We’re less than two weeks out from this year’s rendition of the bi-annual Tokyo Motor Show — or as it’s now called, the Japan Mobility Show, because mobility is still one of the industry’s favourite buzzwords.

This year’s show runs from October 30th to November 9th; naturally, the teasers, rumours, and sneak peeks are hardly letting up. Granted a lot of what we’ll see will likely be forbidden fruit for us Canadians, there’s still a lot to take in through the Car Person spectacles. So without further ado, let’s cut through the noise and zero-in on what we might have a chance of seeing on this side of the Pacific.

Honda

Honda has a handful of debuts queued up for this year’s Japan Mobility Show. Count on seeing a third prototype joining its upcoming 0 Series lineup of EVs. So far, all we know is that it’ll be an SUV, and it’ll be on display alongside its electric sedan and other SUV prototype. Also count on seeing a new ‘compact EV prototype’ likely based off the pint-sized Super EV concept, and likely two new variants of the recently revealed Prelude.

Mazda

Mazda’s focus at this year’s Japan Mobility Show will be “alternative fuels,” and what appears to be a sleek, four-door fastback concept will be the star of the show. Everything else is under wraps, but given all the hubbub around Mazda’s upcoming Skyactiv-X powertrains as well as the on-again, off-again rumours over a Mazda sport sedan underpinned by the longitudinal, rear-biased platform used in the CX-70 and CX-90 — well, let’s just say Mazda’s teaser only adds (alternative) fuel to the fire.

Nissan

Nissan, by comparison, seems to be keeping things down-to-earth so far. We’re on track to see an all-new generation of the Elgrand, an ultra-posh minivan positioned as a rival to the equally posh Toyota Alphard. The chances of Nissan selling the Elgrand here are slim to none, so its second debut scheduled for the show ought to be a lot more relevant: the facelifted Ariya. The refreshed two-row EV crossover now draws more inspiration from the equally new Murano and Leaf, though exact powertrain details are still under wraps. Our only wish is for a better charging experience.

Subaru

This year’s Japan Mobility Show will go one of two ways for Subaru. They’ll either make a lot of people happy, or a lot of people angry, with a pair of STI-badged concepts set to debut at the show. The first will be the imaginatively named Performance-B concept, powered by a Boxer engine. Based on the teaser image, we can pick out a hood scoop and a headlights cribbed from the current WRX, enhanced with colour-keyed fender flares and according to some outlets, grafted onto a hatchback body.

In addition to the Performance-B, Subaru will debut the Performance-E concept. It will preview a more performance-oriented take on the brand’s EV evolution. But let’s face it: everyone’s eyes will be on the Performance-B concept.

Toyota

Toyota may or may not be working up to a debut of its much-hyped GR GT3 sports car; it will form the basis of their next-generation of race cars, and may spawn a Lexus version. But we’ll have to wait a little longer to see it; instead of the Japan Mobility Show, Toyota says we’ll see its full debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the more enthusiast-friendly of the Tokyo Motor Show.

Still, it’s not like Toyota doesn’t have anything else planned. We’re slated to see an EV sedan concept slated to preview the next-generation Corolla, as well as a six-wheeled Lexus minivan, a new Century flagship concept, and the adorable Daihatsu Midget X concept. It’s no LFA successor, but it’ll do.