Honda Vision XS-1 concept represents new compact SUV models

Honda Cars India is very much in news with its constant positive growth in the Indian car market even when it is reeling under a massive slowdown. Honda is definitely taking the full advantage of the country’s most important motor show, the ongoing Auto Expo to showcase its new and future products and grabbing the attention of the auto enthusiasts. The Japanese car major has unveiled its Vision XS-1 study compact SUV concept at the event representing many new things about the company’s future product planning.

Honda is clearly telling the audience that the company is planning a whole host of new SUV models for India as well as the global markets based on the very contemporary and visually stunning Vision XS-1 concept. The Vision XS-1 study concept sports very similar design cues from Honda’s brand new Vezel compact SUV; and the new concept also hints towards a more compact 3 row SUV model.

However, it is good to mention at this point that the Honda officials have made it clear that the company still has no plans whatsoever of putting the XS-1 concept into production. The concept is purely a study model and is being displayed to the public to showcase the company’s design prowess and its creative ability to develop contemporary and stunning new compact vehicles that are increasingly on demand in the entire global car markets.

The new Honda Vision XS-1 study compact SUV concept has truly sporty and fascinating looks and boasts of great space within its compact body with its 2 large sliding doors that open wide revealing the seven seat seating layout in the vehicle’s cabin. Honda is already known for developing swanky, contemporary compact vehicles with outstanding spacious cabins with smart boot space enhancing seating arrangements, and this concept further displays the Japanese car makers superb ability to churn out even more convenient car models.

Despite the doubt of the company officials of actually putting the Vision XS-1 concept into production, there is high possibility that the very same XS-1 concept will make for the underpinnings of an all-new 7 seater compact SUV model for the Indian car market. It will be a global vehicle and occupy the space between the new Vezel and the CR-V SUV models to enthrall the customers of the mini MPV in the world, while the company’s new Mobilio is also doing a great job addressing this same group of consumers.

As for the Indian car market, if and when the production version of the Vision XS-1 concept is launched, it will most probably be a sub-4 meter vehicle in order to take the tax benefits in the country. Several car makers are also launching a number of new compact sub-4 meter SUVs to grab a place in this very popular Indian car segment.

Honda Cars India is thus certainly bracing to offer such a sub-4 meter compact SUV model that will not only be visually charming and specious, but will also suit the price conscious Indian consumers.