Nor did I feel constrained to keep the car in a conservative stance negotiating curves and corners. Moreover, I was also impressed with the car's roominess. We're talking commuter special here, so Honda was wise in foregoing a backseat that would add weight and rob the two front seat occupants of valuable space. Plenty of room in all dimensions and all the conveniences we've come to know and love. Still, room for only two is one of the limitations I noted above.
Air conditioning is optional.
Actually, the electric motor is positioned between the two. A major feature of the gasoline motor is the famed Honda V-TEC valve timing system. Adding the electric motor's output you get 73 hp at 5700 rpm and 91 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Combined, this is plenty if not excessive oomph. The little gasoline mill is an engineering wonder.