Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid […]
Transportation News Cars Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes They’re the first of fifteen new hybrid vehicles Honda plans to launch by 2030.
They’re the first of fifteen new hybrid vehicles Honda plans to launch by 2030.
Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV , during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda’s first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid system.
It plans to cut the cost of its next-gen hybrid system by more than 30 percent, which, combined with a new platform and electric AWD setup, will improve fuel economy by more than 10 percent, compared to the system it launched in 2023.
The next-gen version of its ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) is scheduled for launch in 2028, and will appear in more than 15 models over five years.
Honda is reallocating capacity in its Ohio plants to build gas and hybrid vehicles, and said it will work with its partner LG to convert part of the EV battery production lines at their joint venture to hybrid battery production.
In Japan, it’s planning to “expand its EV model lineup mainly in the mini-vehicle (kei car) category” starting with an electric version of its N-BOX minicar in 2028.
In March, Honda announced it would take a writedown of up to 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) on its EV investments. Now Honda says its EV-related losses will be “resolved” by 2029, and that it will reevaluate its EV plans in 2030.
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