Honda P-NUT Featured at Detroit Auto Show as One of Best Designs for a Sustainable Urban Future

Making its debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show, the Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) is back again at the Detroit Auto Show. Recognized by this year's <a href="http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2012/mcd_news_2012_06_honda.php">Michelin Challenge Design</a> as one of the most promising cars for a sustainable urban future, it is being showcased alongside the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/renault-showcases-all-electric-zoe-z-e-concept-car-at-the-2012-detroit-auto-show-exclusive-photos/">Renault Zoe ZE Concept</a> and the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tata-technologies-goes-small-for-the-future-with-the-emo-electric-vehicle-at-the-detroit-auto-show/">Tata eMO electric mini car</a>. The sleek, angled car's compact size and small ecological footprint make it ideal for urban settings. Currently only a design and study model developed by <a href="http://www.hondaresearch.com/index2.cfm">Honda's R&D branch</a>, the car could see itself being manufactured as more people turn to an urban lifestyle and try to reduce their carbon footprint.

The Honda P-NUT is one of three finalists in this year's round of the Michelin Challenge Design.

The attention to detail on all three cars at the Michelin booth was outstanding. Check out these headlight details on the Honda P-NUT.

The car's layout marks a distinct turn from traditional models. It can seat three people by featuring a center driving position flanked by two rear seats.

The car is rear-wheel drive.

A large front windshield and big side windows allow for plenty of visibility.

The sleek, angled exterior makes the model aerodynamic and aesthetically appealing.