Honda might have pulled out of Formula 1 and shelved its much hyped 600hp V10-powered NSX in the wake of the financial crisis, but the company hasn’t forgotten its sporty roots. One look at the concepts for this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (Jan 9-11) clear that query up.
In introducing its all-new Sports Modulo customized lineup, Honda Access Ltd, Honda’s tuning arm revealed what could well be the last update of the aging S2000. Employing a catchcry of “Fumon” (pronounced foo-mon) which means ‘wind ripple’, Honda Access designers have created radical aeroparts to reduce the S2000 Sports Modulo’s Cd levels.
While the edgy front spoiler and rear winglets wouldn’t win any good design awards, Honda engineers tell us that these aeroparts improve downforce and stability at speed. This S2000 also features new lightweight alloys and a wine red cloth retractable roof.
Honda second main concept for the TAS is its Sports Modulo Fit RS concept. Based on the popular Fit, this raunchy model gets the same ‘wind ripple effect’ inspired aeroparts (as the S2000), sports wheels and a significantly upgraded interior redesign in three-toned bright orange, black and aluminium. Civic and Accord versions of Honda Access’ upgrades were on show as well.
But to sell cars, you have to appeal to the ladies too. So Honda went to the other end of the design spectrum – away from performance parts – and more towards the dressy. Its Life Style Study concept, based on the 660cc Life minicar incorporates a cutely colored exterior and interior covered in hundreds of Swarovski crystal beads.
It looks like something out of Paris Hilton’s toybox. It even gets a center console boasting shiny crystals as well as pink polka-dot seat covers!
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