Inspired by the elegance, artistry and
harmony of form and function unique to luxury Italian power boats, the
Precision EV Concept expresses Acura’s intense focus on performance with
a wide, athletic stance, expressive silhouette and sharp character
lines dressed in eye-catching Double Apex Blue with a matte finish.
The
Precision EV Concept features a theatrical lighting approach that
previews an electrified powertrain through a dramatic illuminated
evolution of Acura’s Diamond Pentagon grille, Chicane DRL signature and
new “Particle Glitch” lighting on the front and rear facias. The
emotional “Particle Glitch” design theme is repeated on the spokes of
the concept’s striking 23-inch wheels.
Stimulating, visceral and
premium, the performance-focused interior design of the Precision EV
Concept reveals Acura’s vision of an immersive experience that engages
the driver’s senses. Inspired by the cockpit of a F1 race car with a
low-slung driving position, high-performance driver sightlines and a
two-grip yoke-style steering wheel, the hyper-modern EV interior space
features dual experiences - an exhilarating Instinctive Drive mode that
heightens the performance experience and a calming Spiritual Lounge mode
during autonomous operation.
Instinctive Drive mode maximizes
the joy of performance driving by elevating the dynamic connection with
the machine with racing-style digital instrumentation and invigorating
red ambient and pipe lighting. Spiritual Lounge mode retracts the
steering wheel as it transforms the cabin into a warm, calming
experience with soothing scents and restful “under water” animated
projection so the driver can relax and recharge.
A sanctuary of
speed and spirit, the cabin is beautifully crafted with sustainable,
environmentally-responsible materials creating premium, unique finishes
including marbled recycled plastic trim and 100% biomass leather. All
the aluminum used, as well as the dimensional green cast acrylic that
forms the steering wheel secondary controls, were made from recycled
materials. Milled FSC certified wood, harvested from responsibly managed
forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits, adds
warmth and a connection to nature.
Acura’s third design concept since 2016, the Precision EV Concept also previews the next generation of Acura HMI with an intuitive and easy to use hyper-wide, curved transparent display and haptic touch response. “Particle Glitch” boot up graphics mirror the concept’s signature exterior detail, visually harmonizing the experience. Life advancing new technologies create an emotional union with the user, automatically identifying and matching the driver’s state with the optimal driving dynamics settings.
The Precision EV Concept will publicly debut on Friday, Aug. 19 at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. It will then be showcased at the historic Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 21.
