Honda debuts two electric car prototypes at CES for future "eyes-off" driving

Automobile brand Honda has unveiled prototypes of an electric SUV and sedan at tech fair CES in Las Vegas, building upon the 0 Series line it debuted last year.

The Honda 0 Saloon (Saloon) and Honda 0 SUV (SUV) are two of the first vehicles unveiled as part of Honda's 0 Series line, the brand's next-generation line-up of EVs that will feature a new operating system designed for "eyes-off" driving.

Both the Saloon and a version of the SUV were displayed at CES 2024 as concept cars to introduce the Honda 0 Series, which is focused on a "Thin, Light, and Wise" development strategy.

The Saloon prototype of CES 2025 reportedly received only minor changes since its 2024 concept debut, the most major difference being its white-painted exterior versus the sleek black of the original.

The four-door "sporty" Saloon features a minimal design, with a gentle slopping hood that runs seamlessly into its tinted windshield. Its back fender tilts slightly upwards, where it ends in an abrupt bumper.

A similar chip looks taken off the car's hood to create the front fender, which narrows and tilts downwards. Slim headlights and tinted windows encircle the car.

"The prototype model features both a low height, sporty styling that sets the Saloon apart from other EVs at first glance," said Honda.

The SUV is marked by a similar rear as the Saloon, although the car body runs into a traditional mid-size SUV shape.

Both vehicles also feature rectangular taillights that encircle a simplified Honda logo. Like other car brands such as Audi and Jaguar, Honda debuted the new word mark last year as part of its new EV line.

Additionally, the car's interiors were updated to feel more spacious and feature a fully digitized dashboard and white seating offset with a predominantly purple lighting palette.

Both vehicles will also run on the Honda-produced operating system Asimo OS, a semi-automated system named after the humanoid robot the brand created in 2000.

The software will enable autonomous and "eyes-off" driving features for the Series 0 system with the ultimate goal of making drivers "feel at one with the vehicle" according to the brand.

"Honda will rapidly expand global application of its eyes-off function through the Honda 0 Series, striving to become the world's first automaker to enable eyes-off driving in all driving situations to open up new possibilities for mobility," said Honda.

Although the vehicles were presented as prototypes at CES 2025, both vehicles are slated for 2026 production. They will be introduced in the North American market and then in Japan and Europe.

Other technology showcased at CES 2025 includes "the first" production-ready solar electric vehicle created by Californian start-up Aptera and a bunch of cute robots.

The images are courtesy of Honda

CES 2025 took place in Las Vegas from 7 to 10 January 2025. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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