Hear that sound" It’s in the key of EV, and it’s coming from yet another new pure-electric car called the Honda Sports EV concept. We can’t see it in full just yet, but it is set to make its debut at the 2017 Tokyo auto show.
Honda has put together a solid string of wins lately. The new Accord seems to be another home run, the line of sporty Civics reminds enthusiasts why they fell in love with the company in the first place, and the stylish retro Urban EV concept (shown below) would make the perfect cuddle buddy. In Tokyo next month, Honda hopes to build on the recent success with the debut of a new sports car with an all-electric powertrain. Its exhibition stand will show off the creatively named Sports EV concept, the Urban EV, and the NeuV; the company also will debut the Riding Assist-e self-balancing motorcycle. A celebration of the Super Cub scooter is in store, too, as its production run nears 100 million units and its 60th anniversary approaches.
Although there is little information on the Sports EV thus far, it seems the concept will essentially be a sports car version of the Urban EV, since it will utilize the same platform. Honda says the concept has artificial intelligence and supple surfaces with a friendly front fascia, just like the Urban EV.
Although this car likely will debut amid swirling speculation about the possible return of the Honda S2000, it’s doubtful this is at all related. The sketch shows a coupe and...