Japan 2008 Day 13: Mega Web (Toyota City Showcase)

The Toyota City Showcase is probably the world's largest Toyota car showroom, and features exhibits and hands on experiences.

The Toyoto City Showcase is part of an overall complex called Mega Web. Toyota calls Mega Web a “car theme park to ‘Look’, ‘Ride’ and ‘Feel’ automobile.”p The Toyota City Showcase is probably the world’s largest Toyota car showroom, and features exhibits and hands on experiences.

The E-com ride is like a giant slot car track – except these cars are real cars that drive themselves using an advanced cruise control and steering technology that “follows the road”.

Checking out various cars, including the Toyota Crown (Toyota’s prestige line – usually used as company limos).

The RiN – a concept green car.

The i-swing is billed as a “personal mobility concept”, but looks too much like an electric wheelchair to me.

Another concept car called the “Pod”.

A really compact parking garage.

The Lexus Collection of accessories.

G-Link is a telematics service for Lexus owners.

The “Mega Stage” and “Euro Sports” store.

This section is devoted to hybrid cars. The highlight is the Prius used in Eco Mission 2000 @ Europe (travelled 10,000 km in 40 days).

The best place to play a car simulation game.

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