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Mitsubishi has revealed its latest concept car in Tokyo, the Mi-Tech Concept, with an plug-in hybrid powertrain and a beach-buggy body. Built as a "small plug-in hybrid electric SUV that delivers unparalleled driving pleasure", the Mitsubishi Mi-Tech is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain blending a gas turbine with an electric motor. The turbine can be powered by diesel, kerosene, or alcohol (if you're feeling wasteful), and has a "powerful output for its size and weight".

The Nissan Ariya electric SUV might be a concept car for now, but the 2019 Tokyo motor show star could make its way to Australian showrooms if it goes into production. And its design is a sign of things to come from most leading car brands. The Ariya – which Nissan says roughly translates to “tireless Japanese futurism” – has two electric motors and the body sits on a “skateboard” style flat battery pack.

Almost a year after the Carlos Ghosn scandal broke – and just two weeks after being announced as the new global boss of Nissan – Makoto Uchida has promised to “restore trust” in the company.

Mazda has teased the electric vehicle it plans to release at the 2019 Tokyo motor show next week, releasing a single image of the car's cabin. The new EV will be the brand's first, and will feature an interior that creates "a feeling of being enveloped in openness". Based on the image, the infotainment controller and volume knob will carry over from the new 3, while the gear stick will be new for Mazda.

The Toyota LQ concept has been revealed ahead of its in-the-flesh debut at the 2019 Tokyo motor show later this month. The LQ is a development of the Concept-i, which was unveiled at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. While both cars share the same design theme and silhouette, the LQ seems to be closer production reality as it has functioning door handles and wing mirrors.