Honda has confirmed two global debuts for the 2025 Japan Mobility Show that are already stirring plenty of speculation. The automaker will unveil a brand-new Honda 0 Series prototype SUV and an all-new compact EV prototype, both designed to showcase the brand’s next steps in electrification. While Honda is also displaying motorcycles, rockets, and production models alongside other brands like Lexus, these two premieres are the real story.
Honda 0 Series Prototype: The Next Chapter
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The 0 Series lineup represents Honda’s push into a new era of EVs, and the show’s headline debut is a prototype SUV meant to broaden the appeal of the range. Honda says this model will “enable more people to feel the value of the 0 Series.” With the 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes already announced for production in 2026, the newcomer could fit right between the other EVs in a more compact package. Although this is an important model for Honda, enthusiasts were hoping for something like a hotter version of the Prelude to justify its ludicrous price tag.
Compact EV Prototype: Small and Playful
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The second world premiere is Honda’s compact EV prototype, described as “playful” and “fun to drive.” Honda calls it playful and exhilarating, with early test models already spotted on the roads of Japan, the United Kingdom, and other EV-hungry regions. If it shares styling cues with the camouflaged Super EV that made an appearance at Goodwood earlier this year, this prototype could set the stage for a stylish and nimble production car. This little EV might not get the same attention as the 0 Series prototype SUV, but it feels like the more important reveal, proving that Honda still can embody the go-kart-like driving spirit it’s famous for.
More to See at the Honda Booth
Beyond these two premieres, Honda will show the production-ready Prelude, the retro-inspired N-ONE e:, and the new CB1000F motorcycles. Other highlights include a concept electric motorcycle, the near-production Honda e-MTB, and even a sustainable rocket tested successfully in Hokkaido earlier this year. The Japan Mobility Show opens on October 29 for the press and on October 31 for the public. Until then, the big question remains: what exactly is Honda hiding under those covers?
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