Few dreams but acrylic for the Honda SUSTAINA-C

The Japan Mobility Show, which will open its doors in Tokyo on October 28th, has inspired Honda with a rather unusual small vehicle.

Featuring a booth with the theme “Honda Dream Loop”, which could be literally translated as “Honda Dream in a Loop,” or “Honda’s Looping Dream,” one might expect the Japanese manufacturer to present a vision of the future that doesn’t go in circles. Unveiled in a preview, this SUSTAINA-C Concept Car is frankly not very reassuring, as it combines a previously seen design with only one innovation: a structure made of acrylic. Its name SUSTAINA references the English term Sustainability, which can be translated as Durability.

Honda Wraps Up the Loop

The designers did not have to look very far for inspiration, as it’s pretty much a Honda e shrunk. While this model initially gained some interest success, its utterly outrageous prices deprived it of any chance of commercial success.

This makes the Honda SUSTAINA-C concept unique: it is made from recycled and recyclable acrylic resin. Honda aims to explore this path to optimize the circulation of resources. No additional information is available at this time on the process and its applications. While the body parts and interior seem intended to be made from this compound, it would be surprising if this applied to structural elements. Stay tuned.