Puyo
Last October at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda unveiled Puyo. This little bubble car is another futuristic concept that threatens to blow gas guzzlers out of the water – or at least off our streets.
Apparently the word 'Puyo' is Japanese onomatopoeia for the sensation of touching the vehicle's soft body – though I'm not entirely sure what that means. The car itself was designed to bring together clean, safe and fun functionality in a minimalist, environmentally-friendly way.
On the outside it's a seamless, curvy box that's supposed to remind you of a favorite pet. It has a soft gel body and is luminescent to reflect the vehicle's state of being, thereby promoting a more intimate relationship between car and owner. (Does this mean it turns green when it's sick?) And you've got to love those glowy headlights.
The interior is designed to be people-friendly. Driving is controlled by a joystick, the control panels rise up when the vehicle starts, and the roof is transparent. Sounds like R2D2 with interior seating and power steering, or Hamtaro with an engine. RM
Images: Honda
2008 Jul 22
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7 COMMENTS
GX
July 22, 2008
WOW! I want one!!!!!
Soapy
July 24, 2008
I can see what they were trying to achieve with this, but god damn it’s UGLY!
Roger
July 24, 2008
It’s adorable.
I think I’d like to ride in one.
Except imagine when you’re driving in the rain… must feel kind of irksome with the transparent roof..
Becca
July 29, 2008
I love this. It’s just so quirky : )
Andy
July 29, 2008
The wheels are way too small. Imagine going over bumps… no thanks.
sarahelizabeth
August 1, 2008
I want one too!
JupitersEye
September 12, 2008
Wowee! When will this be available in the US??