Honda PUYO Concept

The wheeled space bun you see above the Honda PUYO concept to be shown at this year's Tokyo Auto Show. From the press release:

'PUYO' is a Japanese onomatopoeia that expresses the sensation of touching the vehicle's soft body. It is meant to convey a warm, friendly impression. ... The development theme for the PUYO exterior was to create a cornerless, 'Seamless Soft Box' form that is kind to both people and the environment. The goal was to create a personable design with the feel of an adorable pet"

The PUYO won't make it into production anytime in our near future, which is a pity. After I got over the initial shock I decided it has much to offer. It reminds me not of Japanese designs, but French—especially the view bubble.

(The other concept car Honda is showing, the CR-Z, is much more likely to make it into production as a CR-X-class hot hatch.)

Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Honda PUYO Concept Car Has No Edges, Begs To Be Fondled [Jalopnik]

[#1 posted by Anonymous , October 9, 2007 11:45 AM]

it's a boobie on rims

[#2 posted by nolly , October 9, 2007 1:10 PM]

Wow. This is quite possibly the ugliest vehicle I"ve ever seen. I could tell it's Japanese -- it looks like something from anime.

[#3 posted by Teresa Nielsen Hayden / Moderator , October 11, 2007 4:14 PM]

Very Miyazaki.

[#4 posted by Anonymous , November 3, 2007 12:18 PM]

I love it. Wow, we could all have these awesome cars instead of those hulking metal clankers that conservatives love so much.