Honda's selfie car doesn't actually seem that far-fetched

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Samantha Murphy
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This isn't funny, Honda. In the selfie-obsessed world we live in, a selfie car doesn't seem like too insane of a concept.

Thankfully, though, the company's new SUV that allows drivers to snap selfies while the car is in park -- which Honda unveiled at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday -- is just an April Fools' joke.

The HR-V Selfie Edition is equipped with 10 hidden cameras, including one on the driver's visor, a rear-view camera next to the badge on the back and one on each side mirror.

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The visor camera will be especially helpful for teens who want to take "duck face shots" before they head into the house, Honda told Mashable.

The Selfie Edition is modeled off of Honda's upcoming HR-V 2016, which will launch this quarter. It touts a sporty look, 138 horsepower and will likely be priced in the $20,000 range.

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Watch the video below for a full look at how the selfie car will work:

This isn't the first time Honda has experimented with spinoff models and features to its lineup. In 2013, it put a spin on the car vacuum with the "Honda Hair" gadget that trims your hair; last year, it launched a DIY car building kit. Both, of course, were launched on April 1.

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