One of the biggest surprises at this year’s CES is the Sony VISION-S: an electric concept sedan that is meant to showcase Sony’s efforts in the area of mobility – such as pursuing safety, reliability, comfort and entertainment.
The VISION-S, build with the help of Magna and Bosch, prototype incorporates Sony’s imaging and sensing technologies, as well as on-board software regulated using Sony’s AI, telecommunication and cloud technologies, in order to continuously update and evolve its features.
A total of 33 sensors including CMOS image sensors and ToF sensors are embedded within the vehicle, in order to detect and recognize people and objects inside and outside the car, and provide highly advanced driving support. Sony’s “360 Reality Audio” provides a deep and immersive audio experience through speakers built into each seat to encapsulate passengers in sound.
The front seats face a panoramic screen on which rich and diverse content can be enjoyed through an intuitive user interface. Sony will continue to combine its advanced technologies to deliver greater safety and reliability, while also striving to inspire new emotion through revolutionary in-car entertainment experiences.
The Sony VISION-S is powered by two electric motors that provide 400 kW (544 hp) of power. With them, it can go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.8 s and a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).
Sony VISION-S specification:
– Passengers – 4 seats with Individual Seat Speaker
– Weight – 5,180 lbs (2,350 kg)
– Power – 200 kW x 2 (Front / Rear)
– Acceleration – 4.8 s 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)
– Top speed – 149 mph (240 km/h)
– Axle system – Double wishbone front and rear suspension / Air spring system
– Drive – All-Wheel Drive
– Ground Clearance – 120 mm~135 mm
– Tire size – 245/40R21 (Front) 275/35R21 (Rear)
