Honda Adds Google Gemini, a Helpful AI Assistant, to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and More Vehicles with Google built-in
Honda is adding Google Gemini, a helpful AI assistant, to Honda vehicles equipped with Google built-in, giving drivers a more conversational, hands-free voice experience across select Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR-V, Passport and Pilot models. A seamless upgrade to Google Assistant, Gemini can engage in more intelligent, conversational interactions by maintaining context across multiple exchanges while enabling drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel providing a more personal, connected driving experience.
“Connected technology is no longer a convenience for Honda customers – it’s an essential part of the driving experience,” said Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales. “The integration of Google Gemini reflects our commitment to providing technology that enhances every journey to help Honda drivers stay informed, connected, and productive.”
Accessible when signed into their Google account, Honda customers can communicate with Gemini* naturally, without relying on exact commands or repeating information they have already provided. Gemini will improve automatically over time to recognize nuanced requests, seek clarification when needed, and respond to layered instructions, creating an experience that feels more like a genuine conversation than a traditional voice command system.
Previously, Honda drivers needed to use specific requests, such as “Hey Google, find the nearest restaurant for lunch.” With Gemini, Honda drivers can make more nuanced requests, such as “Hey Google, I need to grab lunch, find some highly rated sit-down restaurants along the way. I’m not in a rush, oh, and I’d like to eat outside.” By understanding context and handling more conversational requests, Gemini helps create a more seamless and intuitive in-vehicle experience.
In addition, the integration of Gemini Live brings a new level of conversational assistance to the driving experience that goes well beyond the handling of everyday vehicle-related requests. Honda drivers can activate this new hands-free feature with a simple prompt such as, “Hey Google, let’s talk,” and engage in a natural free-flowing conversations. In this way, Gemini Live can assist with a wide range of tasks, from planning a weekend getaway and finding family-friendly activities to summarizing the latest news or helping brainstorm for an upcoming meeting, enabling Honda drivers to stay informed, organized and engaged while on the road.
