My family took one look at my photos of the Honda 0 Series Saloon Prototype and agreed that it looked like a mashup between a Lamborghini, a Cybertruck, and a DeLorean. It was not a compliment.
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But here’s the thing. The 0 Series Saloon Prototype will make its mark when it goes into production as Honda’s flagship electric vehicle. Yes. Honda plans to build an EV similar to the Saloon Prototype in form and function, if not several of the concept car details.
And when you’ve had a chance to see it in person, experience the interior, and fool around with the top layer of Honda’s new ASIMO OS infotainment technology, you can’t help but conclude that it is a courageous statement from an automaker best known for manufacturing daily drivers like the Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Pilot.
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Honda hasn’t revealed any specifications for the 0 Series Saloon, so I cannot share power, range, charging, or other data. However, unlike the company’s existing Prologue electric SUV, built using General Motors Ultium technology, the Saloon boasts home-grown Honda engineering. In addition, the automaker will assemble it in Ohio on the company’s new EV assembly line.
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Aside from its familiar Lamborghini-adjacent front end, the 0 Series Saloon is undeniably futuristic inside and out. A glass roof bathes the cabin in natural light, and four people easily fit inside the spacious interior. The Saloon has a liftback design without a rear window, but the back seats don’t fold down to increase utility. Cameras provide drivers with a view to the rear, similar to a Polestar 4, which also lacks a rear window.
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Drivers face a steering yoke fronting a dashboard with wall-to-wall screens. Instead of a head-up display, the Saloon has a second ribbon of screens showing data near the base of the windshield, which seems miles away. On a practical note, I fail to see how anyone will effectively clean this car’s glass or the acres of dust-collecting dashboard.
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In the middle of the dashboard, Honda’s new ASIMO OS infotainment system offers a significant upgrade in user friendliness and sophistication over current Honda technology. The large screen has appealing graphics and a top menu layer that is easy to use. To the left is a digital instrumentation panel, and to the right is a display for the front passenger. Camera-based side-view monitors may not make production, as the Saloon is sure to get side-view mirrors.
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Honda also plans to offer a Level 3 advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) in the Saloon, allowing drivers to remove their hands from the yoke and their eyes from the road. This technology has been available in the Honda Legend in Japan for years and will finally make its way to the U.S.A.
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High-tech electric vehicles blur the line between what constitutes a mass-market and a luxury vehicle. When you’re considering the new Honda 0 Series Saloon Prototype from the outside, and when you’re sitting inside, it looks, feels, and even smells like a luxury car. Yet it’s a Honda. An undeniably cool Honda.
The automaker isn’t talking prices, but as long as it arrives with competitive specs, features, and quality, the Saloon could challenge the Audi A6 E-tron, BMW i5, Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQE, and Tesla Model S. Even without a luxury-brand badge.
Honda is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of January 18, 2025, but it may have changed since then. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Christian Wardlaw is a veteran automotive journalist with 30 years of experience in the field and has held automotive editorial leadership positions at Edmunds, JD Power, and The New York Daily News. Today, Chris owns a content agency called Speedy Daddy Media, and in addition to JDPower.com, his work appears on Capital One Auto Navigator, CarGurus, and Edmunds.
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