Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show

**nadepalma** · 09-19-2005, 10:44 AM

Source: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103194

Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show
Posted Date: 9/19/05

Chrysler has announced it will show its Akino concept at the upcoming Tokyo motor show in October. The vehicle is compact in size, but can fit a fifth person comfortably into vehicle, according to the automaker.

The vehicle is named after its interior and exterior designer Akino Tsuchiya (below), a 37-year-old born in Japan who is based at the DaimlerChrysler Pacifica Advanced Design Center in Carlsbad, Calif.

The selection of materials and colors used in the interior are composed of natural and recyclable synthetic fabrics, including: bamboo flooring, a throw rug, lighting sconce, mood lighting and even throw pillows.

The exterior features a unique side glass design and a specially coated rear glass texture designed to increase privacy and comfort for its passengers.

SonicAerio · 09-19-2005, 02:22 PM

Interesting....can't wait to see real pics.....looks like Chrysler is trying to open up more to Asian markets....shoul;d be interesting...a Chrysler Xa...whoda thought?

01cavalier · 09-19-2005, 02:29 PM

Kinda reminds me of the Smart cars...

gmsickofan · 09-19-2005, 02:30 PM

Honestly I think Torred could do a better job, even with a small car like that.

**paul8488** · 09-19-2005, 02:30 PM

I love the tailgate! Looks like the hood on the Crossfire!

mk1700 · 09-19-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

I love the tailgate! Looks like the hood on the Crossfire!

It reminds me the tailgate of the Nomad Concept.

AndrewGS · 09-19-2005, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadepalma

.....bamboo flooring, a throw rug, lighting sconce, mood lighting and even throw pillows.

Is this a car or a tiny mobile home?

dreadnaught1181 · 09-19-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewGS

Is this a car or a tiny mobile home?

Considering the space restraints in some of the Asian markets, possibly a little of both.

Watchdevil · 09-19-2005, 03:20 PM

Look... a Pier One designer interior! Damm though the front side window glass cut at the top is totally impractical. How in the hell do you get inside it without knocking your damm head off?

Tony Lecznar · 09-19-2005, 03:43 PM

That would be neat to see on sale in a few years

gopedxr7 · 09-19-2005, 03:51 PM

kind of strang. it screams i am the honda element.

Alan

asim · 09-19-2005, 05:21 PM

The top and windows of the car look pretty weird.

MaxLegroom · 09-19-2005, 05:32 PM

Definitely an unconventional look. It manages to turn the latest Chrysler grille into a sort of smiley face. Of course, if they were serious about getting into building less expensive cars, perhaps they should have built this:

If they had, Plymouth might still be around, and you wouldn't see Chryslers in the 15k bracket.

Dutchman · 09-19-2005, 05:55 PM

Great for lazy visitors at Tokyo-Disney!
Maybe Mickey wants a ride?

paul3230 · 09-19-2005, 08:36 PM

Interesting...

09-19-2005, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,579	Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Source: http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103194 Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Posted Date: 9/19/05 Chrysler has announced it will show its Akino concept at the upcoming Tokyo motor show in October. The vehicle is compact in size, but can fit a fifth person comfortably into vehicle, according to the automaker. The vehicle is named after its interior and exterior designer Akino Tsuchiya (below), a 37-year-old born in Japan who is based at the DaimlerChrysler Pacifica Advanced Design Center in Carlsbad, Calif. The selection of materials and colors used in the interior are composed of natural and recyclable synthetic fabrics, including: bamboo flooring, a throw rug, lighting sconce, mood lighting and even throw pillows. The exterior features a unique side glass design and a specially coated rear glass texture designed to increase privacy and comfort for its passengers. __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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SonicAerio 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlantic Beach, FL USA Drives: 2003 Suzuki Aerio GS Black - 5 Speed Posts: 1,557	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Interesting....can't wait to see real pics.....looks like Chrysler is trying to open up more to Asian markets....shoul;d be interesting...a Chrysler Xa...whoda thought? __________________

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01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Kinda reminds me of the Smart cars...

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gmsickofan 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,931	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Honestly I think Torred could do a better job, even with a small car like that.

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,251	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show I love the tailgate! Looks like the hood on the Crossfire! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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09-19-2005, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Watchdevil 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 523	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Look... a Pier One designer interior! Damm though the front side window glass cut at the top is totally impractical. How in the hell do you get inside it without knocking your damm head off? __________________ 2008 Mustang Pony Premium - Performance White - Dark Charcoal Interior 2005 Chevy Cavalier LS Coupe - Black - Tan Interior

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Tony Lecznar 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 33	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show That would be neat to see on sale in a few years

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gopedxr7 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 390	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show kind of strang. it screams i am the honda element. Alan __________________ 2003 Impala LS 2004 Monte Carlo LS 2005 Trailblazer LS 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE

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asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,270	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show The top and windows of the car look pretty weird. __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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MaxLegroom 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport News, VA Drives: 2005 Toyota Prius 1996 Chrysler Sebring LX Posts: 1,302	Re: Chrysler to show Akino concept at Tokyo motor show Definitely an unconventional look. It manages to turn the latest Chrysler grille into a sort of smiley face. Of course, if they were serious about getting into building less expensive cars, perhaps they should have built this: If they had, Plymouth might still be around, and you wouldn't see Chryslers in the 15k bracket. __________________ Donne e motori, gioie e dolori

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