The new Honda SUV that might be launched round Diwali 2023 would be the Japanese model’s made-for-India salvo into the massively aggressive and worthwhile midsize SUV phase. Now, for the primary time, now we have spy images of the SUV being examined on Indian roads and these photos give us an thought of what to anticipate from Honda’s upcoming Hyundai Creta rival. 

1. New Honda SUV will measure 4.2-4.3 metres in size 
2. To characteristic petrol and robust hybrid powertrains
3. Will debut within the coming months

New Honda SUV for India: design particulars 

Although the upcoming SUV is closely camouflaged, it reveals sure design parts. At the entrance, it will get an upright nostril and grille with smooth headlamps, a constant design trait of many new Honda SUVs bought globally, together with the Asia and Euro-spec Honda HR-V. One may make out the sunroof and roof rails from these photos. 

At the rear, the tail-lights look just like the new-gen WR-V, which Honda revealed in Indonesia late final 12 months. The new Honda SUV incorporates a sloping roofline with a tailgate-mounted spoiler. The SUV will get giant, multi-spoke wheels, and a squarish design for the wheel arches.

What can be seen is a big glasshouse and a outstanding shoulder line. Look carefully and you’ll observe a digital camera connected to the wing mirrors hinting at the potential of a 360-degree digital camera or, on the very least, Honda’s Lane Watch system. 

As far as the size go, the brand new Honda SUV will measure 4.2-4.3 metres in size. 

Honda midsize SUV: powertrain choices

The upcoming Honda midsize SUV will doubtless share its engines with the fifth-gen City, which can imply a 121hp, 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.5-litre strong-hybrid powertrain seen on the City Hybrid. This will make the brand new Honda SUV the third SUV within the phase to characteristic sturdy hybrid tech, after the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

Gearbox choices are prone to be just like what’s already provided on the 2 powertrains – a 6-speed guide and a CVT for the 1.5-petrol, and eCVT for the sturdy hybrid. 

While Honda’s 1.5-litre diesel engine would have been match for this SUV, it won’t be on provide, as Honda is axing its diesels in India forward of the Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms, which can come into impact from April 2023. 

Honda midsize SUV: launch timeline and rivals 

Sources inform us that the brand new Honda midsize SUV will debut in India within the coming months, with a value announcement anticipated through the festive season. When launched, it’ll enter a extremely aggressive phase with credible rivals just like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Sources inform us that the brand new Honda SUV might be closely localised, and therefore, one can count on the carmaker to cost it competitively. 

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