HONDA'S NEW SUV PUSH

Japanese brand doubles down on electrification, with a fresh trio of hybrid and all-electric SUVs just around the corner

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HONDA CR-V Range-topping SUV takes a step upmarket, growing bigger than ever before and packing plug-in hybrid power for the first time.

HONDA E:NY1 Twin to the HR-V hybrid family SUV conceals all-new electric underpinnings and promises an official range of 256 miles.

HONDA ZR-V All-new hybrid-only middle child in Honda's growing SUV family will compete with the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.

HONDA E:NY1

Brand's second EV aims for mainstream appeal

On sale January 2024

Price from £45,000 (est)

George Hill 

Bands that explode onto the scene often struggle to follow up their initial success, but there are exceptions. Nirvana's Nevermind’ and Amy Winehouse's Back to Black’ were both second albums that won more sales than their predecessors. So, which path is the Honda e:Ny1 the Japanese brand’s second mainstream electric car destined to follow?

Well, the fact that the e:Ny1 is an electric SUV should help it to attract buyers; this is one of the fastest-growing market segmenis, with the BYD Atto 3, Nissan Ariya and Smart 1 just three recent additions to the class.

Thankfully, the e:Ny1 comprehensively thrashes its Honda E baby brother on range; its 62kWh usable) battery officially takes it 256 miles on a charge 119 miles farther than its sibling can go. The e:Ny1's official range also beats the 63kWh Nissan Ariya’s and the Peugeot e-2008's. However, the Kia Niro EV and 1 will fake you farther.