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It started with a dream: we wanted to create a car that lets anyone
experience the exhilaration and joy of sporty driving, without demanding
sophisticated driving skills. One that delivers all this, while
at the same time addressing important environmental concerns. The
result was the DUALNOTE-a car born out of a fusion of contradictory
values. This concept is manifested throughout the vehicle, from
its powerplant, right through to its packaging and design.
The hybrid powerplant, an original Honda design, delivers ample
power while at the same time making efficient use of our planet's
resources. The innovative exterior design attains a harmonious fusion
of hard and soft lines. ... Finally, a car that lets people from
all walks of life experience for themselves the exhilaration of
a purpose-built sports car. DUALNOTE-Honda's latest offering in
driving excitement.
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The DUALNOTE comes equipped with the Honda IMA System. A further refinement of our unique Civic Hybrid system, the powerplant combines a 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC engine with electric motor assist. Two additional front-drive motors are added, for a drive package that puts out a impressive 400 horsepower*1, while at the same time achieving unprecedented fuel economy of 18 km/L*1. The result: a fusion of high-powered output and steadfast environmental friendliness. But that's not all. DUALNOTE's mid-engine, rear-drive, hybrid 4-wheel drive powerplant also comes equipped with ATTS*2 for smoother, more stable cornering and VSA*3 to suppress side slip. These systems are synchronized to work together, providing 4-wheel independent control that employs each tire to maximum effect, for a car that delivers the ultimate in starting, stopping, and handling performance.
*1 Calculated value
*2 Active Torque Transfer System
*3 Vehicle Stability Assist |
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Accelerating during cornering |
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| Electric motors drive the front wheels to move the vehicle smoothly away from rest. The motors also work in concert with the gasoline engine to boost power for sportier acceleration. |
The front motors and rear engine+motor are governed to ensure optimum front-rear power distribution. At the same time, the two independent front motors regulate power to the left and right front wheels to provide the right amount of torque for the driving conditions, accurately responding to driver inputs and road surface conditions to assure that the car stays on line throughout the corner. |
During normal cornering when the car is not accelerating, the system activates regenerative braking of the front inside motor employing the torque difference between inner and outer wheels. This improves cornering capability and efficiently recoups energy. |
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| The instrument panel is designed to deliver only the necessary information when it is needed, for maximum comfort and driving pleasure. It is divided into three optimally-positioned display units, built around interactive voice recognition technology jointly developed by Honda and NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation). |
Incoming telephone call |
Optimally positioned for maximum ease of viewing.
Speed, engine rpm, and other basic information
needed for driving is displayed with maximum ease
of recognition for the driving conditions. The display
also notifies the driver of incoming telephone and
e-mail messages. |
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Arrow navigation |
The center display, located at the bottom of the windshield to minimize driver distraction, incorporates an arrow navigation display to indicate
branches in the road ahead, and night vision, which
uses an infrared camera to detect pedestrians. The
image is then processed and displayed to the driver. |
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Driving mode select screen |
Uses a multi-function display that automatically
changes settings and display mode as necessary,
to show e-mail, Internet, and telephone information,
vehicle information such as driving mode and
settings, or the navigation screen. |
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