Honda Unveils Bold Hybrid Sedan and SUV Concepts, Scraps 2040 ICE Phase-Out Goal

Honda has revealed two new concept vehicles—a hybrid sedan and SUV—that showcase a sharper design language for its electrified lineup. Alongside the debut, the automaker confirmed it is abandoning its earlier pledge to eliminate internal combustion engines from its global range by 2040.

The concepts signal a recalibrated strategy that leans on hybrid technology as a bridge rather than a short-term stepping stone to full electrification. Honda’s revised roadmap suggests hybrids will play a central role well beyond the next decade.

The move reflects broader industry uncertainty over EV adoption rates and charging infrastructure, with several manufacturers adjusting timelines for phasing out combustion engines.

Honda has not announced production dates or detailed powertrain specifications for either concept.