With the Honda Base Station Prototype, the Japanese brand anticipates a caravan with a very futuristic image, designed for compact SUVs, such as the CR-V, and whose production version, confirming the rumors, will be offered only in the U.S. at “competitive prices”, according to its creator, integrated into the respective range of versatile products available to outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Created in partnership by the research and development centers in Los Angeles and Ohio of the Japanese company, it combines high modularity with smart technology, in a very compact and innovative format, capable of being towed by many of the most popular models in Uncle Sam’s land, such as the Honda CR-V, and can also adapt to electric vehicles like the Prologue or the future 0 Series.
Developed based on the philosophy “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum,” translated into fewer mechanical components to ensure more space on board, the Base Station fits in a residential garage or a conventional parking space, and offers an open, spacious, and bright interior (it has five large side windows, which can be removed and replaced with various accessories). Among the equipment it features are air conditioning, an outdoor shower, and an outdoor kitchen with running water and an induction cooktop.
The top can be raised to create a space of 2.1 meters in height, while a rear door with upper hinges allows for free flow between the Base Station and the outside. According to Honda, this caravan can accommodate “comfortably” up to four people, and it does not rely on the electrical grid, as it is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, inverter, and solar panels. However, it can also be connected to camping site outlets and Honda generators.
