Honda unveiled the烨 (yè) Sequence (“Ye Sequence”), an all-new EV collection Honda will introduce to the Chinese language market, together with the world premiere of the primary set of the Ye Sequence fashions, particularly 烨 (yè) P7 (“Ye P7”) and 烨 (yè) S7 (“Ye S7”), in addition to the idea mannequin for the second set of collection fashions, the烨 (yè) GT CONCEPT (“Ye GT CONCEPT”).
Japanese automaker is planning to launch a complete of six the Ye Sequence fashions in China by 2027.
The three fashions unveiled on Wednesday are scheduled to be exhibited on the 18th Beijing Worldwide Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) to be held later this month in Beijing, China.
Honda is at present providing the e:N Sequence EV fashions in China, the place electrification of car merchandise is in progress, and the all-new Ye Sequence fashions might be a brand new addition to the lineup. The brand new collection was named with the Chinese language letter “烨” which suggests “shine brilliantly,” representing Honda’s need to allow everybody who drives Ye Sequence fashions to unleash their innermost passions by means of the enjoyment of driving, and let their individuality shine brilliantly.
To signify Honda’s willpower to constantly pursue new challenges and developments and to speed up its transformation in China the place the EV shift is continuing quickly, the all-new Ye Sequence fashions will put on the brand new “H mark” designed solely for Honda’s next-generation EV fashions.
As next-generation EVs, the Ye Sequence fashions are being developed in pursuit of extra worth for patrons. Along with human-centric packaging based mostly on the M/M idea*1, which is the inspiration of Honda automotive design, the Ye Sequence fashions function driving efficiency that additional refines the “pleasure of driving” by making use of a newly developed devoted EV platform developed in China and integrating it with electrification applied sciences Honda has amassed over a few years. As for utility of intelligence applied sciences, together with providing of an AI-powered assistant, the Ye Sequence fashions are being developed with the intention to create a “house” the place all occupants can take pleasure in comfy mobility.
The Ye P7 and the Ye S7
The all-new Ye P7 and the Ye S7, the primary set of Ye Sequence fashions, have been developed based mostly on the newly developed devoted EV platform and might be obtainable in two variations – a one-motor rear-wheel drive mannequin and a two-motor four-wheel drive mannequin. Each variations are designed in pursuit of the “pleasure of driving.” Extra particularly, the rear-wheel drive variation was designed to supply sporty and crisp dealing with, and the four-wheel drive variation was designed to supply each excessive energy and extremely responsive dealing with to comprehend driving on the will of the motive force.
Contained in the car, a spacious cabin allows each entrance and rear seat occupants to take pleasure in a cushty trip, whereas additionally having fun with driving expertise with a way of intelligence, which might be achieved by altering emission patterns of LED lights on the instrument panel and door panels that change along side the AI-powered help and different features.
The car designs replicate the respective model and picture every mannequin strives to create: the Ye P7 expresses a seamless, refined and good sense of the longer term and the Ye S7 expresses a extra emotional sense of the longer term that stimulates individuals who see the car.
The all-new Ye P7 and Ye S7 fashions are scheduled to go on sale on the finish of 2024.The Ye GT CONCEPT
The Ye GT CONCEPT is an idea mannequin developed with the intention of making a mannequin that represents Honda EVs in China. In line with the “low & broad” silhouette that pertains to its GT (Grand Tourer) title, the motive force’s seat is designed to immerse the motive force within the driving expertise, very similar to a race driver. Furthermore, the dynamic efficiency has been totally refined to offer the last word driving expertise wherein the motive force enjoys a way of unity with the car.
For the entrance seat passenger, a far-focus show that gives a way of depth and expertise as if viewing a big display screen, might be adopted for the primary time for Honda car merchandise, providing an immersive house just like a non-public theater.
Because the second set of the Ye Sequence fashions, manufacturing fashions based mostly on the Ye GT CONCEPT are scheduled to go on sale earlier than the tip of 2025.
Honda has set a worldwide aim of realizing carbon neutrality for all merchandise and company actions Honda is concerned by 2050. Towards this finish, beginning with the introduction of the e:NS1 and e:NP1 fashions in 2022, Honda is planning to introduce a complete of 10 Honda-brand EV fashions in China by 2027, and striving to make EVs signify 100% of its car gross sales in China by 2035.
Apr 18, 2024