Honda is bringing a slew of
vehicles to the Tokyo Auto Show next month. It’s the
company’s aftermarket division, Honda Access, that will be showcasing a range
of accessory-laden vehicles at the trade show.
The most eye-catching one, at least to us, is the
Civic Versatilist – a Civic Hatchback that’s been beefed up for a more rugged
SUV-like appearance. From the sketch provided, the pronounced body cladding and
wheel arch flares give it a particularly butch look, along with what appears to
be a ride height lift and a strange pair of fins on the front doors.
Of more interest to enthusiasts is the Neo Classic
Racer, which takes the S660‘s Neo Classic bodykit – itself based on the Neo
Classic Concept from 2016 – and adds a few vintage racing cues to the retro
bodywork. These include more aggressive front and rear fascias, bolted-on
fender extensions and rear spoiler, fender-mounted door mirrors and leather
straps holding down the front clamshell.
Another exhibit is the Jazz Elegant Colour
Collection, based on the Jazz‘s Modulo style bodykit and designed for women in
mind. To that end, it gets blue wheels and a blue contrast roof, plus gold
highlights on the grille and wing mirrors. Honda Access says that these touches
provide a “neat feel” and an “adult’s cuteness” (its words, not ours).
Other show cars include the Trip Van, an N-VAN kei
car that’s been customised for a surfing lifestyle, as well as a Well Concept
based on the StepWGN and billed as the “Family Car of the Future”.
