Quirky cars at the Tokyo Motor Show

A Nissan BladeGlider concept electric car is displayed at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight convention hall in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2013. The exhibition of vehicles in Japan runs through Dec. 1.

Toyota FCV

Toyota's "FCV concept" is on display at the company's booth at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 on Nov. 20, 2013. The motor sho features domestic makers of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and trucks alongside most of their European competitors.

Toyota FCV

Toyota Motor executive Vice President Mitsuhisa Kato speaks during the press briefing at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 on Nov. 20, 2013. The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 will be open to public from Nov. 22 to Dec. 1, 2013.

Daihatsu Motor "Kopen"

Japan's automaker Daihatsu Motor displays the company's mini sports car "Kopen" at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Toyota i-ROAD

A visitor drives a three-wheeler Toyota i-ROAD electric concept car at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Kode 9

Japanese car designer Ken Okuyama presents the new lightweight "Kode 9" sports car, equipped with a 2.0-liter super-charged engine, at the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013. The two-seater will be priced about $120,000.

Kode 9

The new lightweight sports car "Kode 9" is displayed at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Toyota FV2

Toyota's "FV2" is displayed at the company's booth at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 on Nov. 20, 2013.

Car Mate

Japan's auto parts and navigation device maker Car Mate displays a concept electric commuter car at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Car Mate

Japan's auto parts and navigation device maker Car Mate displays a concept electric commuter car at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Mitsubishi "Concept AR"

Models display Mitsubishi Motors' concept minivan "Concept AR" at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Mitsubishi "Concept GC-PHEV"

Models display Mitsubishi Motors' concept plug-in hybrid vehicle "Concept GC-PHEV" at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov. 20, 2013.

Honda Goldwing F6C

Honda Motor President Takanobu Ito, center, straddles a 1,800cc Goldwing F6C beside senior managing officer Sho Minekawa during a press briefing at the company's booth at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 on Nov. 20, 2013.

Nissan New Mobility

A Nissan New Mobility concept car is displayed at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention hall in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The biannual exhibition of vehicles in Japan runs for the public from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Yamaha "Motiv"

Japan's motorcycle giant Yamaha Motor president Hiroyuki Yanagi displays the prototype model of a two-seater commuter "Motiv" powered by electric motor or gasoline engine at the press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo on November 20, 2013. The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show runs until December 1, features 177 exhibitors including parts suppliers from a dozen countries. . AFP PHOTO / Yoshikazu TSUNO (Photo credit should read YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/Getty Images)

Daihatsu FC DECO DECK

A Daihatsu FC DECO DECK fuel-cell-powered concept car is displayed at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The biannual exhibition of vehicles in Japan runs for the public from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)