Honda Urban EV Concept

[kikie]

The camouflage photos don't seem to have the same wide wheel arches.



A production ready render.

 

[homeforsummer]

I mean if they're going to render it with five doors they should at least give it the "hidden" rear handles which are clearly visible on the prototype...

 

[Wiegert]

I mean if they're going to render it with five doors they should at least give it the "hidden" rear handles which are clearly visible on the prototype...

To be fair, that render is at least a couple month old. They obviously didn't expect them to forgo the conventional wing mirrors either.

 

[homeforsummer]

To be fair, that render is at least a couple month old. They obviously didn't expect them to forgo the conventional wing mirrors either.

Ah, didn't realise. And didn't notice the mirrors for some reason.

 

[FT-1]

Honda Urban EV Prototype interior revealed, featuring snippets of the exterior design in its large digital display

As soon as I saw HDMI connectivity, I instantly thought of this:

 

[homeforsummer]

There's a few interesting details about that dash. I did some zooming on the charging graphic too - probably the best look we've had yet at the exterior styling.

 

[kikie]

Still an interesting little EV city car.

 

[05XR8]

Almost Skoda Fabia-like.

 

[homeforsummer]

Almost Skoda Fabia-like.

Yeah, I did see some Fabia in it, though I expect it'll look more different in the metal.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Dash reminds me a little, in concept, of the 4th Gen Prelude:

Kinda into it.

 

[05XR8]

I'm glad they're making it. Overall, it gives me that CVCC returning to its roots. Minor detail, this is another car I've seen reverting back to the two-spoke steering wheel. Last car I had with a two-spoke, was my '98 Mirage. The Honda one is way thicker/sportier.

 

[FT-1]

Honda e Prototype Revealed

This is about as close to the production model as we are going to get for now. Not only has the EV kept its charming retro styling, it features a RWD drivetrain!

It's such a wonderful thing, hurry up Honda!

 

[05XR8]

Supremely anime-ish. Just awesome.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I adore this. The interior is the best thing I've seen since the BMW I3. Maybe better.

I'm not keen on electric powertrains in terms of them being all pretty soulless, but I'm all for them if they enable manufacturers to actually get back into designing good looking vehicles! Hell, just make a single, stretchable skateboard for every single car model, and then just throw on however many bodies as the designers can crank out. The amount of development required would probably be a small fraction of what it would cost to do the same thing while accommodating ICE power.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Honda e Prototype Revealed

This is about as close to the production model as we are going to get for now. Not only has the EV kept its charming retro styling, it features a RWD drivetrain!

It's such a wonderful thing, hurry up Honda!

RWD? EXCUSE ME? Yes please!

 

[05XR8]

It wouldn't look out of place with a VW badge. Really really cool design. Really.

 

[coryclifford]

I swear, I'm buying this.

I haven't wanted another car so bad since my 1994 Civic.

Thank you Honda!

 

[Populuxe]

The interior is amazing. Love the design with the wall of screens, the wood-look touches, and all the various outlets.

 

[Moglet]

This had better come to the Motability scheme when its out, assuming they're launching it in the UK after Brexit....

 

[FLX1981]

This is one hell of a candidate for being a successor to my Panda! Love the design, both exterior and interior. Just hope my bike fits in it with the seats folded and that it isnt too terribly expensive.

 

[RedRockValley]

Wow.

I would not mind having that car as a daily. I don't care if it's electric, everything about it is cool as hell.

 

[Carbon_6]

It's a very aesthetically pleasing car, inside and out.

That said, with the amount of bodywork between the top of the wheel arches and the bottom of the windows, it makes me wonder if it's a bit too tall... like it needs to be at most half a foot lower in overall height.

 

[Epic B]

Looks pretty nice. Have they said where the motor is mounted? I'm assuming it's in the back given that it's rear drive. Unless Honda decided to make an FR electric hatch, which would be an odd choice.

 

[JacoJa]

This is a great in-depth video of the design with Jonny Smith. IMO, the car looks great. I'm pretty chuffed that Honda managed to retain the important details like the flush door handles and pillarless doors... They didn't chicken out in the design department. I just hope it becomes a big seller, as Honda was hesitant to bring it into production in the first place. I'd buy it - Like, seriously.

 

[kikie]

HDMI input, a full-on 230V plug (he says 240V). Could it be possible to use a PlayStation or a DVD recorder to play games and watch movies?

 

[FT-1]

HDMI input, a full-on 230V plug (he says 240V). Could it be possible to use a PlayStation or a DVD recorder to play games and watch movies?

I'm telling you man, Fast & Furious was waaay ahead of the times!

As soon as I saw HDMI connectivity, I instantly thought of this:

 

[05XR8]

I'm telling you man, Fast & Furious was waaay ahead of the times!

How about taking an EV to the drag strip. Set autonomous mode and play GT while beating a petrol car to the finish.

 

[Populuxe]

How about taking an EV to the drag strip. Set autonomous mode and play GT while beating a petrol car to the finish.

And to salt the wound, make sure you beat his car in GT while beating his car IRL.

 

[VXR]

My girlfriend's Jazz has an HDMI port, so possibly.

 

[Matej]

I hope they offer at least one petrol engine for the EU market. Electric cars are still way too expensive for an average buyer. The new VW e-Up for example, starts at around $30,000 here in Croatia, which is just absurd.