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Jan 5, 2025 | 07:42 AM

#5431

SW17LS

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Originally Posted by Bob04

And because the $130k is just a vastly overinflated, made up number to make drivers feel like they are driving something worth more than it really is?

Look at the marketplace, $130k is what a flagship sedan costs. You can make an argument that everything is "vastly overinflated". Your LS430s cost new not much less than what $130,000 is today. Fully loaded UL LS430 in 2001 was about $68,000, adjusted for inflation thats $122,500 today.

Jan 7, 2025 | 09:58 AM

#5432

Allen K

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https://www.shm-afeela.com/config/model/afeela1

Sony/Honda Afeela reservations are available if you live in CA. $200 refundable deposit and a supposed delivery starting in mid 2026. Pricing seems non-competitive at $90K for the Origin trim or $103K for the Signature trim and limited specs available

Jan 7, 2025 | 10:14 AM

#5433

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Looks pretty good but 40 sensors? Maybe that's why it costs so much.

Jan 7, 2025 | 10:16 AM

#5434

Mike728

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From: FL

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Originally Posted by Allen K

Looks like a police car.

Jan 7, 2025 | 10:22 AM

#5435

DaveGS4

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I’m not afeelaing that. Definitely cop car based on a Honda vehicle vibes. Robocop 2026

Jan 7, 2025 | 10:27 AM

#5436

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Originally Posted by LeX2K

Looks pretty good but 40 sensors? Maybe that's why it costs so much.

From the site - "Anticipated to be equipped with a total of 40 sensors, including 18 cameras, 1 LiDAR, 9 radars, and 12 ultrasonic both inside and outside the vehicle."

LiDAR will definitely cost a pretty penny. I'm struggling to figure out where 18 cameras make sense on the car.

Jan 7, 2025 | 10:55 AM

#5437

AMIRZA786

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From: California

Not feeling it either

Like the color though 🤣

Last edited by AMIRZA786; Jan 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM.

Jan 7, 2025 | 12:39 PM

#5438

LeX2K

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What does the hardware interface section of the MCU look like for all those cameras and sensors?

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Jan 7, 2025 | 01:11 PM

#5439

Allen K

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https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24...v-asimo-os-ces

Honda Zero prototypes introduced at CES. Looks are...interesting. I wonder what will carry over to actual production vehicles

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:14 PM

#5440

LeX2K

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I don't know

This is better

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:32 PM

#5441

Margate330

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From: FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeX2K

I don't know

This is better

Yikes! 😳
It might take me a while to warm up to these new styles. Lol

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:34 PM

#5442

AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by Margate330

Yikes! 😳
It might take me a while to warm up to these new styles. Lol

These are only concepts, they will not end up looking anything like what's pictured, at least I pray to God they won't. I think people are getting a little over excited with AI

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:36 PM

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The designer likes big butts and he cannot lie

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:39 PM

#5444

LeX2K

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

These are only concepts, they will not end up looking anything like what's pictured, at least I pray to God they won't.

Less than 2 years away supposedly so the design has to be locked in. Or they are blowing smoke.

This is flat out one of the funniest things I've ever seen hope the car version goes over a bit better.

Jan 7, 2025 | 01:40 PM

#5445

Margate330

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen K

The designer likes big butts and he cannot lie

Facepalm, horrible!

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