| Honda J-VX | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 1997 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 3-doorhatchback/sportscoupe |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 LVTEC 3-cylinder |
| Electric motor | HondaIMA electric motor |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (93 in) |
| Length | 3,840 mm (151 in) |
| Width | 1,750 mm (69 in) |
| Height | 1,255 mm (49.4 in) |
TheHonda J-VX was thehybridsportsconcept car manufactured byHonda. It was the first Honda car to employ theIntegrated Motor Assist electric hybrid system and was initially unveiled at theTokyo Motor Show in October 1997.[1]
It achieved 30 km/L (71 mpg‑US) and featured a 1.0 liter, three-cylinderVTEC engine,[2]supercapacitor electrical storage, an all-glass roof, airbag-like "air belts", used lightweight materials, and aerodynamic design. Eventually, it would evolve into the Honda VV, a pre-production prototype of theHonda Insight.[3]
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