The Honda Perception is again, and after three generations of providing the carmaker’s newest hybrid expertise, this newest mannequin is now a fully-electric car. Not solely that, however it’s additionally an SUV for the primary time.
Will probably be launched in Japan throughout the subsequent three months, with bookings opening March 19. Nevertheless, these with a great reminiscence will keep in mind that this isn’t the primary time we’ve seen this design, because it was launched in China in 2024 because the e:NS2, a part of a three way partnership with Dongfeng.
As such, the Perception will seemingly share that automobile’s mechanicals, together with a single entrance motor making 150 kW (204 PS) and 310 Nm of torque – the identical as a BYD Atto 3, in different phrases – and the e:N1‘s 68.8 kWh NMC battery providing a variety of 545 km on China’s lenient CLTC cycle. The Japanese press launch claims a determine of over 500 km on the extra stringent WLTP cycle, so maybe the Perception will obtain a much bigger battery.
The Perception’s styling is actually distinctive, with arrow-shaped LED daytime operating lights joined collectively by a full-width mild bar to kind a “H” graphic, plus corresponding taillights, flush pop-out entrance door handles, hidden rear handles and an virtually fastback-like roofline. A brand new Aqua Topaz Metallic II, an evolution of the e:N1’s hero color, is claimed to mix the transparency of water with the glint of the namesake gemstone.
Contained in the Perception, you’ll discover an virtually un-Honda tech-forward dashboard housing a 9.4-inch slimline instrument show, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen operating on the most recent Honda Join 4.0 interface, and an 11.5-inch head-up show.
The corporate says that is the primary Honda in Japan to supply an air fragrancing system and an clever heating perform that coordinates the central, seat and steering wheel heaters. This makes the system quieter, extra environment friendly and fewer dehumidifying than earlier than, it’s claimed.
With the Perception provided in a right-hand-drive market, it’s seemingly solely a matter of time earlier than it will get exported to extra areas. This maybe consists of Malaysia, the place the additionally beforehand China-only e:N1 has been on sale since Might 2025 – albeit not with a lot success.
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