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Among the SUV concepts and production models at the show were the Isuzu Aisance, Wizard and Bighorn Izon, plus Toyota RAV4-fighters such as the Mazda SUV, Isuzu Deseo and Honda CR-V. Hybrid and electric vehicles included Nissan's FEV and Mitsubishi HEV, and Toyota chipped in with a high-mileage -- 70 mpg (3.4L/100 km) -- sedan concept called the Prius. Among sporty concepts were the Toyota MRJ 2+2, Honda SSM, rotary equipped Mazda RX-01 and BMW JUST 4/2.