Tokyo motor show - Toyota's other concepts

Toyota has overflowed with ideas for concepts in Tokyo, producing no fewer than eight for the attention of show visitors.

You can read about the trio of 'harmonious drive' models elsewhere, and here we round up the rest.

iQ Concept
We saw this concept car at the Frankfurt motor show last month. It is meant to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by providing family transport in compact dimensions.

It will fit three adults and one child or luggage in a short yet wide body.

Hi-CT
Aimed firmly at the youth market, Hi-CT uses hybrid technology with a plug-in capability to extend the range of its electric motors.

It's intended to be fun to drive with 'lifestyle' practicality - inside, there's a 100V socket, which could be used for accessories such as laptops. There's also a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bikes or other equipment could be stored.

FT-MV
FT-MV is a minivan which features a luxurious second row of seats and soft, ambient lighting 'to create an elegant space', according to Toyota.

The exterior is bold and finished in vibrant colours.

Crown Hybrid Concept
The Crown Hybrid Concept is the concept behind a next-generation luxury saloon.

It's powered by a hybrid drive that features a two-stage motor-speed reduction device - in plain English, it makes acceleration smoother, while offering greater fuel economy and lower emissions.

It also has a special TFT (thin film transistor) display to give the driver information in a manner that's easy to see and understand.

Safety is also important, with no fewer than 10 airbags.

FT-HS
This won't be the first time we'll have seen the FT-HS - it made its debut in January at the Detroit motor show.

It could form the basis for a future Celica, and it's powered by a hybrid system, with the petrol part of the equation being a 3.5-litre V6 motor.

It also has carbonfibre wheels, and Toyota says the rear-wheel-drive car offers smooth cruising combined with high fuel economy, reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and a quiet cabin.