Honda reveals 0 SUV and saloon electric cars at CES 2025 inspired by wedge-shaped vehicles

What Honda Showed

Honda unveiled two prototype electric vehicles:
1. Honda 0 Saloon (a low-slung saloon / sedan) EV Design & Manufacturing+3Honda Global+3Car and Driver+3
2. Honda 0 SUV (a mid-size SUV) Honda Global+2EV Design & Manufacturing+2
Both are part of the new Honda 0 Series and are expected to begin production in 2026, first in North America, then expanding globally. Honda Automobiles+2Honda Global+2

The design approach for the 0 Series is built around the motto: “Thin, Light, and Wise.” Honda Automobiles+2Honda Global+2
The Saloon is inspired by a wedge-shaped styling: low roofline, sporty profile, cab-forward design, with an interior that feels more spacious than you might expect from its exterior silhouette. Honda Global+1
The SUV prototype draws from Honda’s earlier Space-Hub concept, delivering a roomy cabin, large field of view, flexible space, and a design that emphasizes visibility and interior space despite a relatively sleek exterior. Honda Global+1

ASIMO OS: Honda introduced its own vehicle operating system named ASIMO OS (named after Honda’s humanoid robot). This will handle both infotainment and driver assistance / autonomous-capable functions. Honda Global+2Honda News+2
Level 3 Automated Driving: “Eyes-off” driving in certain situations is targeted, meaning the car will handle driving (under suitable conditions) while the driver can safely divert attention. Over-the-air updates will expand functionality. Honda Global+1
Performance / Architecture: Dedicated EV architecture; lighter and thinner battery designs; technologies like steer-by-wire, high precision sensing (including 3D gyros) for stability, especially in the SUV version. Car and Driver+2Honda Global+2

Both models start production in 2026. The 0 SUV is the first to be launched (first half of 2026) in North America; the Saloon follows (late 2026). Honda Global+1
After North America, launches are planned for Japan, Europe, and other global markets. Honda Global+1

Honda is leaning into software-defined vehicles (SDVs) — vehicles whose functionality (automated driving, infotainment, etc.) can evolve via software updates. Honda Global+1
The wedge-shaped design signals a divergence from more traditional boxy electric-SUV styles, aiming for improved aerodynamics, efficiency, and a design language that stands out. Designboom+2Car and Driver+2
By introducing its own OS and investing in chip (SoC) development with Renesas, Honda is putting in the infrastructure to compete in the race where computing, AI, and autonomy are becoming as important as battery and motor specs.