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Talking Honda SUT *PICS* *Link To Road Pics in post 1*

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Honda SUT - A Perfect Blend

Honda SUT Concept Debuts at 2004 North American International Auto Show. Next-generation truck concept sets direction for new Honda Sport-Utility Truck to be launched in 2005

DETROIT, Jan. 4 - Car.com staff writer Michelle Czarka

Honda Corporation presented its highly anticipated "Sport-Utility Truck" to the audience at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new SUT is based on Honda's Global Light Truck Platform and is slated for introduction in the 2005 calendar year.

Billed as the vehicle for “cool dads”, the Honda SUT Concept is a next-generation truck concept that perfectly blends a light-duty truck with SUV practicality seamlessly creating a vehicle harmonious to the family man who still enjoys an active lifestyle. With spacious seating for up to 5 adults, the SUT displays the traditional Honda automotive aspects such as distinguished styling, superior ergonomics, innovative design and world-class quality.

“The pickup market is evolving to meet the changing tastes of a new generation of truck buyers," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Honda SUT Concept takes this evolution to the next level with higher levels of refinement and sophistication in a sporty and socially responsible package with Honda durability, quality and reliability."

Along with its spacious interior, the SUT Concept features a five-foot long cargo bed with reduced intrusion of the real wheel arches to maximize the overall hauling potential.

The styling theme for the SUT Concept was "billet machined aluminum" representing the idea of a vehicle machined from a single block of metal. From its wide stance and strong grill appearance, the SUT Concept's styling delivers a sense of rugged strength combined with a modern, industrial appearance desired by today’s market.

"People will recognize this as a new kind of truck," said Marek. "We wanted to express the unique character of Honda in a vehicle that we think will take all trucks into the next generation, stylistically."
The design of the SUT leaves very little to be desired and even surpasses the expectations of most trucks buyers. The interior features a four-paneled skylight, passenger seats that resemble roll bars, rear storage bins made out of climbing rope, and front door liners with integrated Mag-Lite(R) flashlights. For camping trips, bonfires or tailgating, the cargo bed offers integrated lights and speakers.

Honda not only designed and built an extremely functional vehicle but also managed to make it environmentally responsible. The SUT Concept vehicle is powered by a high performance, high torque all-aluminum VTEC V-6 engine coupled with an advanced electronically controlled four-wheel- drive system for outstanding all-weather handling performance and medium-duty towing and off-road capabilities, along with ultra-low emissions and class- leading fuel efficiency.

In keeping with Honda's "Safety for Everyone" concept, the Honda SUT Concept integrates safety features such as side curtain airbags with rollover sensors, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), front-side airbags with the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), four-wheel anti-lock brakes and pedestrian safety features. With its unibody frame design, the SUT Concept provides a high level of occupant protection along with reduced aggressiveness toward other vehicles in a frontal collision.
Honda SUT Concept Key Features and Specifications

High output VTEC V-6
Advanced electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system
Reinforced unibody chassis design
Billeted aluminum exterior and interior design theme
Spacious five-passenger cabin
5-foot cargo bed with integrated lighting and bed tie downs
High-power audio system with exterior bed speakers
Next generation Honda Navigation System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Dual Stage, dual threshold front airbags
Front side airbags with OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System)
Side curtain airbag system with rollover sensors
Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters






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all-aluminum VTEC V-6 engine... sounds good.
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interior looks like its based off the element.
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all-aluminum VTEC V-6 engine... sounds good.
meh...needs a V8 to compete in the truck market but then again its a "sport-utility truck"
not bad...looks better than most foriegn trucks...but why is the bed soo short/small?

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Cant wait for the auto show next week
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for that big of a truck it really needs a V8. I don't think it'll sell very well.
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dont you know honda is scared of v8's
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that looks good there interior looks good to but i think the v6 vtec can hand it.
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anyone know how much it will cost?
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I agree hat it might need a V8, but then again Honda can make a v6 the will push about what a regular v8 would anyway
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Originally posted by Connie
I agree hat it might need a V8, but then again Honda can make a v6 the will push about what a regular v8 would anyway
yea but it costs 130k like the new hsc
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Hond amakes v8s they will be goign in the NSX soon enuff !!!!! w00t

The v6 is liek the NSX motor... c32 i think is what they ar eputting in the truck thing.

Can you say Chevy Avalance?
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In my opinion the truck looks like . It does resemble the Avalance a little but a lot more uglyer.
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I agree. Fugly! Hopefully that's not the last rendition.
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that interior is tight! i love the dash. that 2nd pic of the truck from the back makes me think of the EXT
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Yea, I agree... It needs a V8 to compete... even if the 6 they put in it does produce enough power. But ofcorse, Honda is too stubborn to make a production V8 so.. what can ya do... gota give credit tho, they sure can make nice n/a 4s and 6s
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woah... looks interesting
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I Like it alot, the interior is awesome. The only thing i am not head over heels about is the rear of the truck. I wonder if the "tuner" scene will jump on this truck.

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I'd buy it.
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I like it I think Honda has the right idea. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out. If I needed a truck I'd probally buy it.
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Originally posted by tripledoublegs
all-aluminum VTEC V-6 engine... sounds good.
Sounds good but it won't be able to hold boost for you boost junkies out there. Aluminum blocks can't hold when compared to Cast Iron. Eh, who'd boost a pick up anyways...besides TRD supercharged pickups...
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Hmmm... It's basically a Pilot with a chopped top, less seats and a similar engine so it should accelerate and handle slightly better....
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I like the interior...I guess we'll see what it'll really look like when it comes out
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why honda???????
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I want one
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That's kind of a sexy little beast isn't it?
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That interior is great, and the exterior looks pretty good too. I think they did a good job.
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the truck looks good, for a honda,
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yah the truck is kinda spunky... only thing strange and different about it is the sunroof section, how it has four sections for the moonroof.

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