Counted already almost two years since the first time Yamaha display their sports car concept named 'Sports Ride Concept' in the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 ago. So in the same event on this year, Yamaha will show the seriousness to plunge into the world of four wheels.
2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept revealed at Tokyo motor show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
As mentioned in an official release about the list of the Yamaha concept vehicles, and rumored to be there's a concept car called Yamaha Cross Hub also scheduled to appear in the biggest event in Tokyo. Yes, it worth mentioning as a surprise, because these Yamaha concept car is not like the previous concept that displays the figure of a sports car.
Right side view of 2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
Perhaps this is also beyond your expectations for this, who expect the appearance of a sports car figure. Yamaha Cross Hub is made in the figure of a pick-up car that prioritizes transportation to transport Yamaha motorcycles, and is mentioned also has a similar design concept Sports ride. And Yamaha said the vehicle is aimed at "connecting the active and urban in the lifestyles of Yamaha enthusiasts".
Rear side view of 2018 Yamaha Cross Hub Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y5LxwA)
Uniquely, although it has limited cabin, but Yamaha Cross Hub can accommodate by 4 adults in it, with a unique seating configuration called 'Diamond Seat Layout,' that consist 1 driver in the middle, such as a motorcycle, and 3 passengers behind. Beside that the concept car adopted the suicide-door type.
The size of the Yamaha Cross Hub itself is almost similar to the stature of the Honda CR-V, as well as the back box has a wide enough space so as to be able to transport 2 units of motorcycles at once. It seems that these Japanese giant manufacturer does not want to be far from the world of motorcycles that have raised their name so far. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
