The biennial Tokyo auto show not only gives us a chance to see some seriously weird stuff, it also gives us the opportunity to check out the wildest creations from automakers that don’t sell cars in the U.S. Suzuki did sell cars here some time ago, and perhaps if those cars were as funky and standout as the Mighty Deck and Air Triser concept cars, it’d have stood a fighting chance. Of course, Suzuki still builds motorcycles and sells them stateside, which gives us hope that the retro-cool Hustler Scoot will reach our shores—if it reaches production.
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Suzuki Mighty Deck concept (top)
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Looking for all the world like a 1960s-era Mini-based Riley Elf wearing LED-lined sunglasses, and on cocaine, Suzuki’s Mighty Deck is so named for having, well, a mighty useful rear deck. Tucked beyond those thick C-pillars is an “open load deck” that can be “repositioned for diverse purposes.” Thinly vague, but mostly promising! The deck can be raised or lowered, which is mighty neat, and the canvas roof—which we presume can be removed—is mighty fun. Mighty!
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Suzuki Air Triser concept
-Google was thoroughly stumped when we searched the term “Triser,” but after some digging, we were able to find at least one alternate meaning. According to Google Translate, “Triser” is Norwegian for “Matrices.” So now you know that. We aren’t so sure what Suzuki means, then, by naming this small minivan concept “Air Matrices,” or whether it meant anything by it at all. Technically, a matrix is “an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure,” at least if Google’s dictionary widget is to be trusted. Maybe Suzuki is on to something with the name, then, because the Air Triser features reconfigurable seats, which can be flipped to face each other or to form a U-shaped sofa. Millenials dig that sort of togetherness—at least, that’s what we read on the Internet.
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Suzuki Hustler Scoot concept
-Fancy concept cars are fun and all, but we really dig when manufacturers root their fantasies in reality. Take, for example, the oddly named Hustler Scoot concept—it really doesn’t look so far-fetched. In fact, it looks pretty much production-ready right now. We have a soft spot for basic, utilitarian transport, and the 50-cc Hustler Scoot has basic in spades. The boxy shape allows for plenty of storage cubbies, while a removable briefcase-sized thing can be mounted between the rider’s legs. Maybe that’s why it’s called the “Hustler,” because it’s ideal for hustlers. It checks all the boxes: Boxes for product storage, easy on gas, makes for quick getaways from tight spots. Suzuki hustles harder, people.
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