We reported earlier that Honda will introduce 3 new SUVs in the global markets over the period of next 2-3 years. A new media report claims that Honda will launch 2 new SUVs in 2021. A new Honda SUV with Coupe-SUV like styling has been spotted testing. This SUV is rumoured to be the next-gen Honda HR-V, which is scheduled to be launched in March 2021.
According to the Japanese media, the second Honda SUV to be launched in 2021 is a sub-4 meter SUV. Rumoured to be called the Honda ZR-V, the upcoming sub-compact SUV will be positioned against the Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota Raize and the Suzuki Jimny. This SUV is expected to be launched in May 2021.
The next-gen Honda HR-V will be offered 3 engine options – a 1.5L i-VTEC, 1.5L VTEC Turbo and 1.5L i-MMD e:HEV. On the other hand, the upcoming Honda ZR-V sub-compact SUV is likely to be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder VTEC Turbo engine that also powers the Honda Civic Turbo in Europe and the Honda City Turbo in Thailand. There could be a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine for few markets.
The next-gen Honda HR-V will also mark the debut of brand’s new Honda Global Platform. The report claims that the new mid-sized SUV will measure around 4.4 meters in length. The next-gen HR-V will directly rival the Jeep Compass. The sub-4 meter SUV is expected to be based on the new City platform, which also underpins the current HR-V SUV.
Honda is yet to make an official announcement on the launch of the new compact SUV in our market. Previous reports claim that the India-spec Honda compact and mid-sized SUVs will be based on the new Amaze platform. The compact SUV will rival the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Vitara Brezza and the Mahindra XUV300.
