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Live Large in the Compact Honda Step Bus Concept
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Date: November 29, 2006 14:10
Submitted by:
JeffX
Source:
Honda Press Release
Credibility Rating:
Not Specified
Styling concept takes ‘man maximum, machine minimum’ philosophy to the extreme
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2006 – Designed around city nightlife and high energy lifestyles, the Honda Step Bus Concept represents the ultimate expression of Honda packaging prowess with a mid-engine design and a fully maximized and quickly adaptable interior.
The highly configurable, high-tech interior provides ultimate urban utility from the outside in. Sliding front doors with a space efficient design let people enter and exit in tight spaces. Although micro in exterior size, the cavernous interior can harbor large amounts of band equipment, sports gear and other bulky items.
“Following the traditional Honda theme of ‘man maximum, machine minimum,’ the Step Bus seeks to create the largest possible interior with the smallest possible exterior,” said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “This innovative concept vehicle shows how large functionality can easily exist within small vehicle packages.”
The Step Bus Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Wako design center in Saitama prefecture, Japan. Purely a styling concept, the vehicle uses a mid-engine, rear wheel drive platform with a small displacement power plant. The 5-passenger interior features modular construction with a spacious interior. The modular construction is highlighted by tracks in the door that can hold beverage containers, cell phones and more. Advanced technology includes a next-generation navigation system. The tall body provides room for a ceiling-mounted storage tray. Painted in light green metallic, the body design embraces a bold vertical architecture style that creates a large presence within a small space.
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Last edited by JeffX on
February 01, 2008 10:33
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12-02-2006 16:55 |
Could this be the redesigned Mobilio? (Score: 1, Normal) |
civicw |
12-02-2006 13:39 |
Functional, utilitarian, unique... (Score: 1, Normal) |
dadliboi |
12-01-2006 18:40 |
Someone bitchslap the lead designer with a glove... (Score: 1, Normal) |
carcrazy84 |
11-29-2006 19:53 |
Mid Engine! RWD! (Score: 1, Normal) |
TonyEX |
11-30-2006 10:17 |
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11-30-2006 02:01 |
Build it, they will come! (Score: 1, Normal) |
bukwheat |
11-30-2006 09:36 |
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JR |
11-29-2006 15:19 |
YUUUUUCK (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-30-2006 09:32 |
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JR |
11-29-2006 21:34 |
It'll sell a ton in Japan. (Score: 1, Normal) |
Honda-D |
11-29-2006 22:39 |
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buddha |
11-29-2006 22:20 |
The pic with the sliding door open.... (Score: 1, Normal) |
Blue Si ~GS 72~ |
11-29-2006 17:42 |
its a baby element (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-29-2006 17:41 |
The new Thats... (Score: 1, Normal) |
IntegraDC5R |
11-29-2006 17:26 |
Interesting (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-29-2006 17:08 |
mid engine rwd platform! (Score: 1, Normal) |
Scott SiR |
11-29-2006 17:05 |
Ugh... (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-29-2006 14:37 |
Hmmm (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-29-2006 16:11 |
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11-29-2006 15:59 |
I got an sudden urge (Score: 1, Normal) |
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11-29-2006 14:39 |
Big mistake (Score: 1, Normal) |
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