The goal for the project was to create something ‘Clean and Dynamic’ – and this direction was followed for both the exterior and interior design. Key characteristics are the smooth and rounded curves, and unique headlights that stretch from the nose to the top of the wheel arches.
Inside, the dash is broken into sections, with the most important instruments in direct line-of-sight of the driver. Key information is displayed in a rounded, enclosed central binnacle, with levels and figures in bright blue on a black background. This matches the trim inside the car, with the seats and door innards trimmed in glossy blue leather.
A centrally-mounted semi-sequential gearlever is also installed, as is a pair of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Integrated into the gearshifter is a red ignition ‘start’ button.
Honda spokesman Steve Kirk previously stated that the OSM is just a design study and is not yet confirmed for production. He also said it was not a successor for the S2000 roadster despite being a convertible.
Also on show at this week’s London event is the confirmed-for-production CR-Z sports hybrid and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car.
Honda OSM Concept
2007 Honda CR-Z hybrid concept
Reader Comments
Tue Jul 8 2008 9:53 AM
bambam says
I thought I was good.
not bad from Honda. I like them both the previous cr-z and this new one but I'm not a convertible fan unless its hard top
Tue Jul 8 2008 10:55 AM
Roy says
So this concept looks like a replacement for the UN-fuel efficient and decidedly eco-unfriendly S2000. We can but hope. That was a great car, with a gem of an engine that got abysmal mileage. It actually made Mazda's RX-8 look reasonable. Speaking of which, how soon does anyone think that Mazda will announce the long-overdue death of the RX rotary engine?
Wed Jul 9 2008 10:58 AM
Chris says
roy i agree with you that this thing looks like an S2000 all the way.. with styling cues from the CRZ......
but death of the rotary? you realize that mazda just redesigned the renesis and are still pushing hard on it right? you dont kill an engine or a car like that. its one of the only interestingly devious cars left.
if you want a fast mazda, get a speed6 or the speedMX5 which should be coming around in a year or two..
Tue Jul 22 2008 7:12 AM
stewie says
I kind of remember reading recently that Mazda has changes planned for their rotary engine so not death anytime soon.
This looks OK & I'm sure it'll look better when they take out the futuristic concept only details & make it more mainstream. That smile shaped tail light has to go.
Tue Jul 22 2008 8:29 AM
94 Taurus owner says
This is nice but am I the only one that notices this slightly resembles a Pugeot.
Tue Jul 22 2008 9:18 AM
Stephen says
I wonder if I can order my new S2000 without the recycled Civic components? (look at the steering wheel!)
Tue Jul 22 2008 10:17 AM
Gus says
Looks like fun.
Tue Jul 22 2008 12:09 PM
InkMaster says
Looks nice but not as a S2000 replacement... Looking to much like a toy to replace something as awesome as the S2000
Tue Jul 22 2008 4:30 PM
NoNameDenton says
The S2000 is awesome? I disagree, the MX-5 from Mazda is a much better car at a lower price.
Tue Jul 22 2008 4:42 PM
InkMaster says
NoNameDenton -- You're not serious in comparing a S2000 to a Miata? I mean thats like comparing a Corvette to a Mustang... I mean sure you can get Corvette performance from a Mustang but by time you do, it'll cost as much as a Corvette. Same story here. Plus the S2000 is a much better looking car...
Tue Jul 22 2008 8:24 PM
NoNameDenton says
No way is that Honda better looking then the MX-5 and it is a very fair comparison, every one else compares the two to each other.
Thu Jul 24 2008 8:44 AM
Earthling says
NoNameDenton, sure the S2000 and MX5 have similarities in looks, but no way can u compare the 2 apart from that.
They're worlds apart mate...
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