Starting 2027, Hybrid Honda Cars Use New Hybrid V6 Machines That Save More Fuel And Power

Standard hybrid driving system on Honda Sport Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid. (Photo: Honda USA)

JAKARTA Honda mengungkapkan bahwa mereka tengah mengembangkan sistem penggerakan hybrid V6 generasi baru. Rencananya, akan diterapkan pada model ukuran menengah hingga besar mulai tahun 2027.

This new product is designed to provide fuel efficiency of more than 30 percent compared to conventional gasoline engines today, as well as an increase in acceleration of up to 10 percent. As reported by Caranddriver, Thursday, November 6.

According to the Director of R&D Honda, this propulsion system will integrate the V6 engine with undisclosed capacity, along with three electric motors. Especially for the all-wheeled (AWD) driven variant, the third motor will turn on the rear axis to increase traction and performance.

Honda stated that this new system will begin to be used in the next generation of SUVs and medium-sized pickups such as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. With the combination of engines and electric motors, fuel consumption is expected to be much more efficient.

As an illustration, the conventional engine version currently records consumption of about 11 kilometers per liter with an acceleration of 097 kilometers per hour in 6.9 seconds. The hybrid version is expected to exceed that figure significantly.

Furthermore, Honda explained that the development of this system is part of a long-term plan to present thirteen new hybrid models globally within four years, starting in 2027.

Although the company has not disclosed battery details such as cell capacity and configuration, this hybrid system is said to be an important milestone in Honda's strategy to improve the efficiency and performance of large vehicles without sacrificing the typical character of the V6 engine.

The move also shows the direction of Honda's strategy towards wider electrification. With the planned launch in 2027, the company has time to test and refine the technology before it is mass implemented.

Details of prices, engine capacities, and other technical specifications are still awaiting an official announcement. However, industry observers think this innovation will be an attractive alternative for large vehicle consumers who want higher performance with better efficiency.