Sony makes cool stuff like your dream gaming console, some cool audio gear, pricey camera stuff, and weird phones. Honda, on the other hand, makes fast bikes. For some reason, Sony told Honda to work on a car, and the result of this unlikely partnership was revealed at CES 2023.
Say “Hello there” to the Afeela, a concept car prototype with a production model ready by 2025. Up for pre-orders, no less, and delivery next year. Sony says the AFEELA is all about the “FEELS.” Yeah, I was equally mentally disturbed when I read those words in the official press material.
The car looks okay-ish, but it will offer Level 3 driving autonomy. Notably, it has 45 cameras and sensors on the inside and outside because it’s apparently the only thing the CIA wants to hack in order to liberate it and give it a taste of democracy.
The car will use a Qualcomm chip for its smart features, which are exactly unknown at this point. Also, Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, will build some entertainment experiences for the car. Of course, Sony is also imaging metaverse-y for its car.
Again, we don’t exactly know what those immersive reality experiences are going to be. At least the AFEELA’s cabin looks neat, especially than huge curved display dashboard.
