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Top 10 Concept Cars of 2007 that We Can't Wait to Buy


The results are in. Although most of the cars at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007 are only concepts, there were quite a few that many people would love to see on the road. Here are the Top 10 Concept Cars that we can't wait to buy.

Concept Car 10 - Mitsubishi Concept ZT

It has been quite a while since Mitsubishi has even hinted to a more luxury based vehicle. Clean lines with a classy look would make this a must have. It is powered by a 2.2 liter "clean diesel" engine that reportedly offers the same performance of a 4.0 liter gasoline engine. By using a lower compression-ratio, it can also shed some weight since heavier materials are not needed. Power is delivered to the ground through a dual-clutch "SST" gearbox linked to a computer controlled all-wheel drive system. There is a rumor going around that it might be a prototype for the next-gen Galant.

Concept Car 9 - Honda CR-Z

"Compact Renaissance Zero." Interesting name. This design from Honda is actually a huge step in the right direction according to many people. It offers the performance associated with Honda while still maintaining and eco-friendly power-plant. According to Honda, it will be available at your local dealer "soon," which leaves it open.

Concept Car 8 - Suzuki Kizashi-2

Back in September and Frankfurt, we caw the first version of the Kizashi. Number 2 has gone through some restyling on the front end and got some bigger tires and wheel flares to match. The most interesting point is the 3.6 liter V-6 under the hood. It is largest ever produced by Suzuki. They are planning to base a production model around the Kizashi-2.

Concept Car 7 - Lexus LF-A

A 2-seater concept from Lexus. It will be powered by a V-10 making over 500 horsepower to the rear-wheels. The LF-A was originally seen back in 2005 at the Detroit Auto Show. It has since undergone changes to move it into Supercar territory. According to the Lexus Engineering Team, the front-engine rear-wheel drive setup combined with increased aerodynamics will put their baby into the 200mph plus category.

Concept Car 6 - Volvo ReCharge

As the name implies, the Volvo ReCharge uses a standard power outlet to recharge onboard batteries, which offers a 100Km range. For longer trips, a 1.6 liter flexfuel engine is used to run a generator that recharges the batteries. Volvo claims a 66% decrease of CO2 emissions, which comes from a setup known as a series hybrid. In such a design, there is no mechanical connection between the motor and the wheels. Volvo will be using a C30 as a test platform.



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