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Honda models are very well known for their carefully thought-out interiors offering plenty of room and clever solutions for maximizing load space and functionality.
But what the Honda Civic Tourer - the car the Active Life Concept is based upon - proved so well is that having a practical interior doesn’t necessarily come with a compromise regarding exterior design. In fact, as far as station wagons go, the Civic Tourer is quite the apparition.
With the occasion of the Triathlon Show 2016 (to be held in London at the beginning of next month), Honda is emphasizing the versatility of its model with a special concept that will instantly appeal to any warm-blooded cyclist out there.
The main feature of this very tightly niched concept is a smart loading rack that can transport two full-size bicycles inside the car’s trunk, away from the elements and those low clearances that are constantly on the back of the mind of everyone who’s ever carried their bicycles on the roof.
To further boost its functionality, the rack comes with a retractable arm that can extend outwards allowing for easy bike repair. The Active Life Concept proves to be the perfect assistance car with other sport-related amenities such as bottle holders, water tank, a toolbox, and front wheel holders (they have to come off for the bikes to fit inside), all nicely integrated into the sides of the trunk.
There is also a large light for nighttime maintenance work, an integrated air pump, an extendable shade over the tailgate for those hot, sunny days (oh, where are thou?), as well as a retractable bench (for those who don’t feel like working). Whatever can’t find its place among the two bicycles and the rest of the paraphernalia in the trunk should be stored in the aerodynamic roof box - stuff like cycling shoes or helmets.
Honda went for a blue exterior that gradually turns to a darker, gun-metallic finish in the lower part of the body, while the 18-inch wheels have a special design as well, enhancing the sporty look even more. The interior keeps the same blue theme with the outside color finding its way inside on a series of details like the steering wheel and gear shifter stitching or the seats’ lining.
This sudden affiliation with the world of cycling isn’t by accident, as Honda will be one of the main sponsors of the Triathlon Show: London 2016. Speaking about the concept car and the oncoming show, Phil Crossman, Managing Director for Honda UK said, “This amazing Concept takes the Civic Tourer’s already incredible practicality and versatility to another level, with several extremely clever solutions to make the very most of its tardis-like interior space. While just a design study with no plans for mass production at this stage, it does go to show how our cars are ideal for customers with an active lifestyle, and we’re looking forward to hearing what visitors to the show think of it.”
With the occasion of the Triathlon Show 2016 (to be held in London at the beginning of next month), Honda is emphasizing the versatility of its model with a special concept that will instantly appeal to any warm-blooded cyclist out there.
The main feature of this very tightly niched concept is a smart loading rack that can transport two full-size bicycles inside the car’s trunk, away from the elements and those low clearances that are constantly on the back of the mind of everyone who’s ever carried their bicycles on the roof.
To further boost its functionality, the rack comes with a retractable arm that can extend outwards allowing for easy bike repair. The Active Life Concept proves to be the perfect assistance car with other sport-related amenities such as bottle holders, water tank, a toolbox, and front wheel holders (they have to come off for the bikes to fit inside), all nicely integrated into the sides of the trunk.
There is also a large light for nighttime maintenance work, an integrated air pump, an extendable shade over the tailgate for those hot, sunny days (oh, where are thou?), as well as a retractable bench (for those who don’t feel like working). Whatever can’t find its place among the two bicycles and the rest of the paraphernalia in the trunk should be stored in the aerodynamic roof box - stuff like cycling shoes or helmets.
Honda went for a blue exterior that gradually turns to a darker, gun-metallic finish in the lower part of the body, while the 18-inch wheels have a special design as well, enhancing the sporty look even more. The interior keeps the same blue theme with the outside color finding its way inside on a series of details like the steering wheel and gear shifter stitching or the seats’ lining.
This sudden affiliation with the world of cycling isn’t by accident, as Honda will be one of the main sponsors of the Triathlon Show: London 2016. Speaking about the concept car and the oncoming show, Phil Crossman, Managing Director for Honda UK said, “This amazing Concept takes the Civic Tourer’s already incredible practicality and versatility to another level, with several extremely clever solutions to make the very most of its tardis-like interior space. While just a design study with no plans for mass production at this stage, it does go to show how our cars are ideal for customers with an active lifestyle, and we’re looking forward to hearing what visitors to the show think of it.”
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