# Afeela (Sony Honda Mobility) prototype **URL:** \ **Category:** Off-Ramp\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [January 5, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016 "2023-01-05T06:34:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![paranoidgarliclover](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/paranoidgarliclover/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/1 "2023-01-05T06:34:07Z")
[https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42400955/afeela-sony-honda-ev/](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42400955/afeela-sony-honda-ev/) Ophelia? Oh, _Afeela_. Kind of looks like an Ioniq6 from some angles… And like a concept car from the 1990s from others. ---
**Author:** ![BigNerd](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/bignerd/32/148824_2.png) [@BigNerd](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/BigNerd)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/2 "2023-01-05T14:50:32Z")
Not Afeelan it. 🙂 Why the yoke? And doesn’t Honda/Sony know that SUVs are in demand? ---
**Author:** ![cruiserchuck](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/cruiserchuck/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@cruiserchuck](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/cruiserchuck)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/3 "2023-01-05T16:03:33Z")
So is the Apple car going to be next? There have been rumors for years that Apple was looking for a company to build an Apple car. ---
**Author:** ![cruiserchuck](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/cruiserchuck/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@cruiserchuck](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/cruiserchuck)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/4 "2023-01-05T16:05:07Z")
> [@BigNerd](#): > > Why the yoke? Toyota/Lexus has also shown future models with yokes. ---
**Author:** ![Phantomcypher](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/phantomcypher/32/8890_2.png) [@Phantomcypher](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Phantomcypher)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/5 "2023-01-05T16:08:03Z")
So am I the only one that sees this as a Lucid clone based on the exterior design? ---
**Author:** ![Siejammy](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/siejammy/32/4245_2.png) [@Siejammy](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Siejammy)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/6 "2023-01-05T16:47:08Z")
It’s so bland I can barely figure out if I like it or not. ---
**Author:** ![Supakimchee](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/supakimchee/32/140679_2.png) [@Supakimchee](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Supakimchee)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/7 "2023-01-05T17:20:10Z")
Why do they insist on making EVs look like something futuristic. Just make them look like normal cars. ---
**Author:** ![BigNerd](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/bignerd/32/148824_2.png) [@BigNerd](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/BigNerd)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/8 "2023-01-05T17:59:26Z")
Yes… but doesn’t answer why? Elon Envy? I don’t think yokes are practical… am I the only person who one hand steers from the top of the wheel on a corner turn? ---
**Author:** ![paranoidgarliclover](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/paranoidgarliclover/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/9 "2023-01-05T19:07:35Z")
I think the “Prius effect.” And maybe now the Tesla effect. I think there’s an idea that EVs will sell better if they make is obvious that they’re “different.” ---
**Author:** ![Chi\_Ahrens](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/chi_ahrens/32/32644_2.png) [@Chi\_Ahrens](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Chi_Ahrens)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/10 "2023-01-05T19:54:45Z")
I agree with everyone. It looks like a Lucid, Model 3, new Prius, etc. And EV makers are jumping on the sedan bandwagon because M3s sell so well. A Mazda 3 hatch or cx30 EV with 300 mile range would be nice. ---
**Author:** ![paranoidgarliclover](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/paranoidgarliclover/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/11 "2023-01-05T23:36:30Z")
> [@BigNerd](#): > > am I the only person who one hand steers from the top of the wheel on a corner turn? No. But it looks “cool.” And who’s going to care about driving when Level 5 is just around the corner? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![z0lt3c](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/z0lt3c/32/240006_2.png) [@z0lt3c](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/z0lt3c)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/12 "2023-01-06T07:07:04Z")
Yeah, seriously, why you still holding your steering wheel. ---
**Author:** ![paranoidgarliclover](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/paranoidgarliclover/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/13 "2023-01-06T20:06:40Z")
> [@BigNerd](#): > > yokes Not sure if there’s already another thread on this, but… [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42417689/tesla-model-s-model-x-steering-wheel-returns-retrofit/](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42417689/tesla-model-s-model-x-steering-wheel-returns-retrofit/) I hadn’t realized that the yoke was the ONLY choice for the S and X previously and that blinkers and windshield wipers stalks had been replaced w/ capacitive buttons (it’s bad enough to get rid of HVAC controls, but basic safety things like wipers and blinkers should NOT be capacitive). ---
**Author:** ![Bluemkn57cars](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/bluemkn57cars/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Bluemkn57cars](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Bluemkn57cars)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/14 "2025-01-08T13:55:43Z")
Any California residents thinking of placing an order? It looks slick, but not for nearly $90k. [![](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/6/46e5028ca6035078cd1b03e273df748cdae7709b.jpeg "AFEELA | UX Movie 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hADViWGGrrU) ---
**Author:** ![cruiserchuck](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/cruiserchuck/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@cruiserchuck](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/cruiserchuck)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/15 "2025-01-08T15:23:57Z")
The 90k version is showing estimated availability in 2027. The deposit is refundable, and according to the website, “Being a reservation holder also gives you the keys to access exclusive events and opportunities to experience the vehicle.” Other than taking advantage of this benefit (and then getting a refund), I can’t see any reason to place an order. ---
**Author:** ![moodyhank](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/moodyhank/32/1100_2.png) [@moodyhank](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/moodyhank)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/16 "2025-01-08T16:49:52Z")
Hmm let’s see $90k for a sedan with 300 mile range that should be delivered in two years without a luxury brand badge. Why would anyone buy this over Tesla, Lucid, BMW etc is beyond me… ---
**Author:** ![max\_g](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/max_g/32/9426_2.png) [@max\_g](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/max_g)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/17 "2025-01-08T17:11:11Z")
The MSRP can be whatever they want it to be. I don’t care about the $90 sticker if the RV is $70 and there’s $18+ in rebates lol ---
**Author:** ![thewevel](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/thewevel/32/59079_2.png) [@thewevel](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/thewevel)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/18 "2025-01-08T18:55:49Z")
the sony vision-1 concept was way better looking imho, and probably would have been cheaper. sony should have made that. ---
**Author:** ![DailyDriven](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/dailydriven/32/150479_2.png) [@DailyDriven](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/DailyDriven)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/19 "2026-03-14T05:25:32Z")
> **[This $100,000 EV from Sony and Honda is a big gamble and only available in...](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-03-13/newest-ev-brand-from-honda-sony-only-available-in-california)** > > Sony and Honda are launching a luxury EV brand called Afeela, available exclusively in California > **[Sony and Honda deliver a new EV only available in California](https://www.latimes.com/0000019c-e4a5-d96c-affd-e5bd003d0000-123)** > > The major automaker Honda and the electronics giant Sony are teaming up to deliver the Afeela 1, a new EV that will hit California roads at the end of the year. ---
**Author:** ![DuckyMomo](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/duckymomo/32/180008_2.png) [@DuckyMomo](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/DuckyMomo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016/20 "2026-03-14T18:28:40Z")
That’ll pair really nicely with a Mirai. Given Honda’s decision to cancel all their other EVs, hard to believe Honda is still doing this with Sony. Can’t imagine it survives past 2027. [Next page](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/afeela-sony-honda-mobility-prototype/445016.md?page=2)