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The Honda e has been making waves as the new, quirky, all-electric kid on the block and even with the hefty price tag, reviewers have been saying nothing but positive things. It\u2019s geeky, it\u2019s sophisticated and it\u2019s very practical, but most importantly, the Honda e is packed full of cool little novelties and quirks. Here are the top 10:10. A ridiculously small turning circleIf you find yourself driving around town alot, there\u2019s no better car to tackle the urban jungle than the all-electricHonda e. Firstly, as just stated, it\u2019s an electric vehicle meaning you won\u2019thave to worry about awful fuel consumption around town. In fact, electric carsare most efficient in urban environments and will get the most mileage whenstopping and starting!But more impressively, the Honda e has one ofthe smallest turning circles ever. At just 4.3 metres, this car\u2019s turningcircle will allow drivers to turn on a dime. To put it into perspective, theturning circle of the Fiat 500 is around 9 metres and the Mini Cooper\u2019s isaround 10.8 metres! That\u2019s more than double that of the Honda e, making itridiculously agile compared to anything else on the road.9. The side mirrorsA huge and instantly recognisable thing forthe Honda e is the lack of side mirrors. Replacing the conventional mirror hubsare two, much smaller and more aerodynamic, camera \u2018bulges\u2019. These little nubshave small cameras with anti-fog and anti-rain coatings that feed live footageto screens inside of the car.8. Eight cameras The Honda e gives off a very \u2018techy\u2019 vibe andfor a good reason. In total, there are 8 cameras dotted all around the car.Each side \u2018mirror\u2019 has two cameras each, there are two more cameras on the backof the car and the last two are on the front of the car. The cameras help make up the 360\u00b0 view thathelps drivers park and navigate tight spaces, as well as provide side-mirrorfootage and one last thing which is seen on…7. The rear-view mirror That\u2019s right, one of the eight cameras on thecar is for the rear-view mirror. The mirror is both a screen and a conventionalmirror at the same time. If you prefer to view what\u2019s behind you with an actualreflective mirror, you can simply flip a switch and change the mirror fromscreen mode to mirror mode. Otherwise, the rear view \u2018mirror\u2019 isn\u2019t amirror at all, but rather a screen that shows live feed video of a rear-mountedcamera, giving you a better view of what\u2019s behind. 6. The suspension4-wheel independent suspension is notsomething you would expect on an affordable hatchback, yet it is found in the Honda e. This setupoffers superior stability in all kinds of conditions as well as excellenthandling to make this heavy car feel lighter on its feet and less like a carthat\u2019s carrying a massive battery. 5. The handlingDespite the Honda e not really being marketedas a car for enthusiasts, it has already received high praise for handling likea dream. Thanks to 50:50 weight distribution, a low centre of gravity (as isnatural in pretty much all EVs) and the 4-wheel independent suspension, thislittle hatchback Honda carries the heritage and philosophy of the company\u2019sperformance cars such as the Civic Type R and NSX. Adding to this, the e is rear-wheel-drive andthe electric motor found at the rear uses torque vectoring for smoother drivingand superior handling in corners. Although it\u2019s certainly no track demon, allof these elements add up to a car that\u2019s perfect for whizzing around town inand really making city driving an enjoyable experience.4. The modular centre storage bin It may not be the deciding factor forpotential purchasers, but the Honda e\u2019s central storage bin has a divider in itwhich can be moved. You can adjust the size and openness of the bin by movingthe divider up or down, or removing it completely in the case that you justwant to lay larger items down such as a litre bottle of water. It may sound simple, but can you name anyother car that has this practical feature? 3. Five screens The Honda e is techy and geeky but at the same time, it\u2019s sophisticated and mature. Sitting inside of one feels like you\u2019re in a luxurious lounge and you should be having an espresso whilst listening to classical music. On the other hand, the interior is ultra-modern and technologically advanced, because in front of you is an array of display screens, five in total, spanning the entire length of the dashboard from door to door. There are two screens at either end which areyour virtual side mirrors. Where the gauge cluster would be, there\u2019s anotherscreen displaying all the driving information such as speed, drive mode,battery status, outside temperature and more. And finally, in the middle of thecar two larger screens span across the rest of the dashboard which will displaythe infotainment system. Moving onto the next cool thing, the Honda e can alsodisplay more than just car information on the screen\u20262. The HDMI portThat\u2019s right, the Honda e has a HDMI port so you can watch anything you like on the large, expansive screens in the cabin of the e. Not only can you play your favourite movies and videos, but you can also decide which screen you want it on depending on if the driver is watching (whilst parked, of course) or the video will be for the passenger\u2019s entertainment. 1. The ceiling spotlights Now, this may seem like another small andtrivial thing, but the Honda e features ceiling spotlights in the rear of thecar, much like you would expect to find in a modern kitchen. It\u2019s very quirkyand unusual which works well with the rest of the Honda e\u2019s unconventionaldesign, but also seems much more practical than the usual dim lighting you findin the back of cars. Even though we\u2019ve given you ten very coolthings, there\u2019s plenty more of this car to be appreciated. Let us know what youthink of the Honda e in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like to read about the even more over-priced Audi e-tron 50."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Cool Things About The Honda e","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/10-cool-things-about-the-honda-e\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]