LA Auto Show: Honda Re-Re-REMIX Concept
Honda's press conference at the 2006 LA Auto Show saw the debut of the REMIX Concept, a purely hypothetical three-door Honda hatch that thinks it's a fighter plane (check out the wraparound cockpit-like windshield and roof-scoop). This little silver bullet reminded us a bit of the Volvo C30 in shape, and it's obvious from Honda's press release that the car's purpose is one and the same: fun to drive and practical to boot. The concept is said to be powered by a four-cylinder motor and swaps cogs with a six-speed transmission. A sport suspension and big brakes are also part of this theorethical equation. Though many see the REMIX and instantly think of a CRX successor, it doesn't sound like that's what Honda's thinking. Then again, a concept's chances for production are directly related to the reaction it invokes from a crowd, so if the REMIX is received well, you never know.
More live shots, press shots and Honda's full press release can be found after the jump.
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Honda REMIX Concept Shines Brightly at Los Angeles Auto Show
Styling concept mixes sports car attitude with everyday functionality
The Honda REMIX small sport concept vehicle made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The REMIX explores the shape and design of a two-seat sports car focused on agile and fun-to-drive performance that can also provide exceptional practicality as a daily driver.
Sports car in shape and design, the low-slung REMIX features a wrap-around canopy that adds a fighter jet-feel to the driving experience. The aluminum-color exterior accentuates every line and curve in the geometric, yet fluid styling. Capable of delivering more than just driving performance, the rear storage area supplies generous cargo room.
"Pure Honda to the core, the REMIX concept vehicle focuses on a simple, lightweight and fun-to-drive philosophy," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The concept balances sports car virtues with real-world practicality."
The REMIX Small Sport Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Advanced Design Studio in Southern California. Purely a design concept, the vehicle is fashioned around a front-wheel drive small car platform with a 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. A sport suspension, along with aggressive tires and brakes, further supplement its performance side.
"The REMIX blends familiar Honda themes into a new, fresh design," said Ben Davidson, REMIX lead designer, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. "Smooth and fluid surfaces provide a sports car identity to the geometric shapes that form the functional aspect of this vehicle."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jerrysweet66 12:32PM (3/29/2009)
I love it,
with automatic tranny so the wife can drive it, and if it holds under 30 grand I'd be first in line, don't change anything except maybe port holes in the blind spot if that is a concern.
It's a winner get it on the street.
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Jay 5:11PM (11/29/2006)
It's okay, but I'd rather have a Ford Reflex.
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mk 5:31PM (11/29/2006)
Holy C-pillars, Batman!
I don't even want to think about the blind spots on that.
The whole thing is just ugly. Different can be good or bad. Good is inventive and ingenious, bad is this.
And again with the high hood line... I am really not liking that aesthetic, nor much about this car. I kind of cringe when I look at it.
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tyson 5:28PM (11/29/2006)
looks like an updated version of the J-VX from before the Insight was released.
they totally BOTCHED the rear roofline tho.
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B-noit 5:34PM (11/29/2006)
Nice stance, interesting details, different styling (for Honda anyway), Honda reliability, and I'm guessing it would also translate to good fuel economy, fun driving, usable interior and that CRX cachet... This thing needs to be on the streets.
Say what you want, but Honda would earn huge points for building anything remotely similar to this in concept. Enthousiasts have been dying for a CRX successor for almost 15 years now. It's time - build it!
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Giggles of Doom 4:37PM (11/29/2006)
Neat, too bad they'll never build anything like it.
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aaron 4:46PM (11/29/2006)
cool details here and there...but combined together isn't much of an appealing design.
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John P. 4:46PM (11/29/2006)
This looked much better last year as a Ford Reflex, but I do like the headlight treatment better on this one.
No interior pics honda? probably stuffed with cardboard in there. :p
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Presto 4:46PM (11/29/2006)
I don't necessarily hate it... but I don't like it either.
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Din dada 6:10PM (11/29/2006)
This is a preview of the CRX. Has to be! We'll see styling cues from this within about 2 years.
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JON C 6:12PM (11/29/2006)
Maybe the're testing public reaction to this design theme for use on a return to the CRX segment.
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JP 10:14PM (11/29/2006)
I like the approach to the lighting - it moves a bit beyond the headlight, foglight turn signal, taillight formula and begins to use lighting as a subtle accent to the overall look. Much in the same way landscape lighting can change the look of a home. The purple touch in the tails reminds me of the old blue dot mod.
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Richard Warren 6:20AM (11/30/2006)
For some reason, I like it.
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GOT 12:31AM (11/30/2006)
Reminds me of the AMC AMX.
If Honda made it a coupe-sedan (hidden rear doors) hatch it would rock. The design is great. But like poster #1 says (Giggles of Doom), It'll never be built.
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ahmet 12:32AM (11/30/2006)
I really like it. I love the front of the car but I think they need to do some more work in the back.
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caroline 1:51AM (11/30/2006)
I like it but the rear is ugly, should still like to have the wedge shape in the rear.
my boyfriend has already four crx's.
hate to think how much this one is going to cost.
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Justin 8:07AM (11/30/2006)
I like the concept of the concept.
However...so far as this goes, i see some issues. That C-pillar makes for a GIANT blind spot...so unless there's some trick angles in that thing, you'll be merging into other cars.
The doors...i feel like they were pasted over other doors. he two C-shaped vents on either side of them appear as though they should flow together, but the door just cuts that.
I'm also thinking the grill needs improvement. For some reason I instantly thought new CRV.
As for the rest of the car, pretty cool. I like the lighting treatment, basic shape, and premise. Looks like you get quite a bit of cargo room in the back which is always nice in a two-door.
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Alan Thomas 12:34PM (11/30/2006)
Behold . . . the unholy spawn of the marriage between the AMC Gremlin (notice that upswept rear window) and the AMC Pacer (that rear end). I don't think i've ever before seen a car and thought, "inbred."
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ebm14 4:12PM (11/30/2006)
If this is the CRX it will be amazing, but I am sure it will be toned down like every other concept, but please have in made in Japan with standard AWD and I will give them my credit card number now!
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TonyM 5:15PM (11/30/2006)
I want it.
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