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Concept Car Designs Grabs Attention at ShowA major motor show would not be complete without the presence of concept vehicles, as they display a car maker's cutting-edge technology and continuous effort to lead the industry, as well as function as a good PR tool.
The second Jakarta Motor Show and Motorcycle Show have a handful of concept vehicles, although participants have said that they will use the shows primarily to boost sales.
PT Honda Prospect Motor, for example, is displaying the sleek Honda Kiwami, which incorporates clean fuel cell technology.
The Kiwami is quite low at 1.125 meters high, 1.182 m wide and 4.5 m long, with a wheelbase of 2.87 meters. Its design brings to mind a sportster with its low height.
First introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda was the world's first automaker to bring a fuel cell vehicle to the market.
The fuel cell system combines Honda's own high-performance stack and DC motor with advanced hydrogen storage system, to gain improved response and energy efficiency.
Placed in an H-layout for all of its components, the system creates a low center of gravity, lower overall vehicle height and a spacious interior in this four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Another Japanese carmaker, PT Indomobil Suzuki International, is displaying the Suzuki Concept-S2, a compact four-seater convertible that is an improvement on the S
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