[Ash051]

Hey y'all! This was just revealed at the Shanghai auto show, and this particular model isn't coming to the US, but I think it might offer us a look into the future of Honda electrification designs. It's called the SUV e and it's just a prototype, so they'll probably change the name for the actual production model. What do you guys think of it? If Honda brings something like this to the US, would you consider it?

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Honda Exhibits the World Premiere of the “Honda SUV e: prototype” at Auto Shanghai 2021

April 19, 2021, China

SHANGHAI, China, April 19, 2021 - Honda today exhibited the world premiere of the Honda SUV e: prototype, a prototype model of the first Honda-brand electric vehicle (EV) in China, at Auto Shanghai 2021 (The 19th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, Media days: April 19-20, Trade days: April 21-23, Public days: April 24-28, 2021).

In China, Honda will introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models within five years. The mass-production model based on the Honda SUV e: prototype is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2022 as the symbolic first Honda-brand EV in China. Moreover, striving to attain its goal to “realize carbon neutrality by 2050,” Honda will evolve a number of comprehensive strategies while viewing the “electrified society” from a broad perspective beyond the electrification of products.

The exhibit at the Honda automobile booth is showcasing the comprehensive lineup of Honda’s electrified vehicles consisting of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV models. This includes the world premiere of the Breeze PHEV, GAC Honda’s first*1 plug-in hybrid model.

In addition, the technology presentation booth is exhibiting the third-generation Honda CONNECT which was introduced last month (March 2021) in China and Honda’s omnidirectional ADAS*2 the next-generation advanced safety and driver-assistive system, enabling visitors to experience new technologies that contribute to the safety and comfort of everyday mobility.


＜Key products/technologies on display＞

●Honda SUV e: prototype

Based on Honda dynamics technologies, the Honda SUV e: prototype pursued dynamic, yet smooth acceleration performance and realized performance that enables the driver to feel the “joy of driving” in abundance. Moreover, in addition to futuristic designs, this prototype model features the third-generation of Honda CONNECT that offers a number of advanced functions such as everyday connectivity, smartphone link and OTA*3 updates based on a highly sophisticated voice-recognition interface. These features enable this model to provide its users with a fresh and fun-filled value of mobility.


●Breeze PHEV

The Breeze PHEV is a new plug-in hybrid model that combines the advantages of an EV and a hybrid vehicle. Developed based on Honda’s original 2-motor hybrid system, SPORT HYBRID i-MMD, the plug-in hybrid system for this model realizes an “EV-like feel” and a torqueful drive in virtually all areas of everyday driving while eliminating customers’ range anxiety during a long drive.

The Breeze PHEV is scheduled to go on sale in China in the second half of 2021 as the first plug-in hybrid model introduced by GAC Honda.

●Third-generation Honda CONNECT

The third-generation Honda CONNECT is a connected service which seamlessly connects the users’ mobility and daily lives to bring new value to everyday mobility. Based on the AI personal assistant equipped with highly sophisticated voice recognition capability, this third-generation Honda CONNECT offers functions full of advanced value, including functions to enable operation of smart home appliances and online shopping while driving, operation of the vehicle through a smartphone link such as a digital key and OTA updates. Moreover, the Honda CONNECT will offer more new and smart mobility experiences through the latest navigation and entertainment functions.

The third-generation Honda CONNECT will become available starting with new models Honda will launch in China in the second half of 2021.

*1GAC Honda’s first Honda-brand model equipped with plug-in hybrid system.
*2Advanced driver-assistive systems.
*3Over-the-air updates: Wireless delivery of software updates.

 

[14v6]

Not ready for a BEV but like the boxy look. It looks MDXish. Toyota come out with one too that looks good. Look at those mirrors I thought the future is no mirrors and cameras only.

Toyota bZ4X is the future of both Toyota and Subaru electric cars

Toyota bZ4X electric crossover will be the first Toyota on the e-TNGA platform, which was co-developed by Subaru, which will also use the platform.

www.autoblog.com

 

[Honda2014]

It’s looking sweet. I’m more of a sedan guy, but with the right specs / range it’ll get real interesting.

 

[delfinom]

It looks like the redesigned hybrid HRV shown off in the UK already, even the same headlights. Just with some additional tweaks to doll it up for showing off.

Sad thing is Honda is already partnering with GM for electric vehicles which is just horrible and is going to just kill the brand.

 

[slimm1469]

I'm not a fan of SUVs, but I have to admit that's a fine design.

 

[jackpine]

Has a nice, clean look, doesn't it? Like some of the previous posters, I prefer a sedan over an SUV, but I like the styling and am looking forward to a future that has practical, all-electric vehicles.

- Jack

 

[emeron]

I'll hold off on buying an ev until the tech reaches a point where I can get 500 mile range without paying mercedes eqs money.

 

[lappo428]

I'll hold off on buying an ev until the tech reaches a point where I can get 500 mile range without paying mercedes eqs money.

Buy a tesla.

 

[Hudouc]

I'll hold off on buying an ev until the tech reaches a point where I can get 500 mile range without paying mercedes eqs money.

Or at least be able to fully recharge in 10mins. I can deal with the shorter range if it can charged as fast as a ICE car can be filled up with gas.

 

[AccorDokken]

🤮

 

[Honda2014]

Or at least be able to fully recharge in 10mins. I can deal with the shorter range if it can charged as fast as a ICE car can be filled up with gas.

Hydrogen fuel can be filled up in just as much time as our cars. Too bad hydrogen fuel stations pretty much only exist in CA.

 

[Ash051]

Hydrogen fuel can be filled up in just as much time as our cars. Too bad hydrogen fuel stations pretty much only exist in CA.

Yesss I also love the idea of hydrogen fuel cells! They seem really similar to gasoline cars, only with a cleaner fuel. But even in California, people are trading in FCEV's for regular EV's or hybrids due to lack of fuel station availability. So unfortunately we probably won't be getting any over here in MD, or to most other states for that matter either.

 

[Honda2014]

Yesss I also love the idea of hydrogen fuel cells! They seem really similar to gasoline cars, only with a cleaner fuel. But even in California, people are trading in FCEV's for regular EV's or hybrids due to lack of fuel station availability. So unfortunately we probably won't be getting any over here in MD, or to most other states for that matter either.

Absolutely. We won’t be getting them unless the infrastructure is in place. And that.... probably won’t happen any time soon (if ever) thanks to the big oil companies, traditional carmakers (except Honda, Toyota, and I believe to a less extent, Hyundai), and EV companies. To me, the more choices, the better it is. There will be less ICE cars (if that is the ultimate goal), and if you don’t care for that, the increase competition will likely drive down the prices of vehicles in general ultimately once people are comfortable trying the alternatives.