Honda will reveal seven new concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show at the start of next month – including a rival to the BMW i8 with its new Small Sports EV concept.

The design for the new sports EV hints at the future direction for forthcoming Honda models.

Honda will also show urban commuter models including a new AC-X, a plug-in hybrid which could be a possible Insight replacement.

More details on the Small Sports EV concept will be revealed closer to the Tokyo Motor Show on December 3.