The following concept vehicles made world debuts at the 37th Annual Tokyo Motor Show. For additional information about all Honda products displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show, please visit http://world.honda.com/Tokyo2003/.
HSC
A new-age, high-performance, mid-engine sports car
that anyone
can drive
The HSC was created to deliver the joy of a sports car and the
thrill
of free-spirited driving in a package that anyone can handle. It
combines the ultimate in vehicle performance with carefree
handling
accessible to all. The HSC is a pure sports car, offering driving
exhilaration that until now only a professional could experience.
The
long wheelbase and short overhangs help maximize
performance. Located
mid-ship for better handling, the lightweight, compact V6 engine
is
designed for high efficiency and delivers output in excess of 300
horsepower. A paddle-shift shift lever makes for instant gear
changing. The HSC delivers liberating technology in a machine
accommodating enough for any driver. It all started with the
S500,
Honda's first automobile, a two-seat sports car,and the HSC is
the
latest inheritor of the Honda sports DNA.The HSC-a pure sports
car
for a new age.
A captivating design to match the exciting
performance
Optimally designed to make the most of the vehicle's high
performance, the body is inviting and sensuous, with curves you
want
to look at and touch. The upper body is shaped to appeal to the
emotions, while the lower body features sharp lines that reflect
the
power within.
A sporty, new-look interior that puts you in the mood to
drive
The instrument panel is designed on a skeletal motif, for a light
yet
strong look. The cockpit design is elaborate, ranging from black
and
blue carbon to colored aluminum, crystal aluminum, and nubuck
leather-just what you'd expect in an intelligently conceived sports
car.
Layered meters help the driver focus on the
driving
Meters are superimposed to offer two sets of information in one
location. This reduces the adjustment in focal distance that the
driver needs to make between the meters and the world outside,
for
faster decision making.
Combined dial and paddle shifters for outstanding
operability
Along with an easy-to-operate dial shifter, the HSC comes
equipped
with a paddle shifter, for the ultimate in sporty driving enjoyment.
Highly visible 3D rear combination lights and a rear-view
CCD
camera
High-illumination LEDs are incorporated into the rear
combination
lights to form a visibility-enhancing 3D design. The LEDs'
superior
lighting response provides information more quickly to drivers in
vehicles approaching from behind. Meanwhile, the CCD
rear-view camera
provides the driver with a more precise view to the rear.
IMAS
Lightweight hybrid sports car that cuts through the
breeze like
a bicycle
The bicycle: a highly maneuverable, environment-friendly means
of
transportation that responds to the rider's every whim. The IMAS:
a
sports car designed to provide that same invigorating
cutting-through-the-breeze feeling. The design concept was to
combine
environment-friendly performance with fun-to-drive sports-car
performance in an advanced, lightweight, aerodynamic package.
The
body is made mainly of super-light carbon fiber and
aluminum-the
overall weight is just 700 kg. A sweeping aerodynamic shape
helps
achieve a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.20. The efficient power
plant is a refined update of Honda's IMA system. Outstanding
aerodynamics, light weight and a 'green' power plant for
bicycle-like
freedom of movement-that's what the new-age lightweight IMAS
sports
car is all about.
A Cd of 0.2 from an ultra-light carbon composite
body
Designed to be ultra-light and exceptionally aerodynamic, the
IMAS
features a carbon fiber body and an ultra-low weight. A sweeping
aerodynamic contour and a transparent spoiler with built-in rear
combination lights help provide an exceptional drag coefficient of
0.2*. Sharp exterior lines combine with smooth planes to create
an
exceptionally wind-cheating form.
*Based on Honda in-house testing
The 'naked' interior of a road racer
Designed for lightness, the interior construction is sparse and
reveals the aluminum frame structure, reminiscent of a road
racing
bicycle with its shining parts shown to full advantage. An
ultra-thin, transparent instrument panel and navigation monitor
provide precise, comprehensive information, including images
from a
CCD camera showing what's happening to the sides and rear of
the
vehicle.
Advanced, highly efficient Honda IMA technology: an
exhilarating drive
Honda's IMA system has evolved, becoming even more efficient.
