2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda Sports EV Concept to debut

By JAY WONG | 2 October 2017


TOKYO: Honda is keen to unveil its electric Sports EV Concept on Oct 25 as part of a broad range of advanced two- and four-wheeled production and concept vehicles.

The highlights of the Japanese car and bike maker will be the Urban EV Concept – seen during the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, and a range of Super Cub motorcycle models to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary and its 100 mil units production after the original introduction.

Other models that will make an appearance on home soil will be the NeuV personal mobility concept and the all-new CR-V.

The Sports EV Concept is being touted to have a striking silhouette, friendly face and supple body surfaces - all of which help to ensure the car blends into any lifestyle.

The development team designed the sporty electric car to deliver a feeling of joy and emotional unity to the drive, achieved by efficiently combining the EV power unit and AI technology in a compact body shape.

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Due to arrive in Europe in 2019 will be the production version of the Urban EV Concept, seen during the Frankfurt motor show. The vehicle is based on a newly-developed electric vehicle platform where its simple design and compact dimensions are ideal for modern city driving.

In terms of kit, it will have a front grille that displays the vehicle's battery charge status and will provide advice and greetings in multiple languages.

It will also possess wrap-around interior displays to help convey a friendliness with the driver that'll help inspire an emotive attachment.

To celebrate the forthcoming milestones of 60 years of production and the 100 millionth unit manufactured since its introduction, the Honda show stand will feature a comprehensive display of the Super Cub’s history, the current model lineup and will provide a glimpse of its future.

This will include the unveiling of the 100 million production anniversary model of Super Cub 110 and a new Super Cub 125C motorcycle.

To retain an evolution of the distinctive design of one of the world’s most successful SUV nameplates, the all-new fifth generation CR-V will also make its Japanese debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The new model includes the implementation in an SUV of Honda’s two motor hybrid technology – i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive).

The NeuV, first revealed in January at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, showcases an electric mobility concept for the commuter.

It is equipped with the brand’s artificial intelligence engine – Honda Automated Network Assistant– its autonomous driving capability incorporates driver monitoring to determine driver stress from facial expressions and tone of voice, in order to support safer driving.

The NeuV learns about the driver’s lifestyle and preferences over time, so that it can suggest new routes and activities, realising a natural relationship between driver and machine.

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