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Mazda is set to debut its first electric vehicle at the 2019 Tokyo motor show next week, and the latest teaser has confirmed it will be a crossover. The tall body and large glasshouse in the teaser image confirms our suspicions the EV would be a crossover, and spy photos of a development mule wearing a CX-30 body indicated as much.

The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept has been unveiled ahead of its full debut at the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas, which takes place in early November. The Grappler has more ground clearance than your run-of-the-mill Veloster, and beneath the black plastic wheel arch extensions are knobbly all-terrain tyres with Method Racing alloy wheels.

Lexus has teased an all-electric concept, set to make its debut at the Tokyo motor show later this month. The as-yet unnamed BEV concept will offer "a glimpse into Lexus' future vision, which caters to consumers who are equally passionate about driving and uniquely crafted luxury experiences". Previously, Lexus has confirmed its first pure-electric vehicle will be a boxy hatchback designed to thrive in crowded urban environments like Tokyo.

Suzuki is preparing a troupe of cute concepts for the 2019 Tokyo motor show, headlined by the compact Wako SPO coupe. Built to embody the tagline "Waku Waku switch for everyone: Excitement for you, excitement for everyone" (seriously), the range of concept cars preview everything from a plug-in hybrid coupe to a self-driving living room on wheels.

Toyota and Subaru could spring a surprise reveal at the Tokyo motor show, with Japanese reports suggesting the second-generation 86 and BRZ will be unveiled in concept form. Japanese magazine Best Car reports the new coupes will officially launch in the first half of 2021, but we'll see a concept previewing the next-generation models at the Tokyo motor show next month.