged Ford EcoBoost inline-4 tuned by Bosch to produce 395 hp at 6,200 rpm and 500 Nm of torque between 3,000–5,000 rpm.

Bosch also worked on the aerodynamics of the Stradale’s berlinetta body to generate 820 kg of downforce with its optional rear wing.

Dallara plans to produce only 600 Stradale supercars from 2017 to 2022 at US$236,000 (P11.8 Million) before taxes. I don’t think I can even afford the miniature Stradales on display.
Join us next time as we go to the second floor of the Tokyo Big Sight Ariake Convention Center. Yes, Virginia. The vehicle displays you’ve see so far are on the first floor halls of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. There’s also the display pavilions of the other car manufacturers in another venue, the Aomi Exhibition Hall, and the Future Expo at the Toyota Aomi mega dealership, as well as the vehicle displays on the 3-kilometer long walkway connecting the two venues. Whew!
And you thought we were just on a junket when we go to foreign assignments, did you? Covering the Tokyo Motor Show actually involves a lot of hard work, a lot of walking and sore feet!