One predominant feature on the instrument panel is the large, circular speedometer that looks like it is a changeable electronic display screen with smaller instruments alongside. The speedometer indicates that the SUT supposedly has a maximum speed of 160 mph (258 km/h), but its best to keep in mind that concept vehicles, which are often merely fiberglass mockups to show a possible direction in design, only need to be able to roll out on stage and make a lot of noise with their engines.
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| Honda was coy about the interior features of its concept vehicle, but this photo clearly shows a large, electronic speedometer behind the three-spoke steering wheel; a large touch-point liquid crystal display screen, probably for controlling the navigation system, climate control, entertainment, and communications; and large knobs to handle the dual climate control system. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
To the right of the three-spoke leather and billet aluminum steering wheel, is a large touch point liquid crystal display screen, probably for controlling the navigation system, climate control, entertainment, and access to a cell phone or computer address book, indicating that the truck, like most new cars that will be coming onto the market, will have some kind of Bluetooth-like technology (that's wireless connectivity, linking personal data assistants, cell phones, etc., into a network with the vehicle).
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| The standout features in this photo are the two-tone fabric bucket seats, center console, but also the billet aluminum accents and the rubber floor are very much like the Element SUV. Note the light bar across the top and the split sunroof. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
Lights and dual zone climate controls are mounted on large aluminum, glowing knobs with red plastic accents that can be turned with gloved hands. And, there are large buttons on the steering wheel and a row of four large switches below the climate controls.
The SUT concept has a rubberized floor, much like the Element, for easy cleaning, and two-tone fabric chairs with large, nonmoving head restraints held in place by aluminum pillars. Between the front captain chairs is a small center console, and there is a bench seat in the back that sits three passengers.