Attention Honda fans in Mexico and the United States, because their most successful model will soon have a phenomenal version. Swipe and find out what it’s all about.
Fifteen years have passed since that first fuel cell vehicle was launched by Honda, which is, of course, its first 100% electric ready. The Honda Clarity was known in 2008 and began circulating in the United States, Europe and Japan as a rental car under the FCX Clarity name. Starting in 2016, the brand introduced its evolution to the market: the Clarity Fuel Cell.
Due to poor sales, the manufacturer finally removed it from its production line in 2021. Will we see a hydrogen-powered Honda again? A year ago, judging by statements from Toshihiro Mibe, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., the answer seemed to be leaning toward a resounding no.
However, the scenario has changed. By 2024, a new Honda with a fuel cell will reach the brand’s portfolio and it will be nothing more and nothing less than one of the most successful vehicles of today. For this to happen, the United States appears to be the ideal anchor.
Since 2013, Honda and General Motors have been working together on hydrogen and electric mobility. The fuel cell is already out of the market, now another is counting on taking its place: the CR-V SUV, Honda’s best-selling in the US by a wide margin, with a battery starting in 2024 There will be a version. Oil is over.
Taking the first quarter of 2023 as a parameter, the Honda CR-V ranks seventh among the best-selling vehicles in the country. In April, moreover, it registered a growth of 76.53% as compared to the same month of 2022 and thus, reached 99,017 deliveries in the first four months period, which meant a growth of 29.30% with respect to January-April 2022 . How do you think this new hydrogen version will affect this highly sought-after Honda?
Honda CR-V 2023
The Honda CR-V is the best selling brand in the United States.
