Honda’s Future on Display: 0 Series SUV and Compact EV Set for World Debut

Honda’s Future on Display at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show promises to be electrifying, with two highly anticipated global debuts already stirring significant speculation. The automaker is set to unveil a brand-new Honda 0 Series SUV prototype and an all-new compact EV prototype, both designed to vividly showcase the brand’s next decisive steps in electrification. While the Honda booth will also feature motorcycles, rockets, and existing production models, these two world premieres are undoubtedly the main event.

Honda 0 Series Prototype: The Next Chapter in Electrification

The Honda 0 Series lineup signifies the brand’s strategic push into a new era of electric vehicles, characterized by a “thin, light, and wise” philosophy. The headline debut at the show is a prototype SUV, explicitly designed to broaden the appeal of the 0 Series range. Honda states this model will “enable more people to feel the value of the 0 Series,” suggesting a focus on accessibility and practicality.

With the 0 Series Saloon and a larger SUV prototype already confirmed for production in 2026, this new SUV prototype could potentially slot between them in a more compact package, or hint at a variant tailored for specific market needs. While this model is crucial for Honda’s EV strategy, some enthusiasts were hoping for a hotter version of the Prelude to justify its already premium price tag. Nevertheless, the 0 Series SUV prototype is expected to provide further insight into Honda’s vision for its future electric lineup.

Compact EV Prototype: Small, Playful, and Potentially More Important

The second world premiere is Honda’s compact EV prototype, a vehicle described as “playful” and “fun to drive.” Honda emphasizes its exhilarating nature, and early test models have already been spotted undergoing trials on roads in Japan, the United Kingdom, and other EV-hungry regions. If this prototype shares styling cues with the camouflaged Super EV that made an appearance at Goodwood earlier this year, it could set the stage for a stylish and nimble production car.

While this little EV might not grab the same immediate attention as the larger 0 Series SUV prototype, it arguably represents a more significant reveal for many Honda loyalists. It has the potential to demonstrate that Honda can still embody the “go-kart-like” driving spirit for which it is historically famous, proving that electrification doesn’t have to sacrifice driving enjoyment, even in a compact package. This could be a pivotal model in cementing Honda’s reputation for fun-to-drive vehicles in the electric era.

More to See at the Honda Booth

Beyond these two exciting world premieres, the Honda booth at the Japan Mobility Show will be a hub of innovation and diversity. Visitors can expect to see:

The production-ready Prelude, marking the return of a beloved sporty coupe.
The retro-inspired N-ONE e:, showcasing a blend of classic design and electric power.
The new CB1000F motorcycles.
A concept electric motorcycle and the near-production Honda e-MTB (electric mountain bike).
Even a sustainable rocket, successfully tested in Hokkaido earlier this year, highlighting Honda’s broader ambitions in mobility.

The Japan Mobility Show opens to the press on October 29 and to the public on October 31. Until then, the automotive world will be eagerly awaiting to see what exactly Honda has hidden beneath the covers.

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