- Honda and Acura are looking ahead and giving a glimpse at what’s in store for 2025.
- The Acura RSX is returning, while the company will also launch the ADX and a facelifted Integra.
- Honda will launch the new Passport and Prelude as well as updated versions of the CR-V and HR-V.
Honda is on a roll as U.S. sales climbed 11.1% last year and the Civic Hybrid was recently named the 2025 North American Car of the Year. The company is hoping to keep that momentum going and they recently gave us a glimpse into their near-term future during a media briefing, and there’s plenty to unpack.
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While the spotlight was largely on the upcoming electric Acura RSX, Honda has plenty up their sleeve including the return of the Prelude. It will be joined by the redesigned Passport and Passport TrailSport, which will be launched next month.
A Refreshed Lineup: Prelude, HR-V, and a CR-V TrailSport
Besides products we’ve already seen, Honda confirmed plans for an updated HR-V. The company didn’t go into specifics or share any photos, but said we can expect “styling and technology enhancements.”
We can also look forward to a facelifted CR-V. Details are scant, but Honda confirmed the lineup will be expanded to include a new rugged TrailSport variant. On the Passport, the TrailSport is distinguished by steel skid plates, bright orange recovery hooks, and revised styling. The model also comes equipped with an off-road focused suspension, all-terrain tires, and off-road instrumentation. (Note: The opening photo depicts the current standard CR-V.)
The upgrades to the CR-V TrailSport will presumably be less extreme and more focused on styling. This suggests we can expect another soft-roader in the same vein as the Nissan Rogue Rock Creek.
Toward the end of the year, Honda will launch the new Prelude coupe in the U.S., marking the debut of the brand’s next-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain. Although specifics are once again limited, the system is expected to pair a newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine with dual electric motors. While it forgoes a traditional transmission, Honda’s new S+ Shift mode steps in to simulate gear changes, promising to deliver a more engaging driving experience.
These new and updated models are expected to help increase sales. If their projections pan out, Honda will sell around 1.35 million vehicles in America this year. That would be an increase of approximately 4.5% compared to last year’s total of 1,291,490 units.
Acura’s Working On A Integra Facelift
Luxury customers will find a facelifted Acura Integra that benefits from changes inside and out. The company will also launch the new ADX crossover this Spring, following its debut at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. It will cost around $35,000 and have a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
The entry-level crossover is expected to provide a significant boost to Acura’s bottom line and the company aims to sell 160,000 vehicles in America this year. That would be a significant increase as the brand finished 2024 down 9.1% at 132,367 units.
