So what do you think of the Honda E now we've had a good look around it? And would you consider one instead of the new Renault Zoe or MG ZS EV?

@alliejr

4 жыл бұрын

What Car? Looks cool! But why introduce a brand new EV that doesn’t move the bar forward? Not better range. Not better technology (rear view cameras need to DIE - except backup cameras, of course). Disappointed.

@larskefka3373

4 жыл бұрын

Honda CEO statement: "I don't believe [EVs] will become mainstream anytime soon," Hachigo said in a recent interview with Automotive News. No wonder they have made a compliance car that no one would buy.

@alliejr

4 жыл бұрын

@@larskefka3373 Not exactly a compliance car which is usually just another model in which they "slap" a battery... but, yes, I agree. A half-hearted effort, unlike, for instance, the original Insight hybrid which was a major technological effort and ahead of it's time.

@barriewilliams4526

4 жыл бұрын

You would need a bloody navigator to operate the stupid screens!

@TL-xw6fh

4 жыл бұрын

No

Love the design of this.....but the price & range will hurt sales badly.

@Reddylion

4 жыл бұрын

Price & range is bad 💩💩💩👎👎👎👎

@stefanhaglund1665

4 жыл бұрын

poor range. Won't sell.

@devranbruinen4263

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, price should be 20K max with this kind of range.

@disco.lemonade

4 жыл бұрын

this is like when seeing the new iPhone doesn't even have half the specs of the Samsung...

@kaiserd9343

4 жыл бұрын

For the UK and Japan markets, maybe. Of course there will be enthusiasts that are going to be die hard fans of this. In the US though, they might need to upgrade the battery capacity to handle the long trips. Maybe make a bigger version since the market trends here usually lean towards Crossover/SUV's. I definitely would love to see a four-door version with normal side mirrors, door handles, and less screens, without adding too much weight (in comparison to other similar vehicles, this is heavier). Hopefully, with battery technology advancing and being able to compact energy more efficiently, we see ranges skyrocket.

The battery is intended to maintain the multiscreen system, driving is optional ;)

@ibrahimseck8520

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha spot on

@trungcool1493

4 жыл бұрын

joke aside, 8 hours of those screens is 100Wh at best ;)

@azkiller5

3 жыл бұрын

I just died

A bold move from Honda, but sadly too many compromises. I’ll wait for better range, cheaper pricing, and a proper charging infrastructure.

@wimb9585

4 жыл бұрын

I think here and 10 years will be a better time, it is still developing, charging takes a long time, range is too low and price too high

@N1ckZ

4 жыл бұрын

Zoya Spencer I will never buy a tesla. Not even in a million years

@jacobschulze4369

4 жыл бұрын

You could get a used one

@martinnolan4800

4 жыл бұрын

NICK XP I won’t either! Mostly because of their wasteful space activity. B.T.W. None of us have “a million years”, we’re lucky to have any. Sorry! enjoy your precious time as best you can.

@iq4kr789

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinnolan4800 afaik Tesla does not do any industry in space yet.

If I was wealthy I would buy this car for my daughter/wife and secretly borrow it. Love the styling and quirky design. At that price though you’d really have to value styling over practicality in a big way.

@davidmccarthy6061

4 жыл бұрын

Would be great for my daughter who drives a whole 3 miles to work round trip!

@peterbelanger4094

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a fruity little car for "girly" types.

@mgammeren

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidmccarthy6061 Bike :) But even myself as a it consultant don't drive more than 80km a day so this would be enough. And a bold statement as well. Maybe lease prices will be interesting.

@lostintamsui

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Belanger just own it like a man, instead of calling this “girly”

@ChrisParayno

4 жыл бұрын

I hope features and design trickles down to future Honda cars

Everything else went over my head until I heard that you can connect this with your games console. I'm sold.

Looks amazing, I’d 100% buy it if the range was that of the Zoe

poor range for ~£30k & no boot space, shame as it looks pretty cool

@Viewer19

4 жыл бұрын

Fold the rear seat down 861 L

11:00 That means I can connect a gaming pc to the car via hdmi and plug it into power socket, then do some powerpoint, gaming, movies and after effects projects , lol.

