Honda Urban EV Concept

[Eunos_Cosmo]

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.

There's also those of us who can't quite accommodate an electric car yet. Landlords.

 

[05XR8]

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I wish Honda would sell this to the US. I adore this car.

 

[FT-1]

The Honda e - This is it

Looks pretty much identical to the prototype, the biggest difference is the exterior badges are no longer illuminated. 0-60mph is dealt with in a brisk 8 seconds, which is more than fast enough for an urban commuter vehicle. 👍

As long as Honda doesn't go crazy on its "premium pricing" strategy, this will definitely be a winner.

 

[kikie]

I miss the wide wheel arches and the big rims.

 

[05XR8]

Those "mirrors" are for real?

 

[kikie]

Those "mirrors" are for real?

Cameras.

 

[05XR8]

Cameras.

Yes, but I guess I didn't read this about them making it into production

Honda claims the system will help the car "retain a modern, clean and simple design," which already includes stepless A-pillars and flush-fitting "pop-out" door handles. The company also says the side cameras will not protrude beyond the wheel arches, unlike conventional door mirrors, which could prevent the car from fitting through gaps or into garages.

And the advantages don’t stop there. Honda also notes that the cameras are more aerodynamic than conventional mirrors, improving the car’s efficiency and range. And there are safety advantages, too, with a choice of "normal" or "wide" views available for the driver to select. The wide view is said to reduce blind spots by half, while even normal view provides a 10-percent improvement.


Honda is also planning to integrate the reversing camera system with the mirrors, projecting guidelines on to the six-inch displays to help drivers maneuver. And to prevent the cameras becoming clouded by water or dirt, they will have specially designed housings that stop water droplets appearing on the lens, which will also feature a water-repellent coating.

I wouldn't think that's legal. Guess it just about goes back to the days of cars with no sideview mirrors.

 

[Griffith500]

Good point, I expect the type approval for the "mirrors" was not straight forward at all!

 

[kikie]

Audi e-tron already has them.

Scroll down and you'll see.

https://www.nl.audi.be/be/web/nl/modellen/e-tron/e-tron.html

 

[ProjectWHaT]

A bunch of brands already use cameras for side mirrors. It's only in the US where it's technically not allowed, yet.

 

[Danoff]

Audi e-tron already has them.

Scroll down and you'll see.

https://www.nl.audi.be/be/web/nl/modellen/e-tron/e-tron.html

From absolutely forever ago. Apparently the prototype for this car debuted with camera rear views in... 2002? 5 years before iphone?

 

[05XR8]

Guess people will be safer drivers, as many prefer to look at screens, than looking over their shoulders or out the window anyway.

 

[VXR]

I've seen an e-tron on the road with the camera mirrors, so they obviously passed EU type approval at long last.

 

[Moglet]

I'm absolutely loving the hate this car is getting from insecure middle aged men on Twitter, comments like "It looks like something the Teletubbies would drive". It makes me want one even more, preferably in a really bright colour.

 

[Populuxe]

I'm absolutely loving the hate this car is getting from insecure middle aged men on Twitter, comments like "It looks like something the Teletubbies would drive". It makes me want one even more, preferably in a really bright colour.

If it's good enough for the Teletubbies, then it's good enough for me.

 

[FT-1]

Pricing Confirmed: Starts at €29,470/£26,160 (including local government grants)

It's still within the ballpark of other B-Segment electric vehicles, but cars like the eCorsa/e208 and Zoe have far more range. Its closest competitor in terms of style and range, the Electric Mini Cooper S, is almost £2,000 cheaper.

 

[kikie]

Honda Urban EV
VW I.D.
Mini SE

Things are getting interesting for EV enthousiasts.

 

[05XR8]

How distracting will this be?

 

[FT-1]

Nice to know the press has been putting that HDMI input to good use!

Check out that steering angle

I still think it looks stunning

And if you forget your SNES, the infotainment system can keep you entertained:

 

[kikie]

 

[Danoff]

So the rear seat doesn't fold down? I can't tell from the videos, but they complain a lot about storage.

 

[Moglet]

Nice to know the press has been putting that HDMI input to good use!

From the rest of the photos it looks like this was the same press event that Jonny Smith used to film his YouTube video on the car, if that's the case that was a guy from Honda playing games, not a member of the press. I guess they know how to show it off

EDIT: The fact that Charge Yellow is a fairly close match to my bike paint just makes me want one even more.

 

[05XR8]

I just want an EV. I neeeds one. Would be a good feeling to bypass all petrol stations.

 

[Veinz]

I like it but the range is pathetic for that price. This thing would fail in the US, thats why they wont sell it there.

I hope the people that buy this don’t live in cold climates because the range would be even shorter than it already is.

 

[05XR8]

 

[kikie]

If I should buy an EV, I need solar panels to charge the batteries.

I think I prefer CNG over an EV.

 

[05XR8]

Honda E With Motorsport-Inspired Body Kit Is Absolutely Adorable

The company Innovate Composites makes the Honda E look a whole lot meaner with this new body kit. The result is adorable.

www.motor1.com

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

That looks seriously amazing.

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