To the Autopia reader who chided us yesterday for suggesting that Honda’s CR-Z looked “production-ready,” we present the Puyo, which is about as production-ready as the Toyota i-Real. The plan was to create “a cornerless, ‘Seamless Soft Box Form’ … with the feel of an adorable pet.” Powered by a fuel cell, the Puyo has a body made of squishy gel that’s so pleasurable to touch, pedestrians may actually step into traffic on purpose. Lights from beneath the gel surface create luminous zones near door handles and other areas or, apparently, can change the color of the vehicle altogether. Regarding the name, the press release states, PUYO is a Japanese word that embodies the tactile traits of this unique car. Honda PUYO is meant to convey all that is warm and friendly, and put a smile on the face of users and pedestrians.
That CR-Z’s looking pretty real now, ain’t it, pal?
More photos after the break.
Photos courtesy of Honda.