I sit in the Honda E when i was at ifa 2019 it was very nice. I hope there will be a Option in the future with at least 300km range

The concept was a bit cooler. They made the release car a bit too rounded and cute. I'm not convinced by the wing mirror screens and rearview mirror screen. It seems like Honda are adding loads of screens that will need to be replaced to try and make up for the loss of engine parts they can sell.

Beautiful location you chose... I particularly love the buildup of the mud/clay/sand on the wheels. You're doing a great job!

@ElectroDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, if you like scenic drives, then you might like my videos! Hope you check it out :)

Piling on other comments, looks good, but the range is miserable, for that price...

@tinchin714

4 жыл бұрын

maybe designed to be a city car

@abelisraelcruzayuso4682

4 жыл бұрын

@@tinchin714 for that price??

There's one thing that I absolutely would need in this car. Or any other car with massive screens/displays: The ability to turn all of them OFF, and keep just the speedometer and the battery charge level. When I'm driving at night, I don't want all that glare around me.

Its range isn't calculated in KMS its calculated in SOT (Screen on Time).

Finally, a review that shows the steering wheel adjustment. It would have been nice to see the back with the seats folded down.Thanks

Thanks for the honest video. Nothing of those shortcomings were mentioned by the CarPervert when reviewing the same car.

Love that it allows one pedal driving and the interior design is a triumph and it’s cute outside too. Glad they put effort into the chassis. Ultimately a very Hondaesque effort.

Nothing wrong with this car for the intended purpose. Sadly some reviewers focus on what it cannot do more than what it is.

I dig the exterior look. I find it strange with all the screen substitutions for the mirrors they didn’t instead couple them all around the dashboard so the driver’s eyes aren’t bouncing all over the cabin. They could have taken a leadership role in this regard.

I like how it looks. For me as a runabout for town use and as second car for a two car family it would be high on my buying list. What spoils it is the range and price. If it was 200 miles and £20k this would be a massive success.

This the most futuristic cute car i ever seen.

@martynpearce4754

4 жыл бұрын

Looks at a 1970's Lada

@gibbethoskins8621

3 жыл бұрын

You need to get out more

Does the aquarium do turtles as well?

@josepeixoto3384

3 жыл бұрын

No,because they are too slow to move and watch, and that would land you in the hospital...fast.

I was super excited to get one of these and then i saw the price tag....

@icarusgotooclose

4 жыл бұрын

I was really excited to get one before I realized the us doesn't get nice things

@A_Acars

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the price tag the first thing people usually look at.

Got a suggestion for you guys - would be great if you start using the Metric system along side Imperial one

If it came with the original alloys on the concept it would look sick!!

Great review! I am planning to buy the Honda e. Honda reliability on an electric car.

Wow, a modern car with a design I actually like. I wish they would introduce a gasoline/cheaper version though.

That range though... and no frunk?

Agreed with comments so far. The range isn't good enough and the prototype was way more appealing with subtle differences over this one. Still, I hope it's a success despite the views of Honda's CEO

@planespeaking

4 жыл бұрын

IT'S A CITY CAR

@jasonfournier

4 жыл бұрын

@@planespeaking Too expensive for what is, even if a city car.

@planespeaking

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonfournier Nope, it will sell bundles and is a far better design than its direct rival the Mini cooper E

@evilmario6061

4 жыл бұрын

@@planespeaking We'll see how sales go by 2021 compared to the VAG trio. They are also city cars, cost considerably less and have 40 miles of range on this thing. The Zoe 2020 is also cheaper and has DOUBLE the range of Honda's effort.

the honda logo kills the whole futuristic look. They really should have kept the concept car design as is.

Excellent review. But why not comparing with the Mini SE ? Go on doing the good work.👍🏻

The most beautiful box I've seen..I want it

LOVE the design, i'd buy one tomorrow if I could, regardless of the practicality flaws!

Some really don´t get this car.. It´s a city car and as such it will be brilliant and with a 200km range it will be more than enough as a city car.

Honda e breaks my heart! On the one hand its range is tiny, and it's extremely expensive. On the other hand it has the exact size I like and looks like being designed by telepaths inspired by my sci-fi-phantasies. (:)

This is the second UK based review with a left hand drive.

@jayoneill1533

4 жыл бұрын

The review was shot in Spain.

