本田在2007年日内瓦国际车展上首次推出了“本田小型混合动力概念跑车”
-享受驾驶乐趣 高效环保模式
March 6, 2007, Geneva - Honda has unveiled a concept model which represents its interpretation of how a future hybrid model might appear. Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept, a design study model, demonstrates a unique fusion of advanced environmental technology, exciting styling and fun-to-drive characteristics. This is its world premiere for the model, which has been penned by the design studio at Honda R&D Europe based in Offenbach, Germany.
2007年3月6日日内瓦--本田首次推出了它的概念模式-代表未来混合动力可能以怎样的方式出现，本田小型混合动力概念跑车， 一个设计学习模式，体现了特有的先进的环保技术了融合，同时也强调款式以及享受驾驶乐趣的特点。在世界上这种模式属于首创，这种“本田小型混合动力概念跑车”是由欧洲本田在德国奥芬巴赫的研发部门负责设计打造。
The Small Hybrid Sports Concept is conceived around a front-wheel drive, small car platform and is powered by a Honda IMA 4-cylinder petrol/electric hybrid system driving through a CVT transmission.
这种“小型混合动力概念跑车”认为是采用前轮驱动、小型轿车平台、通过无级变速技术，采用本田IMA四缸汽/电混合动力系统，
An accentuated, arrow-like nose features a full width air intake with Civic family overtones. This sweeps forward into a distinct protruding centre section complete with ‘H’ logo.
一个突出的、箭状的车头，以及一个宽大的城市家庭汽车风格的进气口。这种设计使H形的徽标在车头的中部更加突出。
The Concept model’s fluid lines are created by a steeply raked windscreen which extends back above the occupants’ heads where it meets a one piece glass roof. This in turn flows rearwards to give the car its fastback styling, terminating in a distinctive and futuristic 3D floating glass design – a concave element which forms an additional vertical window. At its base, further distinction is provided by a ‘floating’ LED tail light unit that stretches across the full width of the car. At its centre, the glass panel extends downwards and contains an illuminated ‘Small Hybrid Sports’ name plate.
大幅度倾斜的挡风玻璃赋予概念车模型流畅的线条，向后延伸至驾驶者的头部上方，与玻璃车顶对接。线条延续至尾部展现长坡度车顶造型，以与众不同，未来派的三维浮法玻璃设计收关-凹入部分形成了一个意想不到的垂直窗口。在该基础上，更多的特点表现在流动的 LED 尾灯使该车型尾部更加宽广，在其中线玻璃面板向下延伸，上面有小型混合动力跑车的铭牌
The Hybrid Sports Concept is equipped with 165/60 section tyres mounted on 20-inch distinctive rims. Their dimension supports low rolling resistance without compromising sporty driving.
混合双动力概念跑车在20英寸特色轮缘上安装165/60 断面轮胎。轮胎尺寸支持低滚动阻力，驾驶安全可靠。
Compact external dimensions lend themselves to nimble, agile performance on the road and help to ensure a good power to weight ratio. 4000 mm in length, 1270 mm tall and 1760 mm wide, and the 2350 mm wheelbase, in conjunction with a sports suspension, delivers stable and predictable handling characteristics.
简明的外观尺寸使汽车敏捷，灵活行驶，同使形成良好的功率与车重比例。车长4000 mm，车高270 mm，车宽1760 mm，且前后车轮的轴距为2350 mm，连接有运动化悬挂系统，具有稳定行驶及预处理特性。
The body is particularly aerodynamically efficient and compact. Rear-facing digital cameras take the place of conventional door mirrors.
车身按空气动力学设计非常简洁有效。面向车尾的数码照相机取代了传统的后视镜。