WATCH: New Honda 0 Series - and why it scares Tesla
The Honda 0 Series SUV concept is here - and it looks set to change its maker forever. Everything from its platform and body to the way it's manufactured is brand new, and its on-board technology is totally unlike anything we've seen before - even from a company that has been making humanoid robots since 2000.
That being said, this is an electric SUV that is trying to compete in a hugely crowded market space, therefore it has to be exceptional if it's to win your attention. Join Jonathan Bryce by clicking on the video above as he talks you through its technology, design and specifications - along with what, if anything, differentiates it from a sea of talented rivals.
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