Development of New 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder NA Engine for e:HEV

In recent years, automobile companies have increased the market ratio of electric powertrain vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions. Honda has been selling hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) with two-motor hybrid system since 2012. This system has three drive modes, EV drive mode, hybrid drive mode and engine drive mode. The new 2.0L Inline 4-cylinder engine has been developed to comply with the latest emission regulations around the world, and to enhance the vehicle performance, NV performance, and expansion of high thermal efficiency area of the engine operation.