US EditionSony-Honda Reveals Luxury Electric SUV Prototype
The Afeela Prototype 2026 SUV will join the lineup as a luxury model with a 483 km EPA-rated range, expanding Sony Honda Mobility's EV offerings beyond the sedan.
- Afeela's joint venture Sony Honda Mobility debuted the AFEELA Prototype 2026 SUV at CES on January 7, 2026, showing a model close to production readiness.
- Sony Honda Mobility says the SUV will expand the Afeela lineup as the second model, likely sharing the Afeela 1 sedan's dual-motor 360kW drivetrain, 91kWh battery, and 483km EPA range.
- Design details show screen-first interiors with screens-and-camera wing-mirror replacements and PlayStation Remote Play to rear seat displays in the AFEELA 1, offered in only three colours.
- Pre-Orders are already underway for the AFEELA 1 sedan, with Signature deliveries starting late 2026 and Origin trim arriving in 2027; the SUV prototype is unlikely to reach production before 2028, the company said.
- This year’s demos focus on refinement and reliability, with Sony Honda Mobility prioritizing fundamentals before California road tests later this year; the AFEELA 1 starts at $89,900 with higher trims exceeding $100,000 in luxury EV market.
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CES 2026: Sony's AFEELA 1 EV is back and road ready
Sony Honda Mobility showed off the AFEELA 1 electric vehicle again at CES this year. If, like me, you saw it last year, the experience will feel very familiar. However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. The AFEELA 1 still looks polished, still leans hard into its identity as a rolling entertainment hub, and still feels more like a Sony product than a traditional car. What’s different is that this year is less about flashy new features and more…
The Sony Honda Mobility joint venture (SHM) took advantage of the CES 2026 to lift the veil on its SUV. A model that takes on the brand's aesthetic signatures while offering a more generous template and space on board. Still in concept, however, it is not expected on American roads for a few years. At the same time, Sony and Honda have detailed the calendar of the Afela sedan 1. A staged, almost experimental market for a premium vehicle whose pr…
Sony Honda Mobility unveiled the Afeela electric SUV prototype at CES 2026, showcasing a futuristic design, spacious cabin, PlayStation 5 entertainment, and cutting-edge future technology.
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