It's no secret to car manufacturers and brands that crossovers are making big sales. In fact, they know this very well more than we do. Asides from that, there's also another thing that's making contemporary car models stand out from their predecessors.
Electric power application in vehicles isn't widely patronized or appreciated widely here in the Philippines just yet. However, the trusted names in vehicle manufacturing services are now modifying their designs to mass produce electric vehicles (EV).
>>> Read out to know about the development of EV in the Philippines.
Honda modified its HR-V into first-produced EV crossover: Honda VE-1 2019
Honda, one of the biggest vehicle manufacturers in the world, has been the latest brand to launch a crossover vehicle equipped with electric technology. 2018 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition was very important for the brand and brand leaders since their 1st ever mass-produced electric vehicle: Honda EV-1 2019 was introduced to the public through leasing programs. This debut was indeed a significant one and Honda was no less than proud of the release of their latest model.
It is noticeable that the electrified crossover resembles the Honda HR-V but still getting minor differences. Take a look at how they made the Honda HR-V into the Honda VE-1:
1. Honda VE-1 2019 Body Design
- The front bumper is a bit curvy, especially around the edges.
- They changed the position of the air intakes.
- It now has a unique grill.
- The charging port is right under the newly designed grill.
2019 Honda VE-1: First look
2. Honda VE-1 2019 Cabin
- It now has a push-button gear selector.
- The units are also installed with a panoramic sunroof.
- There's also a screen that indicates battery status as well as the status of the driving system.
Honda VE-1 2019 features a push-button gear selector
3. Honda VE-1 2019 Electric Drivetrain
- The batteries can be found under the floor.
- It is equipped with a 53.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can make out 163 PS and 280Nm of torque.
For now, there is no news as to whether Honda plans to cater to clients outside of China. For Filipinos, it seems that we have to wait a bit longer to explore the new electrified crossover. Latest updates on upcoming Honda cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Honda Philippines' local lineup.
Know more about Honda
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has a total of 10 passenger cars with no commercial vehicle offerings for the local market.
Starting at Php 658,000 the most affordable Honda model in the Philippines is the Honda Brio, while the CR-V is the most expensive model at Php 2,290,000. The current lineup consists of four body types including crossover/SUV, sedan, hatchback, and MPV. Crossover/SUV includes Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V. As for the sedan models, HCPI offers the Honda City and Honda Civic. Moving to hatchbacks, there's the Honda Brio and Honda City Hatchback. Last but not the least is the Honda BR-V is classed as an MPV.
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