Our friends at Autoblog Canada have just come away with a closer look at Honda's surprise Gear Concept at the Montreal Auto Show. The little three-door hatchback is arguably the automaker's first real shot at the North American city car market (the Gear is much smaller than the Fit) and may be an indication that Honda is getting serious about going after Scion on this side of the world after the CR-Z hybrid failed to deliver. Honda says the Gear Concept takes its inspiration from the fixed-gear bicycle scene, and should allow buyers an unprecedented level of customization. Designers also wanted to show that a car can be both fun and practical.
We're all for a compact stylish three door with functional room inside, but given Honda's propensity for draining the personality from its concepts on the way to production (at least the ones that don't look showroom ready), we don't hold much hope for the Gear. You can check out the full press release below for more information.
Continue reading Honda Gear concept explored at Montreal Auto Show
Honda Gear concept explored at Montreal Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/18/honda-gear-concept-explored-at-montreal-auto-show/
Toll Free 866-562-2089
www.hondacarsrockhill.com
HCRH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HondaCarsOfRockHill
HCRH on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/hondacarsrockhill
HCRH on Twitter: http://twitter.com/charlottehonda
