Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!

Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!

It wouldn’t be the Tokyo show without wacky urban concepts, and here’s what Honda has come up with for this edition, the Micro Commuter Concept. Honda is describing the MCC as an “urban mobile power suit”, something that urbanites can casually wear like a comfortable jacket.

For this, try to remove yourself from our hot and humid weather and imagine Tokyo city (or jog your memory, if you’ve been here before), where no one leaves home for work without a jacket.

Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!

Honda compares the MCC with a jacket because the vehicle molds itself to match the needs of the driver from the second he or she steps in. For example, placing your smartphone in the front slot brings up personalised info on the multi-projection. When you select a destination, the MCC points out available restauarants or interesting venues.

And because your car is plugged into your social network, the screens show where your friends are checked in and/or doing. Smart phone is the key here.

Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!

The other unique thing about the MCC is its Man Maximum, Machine Minimum (M/M) concept featuring a 1+2 layout. The driver sits in the middle, flanked by two seats behind it. The empty space beside the driver can be for luggage or Honda’s Motor Compo, a two-wheeled EV concept. Two of those bike-like machines can fit, and they can even double up as arm rest or stereo!

Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!

This Li-ion battery powered EV also has customisable panels at the front, rear and sides. Once again, we have some pre-show event shots of the MCC in daylight. Here’s your jacket, sir!

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • kevin lee on Nov 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    motocompo was first introduced in the honda today, as a luggage bike, i hope they are gonna put this in production again. welcome back the 80s

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  • Honda The Power Of Dreams on Nov 30, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Well done, Honda. When it comes to innovation, Honda is No.1. Honda The Power Of dreams. I love Honda.

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  • amuaiz on Dec 02, 2011 at 11:20 am

    imagine the care runs thru water puddles on our pothole ridden kl roads. the wheel might get stuck due to the harden mud collected inside the wheel enclosures

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  • They should send these to Mars.

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