It has been a troubling time for Honda as of late. In March 2026, the Japanese carmaker scrapped its 0 Series of electric vehicles, leading to a $15.7 billion write-off. Shortly after, the Afeela brand, its joint EV venture with Sony, was also binned.
And while Honda launched the all-new Prelude in this same season, the coupe’s return was met with strong pushback regarding its price. It is clear that things need to change at Honda, and we will be seeing those adjustments soon.
The brand recently announced that its next-generation hybrid platform will debut in 2027. It then rolled out the Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype and the Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype, both expected to go on sale within the next two years.
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The prototypes will then be followed up by 15 more hybrid models throughout 2030. It is unclear if these new Hondas will still use the e:HEV moniker. From what the brand has revealed, the technology will be completely overhauled as Honda aims to reduce costs by at least 30%. The new hybrids will also be equipped with a new electric AWD system, which claims to improve fuel economy by 10%.
You may recall that Honda revealed its Next-Generation Hybrid Studies in November 2025, which interestingly share some of the same details with the new prototypes. A dual-motor setup will still likely be used, along with the S+Shift technology for a simulated transmission. Powertrains will probably stay between 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines, but with improved efficiency as previously mentioned.
If you want to learn more about these new hybrids, you can read Top Gear Philippines executive editor Sharleen Banzon’s experience here. While we approach the halfway point in 2026, we should hear more about Honda’s next release soon. More as we get it.
