Honda Sports 4 Concept Busts Out - hinting at the future look of Honda sport sedans.
10-30-06, 08:51 AM
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Honda Sports 4 Concept Busts Out - hinting at the future look of Honda sport sedans.
Honda Sports 4 concept points the way to a slightly more interesting future for Honda sedans like the Accord. It was displayed in Sydney at the Australian Motor Show. (Photo courtesy of Honda)
Date posted: 10-28-2006
SYDNEY, Australia — Honda has put its Sports 4 concept on display at the Australian International Motor Show here, hinting at the future look of Honda sport sedans.
The concept appears to be a strong indicator of what the next-generation European-market Accord will look like. It is notable for a low-slung body and an ultramodern cockpit featuring a blend of metal, wood and leather.
The Sports 4 is a four-passenger vehicle with four individual bucket seats and personal "skyroofs" that each passenger can control separately from seat-mounted controls. Mechanically, the concept has all-wheel drive and a five-speed sequential automatic transmission.
What this means to you: Honda takes its near-future look out on the road.
SYDNEY, Australia — Honda has put its Sports 4 concept on display at the Australian International Motor Show here, hinting at the future look of Honda sport sedans.
The concept appears to be a strong indicator of what the next-generation European-market Accord will look like. It is notable for a low-slung body and an ultramodern cockpit featuring a blend of metal, wood and leather.
The Sports 4 is a four-passenger vehicle with four individual bucket seats and personal "skyroofs" that each passenger can control separately from seat-mounted controls. Mechanically, the concept has all-wheel drive and a five-speed sequential automatic transmission.
What this means to you: Honda takes its near-future look out on the road.
10-30-06, 09:20 AM
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Metal AND wood? I personally think one or the other but both looks too much to me. Hopefully it is like the current Acura's theme of metal for the dark interior while wood for the light.
10-30-06, 02:02 PM
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10-30-06, 02:17 PM
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It looks like a Euro Accordwith large wheels and a drop. What is so concept of futuristic? I must say Honda must have taken notice how the more stylish Camry has been a big hit, so I welcome a more stylish Accord!
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
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10-30-06, 02:45 PM
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Actually, you're right - I'd prefer RWD, a manual tranny, and only 2 seats. But at least this is a step in the right direction for Honda, a departure from manufacturing solely FWD sedans (a la RL).
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10-30-06, 02:47 PM
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It looks like a Euro Accordwith large wheels and a drop. What is so concept of futuristic? I must say Honda must have taken notice how the more stylish Camry has been a big hit, so I welcome a more stylish Accord!
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
10-30-06, 03:17 PM
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10-30-06, 03:25 PM
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It looks like a Euro Accordwith large wheels and a drop. What is so concept of futuristic? I must say Honda must have taken notice how the more stylish Camry has been a big hit, so I welcome a more stylish Accord!
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
What DOES worry me some is the front fender joining into the headlight ala RX-8 and now S550......
Acuras and Mazdas already share the 5 point grill. So they are going to give Hondas this grill too?
10-30-06, 03:26 PM
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I see the spawn of the current Acura TL - smaller, and been lifting some weights - got muscles, but taking a few too many supplements so it's looking more bloated than defined.
10-30-06, 04:06 PM
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"The concept appears to be a strong indicator of what the next-generation European-market Accord will look like."
This will most likely be the next Acura TSX here in the US.
Looks good IMO. I kinda like the 4-seat design/idea.
This will most likely be the next Acura TSX here in the US.
Looks good IMO. I kinda like the 4-seat design/idea.
10-30-06, 04:27 PM
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Again, I am sure seeing something pedestrian like the Camry gain some style and sell even better has Honda noticing...That is just my personal opinion though. Clearly some like it, which is cool with me.
I do bet the interior is gonna be hot!