Sony Vision-S
Sony Vision-S | |
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Overview | |
Layout | dual motor AWD |
Vehicles | Vision-S 01 & -S 02 |
Powertrain | |
Engine(s) | 2× permanent magnet motors, 200 kW (270 PS; 270 hp) each |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm (119.3 in)[1][2] |
The Sony Vision-S is an
History
The Vision-S concept was designed by Sony's AI/Robotics division in collaboration with multiple companies in the automotive sector, including
At the 2021 CES, Sony provided an update on the Vision-S concept after road testing to refine the vehicle's sensor suite and features.[9] Izumi Kawanishi, the chief executive of Sony AI/Robotics, outlined Sony's vision in a May 2021 keynote address; like AIBO and the autonomous drone Airpeak also unveiled at the 2021 CES, Vision-S was meant to showcase Sony's development of artificial intelligence. The three guiding concepts of Vision-S are safety, entertainment, and adaptability; safety would be implemented through autonomous driving, while entertainment is what Sony is perhaps best known for, and adaptability refers to the planned continuous evolution of features as well as contributions to environmental sustainability.[10]
For the 2022 CES, Sony exhibited a second concept based on the same platform, the Vision-S 02
Design
Daisuke Ishii stated the "S" in Vision-S stands for sensing, safety, society, and Sony.[13] The Vision-S platform is equipped with two 200 kW electric motors and all-wheel drive. The drivetrain has a wheelbase of 3030mm and uses air-spring Double wishbone suspension.
Inside, a panoramic
Safety
At launch, the Vision-S concept included 33 sensors.
Models
Vision-S 01
Sony Vision-S 01 | ||
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Curb weight 2,350 kg (5,180 lb)[1] | |
Sony Vision-S 01 (previously known as the Vision-S Concept vehicle at its 2020 launch) is a 4-seat sedan and was the first vehicle developed on the Vision-S concept. It uses the common Vision-S platform and drivetrain, giving Vision-S 01 a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).[17] The Vision-S concept was unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by CEO Kenichiro Yoshida.[3]
During development, the Vision-S Concept/01 was known under the code name "Safety Cocoon".[5] After the vehicle was brought back to Graz for further testing and development, it was sent to Tokyo in July 2020 for on-road testing.[18]
Vision-S 02
Sony Vision-S 02 | |
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Body and chassis | |
Curb weight | 2,480 kg (5,467 lb)[2] |
Viewers of the publicity video that accompanied the original Vision-S concept noted that a crossover SUV appeared to be in development at the same time.
See also
Competitive models:
References
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- ^ a b c d e "VISION-S 02". Sony Group. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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- ^ 椿山和雄 (October 23, 2020). "ソニーが次世代EV「VISION-S」に取り組む理由 グッドデザイン賞ベスト100プレゼン審査" [Reasons why Sony is working on the next-generation EV 'Vision-S' presented for the Good Design Award Best 100 jury]. Car Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b c Kawanishi Izumi (January 28, 2021). "Sony Exec: EVs Present 'a Big Opportunity' for the Company". Motor Trend (Interview). Interviewed by Greg Fink. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ 椿山和雄 (January 5, 2022). "ソニー、CES 2022でSUVモデル「VISION-S 02」初公開" [Sony unveils SUV 'VISION-S 02' at CES 2022]. Car Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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- ^ "Sony Group Portal - VISION-S | VEHICLE". www.sony.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Blanco, Sebastian (August 1, 2020). "Sony Vision-S Prototype Moves from CES Stage to On-Road Testing in Tokyo". Car and Driver. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Fink, Greg (March 2, 2020). "Is This Crossover SUV Sony's Next Drivable PlayStation?". Motor Trend. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "Sony Group Portal - VISION-S | NEWS". www.sony.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-10.