Japanese automaker, Honda is working on an all-new sub-4 meter SUV. This SUV is rumoured to be launched in the home market in May 2021. It will be positioned against the Toyota Raize and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Reports suggest that the new compact SUV could be based on new Honda Fit/Jazz platform. We believe that the new model will use the Amaze’s platform. New Jazz platform would prove to be costlier for a sub-4 meter SUV.
It is expected that the new compact SUV could be called the Honda ZR-V. The new model could share styling cues from the next-gen HR-V and the XR-V crossover on sale in China. It is expected to be offered with two petrol engine options. The SUV will receive the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 121bhp and 175Nm of torque. The SUV could be launched in India in 2021-22. It is likely to share the engine options with the new City sedan. The compact SUV will directly rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and others in the sub-4 meter SUV category.
Next-gen Honda Civic
Honda has unveiled the new Civic sedan prototype, which previews the next-gen Civic sedan. The new model is scheduled to make global debut in mid-2021. It is also expected to arrive in our market in 2022. A possible debut at the 2020 Auto Expo can’t be ignored. The new model has all-new front fascia with a more pronounced grille and sharper headlamps with LED DRLs. It gets sloping roof line, larger split tail-lamps and dual-exhaust tip. It rides on 19-inch black alloys.
The sedan gets simple dashboard with minimal buttons. It features a new free-standing 9-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument console. The sedan gets upgraded Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and multiple new airbag designs.
New Honda mid-sized SUV
Honda has started testing the next-gen HR-V, which will come with all-new styling and bigger dimensions. The new model will have coupe-SUV design and will measure around 4.4 meters in length. It is reported that Honda could introduce a new mid-sized SUV between the new compact SUV and the HR-V. This model will be positioned against the likes of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta
