Honda Adds Google Gemini, a Helpful AI Assistant, to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and More Vehicles with Google built-in

• Google Gemini is now accessible in thousands of Honda Civics, Accords, Preludes, CR-Vs, Passports and Pilots with Google built-in 
• Gemini is a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant, delivering more intelligent and conversational interactions to provide Honda customers a more personal and connected driving experience

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 has become an important part of the driving experience for Canadian Honda customers,” said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President of Honda Sales and Marketing. “The addition of Google Gemini reflects our commitment to offering intuitive technologies that help drivers stay connected, access information more naturally and make the most of every journey, while supporting a more convenient and confident driving experience.”

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 a restaurant for dinner. I am going with my toddler, which one is kid friendly?”

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.

About Honda
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and over 11 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $6.5 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.

Image Note: 2026 Honda Pilot shown (U.S. model). Canadian specifications, features and trim availability may vary.   

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