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Corporate October
14 , 2003 |
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| Honda Announces Automobiles and Motorcycles to be Displayed at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show |
Tokyo, October 14, 2003-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of vehicles to be displayed at the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.-sponsored 37th Tokyo Motor Show which runs from Saturday October 25th to Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
The essence of Honda's global brand and the spirit of challenge it is founded upon is expressed in the slogan 'The Power of Dreams'. The theme chosen for the passenger car display at this Tokyo Motor Show, 'Free Thinking; Liberating Technology', introduces the bright and exciting world of people and cars that Honda aims to create. The theme of the motorcycle display, 'Dream Wings' expresses Honda's desire to take the relationship between people and motorcycles to another level. In this corner some ideas, which were born of this continuous challenge, are on display. In addition to production concept vehicles, the Honda display will showcase the company's environmental and safety technologies.
Passenger Car Display: 19 Vehicles,
16 Models
In the passenger car display, Honda will present some of
the latest results of the company's free and innovative thinking and its determination to empower
the individual. An all-new Odyssey will be introduced, as well as a broad range of imaginative
concept vehicles. In addition, a variety of innovative powerplants that combine superior driving
pleasure with advanced environmental technology, and a selection of new Honda safety technologies
will be presented.
New Odyssey/ASM Stage
The spacious and comfortable new Odyssey redefines the
minivan. An innovative low-floor platform provides a low center of gravity for improved handling and
a low roofline. Sharing the stage with the new Odyssey will be the concept vehicle ASM, an 8-seat
minivan offering both advanced technology and luxury.
Concept Vehicle Stage
Honda will present its ideas for the future in a
lineup of intriguing concept vehicles: the HSC which offers the driving pleasure of a sports
car in a package that anyone can handle; the IMAS, a lightweight aerodynamic hybrid sports
car; and KIWAMI, which matches Honda's clean-running fuel cell technology with the Japanese
aesthetic of beauty in a premium next-generation sedan.
Advanced Technology Stage
The display will feature the FCX, the world's first
fuel cell vehicle to be brought to market, along with a wide range of cutaway models of
engines that combine driving performance and advanced environmental technology.
In addition, some of the latest developments in Honda's pre-crash safety and other safety
technologies will be featured.
Motor Sports Stage
Honda’s Formula One and IndyCar racers will
be displayed, along with a racing version of the Fit (a concept vehicle).
Further, Honda’s ongoing work in the area of Welfare Vehicles will be represented by
displays of the passenger lift seat-equipped Odyssey Almas and Life Almas as well as
the Monpal 4-wheel electric wheelchair, which can be driven with an easy-to-operate lever.
Motorcycle Display: 51 Vehicles, 40 Models
At the motorcycle display, Honda will present on four stages the idea of 'Dream Wings', Honda's desire to share the pleasure of motorcycle riding with more and more individuals. Honda is pursuing dreams and overcoming challenges to provide advanced technology for all.
Main Stage
Conveying a strong and compelling presence on the main stage will be the concept model Griffon, which combines the sportiness of a motorcycle with the convenience of a scooter; the soon-to-be-released CBR1000RR and CB750; and the overseas exhibition model Valkyrie Rune.
The Center Stage will feature the PS250, a concept model which represents
the 5th model to be developed by the N Project and its team of young engineers
at the Asaka R&D Center.
The Honda Racing Stage will feature the MotoGP championship machine
RC211V, Honda's new downhill racing RN01 mountain bike, and a range of other
vehicles representative of Honda's spirit of challenge and advanced technology.
The Ecology/Safety/Security Stage will focus on Honda's safety, environmental
and security technologies. Honda's participation in the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure and Transport-led Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) program will
be presented, including the Honda Riding Simulator, developed on the basis
of the ASV, which enables one to experience motorcycle riding in a variety
of simulated conditions.
As an example of Honda's environmental technology, the Dio Z4 FI, which
is to be released in the near future, highlights Honda's newly developed
PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) system for 4-stroke 50cc engines.
The security display will feature Honda's Smart Key and other systems, which
combine convenience with advanced anti-theft protection.
 Displayed
Vehicles( Exhibition
Model,  Production
Model)
[Passenger Car Display Corner]
World Premiere (4 Models) ( ) |
| New Odyssey/ASM Stage |
New Odyssey
ASM () |
| Concept Vehicle Stage |
HSC ()
IMAS ()
KIWAMI () |
| Advanced Technology Stage |
Inspire
Life |
| Motor Sports Stage |
F1
IndyCar
Fit Racing Model
S2000 |
| Welfare Vehicles |
Odyssey Almas
Life Almas |
| Production Models |
Step WGN
Stream
Accord Wagon |
[Motorcycle Display Corner]
World Premiere (6 Models) () 
Japan Premiere (4 models) ( ) |
| Main Stage |
GRIFFON ()
CBR1000RR ()
SHADOW750 ()
CB750
VTX1800S ()
VALKYRIE RUNE
()
GL1800 Gold
Wing
CB400 Super
Four HYPER VTEC SPECIII ()
CB1300 Super
Four Type-R
CB400SS and
others |
| Center Stage |
PS250 () and others |
| Honda Racing Stage |
RC211V VTR1000SPW
RN01 and others |
| Ecology/Safety/Security |
Dio Z4 FI ()
Riding Trainer ()
WAVE 125 FI
ASV Riding Simulator
and others |
| Production Models |
VTX
SILVER WING (600)ABS-equipped vehicle
XR250
XR250 Motard VTR
Spacy100
SOLO TODAY
FUSION Type X equipped with audio
system ()
and others |
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