Honda to Debut New Hybrid-Only Model Next Year
Honda has confirmed an all-new dedicated hybrid will arrive next year.
At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, the Japanese automaker announced the new model will be made in America and is part of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which plans to expand the company’s portfolio of electrified vehicles. Honda also plans to expand the use of its two-motor hybrid powertrain from passenger cars to its light truck lineup in the future, hinting that a Ridgeline Hybrid is in development.
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Expect the new dedicated hybrid model (which could even be a crossover) to feature a powertrain similar to the one found in the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, which uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a total system output of 212 horsepower. The Accord sedan returns 49 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway.
The company has set a global target for two-thirds of all sales to come from electrified models by 2030.
“Half of the all-new models Honda will launch in the United States in the coming two years will be electrified vehicles,” said Takahiro Hachigo, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. “In the long term, electrified vehicles are key to the future of carbon-free mobility.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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