Honda already has self-charging hybrid systems for its compact models. However, it is also preparing to extend this approach to larger vehicles, thanks to a new V6 engine-based system. This unit will work in tandem with new electric motors (up to three units in all-wheel-drive versions) and a battery. Honda states that the goal is to achieve high efficiency while maintaining production costs.
According to Honda, the power unit promises more than a 30 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to current mid-size and large models with internal combustion engines. The benefits will be achieved through improved equipment and a new energy management system, capable of selecting the most efficient driving mode depending on the situation.
In addition to increased efficiency, the new system is expected to provide better dynamics. Honda forecasts a 10 percent reduction in acceleration time compared to current non-electrified V6 engine models. The company has yet to disclose overall power, but clearly, speed and economy are priorities.
The first to receive the new powertrain will be a large SUV, scheduled for release in 2027. Most likely, this will be an updated Honda Pilot. By the end of the decade, other models will also appear, including the updated Passport SUV, as well as the next generations of the Ridgeline pickup and Odyssey minivan.
Honda expects this new wave of models to become a bridge to the popularization of hybrids.
Source: Carscoops
