Honda's 'Wander' concepts preview the future of urban mobility

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The Tokyo Motor Show kicks off next week and with it comes some decidedly wacky transportation concepts. But there are perhaps few wackier than the Honda "Wander Walker" and "Wander Stand" concepts.

Although we're just over a week away from their global debut, Honda has provided us some high-res images of the Wander-ing duo. Unfortunately, the Japanese automaker's press relations team has not yet provided us with any information.

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However, working with just a few hard facts, there is still much we can still glean from the provided images.

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As for steering the thing, it appears that job is done not by a steering wheel but rather by the center-mounted joystick. This allows the driver to sit on either side of the vehicle, making it perfect for any car market. When it comes to what propels the Wander Stand, I can only assume that it is all-electric, given its size.

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Studying the grab-handles and center stalk, I surmise that the thing is accelerated and decelerated by twisting the right handle like a motorcycle. The turning radius seems to be amazing as well, given the front wheels ability to turn 90-degrees against rear. Like the Stand, this four-wheel bad boy is likely electrically powered as well.

Until Honda gives us the full specs next week in Tokyo, these mild assumptions will have to suffice. Be sure to check back more next week when we get the full data dump after the Motor Show goes into full swing.

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