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Sony Vision-S 02 electric SUV concept unveiled

Sony did confirm that the production version of the electric SUV will be able to exceed 180 km/h.

Sony has unveiled its new electric SUV concept at the 2022 CES, called the Vision-S 02. The electric SUV is the second model showcased by the tech giant, with the first being the Vision-S electric sedan showcased at CES in 2020.

The Japanese tech company has also stated that they intend to enter the global electric mobility market with the pair of EV concepts showcased. Sony will launch a new company called 'Sony Mobility', sometime before May, with the intention to explore the EV market and its subsequent entry.

Coming to the new electric SUV concept, the Vision-S 02 is said to be a seven-seater model based on the same platform as its sedan sibling. The SUV is expected to feature a dual-motor setup (one on each axle), each producing around 270 BHP. While performance figures are yet to be revealed, Sony did confirm that the production version of the electric SUV will be able to exceed 180 km/h.

The Sony Vision-S 02 electric SUV is said to measure 4,895 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width and 1,651 mm in height. The cabin will come packed with features, including a 'panoramic infotainment interface', speakers in the seats to give a 3D audio experience and individual rear displays which can be connected to Sony's PlayStation for gaming.

The electric SUV will also feature a host of safety tech and is also expected to come with Level 2+ driver assistance systems.

 

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Sony unveils Vision-S electric concept car

Sony has unveiled an electric concept car called the Vision-S.

The Vision-S measures 4,895 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,450 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,000 mm and weighs 2,350 kg.

The car gets a light bar connecting the headlights with an illuminated logo and a front bumper with air vents on both sides and an air dam with a honeycomb mesh grille. It comes with a black roof and blackened A, B, and C-pillars. At the rear, it gets slim tail lights with a light bar connecting them and a dual tone rear bumper with air vents on both sides. The car also gets a panoramic glass roof, cameras in place of ORVMs and red brake calipers and rides on 21-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

On the inside, the 4-seater Vision-S comes with a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, screens replacing the ORVMs, panoramic screen running the length of the dashboard and a screen on the centre console. The rear seats get individual entertainment screens which are placed behind the front seats. All four seats come with individual seat speakers.

The car is equipped with 360 Reality Audio which plays music from 360-degrees around the listener, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. The concept also gets 33 sensors for Level 2+ driver assistance systems and automated parking. There are also sensors to monitor the condition of drivers.

Powering the Vision-S concept are two electric motors - one on each axle. Each motor produces 268 BHP and Sony claims that the 0-100 km/h time is 4.8 seconds. The top speed of the car is claimed to be 240 km/h.

Sony has not announced any plans to put the Vision-S into production.

 
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