The CR-V Hybrid, and the Upcoming Honda Roadster EV

Plus the Honda/Nissan/Mitsubishi Alliance

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Alexandria Isais
August 18, 2024

Hey Honda fans! đź‘‹ 

Welcome back to your Classic Honda Newsletter. Whether you’re a long-time subscriber, or a newcomer to the scene, we hope you enjoy this edition.

Here’s what we’ve got for you:

  • Honda Hybrids: The CR-V Hybrid

  • Honda + Nissan + Mitsubishi

  • Honda Roaster EV to Challenge Miata

Honda Hybrids: The Accord and CR-V

Accord Hybrid via Honda

CR-V Hybrid via Honda

Honda’s reputation as reliable and versatile precedes them when it comes to their line of Hybrid vehicles. Some might even say that Honda paved the way for Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. with the arrival of the Insight in 1999, before the Prius arrived alter in 2000.

Honda continues to improve their Hybrid lineup; the Accord, CR-V, and Civic are the three hybrid heroes (RIP Insight, we miss you). Let’s take a closer look at two of the Hybrid Hondas available at Classic Honda.

Accord Hybrid

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid via Honda

We gave you a decent breakdown of the Accord Hybrid in our July edition. Here’s a quick refresher for good measure.

  • 204 hp

  • 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds

  • 51 mpg city | 48 mpg highway

  • 16.7 cu ft of cargo space

  • 12.3 in touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto

  • 6 in head-up display

  • 12-speaker Bose stereo system

  • Torso supporting front seats

  • HVAC air vents with honeycomb trim

  • 5-star Overall Safety Rating by NHTSA

  • Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection

  • Lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning

  • Adaptive cruise control

CR-V Hybrid

The distinctive sporty hybrid with real time AWD and compatible Apple CarPlay is a Honda Hybrid favorite, and it’s available at Classic Honda.

2024 CR-V Sport Hybrid via Honda

  • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature

  • Blind-Spot-Information System

  • 18-inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels

  • 204 hp

  • 43mpg City / 36mpg Highway / 40mpg Combined

  • Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers

  • Gloss Black Roof Rails

  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel / Shift Knob

Choose your Hybrid: Accord or CR-V?

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Schedule your next Honda hybrid test drive with Classic Honda. We have 2024 Accord Hybrids and 2024 CR-V Hybrids on our lot, with the 2025 Civic Hybrid coming soon.

Honda and Nissan, and Mitsubishi

Honda and Nissan have partnered together to bring the next generation of software-defined-vehicles. The two companies signed a memorandum declaring their collaboration for this upcoming age of artificial intelligence and electrification.

Looking at the software areas of autonomous driving, connectivity, and AI, Honda and Nissan are hoping to share and generate innovative solutions for the future of SDVs.

Oh, Mitsubishi is also helping however they can to contribute any new knowledge or strengths.

What do you think of this matchup? Will the three teaming up mean for a speedier arrival of this next generation of SDVs? Or will Nissan and Mitsubishi hold Honda back? Let us know your thoughts ⬇️

History of Honda Roadsters… New Roadster EV

From the first S-series S500, to the most recent S660, Honda has had a special place for beloved roadsters. Since 1966, Honda has introduced and evolved their small and mighty sports cars… and they’re not done yet.

According to the Japanese automotive publication Best Car, Honda is looking to introduce a new roadster to challenge the Mazda Miata. This roadster will be the successor to the Japan-only mid-engined 660cc powered S660.

In order to appeal to an international audience, Honda plans to extend the car size and make room for a fully electric powertrain, rumored to be the same powertrain as the Prologue. Given the lighter size, we can look forward to an acceleration of 0-60mph in under 5 seconds.

Honda Sports EV Concept, 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show

We’re certainly curious to see what might become of this Honda roadster EV; especially what it will look like. Do you think it’ll bear more resemblance to it’s s-series predecessors? Or the 2017 concept Honda Sports EV from the Frankfurt Auto Show?

S2000

S2000

That’s all for this month! We hope you enjoyed this July edition of the Classic Honda Newsletter.

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