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.
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.
Source;
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