Honda: HR-V News
01-14-2013, 02:47 AM
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Honda: HR-V News
Uses Honda's Global Small Car platform.
More to be revealed during the Detroit Auto Show.
01-14-2013, 05:09 AM
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hopefully, it'll have an ED V6 option. 
01-14-2013, 06:24 AM
#4
There are a few spots on that body that you see that Honda isn't following their current design language. So this design may be an indication of a new design language applied to this car. Either way, just gorgeous!
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01-14-2013, 01:45 PM
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Not bad!
01-14-2013, 01:50 PM
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Honda Press Release
Honda "Urban SUV Concept" Makes World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show
All-new Honda concept model previews addition to growing small-SUV segment and demonstrates Honda's small-car expertise
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 – An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamic and youthful concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014.
"No one has had greater success with small cars than Honda, and this Urban SUV Concept will create new value in the growing small-SUV segment," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "With the continued expansion of our North American manufacturing operations, we expect fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive 'small' cars to play a key role in meeting the needs of our customers in the U.S."
The Urban SUV Concept is intended to provide the basis for a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient small SUV with aspirational design, flexible packaging and next-generation connectivity targeting active lifestyle customers. The concept showcases clean and sophisticated styling, dynamic character lines and a strong stance, with hidden rear door handles giving the SUV a coupe-like presence. Measuring 169.3 inches long, the Urban SUV Concept is nine inches shorter than the Honda CR-V, making it the ideal size for navigating both crowded city streets and open mountain roads.
The Urban SUV Concept represents the expansion of vehicles based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan, a model sold in markets outside the United States.
All-New Small SUV Launching 2014
Coming to the U.S. in 2014, an all-new small SUV based on the Urban SUV Concept will feature fuel-efficient Earth Dreams™ Technology and be priced and positioned below the CR-V within the Honda light-truck lineup. Part of Honda's Global Compact Series, and utilizing the Honda-original center-tank layout featured on the Fit, the model will include Honda's configurable Magic Seat® setup that can provide a host of passenger and cargo options, including a fold-flat mode for maximum cargo capacity. The all-new model will also feature next-generation telematics and a modern interior.
The small SUV will be manufactured along with the Fit at Honda's newest North American plant near Celaya, Mexico, expected to open in the spring of 2014. The growth and expansion of its small-vehicle lineup will help Honda double worldwide production of vehicles in its Global Compact Series to more than 1.5 million units by the end of 2016, and remain a global small-car leader.
All-new Honda concept model previews addition to growing small-SUV segment and demonstrates Honda's small-car expertise
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 – An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamic and youthful concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014.
"No one has had greater success with small cars than Honda, and this Urban SUV Concept will create new value in the growing small-SUV segment," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "With the continued expansion of our North American manufacturing operations, we expect fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive 'small' cars to play a key role in meeting the needs of our customers in the U.S."
The Urban SUV Concept is intended to provide the basis for a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient small SUV with aspirational design, flexible packaging and next-generation connectivity targeting active lifestyle customers. The concept showcases clean and sophisticated styling, dynamic character lines and a strong stance, with hidden rear door handles giving the SUV a coupe-like presence. Measuring 169.3 inches long, the Urban SUV Concept is nine inches shorter than the Honda CR-V, making it the ideal size for navigating both crowded city streets and open mountain roads.
The Urban SUV Concept represents the expansion of vehicles based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan, a model sold in markets outside the United States.
All-New Small SUV Launching 2014
Coming to the U.S. in 2014, an all-new small SUV based on the Urban SUV Concept will feature fuel-efficient Earth Dreams™ Technology and be priced and positioned below the CR-V within the Honda light-truck lineup. Part of Honda's Global Compact Series, and utilizing the Honda-original center-tank layout featured on the Fit, the model will include Honda's configurable Magic Seat® setup that can provide a host of passenger and cargo options, including a fold-flat mode for maximum cargo capacity. The all-new model will also feature next-generation telematics and a modern interior.
The small SUV will be manufactured along with the Fit at Honda's newest North American plant near Celaya, Mexico, expected to open in the spring of 2014. The growth and expansion of its small-vehicle lineup will help Honda double worldwide production of vehicles in its Global Compact Series to more than 1.5 million units by the end of 2016, and remain a global small-car leader.
