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{{Infobox automobile platform
| name           = Sony Vision-S
| image          = 
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| manufacturer   = Sony Mobility Inc.
| parent_company = [[Company:Sony|Sony]]
| aka            = 
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| class          = 
| layout         = dual motor [[Engineering:All-wheel drive|AWD]]
| body_style     = 
| vehicles       = Vision-S&nbsp;01 & -S&nbsp;02
| related        = 
| engine         = 2× permanent magnet motors, {{convert|200|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}} each
| transmission   = 
| wheelbase      = {{convert|119.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=S01/><ref name=S02/>
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The '''Sony Vision-S''' is an [[Engineering:Electric car|all-electric]] [[Engineering:Automobile platform|automobile platform]] that was developed by [[Company:Sony|Sony]], with the first model unveiled at the 2020 [[Engineering:Consumer Electronics Show|Consumer Electronics Show]] (CES) in Las Vegas as the Vision-S Concept. When the second concept was unveiled in 2022 as the '''Vision-S&nbsp;02''', the original concept was retroactively renamed to '''Vision-S&nbsp;01'''. Sony plans to use the Vision-S platform to develop future electric vehicles under a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Mobility Inc., which will assume responsibility for the Vision-S platform and vehicle development in the spring of 2022. The Vision-S platform is fully electric and designed to emphasize the user experience of autonomous driving, as well as accommodate the growth of technology in future models.

==History==
The Vision-S concept was designed by Sony's AI/Robotics division in collaboration with multiple companies in the automotive sector, including [[Company:Magna International|Magna International]],<ref name=Verge-2020>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21054270/sony-vision-s-electric-concept-car-ev-announcement-ces-2020|title=Sony surprises with an electric concept car called the Vision-S|last=O'Kane|first=Sean|date=2020-01-07|work=The Verge|access-date=2020-01-08|archive-date=2021-01-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131005609/https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21054270/sony-vision-s-electric-concept-car-ev-announcement-ces-2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Ars-2020>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/01/sony-stuns-ces-with-an-electric-show-car-the-vision-s/|title=Sony stuns CES with an electric show car, the Vision-S|work=[[Ars Technica]]|last=Gitlin|first=Jonathan M|date=7 January 2020|access-date=8 January 2020|archive-date=7 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107194123/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/01/sony-stuns-ces-with-an-electric-show-car-the-vision-s/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Cnet-2020>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/sony-car-ces-connected-tech-showcase/|title=Sony electric car stuns CES, designed as connected tech showcase|work=Roadshow by CNET|last=Collins|first=Katie|date=7 January 2020|access-date=8 January 2020|archive-date=8 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108001731/https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/sony-car-ces-connected-tech-showcase/|url-status=live}}</ref> Continental AG, Elektrobit,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elektrobit.com/newsroom/user-experience-and-infotainment-software-for-sony-vision-s/|title=CES 2020 - For future mobility, software makes all the difference|access-date=10 January 2020|archive-date=13 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113092425/https://www.elektrobit.com/newsroom/user-experience-and-infotainment-software-for-sony-vision-s/|url-status=live}}</ref> Benteler, and Bosch, featuring the latest technologies from Sony and its partners related to the automotive sector, such as always-on connectivity, sensory devices, and [[Engineering:Self-driving car|autonomous driving]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/sony-partners-german-supplier-benteler-electric-sedan-concept|title=Sony partners with German supplier Benteler on electric sedan concept|date=2020-01-08|website=Automotive News Europe|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10|archive-date=2020-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108143919/https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/sony-partners-german-supplier-benteler-electric-sedan-concept|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.benteler.com/en/media/latest-press-releases/detail/news/benteler-breaks-new-ground-at-ces-2020-in-las-vegas-1167/|title=BENTELER breaks new ground at CES 2020 in Las Vegas|website=www.benteler.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10|archive-date=2020-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122170532/https://www.benteler.com/en/media/latest-press-releases/detail/news/benteler-breaks-new-ground-at-ces-2020-in-las-vegas-1167/|url-status=live}}</ref> The first Vision-S was manufactured by [[Company:Magna Steyr|Magna Steyr]].<ref name=Drive-2021>{{Cite web|last=Schrader|first=Stef|title=Sony Quietly Kept Developing Its Vision-S Concept Car With More Sensors, Road Tests|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/38694/sony-quietly-kept-developing-its-vision-s-concept-car-with-more-sensors-road-tests|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Drive|date=13 January 2021 |language=en|archive-date=2021-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124222720/https://www.thedrive.com/tech/38694/sony-quietly-kept-developing-its-vision-s-concept-car-with-more-sensors-road-tests|url-status=live}}</ref> The project was led by Sony's AI/Robotics team, previously responsible for the [[Engineering:AIBO|AIBO]] robotic dog, and engineering and initial testing were performed at the Magna-Steyr facilities in [[Place:Graz|Graz]], Austria.<ref name=Cnet-2020/>

