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Honda is developing a new V6 engine

Honda has unveiled key technologies for its next-generation large hybrid systems, including a newly developed V6 engine that complies with strict environmental regulations, as well as newly developed powertrains and a battery pack that achieve high efficiency and low cost.

Key technologies introduced at the workshop included: 1) the platform for next-generation hybrid models, 2) hybrid-electric system technologies for new large-size hybrid models scheduled to be launched in North America in the second half of the 2020s, and 3) key technologies to be applied to the production model of a compact EV based on the Super-ONE Prototype, which made its world debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. 

Honda positions the “environment” and “safety” as priority issues that need to be addressed in order for Honda to continue offering the joy and freedom of mobility to people in a sustainable manner. Based on this belief, Honda has set ambitious goals of achieving “carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities” and “zero fatalities from traffic collisions involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles,” globally by 2050.

As announced at the 2025 Honda Business Briefing held in May of this year, Honda is working to further strengthen the competitiveness of its electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) and offer new value to customers through electrification and enhanced application of intelligent technologies.

In the meantime, Honda will continue to pursue its value proposition in the electrified era: the “joy of driving” experienced by the driver while driving with a sense of oneness with their vehicle.　Regardless of powertrain type, EV or HEV, Honda will continue to build its products based on the Honda M/M Concept*1, a human-centric approach to Honda car design, and pursue the “joy of driving,” offering comfort and fun not only to the driver but to all occupants.

According to Autonews, Honda is aiming to improve the fuel efficiency of its next-generation large hybrid models by more than 30% compared to conventional models with SUS engines currently sold in the same segment. That is why Honda will combine the next-generation V6 engine with new parts of the hybrid system, which will enable efficient and economical driving - as much as possible with large and heavy vehicles.

Honda will aim to improve the vehicle's full-throttle acceleration performance by more than 10% compared to models with SUS engines currently sold in the same segment.

The idea is to introduce this engine and system in large Honda vehicles from 2027. For now, the US is mentioned as the market, and we will see if this system gets a chance in Europe...

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