{"id":47644,"date":"2023-04-18T09:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=47644"},"modified":"2023-04-18T09:04:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:04:03","slug":"honda-previews-three-electric-suvs-launching-china-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=47644","title":{"rendered":"Honda Previews Three New Electric SUVs Launching In China In 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Honda is debuting two pre-production prototypes and one concept model at Auto Shanghai 2023 \u2013 all with battery-electric propulsion.<\/p>\n<p>The e:NP2 Prototype and e:NS2 Prototype are accurate representations of two production electric SUVs that will go on sale in early 2024 in China as Honda&#8217;s second wave of <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/540451\/honda-china-unveils-enseries-concepts\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22540451%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22honda-china-unveils-enseries-concepts%22%7D\">e:N Series EV models<\/a>.\u00a0As for the e:N SUV, it previews the third wave of e:N Series EVs coming to market before the end of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of these new EV models next year will support Honda&#8217;s goal to launch 10 EV models in China by 2027 under its core brand and have EVs represent 100 percent of its automobile sales in the country by 2035.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with the Honda e:NP2 Prototype and e:NS2 Prototype, they are said to bring new value to brand customers by enhancing dynamics, technology, and style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/honda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Honda<\/a> says these models offer &#8220;a unique driving pleasure that enables the driver to enjoy a sense of oneness with the vehicle&#8221; and interior space that conveys intelligence with &#8220;clean, uncluttered, yet pleasantly rounded forms combined with advanced features such as Honda Connect 4.0.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to design, both models adopt the body style of an SUV, combining it with the &#8220;sleek form of sedans.&#8221; Both the e:NP2 Prototype and e:NS2 Prototype feature a sloping roofline and fastback-like treatment at the rear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery inline \"> <meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Honda at Auto Shanghai 2023\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo\"> <a href=\"\/photo\/7232386\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept\/\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo-box\"> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s5\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s6\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s4\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s3\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s2\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s1\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.webp 1920w \" sizes=\" (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px) (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px \"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\" https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s5\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 213w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s6\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 445w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s4\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 889w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s3\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s2\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/G3BywV\/s1\/honda-e-np2-prototype-honda-e-ns2-prototype-honda-e-n-suv-and-honda-e-n-gt-concept.jpg 1920w \" sizes=\" (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px) (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), 649px \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Honda e:NP2 Prototype Honda e:NS2 Prototype Honda e:N SUV and Honda e:N GT Concept\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"value\">8<\/span> <span class=\"label\">Photos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/540622\/electric-honda-hrv-china-debut\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22540622%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22electric-honda-hrv-china-debut%22%7D\">existing Honda e:NS1 and e:NP1<\/a> offer any indication, the e:NP2 and e:NS2 are essentially the same vehicle. However, unlike their smaller counterparts based on the Honda HR-V, these vehicles feature distinct design details, more specifically different front and rear identities. The rest of the body is the same.<\/p>\n<p>We can assume that each model will be built by one of Honda&#8217;s Chinese joint ventures, GAC Honda Automobile and <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/559359\/honda-announces-second-evplant-china\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22559359%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22honda-announces-second-evplant-china%22%7D\">Dongfeng Honda Automobile<\/a>. No powertrain details or dimensions were announced.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on to the Honda e:N SUV Concept, it may have the same name as <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/554153\/honda-en-suv-concept-walkaround\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22554153%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22honda-en-suv-concept-walkaround%22%7D\">the wild design study that debuted in 2021<\/a>, but it doesn&#8217;t appear to have anything else in common. It looks much more tame and closer to production, adopting the body style of a traditional SUV.<\/p>\n<p>The production model previewed by this concept will be the first one to adopt the e:N Architecture W EV-dedicated platform developed exclusively for e:N Series EV models, with the e:N SUV to become the prologue of the new-generation EV models for Honda e:N Series.<\/p>\n<p>The automaker promises driving performance unique to Honda vehicles which pursue the &#8220;joy of driving.&#8221; The vehicle is equipped with the latest safety and driver assistance systems as well as AI-powered Honda Connect technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Honda did not reveal any specifications or dimensions for any of the models unveiled in Shanghai.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22655818%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Honda%20To%20Invest%20Over%20%2440%20Billion%20In%20EVs%20In%20A%20Bid%20To%20Catch%20Up%20To%20Competitors%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22honda-to-invest-40-billion-dollars-in-ev-development%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FBXAnqM%2Fs5%2Fhonda-e-n2-concept-rear-three-quarter-view.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22633058%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Honda%20Creates%20EV%20Unit%20To%20Speed%20Up%20Electrification%2C%20Cuts%20Sales%20Regions%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22honda-creates-ev-unit-to-speed-up-electrification-cuts-sales-regions%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FBXAQ0M%2Fs5%2F2024-honda-prologue.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<section contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"video_mstv\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sizer\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAYAAAA7KqwyAAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAABpJREFUeNpi\/P\/\/PwMlgImBQjBqwLAwACDAAOVfAw9\/ZDvcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\"\/>  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honda is debuting two pre-production prototypes and one concept model at Auto Shanghai 2023 \u2013 all with battery-electric propulsion. The e:NP2 Prototype and e:NS2 Prototype are accurate representations of two production electric SUVs that will go on sale in early 2024 in China as Honda&#8217;s second wave of e:N Series EV models.\u00a0As for the e:N [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47645,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=47644"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47644\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/47645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=47644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=47644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=47644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}