Honda concepts at the Tokyo motor show

Motion Trends,
21st October 2005.

Honda will display its range of cars, technologies and motorcycles at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show which opens its doors to the public tomorrow (until Sunday, November 6, 2005), under the themes "feel FINE" for its passenger cars division, and "Dream Wings" for the motorcycles one.

The third largest Japanese carmaker (after Toyota and Nissan respectively) will showcase in its "concept vehicle zone" some cars of the future, including concept vehicles like the 4-door Sports 4 Concept, designed, according to Honda, to make sure everyone in the vehicle shares in the driving experience; the W.O.W Concept, which offers a more enjoyable, dog-friendly mobile lifestyle; and the FCX Concept, a next-generation premium fuel-cell sedan featuring advanced intelligent technologies, a low-floor, low-center-of-gravity platform and a full-sized cabin.

The "Civic zone" will present the all-new eighth generation Civic and new Civic Hybrid, accompanied by a technology display that provides a close-up look at Honda’s new power trains.

The "advanced technology zone" will feature an easy-to-understand presentation of Honda’s SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive) system for the Legend, including video and an actual vehicle display. Also featured are advanced safety technologies such as Intelligent Night Vision System, and the innovative CMS (Collision Mitigation Brake System).

The "motor sports zone" will provide a close-up look at Honda’s F1 and IndyCar Series racers, and also features the soon-to-be-released new S2000 production vehicle.

The "special needs vehicle zone" will feature the STEP WGN side lift-up seat vehicle, the Fit equipped with Honda’s Franz System, and a vehicle equipped with Honda’s Techmatic driving assistance system, among other customized Honda vehicles.