Honda AC-X Concept

The Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid sedan will form part of the company's seven concept vehicle strategy at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

From the images released by Honda, the AC-X appears similar in both size and proportion to the hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity, with its a-pillars and windscreen base pulled far forwards, a smooth transition over its nose, screen, roof and rear deck and an elongated, sharply cut-off tail. Aerodynamic efficiency is clearly paramount.

Like the Small Sports EV Concept, the AC-X's white bodywork features liberal use of blue lighting, including its full-width front lamp and low-set DRLs as well as the backlit graphic carved into its flanks. Its wheels feature wind-cheating, transparent covers.

Inside a pair of joystick-style controllers replace the steering, while the IP floats into the door cards, above a stripped wood floor.

We'll bring you full details from the Tokyo show later this month.

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