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01-14-2013, 01:53 PM
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Seems like a replacement for the Honda Element since it's designed to target the "active lifestyle customers."
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01-14-2013, 01:55 PM
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Nice looking design. Should be the next RDX...too bad it won't.
01-14-2013, 04:31 PM
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01-14-2013, 05:13 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Looks like a shrunken Hyundai Tucson.
01-14-2013, 06:02 PM
#16
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I like it.
01-14-2013, 06:07 PM
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I think it looks great. Hopefully they price it right, it'll be a hit. You can tell by the lack of a rear side windows in the cargo area just how small this is - I'm thinking it's about the size of the first gen CR-V.
01-14-2013, 09:40 PM
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I think there is slot for Acura version of this thing with slightly larger dimension than Honda SUT at around 175inch.
2.4L with premium fuel and DI should be able to make about 220bhp and 200 ft-lb torque. and will be ligheter and cheaper than RDX. This thing will sell better than ILX.
01-15-2013, 01:11 AM
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I think there is slot for Acura version of this thing with slightly larger dimension than Honda SUT at around 175inch.
2.4L with premium fuel and DI should be able to make about 220bhp and 200 ft-lb torque. and will be ligheter and cheaper than RDX. This thing will sell better than ILX.
2.4L with premium fuel and DI should be able to make about 220bhp and 200 ft-lb torque. and will be ligheter and cheaper than RDX. This thing will sell better than ILX.
01-15-2013, 01:18 AM
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I would hope that Acura would not go any further downmarket and build something based off the Fit.
01-15-2013, 05:46 AM
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We've been hearing a lot of rumblings this year about a new crossover based on the Honda Fit, and now we finally get to see what this B-segment CUV might look like. Called the Urban SUV Concept, Honda's new small crossover has made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, but we'll have to wait until 2014 to see the production version on sale in the US. Honda says the production version of this concept, whatever it will be called, will slot below the CR-V in terms of size and price.
In terms of this concept's styling, there is plenty of the new Honda Accord in its face, and it looks like a more rugged version of the Nissan Juke, as well as a more practical alternative to the Hyundai Veloster. With its short overhangs, the concept measures 169.3 inches in length, making it about eight inches longer than a Fit hatchback and nine inches shorter than the CR-V. Honda confirmed that its new crossover will debut a telematics system for Honda, and it will use 1 of Honda's new Earth Dreams engines; we previously reported that this engine would be a 1.5-liter I4 paired with a continuously variable transmission.
The next-generation Fit is expected to debut before this new crossover model, and both models will be built at Honda's Celaya, Mexico assembly plant, which is scheduled to open early next year. A new sedan is also expected to round out the lineup of Fit-based products. For more information about this new Urban SUV Concept, scroll down for Honda's official press release.
Honda "Urban SUV Concept" Makes World Debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show
All-new Honda concept model previews addition to growing small-SUV segment and demonstrates Honda's small-car expertise
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 – An all-new Honda "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamic and youthful concept hints at the styling direction of an all-new small SUV slated to launch in Japan by the end of 2013, followed by the U.S. market in 2014.
"No 1 has had greater success with small cars than Honda, and this Urban SUV Concept will create new value in the growing small-SUV segment," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "With the continued expansion of our North American manufacturing operations, we expect fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive 'small' cars to play a key role in meeting the needs of our customers in the U.S."
The Urban SUV Concept is intended to provide the basis for a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient small SUV with aspirational design, flexible packaging and next-generation connectivity targeting active lifestyle customers. The concept showcases clean and sophisticated styling, dynamic character lines and a strong stance, with hidden rear door handles giving the SUV a coupe-like presence. Measuring 169.3 inches long, the Urban SUV Concept is nine inches shorter than the Honda CR-V, making it the ideal size for navigating both crowded city streets and open mountain roads.
The Urban SUV Concept represents the expansion of vehicles based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan, a model sold in markets outside the United States.
