Honda Presents World Premiere of Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes at CES 2025 ​

​Honda unveiled two prototype models at CES 2025 – Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV – representing their global EV series launching from 2026. The company also introduced its vehicle operating system, the ASIMO OS.

Honda 0 Saloon

Building upon the concept model from CES 2024, the Honda 0 Saloon prototype is set for a 2026 launch. It maintains the original design's low-profile, sporty styling with surprisingly spacious interiors.

As the flagship model of the Honda 0 Series, it features next-generation technologies following the "Thin, Light and Wise" approach. At CES 2025, Honda highlighted its Level 3 automated driving technology and "ultra-personal optimisation" powered by ASIMO OS.

The production model will debut in North America in 2026, followed by Japan and Europe.

Honda 0 SUV

Evolved from the Space-Hub concept, this mid-size EV SUV prototype showcases Honda's vision of EVs as versatile spaces. It features an expansive cabin with unrestricted visibility and incorporates 3D gyro sensors.

The SUV will launch in North America in early 2026, followed by other global markets.

ASIMO OS

Honda 0 Series models will feature ASIMO OS, an original vehicle operating system that embodies the 'Wise' value of the global EV series.

ASIMO, Honda's pioneering humanoid robot developed in 2000, was renowned for autonomous walking and human interaction. Building upon ASIMO's legacy of robotics research since 1986, Honda has advanced its technologies in environmental recognition and autonomous behaviour control.

By integrating these robotics capabilities with advanced intelligence, ASIMO OS will deliver unique value for software-defined vehicles. The system will control electronic control units for automated driving, driver assistance, and in-vehicle infotainment.

Through over-the-air updates, the system will continuously enhance vehicle functions and services.

Automated driving technology

Honda achieved a significant milestone in 2021 by becoming the first automaker to implement Level 3 automated driving with Honda SENSING Elite in the Legend model,

Honda SENSING Elite was developed to eliminate accidents that human drivers could prevent, whilst reducing overall traffic collisions. Honda aims to make eyes-off technology more accessible through the Honda 0 Series.

To achieve this, Honda has implemented its AI technology, combining Helm. Ai’s unsupervised learning1 with experienced driver behaviour models. This enables efficient AI learning with minimal data, expanding automated driving capabilities.

Honda 0 Series models will feature a system that expands driver assistance and Level 3 automated driving capabilities, beginning with eyes-off technology in highway traffic congestion, upgradeable through OTA updates.

Level 3 automation allows drivers to engage in secondary activities whilst the vehicle manages driving, from watching films to attending remote meetings. Honda aims to pioneer eyes-off functions across all driving scenarios.

Development of SoC

Honda and Renesas Electronics Corporation have partnered to develop a high-performance system-on-chip for future SDVs.

For late 2020s models, Honda will implement a centralised E&E architecture, combining multiple ECUs into a single core unit. This requires enhanced processing capabilities whilst minimising power usage.

The system will combine Renesas' fifth-generation R-Car X5 SoC with Honda's optimised AI accelerator, targeting industry-leading AI performance of 2,000 TOPS (Sparse) with 20 TOPS/W efficiency.