At the 2021 CES, Sony provided an update on the Vision-S concept after road testing to refine the vehicle's sensor suite and features.<ref name=Drive-2021/> Izumi Kawanishi, the chief executive of Sony AI/Robotics, outlined Sony's vision in a May 2021 keynote address; like AIBO and the autonomous drone Airpeak also unveiled at the 2021 CES, Vision-S was meant to showcase Sony's development of [[Artificial intelligence|artificial intelligence]]. The three guiding concepts of Vision-S are safety, entertainment, and adaptability; safety would be implemented through autonomous driving, while entertainment is what Sony is perhaps best known for, and adaptability refers to the planned continuous evolution of features as well as contributions to environmental sustainability.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1327265.html |title=ソニーが「VISION-S」に取り組む理由について、AIロボティクスビジネス担当 川西泉氏が基調講演 |language=ja |trans-title=Izumi Kawanishi, AI Robotics Business, gave a keynote speech on why Sony is working on 'VISION-S' |author=椿山和雄 |date=May 27, 2021 |work=Car Watch |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref>

For the 2022 CES, Sony exhibited a second concept based on the same platform, the Vision-S&nbsp;02 sport-utility vehicle and announced they were forming a new company, Sony Mobility, which will focus on the group's electric car efforts.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22867818/sony-mobility-cars-vision-prototype-ces-2022 |title=Sony pivots into cars with Sony Mobility and a Vision-S SUV prototype at CES 2022 |author=Lawler, Richard |date=January 4, 2022 |work=The Verge |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> In March 2022, Sony and [[Company:Honda|Honda]] announced they would launch an unnamed [[Finance:Joint venture|joint venture]] to plan, develop, and sell battery-electric vehicles starting in 2025. Initially, the vehicles would be manufactured at one of Honda's existing factories.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/honda-sony-ev-joint-venture-partnership-new-company/ |title=Honda Partners With Sony—Yes, That Sony—to Build Electric Cars |author=Stoklosa, Alexander |date=March 4, 2022 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref>

==Design==
Daisuke Ishii stated the "S" in Vision-S stands for sensing, safety, society, and Sony.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1284974.html |title=ソニーが次世代EV「VISION-S」に取り組む理由 グッドデザイン賞ベスト100プレゼン審査 |language=ja |trans-title=Reasons why Sony is working on the next-generation EV 'Vision-S' presented for the Good Design Award Best 100 jury |author=椿山和雄 |date=October 23, 2020 |work=Car Watch |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref> The Vision-S platform is equipped with two 200&nbsp;kW electric motors and all-wheel drive. The drivetrain has a wheelbase of 3030mm and uses air-spring [[Engineering:Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbone suspension]].

Inside, a panoramic [[Engineering:Touchscreen|touchscreen]] is built into the dashboard, accompanied by Sony's 360 Reality Audio. The backs of the driver and front passenger's seat are each equipped with a {{cvt|10.1|in|mm|adj=mid|-diagonal}} display, and the car has a 5G cellular connection, allowing passengers to stream and play games by remotely connecting to [[Engineering:PlayStation|PlayStation]] game consoles.<ref name=Kawanishi/>

=== Safety ===
At launch, the Vision-S concept included 33 sensors.<ref name=Verge-2020/> After further testing and refinement, the concept was upgraded to carry 40 sensors (18 cameras, 18 radars, and 4 lidar),<ref name=Drive-2021/><ref name=Kawanishi>{{cite interview |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/sony-electric-car-vision-s-interview/ |title=Sony Exec: EVs Present 'a Big Opportunity' for the Company |subject=Kawanishi Izumi |interviewer=Greg Fink |date=January 28, 2021 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> including [[Engineering:Active-pixel sensor|CMOS]], solid state [[Engineering:Lidar|lidar]], [[Engineering:Radar|Radar]] and [[Engineering:Time-of-flight camera|time-of-flight camera]]s<ref>{{cite news |url=https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1378328.html |title=ソニー、CES 2022でSUVモデル「VISION-S 02」初公開 |trans-title=Sony unveils SUV 'VISION-S&nbsp;02' at CES 2022 |language=ja |author=椿山和雄 |date=January 5, 2022 |work=Car Watch |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> which collectively form an advanced driver assistance suite called "Safety Cocoon". Safety Cocoon will be capable of simpler lane and parking assist features in the beginning but through the use of [[Engineering:Over-the-air programming|over-the-air]] updates, Sony hopes to achieve a level 4 or higher of [[Engineering:Self-driving car|self-driving]].<ref name=Kawanishi/>

