Take a good long look at the new Honda Skydeck. Now hold on to your hats, because this latest concept vehicle is a mini-van!
This futuristic take on the minivan is not the one grandma used to drive, and makes the current Odyssey look downright pedestrian. The sleekly styled exterior is complemented by its unusual scissor-style front doors, while the face of the vehicle features a prominent grille flanked by horizontal headlamps. Although the Skydeck retains traditional sliding side doors, these panels also swing away and down from the vehicle slightly further so as to aid access to the large passenger cabin. The seats, with their thin backs and open design, are arranged in three rows; however the second row can stack beneath the front buckets, giving the cabin limousine-style seating.
Another concept vehicle of note is the new Nissan Land Glider. Billed as a way to cope with narrow streets and congested traffic, the Land Glider takes its cues from aviation in execution. The narrow stance and tandem seating of its occupants makes the layout similar to a glider’s cockpit, while the drive-by-wire controls were also inspired by aircraft. The vehicle’s ability to lean into corners, which helps it maneuver around in tight spaces can also be likened to a plane’s banking. This EV also makes use of the lithium-ion battery technology and electric drive developed by Nissan.
The new Honda Skydeck and Nissan Land Glider could both be on the road in time for 2011.
