Honda 0 α Prototype Debuts in Tokyo, Entry-Level EV Due 2027 in Japan & India
2025/10/29
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Honda 0 α Prototype Debuts in Tokyo, Entry-Level EV Due 2027 in Japan & India
At JMS 2025 Honda unveiled the 0 α prototype, the entry-level third member of its 0 Series EV family. Sales start in 2027 in Japan and India, with global markets to follow. Built on the same “Thin, Light & Wise” ethos as the larger 0 Saloon/0 SUV, the α features a low yet roomy body, wide stance, one-piece front/rear screen lighting and Asimo OS plus Level 3 autonomy, forming part of seven 0 Series models due by 2030.
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iCaur V23 RHD Previewed in Malaysia, Estimated from RM145k, Launch by Year-End
Freshly arrived iCaur Malaysia previewed the right-hand-drive V23, priced RM145k-RM155k and due for launch by year-end. Riding on a separate platform from the 03, the 4.22m-long boxy SUV blends retro 4×4 looks with 200mm ground clearance, 600mm wading depth and 42°/40° approach/departure angles. Inside: 15.4in centre screen, 8.88in round digital cluster, flexible cargo 234-1,366L. Two powertrains: 2WD 136PS/180Nm RWD and iWD dual-motor 211PS/292Nm AWD, 0-100km/h in 11s/7.5s. Batteries: 59.93kWh LFP (NEDC 360km) and 81.76kWh NMC (NEDC 430km); DC fast-charge 85/104kW, AC 6.6kW, V2L 3.3kW.