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Honda AC-X, Honda Small Sports EV, Honda Micro Commuter concepts headed for Tokyo

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Three futuristic Honda concepts are headed for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show later this month, including the Honda AC-X Concept, Honda Small Sports EV Concept, and Honda Micro Commuter Concept. All feature a super fuel-efficient powertrain.

The Honda AC-X Concept is a sedan showcasing a new fluidic and aerodynamic design. Honda hasn’t released official engine specifications, however, the AC-X will be powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering “engine drive mode for more spirited driving” and “an automatic drive mode for more relaxed driving”.

Making up the sports car segment of the concepts on show will be the Honda Small Sports EV Concept. It presents a sleek open-top compact layout using a fully electric powertrain. Honda calls it “a next-generation compact EV sports model, fun to drive while achieving excellent environmental performance”. Some reports have jumped on the possibility of the Sports EV acting as a precursor to a modern-day Honda NSX successor.

For the increasingly popular micro city car segment, Honda will unveil the Honda Micro Commuter Concept. Again, Honda has held back on revealing more specific details, although we know it will feature a fully electric powertrain. Interestingly, Honda says the Micro Commuter is fitted with a “HONDA MOTOR COMPO two-wheel EV slotted inside” the vehicle.

Also on show at the Honda stand at the Tokyo Motor Show this year will be a Honda Townwalker and the Honda N BOX.

The Townwalker is a personal urban mobility scooter for commuting around urban or city areas. Honda says the Townwalker can fit into the back of a car simply by folding the steering and seat.

Meanwhile, the Honda N BOX is a compact and space-efficient vehicle that will go into production for limited markets.

Look out for coverage on these and plenty of other exhibits at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in the coming weeks. The show starts on November 30.


 
  • Lazybones

    So starting from the top image:-

    1) Hmmm nice, I can see side lighting LEDs going down well.
    2) Very nice, bring it honda, you need this…
    3) Suitable for ages 2-4
    4) Suitable for ages 75-90
    5) Aged care vehicle

  • Simon

    How un-inspiring… just goes to prove Honda are getting boring – aimed for the aging population?? “Agnus, I’m taking the Townwalker to the Bowlo for the Kidney Liver pie special”

    LOL at the Sports EV looking just like an R8, “fun to drive while achieving excellent environmental performance” – and they say they think it will match the NSX, no chance I say!

    Like all concepts, I guess they are a work in progress, but looks like the days of exciting Honda (cars) are only in the past, they are more focused on ‘Green’ car (nothing wrong with that) and robots that can hold cups these days..

  • Harry

    I was sitting in traffic yesterday behind a Citroen 2CV, it looks like car design has done a complete circle and we are back to straight up and down doors on skinny wheels. Oh, and that N Box is another cube clone. What’s the N for?

    • Rob

      Nothing

  • Paulyq

    Oh Honda… So you waste all this time on Asimo and these concepts…. WHERE ARE THE CARS THAT WE CAN DRIVE TODAY?

    The CR-Z is scheduled to be launched in Australia and New Zealand in 2 weeks. 2 Years too late.

    You have a New Civic Sedan which has been canned in the USA for being rubbish and irrelevant compared to the competition.

    You have the Civic Hatch from Europe which actually looks alright, but Honda Australia wont import the diesel model, even though it comes with an Automatic Transmission.

    You have the new CR-V Launching next year and again you stick to the same rusty old 2.4L 4 cyclinder that may well be mated to a new 6 speed auto, but compared to what Mazda have coming in the CX-5 (Diesel and Fuel efficent Petols), the CR-V is dead before its even left the gate.

    And Honda Australia still have the stubborness to not bother importing the Accord Euro Tourer (EVEN NEW ZEALAND HAS IT! COMMON!) and they still persist with not releasing Diesels here when their compeition all offer it.

    Your Hybrids DO NOT SELL because IMA is rubbish and outdated.

    The only exciting car is the upcoming CR-Z because its something abit different. But I just know that Honda Australia are going to overprice it by asking $35,000 for the bloody thing, when in every other country its priced less then the Insight! (Below $29,000).

    Honda your dead to me. Your stubborness to offer more choice and change with the times has hurt what was once one of the best automative companies on the planet.

    A real shame.

    • sean

      perfectly said

    • Rob

      [applause]

  • Faz

    First Kia copied that nissan cube now Honda did it and it looks worst.. And that R8 clone will b the worst ever.. They are going down…

    • honestly

      honda always had it. just not on australian roads. it was always in japan.

  • Maxxxy

    Paulyq: honestly, why do you bother? No matter what Honda does you can ‘em. If you hate Honda then go buy or support the others then.

    I agree that they are not the company they used to be, and it breaks my heart that I don’t know what to replace my much loved Integra with when the time comes. BUT they are not the worst out there. I’d still buy a Honda over most others. By the sounds of things you wouldn’t, if? You are in the market. You’ve made up your mind, so chill out and go away. Theyve had a shit of a year with disasters so give em a break. Go buy something else.

  • http://www.serenaus.com.au Huw

    I think Honda’s problem stems from first US design studios and a follower attitude. Once they wete innovators of design and engines. The first two, looking good, but they need more than just electric or hybred. As does the CRZ, but that’s just commonsence. Short supply at Honda these days.