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Sony and Honda's Afeela Prototype 2026: A Deep Dive into the Electric SUV and its Wild Dashboard

CNETJanuary 9, 20262 min14,030 views
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Sony and Honda's Afeela Electric Vehicle Lineup

  • ⚡ Sony and Honda's joint Afeela electric car brand is progressing towards production, with the Afeela 1 sedan launching later this year and the Afeela Prototype 2026 SUV following.
  • 💡 The Afeela 1 aims to differentiate itself with a large dashboard display and advanced entertainment technology.

Immersive In-Car Entertainment

  • 🎮 Afeela vehicles will feature Sony PlayStation remote play, allowing users to stream games to the car, ideal for charging breaks or entertaining passengers.
  • 🎨 The Co-Creator Program enables owners to customize the vehicle's experience, including dashboard themes, audio, and ambient lighting.
  • 🎶 Custom themes can be created by Sony's content partners, such as PlayStation titles like Gran Turismo and Astrobot, as well as music producers and other IPs.
  • 🏎️ A Honda racing theme is available, incorporating vintage-inspired gauges and the sound of a Formula 1 car, referencing the brand's racing heritage.

Afeela Prototype 2026 SUV

  • 🚗 The Afeela Prototype 2026 is the larger SUV version of the Afeela 1 sedan, representing a closer-to-production form of Sony's earlier Vision S2 prototype.
  • ⚙️ While specific specs are limited, it's expected to share the same electric powertrain, safety technology, and cabin experience as the Afeela 1.
  • 📅 The Afeela 1 is expected to hit the road later this year, with the Afeela Prototype 2026 SUV anticipated for release around 2028.
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