Isuzu has used the Tokyo Motor Show to introduce the
new FD-SI concept. Billed as a futuristic delivery vehicle, the FD-SI is a
light-duty truck which draws inspiration from nature.
The company was coy on specifics but the model has a
two-tone exterior with partially covered wheels and an upright cab. Of course,
one of the more unique styling features is the honeycomb design that runs the
length of the vehicle.
The honeycomb pattern isn't simply a design exercise
as each window is actually its own storage compartment. Isuzu says this
provides a "good compromise between strength and space needed for
storage."
The cylindrical storage compartments take up a lot
of interior space but this is a delivery vehicle and it has only been designed
to accommodate a single driver. On seated behind the retractable steering
wheel, drivers will a find a high-tech head-up display which projects driving
information onto the base of the windscreen.
Another notable innovation is the rear view monitor
which has been mounted onto the steering wheel. This means drivers can see
what's behind them with a quick glimpse down.
