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Honda has pulled the wraps off its next-generation hybrid platform, setting the stage for a new wave of electrified models that will arrive globally, including in India, from 2027 onward. The carmaker shared key technical details at its recent Automotive Technology Workshop in Tokyo, highlighting major upgrades in efficiency, modularity, and driving dynamics. At the heart of Honda’s presentation was its new midsize hybrid platform, a global architecture designed to underpin a wide range of upcoming hybrid models. The company says this next-gen platform achieves a 90kg reduction in weight compared to its current hybrid base while also improving overall body rigidity. The result is a lighter yet more stable foundation aimed at balancing performance, fuel economy, and driver engagement, areas that remain central to Honda’s DNA. Also Read: 2025 Hyundai Venue Base HX 2 Variant - Price, Features And Engine Options Explained One of the standout advancements is a new approach to body rigidity management. Instead of simply increasing stiffness, Honda has developed a method to optimise how the body flexes during cornering, which helps distribute loads more evenly across the tyres. This, the company claims, enhances stability and grip, delivering more predictable and enjoyable handling characteristics. Supporting this dynamic focus is a Motion Management System derived from Honda’s robotics expertise. The system helps maintain the vehicle’s posture during acceleration, braking, and cornering, allowing for smoother and more controlled responses to driver input. It’s complemented by an upgraded version of Agile Handling Assist, already available in the Accord and Prelude, now with integrated pitch control to keep the car level and composed under hard braking or uneven surfaces. The platform’s modular structure is another major step forward. Honda has engineered it to allow more than 60 percent parts commonality across different vehicle types. This means future models based on this architecture can share core components like the engine bay, underbody sections, and chassis elements, helping cut development costs and accelerate time to market. The modularity also gives Honda the flexibility to tailor vehicles for different regions without starting from scratch, a crucial factor for markets like India. Also Read: Aprilia SR GT 400 Scooter Unveiled - Will It Launch In India? Honda’s new midsize hybrid platform is expected to underpin several of the 10 new models the brand plans to launch in India by 2030. With its blend of reduced weight, advanced control systems, and greater production efficiency, it signals the company’s intent to make hybrids not just cleaner, but more engaging to drive.
