The Japan Mobility Show will begin on 28-Oct-2023

[Wanderlost]

Toyota appears to be shaking up the industry; Jeep’s CEO will be replaced on 01-Nov-2023 due to declining sales. Jeep is probably aware of what will be announced at the Japan Mobility Show this month; will we see another body-on-frame cruiser variant announcement?

The Japan Mobility Show will begin on 28-Oct-2023 at Tokyo Big Sight on Odaiba. There used to be a Toyota Museum called Megaweb Toyota City Showcase nearby in Koto City. I had a chance to visit the Museum before it closed; the Museum had lots of historical artifacts and even an F1 racing car simulator.

I think David from “AutomotivePress” will attend the show, so I expect lots of media coverage. I just can’t imagine how the TNGA-F platform can scale down from the Sequoia to something like the Corolla Cross; strength/weight compromises would be required to cover all those load requirements with laser welded reinforcement patches.

 

[MJE]

I have a hard time picturing it scaling down that far either. I’d expect more of a Bronco Sport type vehicle based on TNGA-C or K. I’ll be impressed though if they can do BOF for this!

 

[Rocket]

Seems like several auto makers are pricing themselves out of the market for many people nowadays.

 

[Wanderlost]

Toyota revealed the Baby Lunar Cruiser concept vehicle on 05-Oct-2023. I expect a mock-up could be at the Japan Mobility Show.

Future Concept Revealed: Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser - Toyota USA Newsroom

It seems likely we'll see a production cruiser variant announcement soon from all the media chatter on the subject. My guess is the Land Hopper name was recently patented to prevent competitors from using it; Lunar Cruiser seems much cooler as a name for a vehicle.

 

[Wanderlost]

Toyota announced some concept technology exhibits for the show today.

Exhibited models / Technology | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website

-unibody 3 row Land Cruiser Se
-unibody mid-size pick-up truck
-three-wheeled electric personal mobility scooter (Land Hopper)
-electric wheelchair
-experimental Lunar Cruiser
-NEO steer accessibility vehicle yoke controls

The new production vehicle announcement appears to be a sedan according to the news media. It appears the TNGA-F platform vehicles are released.

 

[LC-120]

This tiny electric Toyota truck could be the Maverick's worst nightmare

This is a concept mid-size pickup truck from Toyota called the EPU, and it will debut at Japan Mobility 2023.

uk.motor1.com

 

[LC-120]

Live in 95 minutes !

Save the Date: Livestream of JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 Toyota Press Briefing on October 25 | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will livestream the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 Toyota Press Briefing from 8:45 a.m. on October 25.

global.toyota

 

[Wanderlost]

I got to watch the kick-off presentation and Lexus press release. Simon Humphries seemed to be taken back by the tepid response to the LF-ZL concept vehicle. The big take-away for me was Toyota’s electrification goals; it appears the current configuration of the GX550 will not be in production after 2035.

 

[supersix]

The FT-Se concept car looks pretty cool!