Sony has teamed up with Honda to make its first ever car, claims it will be a relaxing place like living room
Afeela 1, at CES 2025 held in Las Vegas while marking an extremely significant step in their joint venture named Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), reported The US Sun.
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According to The US Sun, The Afeela 1 is now available for pre orders in California whereas deliveries are expected to begin in mid of the year 2026. This innovative and brand new EV actually aims to compete with established brands like Tesla by offering a luxurious and tech-savvy driving experience.
The Afeela 1 will be available in two trims which would include the entry level Origin which will be starting at $89,900 and the more advanced termed as Signature trim which is being priced at $102,900, asserted The US Sun. Both models eventually feature a range of approximately 300 miles and are thoroughly equipped with advanced autonomous driving capabilities supported by 40 sensors.
A unique feature is the 'Media Bar' on the front bumper which actually allows for communication with pedestrians and displays information such as charge status and traffic updates.
Inside, the vehicle actually boasts a panoramic screen across the dashboard, Sony’s surround sound technology and an AI personal assistant capable of natural conversations, noted The US Sun. The design has actually put an emphasis on comfort and entertainment while aiming to create a ‘mobility space’ akin to a
