seconds and offers an electric range of up to 145 km, with over 1,100 km total range. Charging from 30% to 80% takes just 25 minutes via 65 kW DC fast charging. Inside, the SUV features leather massage seats, dual 12.3” curved displays, 540° camera, augmented reality head-up display, 14-speaker Sony audio, and seven drive modes. The vehicle is available for pre-order until May 8 from EUR 39,900, with delivery and purchase finalization by May ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

, while the 1.5TD Discover variant and the 2.0TD variants with a 15.6-inch center console display. All variants are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The 1.5TD Discover and 2.0TD XWD Conquer variants come with 50W mobile phone wireless fast charging panels, while the 2.0TD variants with a Sony audio system. The 1.5TD Discover variant and the 2.0TD variants are available with ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), TJA (Traffic Jam Assist), and I...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

fficiency of 36 km/l in the city and 30.2 km/l on the highway. It has an electric range of 63 km. Updates for the Brazilian market include improved calibration, reducing acceleration response time to 1.6 seconds. The Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV features a 360° camera, an ADAS package with 10 functions, and a Sony sound system. The Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV shares the same powertrain but offers a more premium experience with a 7-seat configuration, a head-up display...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

LG Display, Korea starts mass production of ultra-large automotive display solutions On February 24, LG Display started mass production of the industry’s first 40-inch Pillar to Pillar (P2P) automotive display. It fully covers the area in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. This display will debut in the Afeela, the first sedan from the Sony Honda Mobility joint venture.  The performance of an SDV requires the installation o...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

AFEELA 1 on display in Los Angeles ahead of launch by end of 2025 On February 21, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced that the grand opening of AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City will be on February 22.  For six months only, the AFEELA Studio at Westfield Century City is designed to provide visitors with live, immersive demonstrations by AFEELA experts, allowing them to interact with the vehicle’s innovative technologies ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

ency ratings are 32.7 km/l in the city and 27.9 km/l on highway. The SUV measures 4.72m in length, 1.86m in width, and 1.70m in height, with a 2.71m wheelbase. Cargo capacity is 193 liters or up to 889 with folded seats. It includes advanced driver assistance systems, a 19” infotainment screen, a Sony audio system, adaptive cruise control, full LED lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. The hybrid version has 18” wheels and lacks native GPS. Rega...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/15

CES 2025: AUO, Taiwan to provide Micro LED Media Bar solution for Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA On January 9, AUO announced that it is collaborating with Sony Honda Mobility to showcase the world’s first Micro LED Media Bar Solution mounted on the exterior of the AFEELA at CES 2025.  The new solution brings groundbreaking applications to human-machine engagement, and connects the cockpit to the world outside the vehicle, inspiring innovative ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

CES 2025: SPE’s RIDEVU service to feature IMAX Enhanced Films in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles On January 7, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), IMAX Corporation, Mercedes‑Benz, and DTS, Inc., a subsidiary of Xperi Inc., announced that RIDEVU, SPE’s in-car entertainment service, will make IMAX Enhanced content from Sony Pictures’ library readily available in vehicles, starting in Mercedes-Benz models with latest generation MBUX this summer. SPE...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

aging HERE’s AI-powered map platform. It also enables OEMs to maintain full control over data privacy, system updates, and future-proofing capabilities. This solution also supports larger screens and seamlessly integrates infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) functionalities. Sony Honda Mobility is the first automaker to utilize HERE Navigation SDK for its AFEELA brand, enhancing its digital cockpit with advanced art visual...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

Sony Honda Mobility partners with Crash Champions for AFEELA vehicle repair and maintenance services in U.S. On January 7 at CES 2025, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) has announced a new partnership with Crash Champions, one of the largest founder-led operators of high-quality automotive collision repair centers in the U.S. SHMA will partner with Crash Champions to provide comprehensive vehicle repair and maintenance services for Sony ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

CES 2025: Sony Honda Mobility to open AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hubs in Torrance and Fremont, California in H2 of 2025 On January 7, 2025, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced at CES 2025 that it will open the AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub, two new spaces where visitors can directly experience the AFEELA brand, in Torrance and Fremont, California, forecasted for the second half of 2025. These hubs will provide visitors with the opportunity to i...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

CES 2025: HERE partners with Sony Honda Mobility on AFEELA EV HERE Technologies (HERE) announced its partnership with Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) at CES 2025 to revolutionize mobility with the SHM electric vehicle (EV) brand, “AFEELA”. The partnership aims to create an intuitive and personalized mobility experience that goes beyond standard navigation. SHM will leverage HERE Navigation SDK for AFEELA’s digital cockpit and HERE SDK Explor...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

CES 2025: Sony Honda Mobility introduces AFEELA 1 On January 6, 2025, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the first model to be sold under the AFEELA brand at CES 2025 – AFEELA 1. AFEELA 1 is scheduled for U.S. production at an existing, state-of-art plant in Ohio with official sales in California anticipated in 2025 and deliveries anticipated in mid-2026. AFEELA 1 is available in two trims: AFEELA 1 Origin and AFEELA 1 Signature. The pric...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

tart of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that opens with CES 2025 Media Days on January 5 and January 6, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas prior to the opening of larger CES 2025 on January 7. The 2025 Media Days schedule features exhibitors that include Toyota, Samsung, LG Electronics, Sony, Qualcomm, Bosch, AMD, Siemens, and others. (Detroit News article and other sources on January 2, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Ansys, Sony Semiconductor Solutions collaborate on perception testing in autonomous vehicles On December 19, Ansys announced it is collaborating with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation to improve perception system validation in ADAS/AVs. Leveraging both AVxcelerate Sensors and Sony's high dynamic range (HDR) Image Sensor Model, OEMs can test ADAS and AV functions, accounting for sensor behavior in diverse driving scenarios. Ansys AVxcelerat...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela EV to offer in-vehicle karaoke service Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (Sony Honda Mobility, Minato Ward, Tokyo) announced on December 16 that it will collaborate with Stingray Group Inc. (Stingray Group) to provide a karaoke service as entertainment content for its “Afeela” electric vehicle (EV). Stingray Group is a Canadian company that deals with music, media, and technology services. Introduction of Stingray Group...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

’s turbocharged 1.6-litre 290T engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering 145 kW of power and 290 Nm of torque. It has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg without brakes, and up to 1500 kg with brakes. The vehicle features a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen, an eight-speaker Sony Sound System, and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 360-degree camera, six airbags, ABS, and various advanced driver assists features. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

CES 2025: aiMotive, Hungary partners with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to revolutionize AD simulations On December 12, aiMotive announced the successful integration of Sony’s IMX728 sensor model aimed at advancing ADAS and AD technologies in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony). The integration enables automakers and technology providers to validate and optimize ADAS and AD systems with unprecedented precision. The...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

gle Android Automotive and Gemini AI, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine for 3D rendering and Here navigation.•    New EB corbos Link, merging the worlds of AUTOSAR and Android. In addition to demonstrations at the Elektrobit booth, solutions will be featured throughout the show by partners, including Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA, which integrates some of the IVI foundation developed in collaboration with Elektrobit in AFEELA’s digital cockpit. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Sony Honda Mobility to introduce video conferencing application to Afeela EV Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM, Minato Ward, Tokyo) has announced that it will introduce “Zoom Meetings,” a video conferencing application, as an in-car service for the Afeela electric vehicle (EV). Zoom Meetings allows Afeela customers to participate in web meetings from their cars using the in-car touchscreen, camera and microphone. According to SHM’s announcement...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25