Exceptionally light and aerodynamic, the IMAS gets over
40km/liter*.
Handling is optimized with a shaft-less VGS steering system.
Drive By
Wire technology delivers a natural, linear throttle response.
Working
in perfect synergy, these electronic control technologies produce
a
crisp, clean driving experience.
*Based on Honda in-house testing
Large double tailgate
Designed to open wide for maximum loading and unloading
convenience,
the top-bottom split double tailgate achieves both sophisticated
design and functionality.
Kiwami
Advanced fuel cell technology + traditional Japanese
aesthetics
= a premium sedan
Honda was the world's first automaker to bring a fuel cell vehicle
to
market. The KIWAMI matches Honda's clean-performing fuel cell
technology with the Japanese aesthetic of cleanliness to create
an
ideal sedan for the next generation. The beauty of a landscape
as it
changes hues with the seasons; the gentle murmur of a clean,
flowing
stream; the scent of a new season carried on the breeze .... The
Japanese aesthetic sensibility and values are expressed in this
unique vehicle, with its quietly strong, minimalist stance.
KIWAMI's
form embodies a simple, primitive beauty, yet advanced
intelligent
technologies concealed within ensure a quiet, safe, pleasant
ride.
Advanced packaging technology that made possible the lower
floor
ensures a roomy interior despite the vehicle's low roofline. The
interior design reflects the Japanese sense of a luxurious,
relaxing
atmosphere. The latest in clean-running fuel cell technology
meets
the beauty of traditional Japan in this new premium sedan.
A new premium sedan with a cool dynamic
design
A square design with vertically positioned side windows sets off
the
car's striking, wide-bodied, low-slung form.
Advanced yet simple design captures the Japanese
sensibility
The interior design is based on the kind of feeling a person
experiences when contemplating a carefully tended garden, or
watching
the interplay of light and shadow on a paper screen. The
KIWAMI's
unique aesthetic harmonizes advanced features such as an
exterior
information display and panel-touch shifting with a traditional
Japanese sensibility for the ultimate in comfort and hospitality.
Advanced fuel cell system in an H-shaped power plant
layout
Honda's original fuel cell system combines a Honda
manufactured,
next-generation, high performance stack and DC motor with a
next-generation hydrogen storage system to realize improved
response
and energy efficiency. An H-shaped layout for the control unit,
ultracapacitor, fuel cell stack, hydrogen storage unit, and other
components creates a low center of gravity, lower overall vehicle
height, and a spacious interior, along with stable
synchronized-control 4WD handling performance.
ASM
Hybrid 8-seat saloon minivan offers the ultimate in
advanced
technology and luxury
Why should a minivan be less than luxurious? The futuristic,
oval-shaped ASM, designed in the image of an ocean cruiser, is
for
those who demand the finest things in life. Thanks to a low floor,
the ASM accommodates eight in comfort, for relaxed freeway
travel or
elegant city driving. Featuring the latest iteration of Honda's IMA
system, the powertrain combines a V6 engine with Variable
Cylinder
Management, for driving pleasure plus environment-friendliness.
The double-wishbone suspension delivers enhanced driving performance and superior occupant comfort. From innovative packaging and design to a highly efficient powertrain and leading-edge Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMS) safety technology, the ASM is the essence of advanced technology and uncompromising quality.
Advanced, dynamic oval-shaped exterior
The exterior design suggests the dynamic lines of an ocean
cruiser.
Gracious curves form the oval-shaped body of this elegant,
efficient
saloon minivan.
The interior: an ocean cruiser's lounge
The wood-paneled interior has the sophisticated atmosphere of
the
lounge on an ocean cruiser. Ambient LED lighting creates a
relaxed
mood, and a sliding 10-inch monitor for second and third row
passengers makes the inside of the ASM a great place to spend
some
time.
Honda's latest environment-friendly IMA technology:
quietly
powerful
The V6 engine features Variable Cylinder Management, for
enhanced
fuel efficiency in highway cruising, and a motor assist system to
supplement the engine's performance as required. This latest
advance
on Honda's IMA system delivers both high output and clean
performance, along with a smooth, quiet ride.
