By Nick Aziz
Wednesday, Dec 2nd, 2009 @ 5:15 pm

Honda used its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show to launch what it calls a “Personal-Neo Urban Transport” concept car. Shortened to P-NUT, the car features quirky styling to match the nameplate. So far, there has been no word as to whether or not the car is intended for production.

The vehicle is designed to navigate tight urban settings with relative ease. There’s room for as many as three passengers in the tiny car, which measures just over 11 feet in length.

Like Daimler’s Smart car, the P-NUT has its motor in the rear. The platform is designed to accommodate a conventional small displacement internal combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery-electric powertrain.

“A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centers that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social opportunities,” said Dave Marek, director of advanced design at Honda ’s U.S. R&D center. “The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle.”

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