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Honda has unveiled a look at its future styling direction with the Vision XS-1 concept, a seven-seat crossover with futuristic design.
Unveiled at the Indian Auto Expo in New Delhi, the Vision XS-1 is presented as a "creative study model" rather than something headed for the production line. That translates to a high-riding people-mover with three rows of seats, and wide access with the van-like sliding door and lack of a B-pillar.
Sporty styling streamlines the shape with sharp character lines running along the sides, angular black body inserts and flying buttress tail-light construction -- standing proud on either side of the tailgate rather like a pair of extra grab-handles -- and the chevron exhaust outlets.
The sharply raked windscreen flows back into a panoramic sunroof, throwing light into the cabin's strong black-and-white treatment set off with bronze accents. There's a luxe-look steering wheel with stitched leather, white high-tech mesh sports fabric on the seats and what seems to be hose-down plastic on the chunky shapes of the dash, into which is set the almost mandatory large touchscreen.
The accompanying press blurb discusses the fusion of "sporty exterior styling and amazing spaciousness" expressed in "human-centered design" -- which essentially means little of the detail will ever make it to the showroom.
This reporter is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott
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