All-New Small SUV Launching 2014
Coming to the U.S. in 2014, an all-new small SUV based on the Urban SUV Concept will feature fuel-efficient Earth Dreams™ Technology and be priced and positioned below the CR-V within the Honda light-truck lineup. Part of Honda's Global Compact Series, and utilizing the Honda-original center-tank layout featured on the Fit, the model will include Honda's configurable Magic Seat® setup that can provide a host of passenger and cargo options, including a fold-flat mode for maximum cargo capacity. The all-new model will also feature next-generation telematics and a modern interior.
The small SUV will be manufactured along with the Fit at Honda's newest North American plant near Celaya, Mexico, expected to open in the spring of 2014. The growth and expansion of its small-vehicle lineup will help Honda double worldwide production of vehicles in its Global Compact Series to more than 1.5 million units by the end of 2016, and remain a global small-car leader.
About Honda
American Honda offers a complete lineup of Honda cars, trucks and service through a network of over 1,000 Honda dealerships within the United States. In 2012, Honda marked 30 years of producing automobiles in the U.S., which began with the Accord in Marysville, Ohio in November 1982. Having produced over 23 million vehicles in North America, Honda currently operates 14 manufacturing facilities in the region, producing1 a wide range of Honda automobiles, engines and transmissions.
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01-15-2013, 12:51 PM
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Gotta say this looks vastly better than the new MDX.
01-15-2013, 01:08 PM
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CRV is 178.3 inch. RDX is 183.5 inch.
I think there is slot for Acura version of this thing with slightly larger dimension than Honda SUT at around 175inch.
2.4L with premium fuel and DI should be able to make about 220bhp and 200 ft-lb torque. and will be ligheter and cheaper than RDX. This thing will sell better than ILX.
I think there is slot for Acura version of this thing with slightly larger dimension than Honda SUT at around 175inch.
2.4L with premium fuel and DI should be able to make about 220bhp and 200 ft-lb torque. and will be ligheter and cheaper than RDX. This thing will sell better than ILX.
One can slap an Acura badge on it and still won't look out of place.
01-15-2013, 01:23 PM
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Please, no badge engineering.
Acura has enough problems with people seeing it's sedans as just bigger Accords.
Acura has enough problems with people seeing it's sedans as just bigger Accords.
01-15-2013, 06:04 PM
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I mean this can be introduced as an Acura model instead of a Honda....something to compete with BMW X1, Audi Q3, etc.
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11-06-2013, 09:48 PM
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This cute little thing will be a big hit and for sure will lead the segment. Honda is ahead of everybody by starting this class.
Honda Urban
Hopefully they will move fast and create one in Acura lineup, Compact SUV?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=13
Honda Urban
Hopefully they will move fast and create one in Acura lineup, Compact SUV?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=13
11-06-2013, 09:55 PM
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starting what class? an even smaller SUV?
yeah, they aren't starting anything...buick enclave anyone? BMW x1?
yeah, they aren't starting anything...buick enclave anyone? BMW x1?
11-06-2013, 11:30 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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Nice try JDM King
11-06-2013, 11:40 PM
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11-06-2013, 11:58 PM
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Nissan Juke, MINI Countryman, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volkswagen Tiguan...
11-07-2013, 12:00 AM
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11-07-2013, 12:17 AM
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Hopefully they will move fast and create one in Acura lineup, Compact SUV?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=13
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=13
11-07-2013, 10:45 AM
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These are niche vehicles. Honda Urban concept suppose to be more spacious than Fit with Honda Accord prices.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-1...ince-2011.html
Honda Fit Tops Prius in Japan Sales for First Time Since 2011
In the first four weeks, sales and advance orders for the Fit reached four times the automaker’s forecast
Honda Fit Tops Prius in Japan Sales for First Time Since 2011
In the first four weeks, sales and advance orders for the Fit reached four times the automaker’s forecast
11-07-2013, 11:42 AM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Please don't bring that Acura abortion state side!!!!!
11-07-2013, 11:43 AM
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I drive a Subata.
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11-08-2013, 12:08 AM
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I drive a Subata.
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Eureka!
11-08-2013, 01:03 PM
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I am starting to think that JDM King and SSFTSX are related.
"Lead the segment" "Ahead of everybody" sounds very SSFTSX ish
"Lead the segment" "Ahead of everybody" sounds very SSFTSX ish
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11-08-2013, 01:27 PM
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^ Sure we are, we own Honda cars.
11-08-2013, 01:32 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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^ Do you think it's a compliment?