Honda Hybrid Cars To Get Cheaper; 13 New Hybrid Vehicles Coming Soon

Honda has unveiled its plans to introduce some new offerings in its global portfolio, along with ambitious plans to make the hybrid cars cheaper with its new-gen hybrid set-up which could cost upto 50% less than the current system, in a bid to embrace the rising interest in hybrid vehicles over BEVs (Born Electric Vehicle). It further aims to introduce 13 hybrid models in a span of four years starting 2in 027. Read on to find out the details and how the brand aims to keep its position in the evolving landscape. But before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community of avid petrolheads to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.

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13 New Honda Hybrid Cars From 2027

To significantly bring down the cost of its hybrid technology, Honda is focusing on reducing expenses tied to critical components like batteries and electric motors. The company is also intensifying collaboration with suppliers, streamlining production processes, and expanding the use of shared parts across its hybrid lineup. These measures are expected to cut hybrid system costs by more than 50% compared to models launched in 2018, and over 30% compared to hybrids introduced since 2023. This could play out well in India as well, where it currently offers just the Honda City with a hybrid set-up but costs a steep premium over the top-spec ZX model in the NA regular Honda City.

Responding to shifting market trends, marked by slowing demand for battery electric vehicles and growing interest in hybrids, Honda has unveiled plans to roll out 13 new hybrid models between 2027 and 2031 with a new hybrid system. More notably, Honda says this new system will be significantly more cost-effective to produce, over 50% cheaper than the one used since 2018, making its hybrid offerings more accessible to a broader range of buyers. These upcoming cars and SUVs will feature a next-generation hybrid system that promises over 10% better fuel efficiency than the brand's current hybrids.

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This is even more important considering the Indian market situation, where Honda is not in a very strong position, even after the launch of Honda Amaze, which was supposed to resurrect the skyrocketing demand. It failed to garner the desired number, with the Dzire stealing the spotlight with a 5-star safety rating, sunroof, and a slew of features, all the while offering a pretty solid fuel economy. However, with declining sedan sales in the country in general, Honda needs to introduce the hybrid option with the Elevate to pit it directly against the Grand Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in the hybrid segment, which is pretty concise as of now, with very few players. Plus, a few more compact SUVs, rivalling the Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue in their respective segments, could turn around the sluggish sales for the brand.