We knew that Honda->ke34 was going to present a concept at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show->ke2470. What we didn't prepare for was what the Japanese automaker actually showed.

The vehicle, called the Concept M, is an MPV prototype that sure looks like it’s pissed off at the rest of the world. We can't even begin to tell you just how bad we want to see this concept hit production in the future while keeping the design qualities that made it look completely incredible.

The front profile of the Concept M is the complete achievement in this design. Check out the headlight design and you'll notice that it’s the same configuration Honda used on the 2012 NSX Concept supercar->ke177. That, in itself, is already a winner in our books.

Then you move on to the enormous front grille, which by the looks of it, was designed to terrorize the rear view mirrors of cars in front of it. The intakes are equally imposing and provide even more aggression to one of the most radically designed concept MPVs we've seen in quite some time. The rear, meanwhile, is a little more subdued but still has some aggressive details of its own, particularly what looks like a huge chrome bumper guards.

Honda says that the Concept M is a preview concept of a future MPV that will be launched in China soon, "offering the attributes of a passenger car while adding new value through the realization of a comfortable and spacious cabin".

To that, we say "can't wait!"

Click past the jump to read Honda's short press release about the Concept M

2013 Honda Concept M

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Honda Concept M
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 240
  • Torque: 280
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