About vehicle design
Evolution of the current Spacia form to modern times
exterior
The first thing that catches your eye is Cars 1 and 6, which have the driver's seat. The rounded shape around the driver's seat,
The part called the skirt has updated the shape of the 100 series Spacia.
The window frames are a modern take on Edo culture's kumiko and bamboo woven work, giving the exterior a sense of tradition and innovation.
LED light composed of 39 dots
A total of 39 LEDs are used in the headlights and taillights. By changing the number of lights made up of dots, you can switch between low beam and high beam.
Image of traditional crafts of Edo culture
Designs inspired by the geometric patterns used in Kanuma City's traditional craft, Kumiko, are decorated everywhere, including on the window frames. It's fun to look for them while riding.
"The design is based on a design that has been passed down over a long period of time in towns along Tobu-nikko Line."
Image provided by: Kanuma City Tourism Exchange Division
The color I was conscious of was the chalk painting of Yomeimon.
The body is a noble white reminiscent of the gofun decorated on the pillars of Yomeimon. It has a bluish coloring that resembles ceramics.
``Yomeimon is the origin of the idea, with craftsmanship and playfulness sprinkled throughout.''
Image of “X” from the sketch stage
A rough sketch of SPACIA X drawn by a vehicle designer. It is clear that the shape of the area around the driver's seat and the cage-like windows were what was envisioned from the concept stage.
"The lead car is the face of the train. We designed it so that the moment you see it, you feel something out of the ordinary."
``We added a playful touch by making the shape of the LED that lights up during high beam look like the 'T' of Tobu Railway.''