@enriquegarciacota3914

4 жыл бұрын

I can understand deducing that from the weather, but it's Valencia.

I haveto say even though u guys are professional car reveiwers i feel like sometimes you guys oversell your review s who cares its still a nice well thought out design thats different and will be the Icon of the Future because it really is the #1 ONLY first affordable car in the world every other EV is $50,000 and this one starts at $28,550 well thoughtout and amid built nice car what Honda is Affordable 👌 💯 u guys havent even stated the obvious everyone on Tech lol im pretty sure 2nd generation wil be exceptionally goregous like this one and maybe thats when we get in U.S 2021 i hope i cant wait

They need to make an Si version that looks the same guy has a sub 5 second 0-60 with 200-300 miles of range, awd would be cool too

For the price you can get much better range. It's a lovely looking thing, and i applaud them for that, but you're paying for bells and whistles rather than what really matters; Practicality.

This is my next car once my S3 lease finance is up early next year. Looking forward to it :)

3:08 it definitely looks a lot faster than what the model s has

Great review

This needs a real world 200 mile range and better infortainment to justify its price. Alternatively I 'd be ok with a simpler interior, normal mirrors and half the price.

@jeremylister89

4 жыл бұрын

Kia e-Niro 64kWh has set the bar at real world 250 miles and about 350 miles urban. That shitty little Honda Tonka toy is a waste of everyone's time and energy.

@Fifthcell

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Lister it honestly could have been much better. But that little bit of range is it’s biggest con

The last thing I want more in my life is more screen so no thank you...not even mentioning the poor range.

I like how they went crazy with the screens 😋

One thing I'd like to see more of with cars full of screens is night time reviews. They might all work ok in the day but, when you have screens left, right centre and above you, all beaming out light, does that not get a little glaring and tiresome at night, especially on unlit roads? It's something I'd like to see more time devoted to. It is a nicely designed car but, in 2021 I think the range needs to be better, especially at the price.

Cool idea with the side mirrors, but given the option I would always pick a physical mirror over cameras and screens. Especially considering the extra drain on the battery they present

@fruitcake4t

2 жыл бұрын

and what happens if the cameras play up?? you'd have to look over your shoulder all the time

04:32 Did I see a Chromecast plugged in the HDMI port? 11:30 The answer is yes - he said so

I saw one of these on the road and was completely completely blown away ! I wish it wasn’t so expensive.

I was in love with this car the moment I saw the designs but I see how impractical it is. If it's ever going to make it to the states it'll need to have a bigger boot, split/foldable rear seats, and longer range. $31k for such an impractical car with no cargo space won't ever sell in the US.

When i hear, "Its okay, its acceptable, its alright, its not the worst" That basically means its below par of what i want

I have been hyped about this car since last summer when I first saw the prototypes. I have to say I am a bit underwhelmed by the finished product. It looks amazing but as you pointed out, the interior screen display and software just seem very basic which is confusing considering all the other tech on offer in the car like the side cameras. Also, perhaps a small thing but the car needs an armrest. At just under 30k and with all the amazing cars that will be launched over the next 12 months and beyond, it's going to be tough for Honda. Let's see what the new Jazz Hybrid has to offer. Thanks for the review!

Wish they brought this to the U.S. having such big VIP cars with V8 or a straight six, range doesn't matter. This is a good looking Honda and has unique features. I would buy this even if it does have a shorter range and a pricey MSRP.

Buying this. Cute and will be useful around town

Acceptable, okay, And that’s just the interior quality and space. On top of that there’s the limited battery and the not so limited price.

I really wish competitors would/could complete with tesla... Body design is good, but disappointed with everything else, maybe a good city car. Was hoping for long range, sharp UI and touch interface. I guess is a good start.

the system software design is meh, but since its software it is updateable/changeable. if people complain a lot about the software design, there is a posibility honda will change them in the future

Bad, rainy weather in Valencia? out of luck! Thank you for the neat review, Doug. To make is even better, I would also evaluate the real autonomy. The WLTP cycle estimate is not so bad as the previous NEDC cycle estimate, but real life values are the way to go. That said, ~200 km with a 33 kWh battery is not a terrible result in itself.

@alfrredd

4 жыл бұрын

there was a huge storm last week in Valencia, 4 people died. Winter is not really a good time to be in Valencia.

@maxdepasquale2351

4 жыл бұрын

@@alfrredd I am very sorry to hear this. I thought that it did not rain a lot in Valencia, but I was clearly mistaken.

I'm considering an electric car for my 58mile round trip commute every day. This seems ideal, yes its a bit expensive but its really cool. But forget the money thing, if people were concerned about money they wouldn't buy so many expensive Mini's when other small cars are available much cheaper. Cool sells. That's why so many folks keep buying iPhones.

Like the styling, a bit of Mk1 Golf to it, but that range is terrible, especially at the asking price.

I am a Honda person,,I think it looks beautiful,,just wish they would have made a frunk in the front for more storage space

The thing about honda is that they focus on build quality and engine rather on the fancy features. Some see it as a con some see it as pro.

Awesome retro styling - love it! I would buy one but the aquarium doesn't come with cod.

All those screens all consuming electricity! It could have had a few more miles range if they had stuck to regular mirrors etc etc. (Cheaper too maybe ) Over stuffing a car with gadgets does make it a better car.

@Simon-dm8zv

4 жыл бұрын

Lets say all the sreens and the electronics behind it consume 500 watts. That would be 0.5 kWh per hour of driving. That's less than 3 kilometers of range!

@admiralpicard2010

4 жыл бұрын

Simon That could be the difference between making it to the next charger or making it home.

@Simon-dm8zv

4 жыл бұрын

AdmiralPicard2010 Don’t forget the lack of physical mirrors saves you probably more than a few kilometers.

This seems like a really good city car. The range is fine for commuting or local deliveries. People moaning about the range need to realise that with any EV you recharge overnight while the car is parked. It is not like a petrol car where you have to go to the local service station, you get a charge point fitted at home which gets you running for about £5 per charge. The only real time you will use a public charge point is on long journeys.

I'm pretty sure that rain is actually totally normal phenomenon. Styling of this car is totally superb, inside and out! It's a shame that it comes with a cost, literally.

Thanks for showing the backseat, dozens of 'journalists' sent to Valencia and 90% wax on about its looks ignoring the frick'n back seat.

This car will go down as design classic will be highly collectable with not lose value like a sinking ship.

It's surprising that Honda, king of smart packaging (Fit / Jazz and magic seats) didn't manage to make more space in this small package. It's obviously supposed to evoke the mid-70's CVCC Civic, but even that car made good use of space. Kudos to the journalist for pointing out plenty of the negatives and showing the rear hatch and rear seat area. And did anyone happen to notice that there was no lift-over at the rear? That's nice.

Great review. Love the looks but yet again the price, range and charging time mean its not practical. Could have had conventional mirrors and one screen for a start to help increase the range.

I think for a short drive in the city the car is awesome. Despite comment that the tech features are difficult to use. I believe it is a matter of time one will adjust and familiarise. Same goes to Iphone when it was launched where everyone felt that it was difficult to use.

I dunno about you guys but I love it.

Pretty stupid to have so many screens in an electric car 🤦. Take out that crap and electric roof ,etc and make it more affordable.

@tahirahmed33

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@Wookey.

4 жыл бұрын

I think you want a Skoda Citigo instead.

@regularjoe9032

4 жыл бұрын

@@Wookey. why not.

@georgedowns4034

3 жыл бұрын

admitatly it is quite expensive but i rly love the screens- it looks rly cool and makes it stand out easily over its rivals

@Natak222

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedowns4034 agreed

Why is the interior based on a 1980s coffee table?

@Keterius

4 жыл бұрын

And the car has wagon wheels

@mogmason6920

3 жыл бұрын

Because 1980s coffee tables are cool!

The problem with a video mirror, is that you have to refocus your eyes, like when looking at your dash. That means that even if the screen is in your peripheral vision, they are just a blurry blob, so you won't discover vehicles to your sides, unless you look directly on your screens!

You would of thought that companies would have learned by now that iff the concept is really lovely but the end product isn’t,that’s a prejudice that’s hard to overcome.The renault velsatis anyone!

Just Knock one of those camera/mirrors it will cost a fortune to replace it.

@siviter

4 жыл бұрын

The cameras don't stick out past the bodywork so if you knock a mirror off, you'll have bigger things to worry about. Cameras are cheap nowadays, they stick them on everything. Wouldn't suprise me if a housing, mirror, motor mechanism for moving and folding plus a heating element is more expensive.

@marklola12

4 жыл бұрын

@@siviter not really, since on normal cars you can just put on a still non moving cheap mirror if you can't afford the mechanical ones

@siviter

4 жыл бұрын

@@marklola12 True, but you wouldn't get that on a new similarly priced vehicle.

@f181234

4 жыл бұрын

JV JV on a regular car replacing a mirror is still pretty expensive

@Addy29plus5

4 жыл бұрын

Liam Siviter you haven’t bought any parts recently then. Everything is expensive regardless of manufacturer. Motorcycles, cars, anything. You pay hundred for a piece of plastic

The exterior design is fabulous but for the battery and screen it should be updated

Nice review..

What round lights o so excited

Do the rear seats go down making more space in the boot?

the first concept is so beautiful.....that body style would be a good regular petrol car too.....this latest version is like a regular budget car....the front is like a jeep renegade....i dont think this will be a hit.....unless they will make it super cheap

Nice design but too small for my taste

I'm not sure I'm onboard with the mirrors. When do they receive power - when you unlock the car, or when you actually turn it on? Also, the range is an issue. On an unrelated note, how good is the sound system, is there much road noise, what's visibility like, etc.

oof the range sux... love the multi screen and the GamingConsole HDMI hahaha 🤣

120 odd miles of range at nearly £30 grand? With a Tesla Model 3 doubling the range and interior room at around £35K? Honda has delivered their first Electric vehicle DOA. And to think they had a 10 year head start...

Generally, Honda made a electric 5 door Yugo with addition of some displays... Same seats, same steering wheel (with cruise control dough), same minimalistic dashboard,... Good job Honda, shame that Zastava Kragujevac didn't manage to do this with Yugo in those times.

Those muddy shoes are giving me palpitations!

I would love to buy one but it’s far too expensive for me. It should be £23-25 grand car

@davidmccarthy6061

4 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree. At half the battery capacity of some rivals it should be a lot cheaper. Maybe Honda wants the recoup the development costs in the first year of sales? But then I'm sure I'm not the demographic for this car. It's the just out of college, nice salary, urban 20-somethings that also spend $1200 on a phone they replace every two years.

@tahirahmed33

4 жыл бұрын

Should be max £19,999

I like where Honda is going with the look. It's not completely my style since I'm not into SUV type cars, but it has a Dodge Challenger look in the front which I hope they implement it more in their future cars. Maybe they can do this with their hatches.

HONDA, please build an SUV version of this design, but with better screens. Many buyers here!

I always hear people talking about tech in cars as if it was crucial for the purchase decision but to be honest, I might fiddle about with these things on first getting a car but after that you just stick with one setting that suits so you don't use all the functions anyway. I would also say, most people use Google Maps etc for navigation. That is why having Apple CarPlay and Android version is important to have. I think this looks great. It would interest me more if the mileage range was better as I live in the country.

This Honda appears very nice. Unfortunately, it battery of 35 KWh is significantly smaller than what can be found on another similar cars (like the ZOE) and it price is also comparatively higher than (almost) all small EV of the market.

I don’t care about it's faults, it looks fabulous! What are the rocker controls? Heating? I am sure most people hardly use any of the tech on cars these days! My VW SatNav is card based and ancient on a 67 plate so I just use Google Maps on Apple Car Play.

There are 3 problems with Honda E, despite the japanese craftsmannship: a. short nose: collision issues in an accident b. ultra small trunk: not really suited for a shopping city car c. a perfectly executed Mazda MX30, with perfect layout / size for the same price

The Electric car is the future of transport..... Like the minidisc is the future of portable music. Although as we are all being conditioned to stay at home or within 20 miles of it they might just work out. Love the looks of this little beauty though.

Ever heard about the metric system?

This was to be expected. The first real good EVs in the supermini segment are priced ridiculous because the carmakers know they can ask it. Same for the Peugeot e208 and the eMini.

they took an old FSE from the 70's keep the dashboard an glued 3 or 4 smartphones on it hahahaha