Honda Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline 2027: New Hybrid V-6

Honda has confirmed that it is developing a V-6 hybrid powertrain for its mid-size vehicles in North America, slated to launch in 2027. According to the information released, the new hybrid system aims to be 30% more fuel efficient than the current pure gasoline engine, while improving acceleration times by over 10%. The configuration can use up to three electric motors, with the third motor powering the rear axle on the all-wheel-drive version.

Hybrid V-6 for the next generation: 2027 milestone and scope of application

The new powertrain is expected to power the next generation of familiar midsize Honda models like the Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The launch date is set “around 2027,” likely starting with one of those models. The displacement of the V-6 engine and battery capacity have not been announced.

Three electric motors and four-wheel drive: how Honda optimizes traction

According to Honda, the configuration of up to three electric motors allows for flexible power distribution: the third motor will power the rear axle in all-wheel-drive versions, promising improved grip and acceleration response. The accompanying battery pack (capacity not yet announced) supports the V-6 engine during heavy load phases and optimizes performance at the usual speed range.

Efficiency target: 30% more economical, 10% faster

Honda aims to improve fuel efficiency by more than 30 percent compared to current V-6 gasoline versions, while also shortening acceleration times by more than 10 percent. The company says the gains come from battery support, along with optimizing the performance of both the gasoline engine and the electric motors.

Reference estimates from current Pilot (just speculation)

The source says these are just estimates: if you take the Pilot with the 285-horsepower V-6 and all-wheel drive as a reference, the next hybrid variant “could” get around 26 mpg combined and accelerate from 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds. These numbers are speculative, not manufacturer specifications.

Current portfolio: compact has hybrid, midsize is about to catch up

Currently, Honda users can choose hybrid versions of the Accord, Civic and CR-V. Meanwhile, larger vehicles such as the Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline still use pure gasoline V-6, which is less fuel-efficient. The new V-6 hybrid system aims to fill this gap in the mid-size segment.

Which model comes first? Existing platforms and product roadmap

The Odyssey and Ridgeline now share an aging platform and a 3.5-liter V-6, while the Pilot and Passport have a nearly new platform and a modernized V-6 variant. The source hasn't confirmed which model will get the V-6 hybrid first, but it's expected to be one of the four. The Acura MDX is expected to follow soon, with Honda aiming to launch 13 new hybrid models globally in the four years starting in 2027.

Published target parameters

Category	Information
Dynamic configuration	Hybrid V-6, up to three electric motors
Four-wheel drive	The third motor powers the rear axle (AWD)
Target fuel economy	More than 30% more than the current gasoline V-6
Improved target acceleration	More than 10% over the current gasoline V-6
V-6 capacity	Not published yet
Battery capacity	Not published yet
Release date	Expected from 2027
Proposed model to be applied	Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline (maybe Passport)
Expansion Plan	13 new hybrid models globally in four years from 2027

Quick Conclusion

The new V-6 hybrid promises to provide a more efficient platform for midsize Hondas, aiming for significant fuel economy without sacrificing performance. Many specifications remain under wraps, including engine displacement and battery pack. Based on the 2027 roadmap, models like the Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline will likely be the first, before the hybridization plan expands to other models, including the Acura MDX.

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