The Honda J-VX was the hybrid sports concept car manufactured by Honda. It was the first Honda car to employ the Integrated Motor Assist electric hybrid system and was initially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1997."Concepts that time forgot: the Honda J-VX" BBC Top Gear. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
It achieved and featured a 1.0 liter, three-cylinder VTEC engine,"Before All the Buzzy Electrified Sports Cars, There Was the Honda J-VX" InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-10-31. supercapacitor electrical storage, an all-glass roof, airbag-like "air belts", used lightweight materials, and aerodynamic design. Eventually, it would evolve into the Honda VV, a pre-production prototype of the Honda Insight."The Eleven Best Honda Concept Cars" Goodwood Road & Racing. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
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External links Development History at InsightCentral.net J-VX at InsightMan.com J-VX at CarThrottle.com