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Honda Sports EV concept unveiled in Tokyo

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New EV sports experience where driver and car are one

The times may change, but Honda’s love of sports is, and will always be its identity. As we head towards the era of electrified cars, the Honda Sports EV Concept proposes a one-ness between driver and car, never experienced before. Built upon an EV-specific platform, this concept model is equipped with a highly responsive electric power unit in a easy to handle compact body. Powerful, smooth acceleration are coupled with a serene quietness thanks to its electric motor, and a low center of gravity realize exciting maneuverability, beckoning the driver and car as one into a completely new experience. With “Honda Automated Network Assistant” using Honda’s AI technology, the Honda Sports EV Concept aims to create communication that unites the driver and car. Aiming for the next generation of sports car design, the low and wide design takes its sports car looks a step further: the unforgettable styling, a friendly front fascia that naturally blends in with any lifestyle, and rich and supple surfaces bring happiness and a even a fondness in ownership.

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My reaction to this matches the expression made by the rear of the car...

For some reason it reminds me of this:

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/...20140429123418

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDBtPzzgNeU[/ame]

I’m a fan of the design. I’m sure many are too. Something simple and Apple-esque about it.

Forget the sports car. Check out that Civic. Finally Honda is doing something cool. That Civic looks like my dad’s old 1974 Civic (also in white). I’m not excited about the EV stuff though.

Damn, I love it! Exactly the kind of sports car I'd like to see.

Ticks all but two important boxes for me. The rearward visibility will suck, look at those b pillars, they're huge :( The other is assuming a relatively high floor in the rear to accommodate batteries or motors there is very little storage space so maybe it should have a flatter roof. That also brings the possibility of better visibility if it's a shooting brake style with large side glass all the way from a narrowed b pillar to the tailgate.

Those front fender bumps sure look familiar . . .

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Originally Posted by calmtigers (Post 2996229)

Those front fender bumps sure look familiar . . .

looks very s800 and 2000gt -esque.

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Originally Posted by m.box.design (Post 2996336)

looks very s800 and 2000gt -esque.

Was thinking the same thing:
http://www.taketotheroad.co.uk/wp-co...0-coupe-01.jpg
https://i2.wp.com/www.taketotheroad....?fit=667%2C500

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Originally Posted by gravitylover (Post 2996218)

Gonna be that guy...

Pilars are labeled even in their absence. You are referring to the C pilar; the design has no B pilar.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GD6qtc2_AQA/maxresdefault.jpg

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Originally Posted by calmtigers (Post 2996229)

Those front fender bumps sure look familiar . . .

Yup

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Originally Posted by ermax (Post 2996343)

Was thinking the same thing:
http://www.taketotheroad.co.uk/wp-co...0-coupe-01.jpg
https://i2.wp.com/www.taketotheroad....?fit=667%2C500

I love these things. I still want an MGB Gt more but wouldn't be disappointed to 'end up' with one of these.

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Originally Posted by nextcar (Post 2996364)

Gonna be that guy...

Pilars are labeled even in their absence. You are referring to the C pilar; the design has no B pilar.

Gee thanks buddy :thumbsup:

:sigh: