Honda 'N' to compete with Fiat 500 and Co.

The Japanese presented at the Tokyo Motor Show the fourth and final stage of the project 'N', a city shaped "retro" inspired by the history of the sixties N360 to compete with models like the fiat500, for example.

This city inspired by the N360 produced between 1967 and 1972 should increase the catalog of Japanese brand in the European market, equipped with a 660cc petrol mechanics - the original model had a small 360cc engine.

Not forgetting also the introduction of an electric version of the prototype EV-derived N, presented in 2009 at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Apparently, the launch of Honda's "N" in the Japanese market should take place in the middle of next year.

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EV-STER, Honda's electric sports

At just 3.57 meters long (1.5 meters wide and 1.1 meters high) and a wheelbase of 2.35 meters, the EV-STER is Honda's vision about the future of the sport compact, was one of the stars of the Tokyo Motor Show.
Compact, EV-STER has two seats, rear-wheel drive and electric motor. With extensive use of carbon fiber, reduced the total weight of the vehicle and help extend the battery life of up to 160 km.

To provide a driving experience more interesting, the Honda EV-STER regulation has several features like the suspension and the engine power output.
Inside, the instruments, vehicle information and internet connection, air conditioning and navigation system are grouped into areas so that the driver just worry about driving. There were no further data on the engine or on the batteries, only that they are loaded in 3 or 6 hours, depending on the outlet.

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