India, Jan. 6 -- Sony Honda Mobility took the wraps off the Afeela SUV prototype at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. This marks the company's entry into the electric SUV space, with production confirmed to start in 2026. What's interesting is that the SUV will launch before the Afeela sedan. That says a lot about where Sony Honda sees demand building first. Just like buyers often pick something practical and versatile over a pure road machine, the brand is clearly betting on utility-led EVs to make the first impact in its new lineup.

The SUV stands taller than the earlier Afeela sedan concepts, and that raised stance gives it a more purposeful look. Size-wise, it sits between a sedan and a large SUV, aiming to balance road presence with cabin spac...