==Models==
===Vision-S 01===
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Sony Vision-S 01
| image = Sony_Vision_S.jpg
| caption = Vision-S 01
| aka = 
| assembly = 
| production = 2020
| model_years = 
| successor = 
| class = [[Engineering:Mid-size car|Mid-size car]] ([[Engineering:E-segment|E]])
| designer = 
| body_style = 4-door [[Engineering:Fastback|fastback]] [[Engineering:Sedan (automobile)#Fastback sedans|sedan]]
| platform = Sony Vision-S
| engine = 
| transmission = 
| drivetrain = 
| electric_range = Not disclosed
| length = {{convert|4895|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name="specs">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/vision-s/spec.html|title=Sony Global - VISION S / SPECIFICATIONS|access-date=8 January 2020|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206192305/https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/vision-s/spec.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=S01>{{cite web |url=https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/vehicle1.html |title=VISION-S&nbsp;01 |publisher=Sony Group |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref>
| width = {{convert|74.8|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S01/>
| height = {{convert|57.1|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S01/>
| weight = {{cvt|5180|lb|kg|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S01/>
| related = 
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Sony Vision-S&nbsp;01 (previously known as the Vision-S Concept vehicle at its 2020 launch) is a 4-seat sedan and was the first vehicle developed on the Vision-S concept. It uses the common Vision-S platform and drivetrain, giving Vision-S&nbsp;01 a {{cvt|0|–|100|km/h}} time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of {{cvt|240|km/h}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Group Portal - VISION-S {{!}} VEHICLE|url=https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/vehicle1.html|access-date=2022-01-10|website=www.sony.com|language=en|archive-date=2022-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124092500/https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/vehicle1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Vision-S concept was unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by CEO Kenichiro Yoshida.<ref name=Verge-2020/>

During development, the Vision-S&nbsp;Concept/01 was known under the code name "Safety Cocoon".<ref name=Cnet-2020/> After the vehicle was brought back to Graz for further testing and development, it was sent to [[Place:Tokyo|Tokyo]] in July 2020 for on-road testing.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33482352/sony-vision-s-prototype-testing/ |title=Sony Vision-S Prototype Moves from CES Stage to On-Road Testing in Tokyo |author=Blanco, Sebastian |date=August 1, 2020 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref>
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===Vision-S 02===
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Sony Vision-S 02
| caption = The Vision S 02
| aka = 
| assembly = 
| model_years = 
| successor = 
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV ([[Engineering:J-segment|J]])
| designer = 
| body_style = 5-door [[Engineering:SUV|SUV]]
| platform = Sony Vision-S
| engine = 
| transmission = 
| drivetrain = 
| electric_range = Not disclosed
| length = {{convert|192.7|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S02>{{cite web |url=https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/vehicle2.html |title=VISION-S&nbsp;02 |publisher=Sony Group |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref>
| width = {{convert|76.0|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S02/>
| height = {{convert|65.0|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S02/>
| weight = {{cvt|5467|lb|kg|0|order=flip|abbr=on}}<ref name=S02/>
| related = 
}}
Viewers of the publicity video that accompanied the original Vision-S concept noted that a crossover SUV appeared to be in development at the same time.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/sony-car-crossover-suv-ev-spied-video/ |title=Is This Crossover SUV Sony's Next Drivable PlayStation? |author=Fink, Greg |date=March 2, 2020 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=8 March 2022}}</ref> The Sony Vision-S&nbsp;02 is a 7-seat [[Engineering:Sport utility vehicle|SUV]], the second vehicle developed on the Sony Vision-S platform and unveiled at CES 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Group Portal - VISION-S {{!}} NEWS|url=https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/news.html#entry13|access-date=2022-01-10|website=www.sony.com|language=en|archive-date=2022-01-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110004609/https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/vision-s/news.html#entry13|url-status=live}}</ref> Acceleration numbers have not been disclosed, but considering that the SUV is 130&nbsp;kg heavier than the Vision-S&nbsp;01 sedan, the 0–100&nbsp;km/h time is likely more than the 4.8 seconds of the sedan. The Vision-S 02 has a top speed of 112&nbsp;mph (180&nbsp;km/h).
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==See also==
Competitive models:
* [[Engineering:Lucid Air|Lucid Air]]<ref name=Verge-2020/><ref name=Ars-2020/>
* [[Engineering:Porsche Taycan|Porsche Taycan]]<ref name=Ars-2020/>
* [[Engineering:Tesla Model Y|Tesla Model Y]]

== References ==
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==External links==

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