Honda Cars India is ready to enter into highly competitive midsize SUV segment in coming months. The model will be put up against the cars like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder. Citroen’s upcoming C3 Aircross will also challenge the new Honda compact SUV. The carmaker will unveil its new compact SUV in the month of June, which will be followed by its price announcement. While its official debut a month away, the latest set of spy images gives a glimpse of its interior. Though, you can just see its steering wheel and dashboard.
One of its major attractions will be the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite that could offer features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist system, automatic emergency braking, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation and auto high beam.
The SUV’s safety kit might also include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, an electronic parking brake and vehicle stability management. Honda could also equip the compact SUV with a 360 degree camera, Honda’s Lane Watch system and connected car tech. Read – Honda To Launch A New Car Every Year For Next 5 Years in India
What’s more interesting about the new Honda SUV is that could have the longest wheelbase in its segment. Though, its official dimension figures are yet to be revealed. The model is reported to sit on a 2,700mm longer wheelbase that translates into more cabin space. Its arch rivals – Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara – have a wheelbase of 2,610mm and 2,600mm respectively. The overall length of Honda’s compact SUV will be around 4.3 metres.
The biggest talking point of the new Honda compact SUV will be its hybrid powertrain that’s likely to be borrowed from the City sedan. It could come with the 1.5L Atkinson cycle with e:HEV hybrid tech, delivering power worth 109bhp and 253Nm of torque. There will also be a 1.5L iVTEC petrol engine that’s good enough for 121bhp and 145Nm. The strong hybrid powertrain, however, could be reserved for the higher trims.
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