Honda Motor Co has released details of the production and concept motor vehicles and technologies to be exhibited at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show from October 27 to November 11, 2007.

The theme for Honda's motor vehicle booth for this year is: "For the endless joy of mobility on our earth". Based on this theme, Honda will display a variety of advanced environmental technologies that address environmental issues such as a reduction in CO2 emissions, together with the fun of mobility.

Two concept models will make their world premiere at the motor show.

The CR-Z is a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda's original petrol-electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque.

The PUYO is a fuel cell vehicle which was designed based on out-of-box thinking to provide fun for both the vehicle owner and people around them as well.

Also on display will be a model of the i-DTEC next-generation diesel engine, first announced in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which delivers both outstanding environmental performance and engine performance characteristics.

The all-new Fit, which will go on sale in Japan in late October, will also be displayed. The all-new Fit will form the basis for the all-new Jazz which Honda is planning to introduce into Australia in late 2008.

Since it was first introduced in 2001, the Fit has been widely acclaimed for its style, functionality, and outstanding fuel economy, with worldwide sales topping two million units.

Honda will exhibit a total of 18 vehicles representing 11 different models, including vehicles already on the market, those soon to be introduced, and future concept models.

In addition, a "Next Energy" display will showcase Honda's latest initiatives in new energy development, including technology for producing bio-ethanol from rice straw and the environmentally responsible next-generation thin-film solar cells, which will go on sale nationwide in Japan. Moreover, Honda's F1 and other racing machines that symbolize the challenge to realize new dreams and other advanced environmental technologies that enable people to enjoy mobility into the future will also be on display. Through these exhibits, Honda will propose a new direction for the future of mobility.

CR-Z

‘CR-Z' stands for ‘Compact Renaissance Zero'-an expression intended to capture the idea of a renaissance in the design of compact cars that begins anew from fundamentals.

This design research model of a lightweight hybrid sports car features advanced technology that delivers enjoyable driving for all while reducing the vehicle's environmental footprint.

Designed to be ‘Futuristic and Dynamic', the CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image. For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps ensure better rearward visibility. Design details emphasizing the CR-Z's advanced image include door mirrors that provide high visibility in a stylish form, LED headlights patterned after luminous bodies to convey a sharp impression, and jaunty fin-shaped sub-lights. Large, 19-inch wheels are ready for dynamic driving performance.

The key words for the CR-Z's interior design are ‘Hi-tech and Sporty'. The goal was to create an all-new sporty interior that fuses the liberating feel of airy spaciousness with an advanced interface that brings out the fun of the drive. Mesh material on a simple framework construction is used throughout the interior to convey a light, sophisticated image without being oppressive. In the cockpit, the meter unit conveys the image of advanced technology ensconced in a piece of glass artwork, offering the functionality of immediate recognition while enhancing the driving experience with a futuristic and exhilarating feeling.

PUYO

‘PUYO' is a Japanese onomatopoeia (a word formed from a sound associated with the object being named) that expresses the sensation of touching the vehicle's soft body. It is meant to convey a warm, friendly impression.

The PUYO represents a new idea in mobility that brings together ‘clean', ‘safe' and ‘fun' functionality in an environmentally responsible, people-friendly minimalist design featuring an ultra-high efficiency, small frame and fuel cell technology to please both users and onlookers alike.

Exterior design

The development theme for the PUYO exterior was to create a cornerless, ‘Seamless Soft Box' form that is kind to both people and the environment. The goal was to create a personable design with the feel of an adorable pet, while taking advantage of the maximum spaciousness of the box-shaped design. The PUYO's ‘gel body' features soft materials to promote greater real-world safety. Moreover, the body has been made luminescent to guide people into the proper operating position and notify them of the vehicle's condition, facilitating a more intimate relationship between people and their cars.

Interior design

Developed to have a ‘Silky Feel', the PUYO's interior is designed to provide a refreshing, people-friendly space imbued with a feeling of transparency. Features such as an instrument panel monitor, controls that take advantage of the elastic qualities of cloth to rise up when the vehicle starts up, luminous fluid meter displays, and a joystick for intuitive operation are all designed to gently support occupants' senses and sensibilities.

Overview of Motor vehicle and Other Exhibits

Denotes world premiere (1)

Concept Vehicles

CR-Z PUYO FCX Concept Civic Type R (racing concept vehicle)

Planned Production Vehicles

Inspire (1) Step Wagon (1) Step Wagon Spada (1)

Production Vehicles (as of 24 October 2008)

Fit Fit RS Fit Special-Needs Vehicle S2000 Type S Civic Hybrid

Motor Sports

F1 (RA107) Accord Diesel (entrant in 2007 Joy endurance race) Civic Hybrid racer (entrant in 2007 Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race)

Exhibits

i-DTEC diesel engine (cutaway model / mechanical model) V6-VCM petrol engine (technology display model) IMA hybrid system (cutaway model) 1.3-litre i-VTEC petrol engine (technology display model) Fit (cutaway model) Driving simulator 'InterNavi' satellite navigation system Ultra-thin solar panels Cogeneration unit

*Quantities and types of vehicles displayed are subject to change without notice.

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