1981

The 24th Tokyo Motor Show

Theme:
"Reliable Vehicles for Better Living"
Venue:
Harumi Fairgrounds
Period:
Oct. 30-Nov. 10
No. of visitors:
1,114,200
No. of exhibitors:
209
Toyota exhibits:
F-120 (a high-end front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle to be marketed as the Vista and the Camry), EX-11 (an experimental car featuring advanced electronics), RV-5 (a sedan-like recreational vehicle to be marketed as the Sprinter Carib), AL-1 (a small bus to be marketed as the Coaster), SV-2 (a Celica-based sporty vehicle), DV-1 (a Welcab), Quick Delivery (for parcel delivery), etc.
Toyota's theme:
"New Technologies and the Age of Toyota"
Remarks:
To improve on the last show where Toyota's exhibits had been relatively few in numbers, the company developed ambitious exhibits to attract keen attention of visitors. While the show had been rather low-key due to such factors as the oil crisis, slowing economic growth and more stringent regulations, its atmosphere brightened around this time, thanks to the increase of overseas exhibitors and the abundance of advanced technologies showcased by domestic exhibitors.
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1983

The 25th Tokyo Motor Show

Theme:
"The Advanced Auto, Brightening Our Horizons"
Venue:
Harumi Fairgrounds
Period:
Oct. 28-Nov. 8
No. of visitors:
1,200,400
No. of exhibitors:
224
Toyota exhibits:
FX-1 (an advanced sporty specialty car), SV-3 (a preview model of the MR2 midship sports car), TAC3 (an active commuter for 3 passengers with the driver's seat in the front center), CQ-1 (a concept car featuring communications technology), etc.
Toyota's theme:
"New Technologies and the Age of Toyota"
Remarks:
28 foreign exhibitors from six countries participated to add to the international nature of the show.
Under the catchphrase "What's Next? -- New Dreams Brought by New Technologies," Toyota showcased six passenger cars and five commercial-use vehicles, as well as technical demonstrations of four drive train configurations (FR, FF, 4WD, MR) and ten engines.
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1985

The 26th Tokyo Motor Show

Theme:
"The Culture of Motoring: The New Generation of Vehicles"
Venue:
Harumi Fairgrounds
Period:
Oct. 31-Nov. 11
No. of visitors:
1,291,500
No. of exhibitors:
262
Toyota exhibits:
AXV (an ultra-low fuel consumption family car), FXV (an advanced sporty 4WD saloon), Windy Cruiser (an open-air multi-purpose 4WD), Man-bow (a 3-wheel-drive electric vehicle exhibited at the Tsukuba Expo '85), Amphi Trans21 (designed by ATODE), Toyopet Model RK1.5 Truck (1956 model), etc.
Toyota's theme:
"Fun to Drive"
Remarks:
As the show became increasingly popular internationally, press days for overseas as well as domestic media were newly created. The exhibitors significantly enhanced the level of sophistication of their show cars and presentations. Running prototypes were also presented, giving visitors a glimpse of the near future.
Toyota set up a motor sports corner to present the Celica Twin-cam Turbo that won the Safari Rally and the Toyota Tom's 85C.
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1987

The 27th Tokyo Motor Show

Theme:
"Enjoying Life on Wheels - Inspiring Future of Man & Vehicle"
Venue:
Harumi Fairgrounds
Period:
Oct. 29-Nov. 9
No. of visitors:
1,297,200
No. of exhibitors:
280
Toyota exhibits:
FXV-II (a high-end specialty coupe for the 1990s), AVXV-II (a preview model of the Sera with gull-wing doors), GTV (a personal grand tourer with a gas turbine engine), EV-30 (an electric vehicle for two passengers with zinc bromine batteries)
Toyota's theme:
"Fun to Drive"
Remarks:
Prior to the show, automotive journalists and writers for car magazines were invited to the Higashi-Fuji proving ground to test-ride the cars to be presented at the show, giving the journalists a taste of Toyota's latest technologies and demonstrating its tireless pursuit of technology.
The FX-II attracted particularly keen attention at the show, thanks in part to the magazines' coverage of the features of this high-end specialty car.
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Frankfurt Motor Show 1987

Venue:
Messe Frankfurt
Period:
Sep. 8-20
Toyota exhibits:
FXV-II (a high-end specialty coupe for the 1990s), etc.
Remarks:
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Toyota, the company participated in the Frankfurt Motor Show this year that took place ahead of the show in Tokyo.
Toyota presented the FXV-II, which drew upon the company's 50-year tradition of technical excellence to realize the cutting-edge technology and performance. The car won high acclaim for its advanced technology that outshone many of its glamorous competitors at the show.

1989

The 28th Tokyo Motor Show

Theme:
"Freedom of Mobility - A Taste of Real Life and Luxury"
Venue:
Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center)
Period:
Oct. 26-Nov. 6
No. of visitors:
1,924,200
No. of exhibitors:
338
Toyota exhibits:
4500GT, S-2 XV, Sera, Previa, RAV4, Dynavision, Land Cruiser, EV-40, etc.
Toyota's theme:
"Fun to Drive: Developing Prosperous Society through Auto Manufacturing -- A New Challenge"
"Presenting concept cars for the 90s and Toyota's roadmap for future car-making"
Remarks:
The show moved its venue from the Harumi Fairgrounds to the Makuhari Messe this year, resulting in record numbers of visitors and exhibitors.
Perceiving the Tokyo Motor Show as an excellent opportunity to present the company's vision for the prosperous automobile-based society of the future, Toyota had been regularly presenting show cars and mechanical components at the show featuring newly developed technologies.
Toyota took this approach a step further at the 28th show, and demonstrated its commitment to exploring new possibilities of the automobile. Under the New Challenge theme, the company exhibited a number of near production-ready show cars and advanced components developed with unfettered imagination and cutting-edge technologies.
Toyota's show cars that attracted visitors' attention included the 4500GT (a next-generation sports car with ultra-high-performance engine and suspensions), the Sera compact vehicle featuring a new variety of gull-wing doors, and the RAV4, novel recreational 4-wheel-drive vehicle.
Advanced mechanical components displayed at the show included a new generation of LASRE engine, new engine and transmission prototypes, as well as actual cross-sections of the Celsior and the Celica to demonstrate how Toyota's advanced technologies are used in these cars.
Toyota also exhibited the EV-40 at the booth of the Japan Electric Vehicle Association, emphasizing the company's focus on developing futuristic automotive technologies. Through this show, Toyota presented its concept cars for the 90s and clearly indicated the future direction of its car-making.
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