Honda is in for a new surprise SUV launch, for those who can recall, it is the Indian spec urban SUV. Now the car will make a grand presence at the prestigious Tokyo Motor Show 2013 two days from now. The car will be called CR-U; auto enthusiasts who cannot wait to have a glimpse of CR-U can head to Tokyo to watch the event.

CR-U is a unique and classy piece, and customers can expect to visualize a different SUV. The uniqueness is highlighted with the free flowing arty side graphics and head light design, molded into an indefinite eye like structure is filled with five small lights which take on an arty dice layout. The confirmed images of the car are all over the website.

The car is expected to hit Indian showrooms in the year 2015, and its style cues are adopted from 2014 Jazz base. CR-U is a grand piece of art, and few of the incredible style elements embedded in the car are large dimension, low roof, and imaginative curves.

For international markets, engine characteristic of Jazz will be inserted into urban SUV. Also there are reports that the car has the Civic engine DNA as well, with a potent 1.6 liter diesel mill capacity. So there are two identities to the urban SUV which is the Jazz and Civic. Now car fans will wonder about the engine fitment of the car, if anybody can guess it will be a 1.5 liter I DTEC diesel and 1.5 liter iVTEC petrol.

Lucky ones in Japan will have the first taste of urban SUV, Europe and North America come second in tasting, and Indians will have to wait longer. The urban SUV is one car to look forward to, its design cues are stunning, and now imagine the fiery competition on the cars. Few of its arch rivals are Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano and will cost Rs 9 to 10 lakhs.

From the patent figures of the CR-U, the back portion of the car portrays an inventive design as well. The inventiveness is enhanced by the professional varied geometrical shape of the tail lights. The Jazz based car is a blockbuster launch in terms of its length dimension and is 4300mm long.

Honda has stunned the crowd with the launch of Amaze; the same effect can be expected with the launch of CR-U. The design structure of this car is one of a kind, and Honda is recognized for its exceptional posh language evident with the CR-V. The company’s new project is christened CR-U, and this might be the start of Honda’s new CR badge sequence, just like how the i is common with Hyundai cars. Those who are keen to purchase CR-U this is a worthy purchase, to enjoy a new and creative car atmosphere. Families and friends will be thrilled with the CR-U because it has so much to offer in terms of luxury, comfort and engine power.

It would be interesting to observe the customer response post launch, but we will have to wait till 2015 to await the car.

The Delhi Auto Expo to be held in 2014 holds promise due to official announcement of launches by Indian and international automakers. While locals markets are known to favor compact cars due to mileage and low price, there is growth in demand for large sedans and SUV’s too. Auto markets are also slowly coming out of the global recession therefore one can expect a wide category of cars both in expensive and low price range. Cars likely to be launched in 2014 by automaker Honda will be in categories of sedan, SUV and hatchback in mid-segment and expensive price range to compete against arch rivals Hyundai, Chevrolet and Maruti Suzuki. Besides its cars, auto enthusiasts can expect Honda to showcase its latest variant of Honda Activa scooter and another 110 cc scooter codenamed K24A.

Honda Sedan to be launched in 2014 Delhi Auto Expo                                                                   

The recent success of Honda Amaze sedan has increased expectations of the automaker to launch its third generation Honda City built on existing Jazz car platform. This will be launched in both petrol and diesel variations. One can expect Honda to formally launch this car in 2014 Delhi Auto Expo to be held in November since an official announcement has already been made by Honda. The Honda City will take in orders for these new variants at INR 7 – 8 lakhs petrol version and INR 8 – 9 lakhs diesel.  The new Honda City will have same 1.5 liter engine carried forward from previous version with a few mechanical upgrades to make it more powerful and fuel efficient. Customers looking to exchange their old Honda City with new variant can expect a slightly bigger car with upgraded interiors and larger cabin along with features like climate control and Bluetooth connectivity.

Honda SUV’s to be launched in 2014 Delhi Auto Expo                                                                   

Markets can expect strong and vibrant SUV’s from Honda in Delhi Auto Expo to be held in 2014. Of them the Honda Mobilo is a simple MPV based on the platform of its existing popular hatchback of same name. From market reports and pictures on the internet one can see that the Honda Mobilo is similar in design to Brio with a more elongated and broad rear body. This MUV will have two variants in 1.5 diesel and petrol engines due to demand for both. The Honda Mobilo will be a seven seater with slight variations in its hood to make it appear different from Brio with wide grille and subtle chrome touches.

Honda Hatchback’s to be launched in 2014 Delhi Auto Expo                                                                       

Honda’s popular hatchback Jazz which has found a profitable market in Japan since its launch in September 2013 will be showcased in Delhi Auto Expo in 2014. To be re-launched with streamlined exteriors and spacious interiors the Honda Jazz will be manufactured at its production facilities in Rajasthan. Its price is likely to be within INR 5 – 7 lakhs to reach a wider buyers’ base. If market rumors are to be believed, Honda is likely to present an SUV variant of the Jazz in Indian markets with better features and mileage.

In Indian markets till a few years ago buyers’ choice was limited to Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio and Toyota Innova which has changed due to entry of new models by Maruti Suzuki, Ford and Renault. Existing compact SUV’s like Ford’s Ecosport and Renault’s Duster are already giving Scorpio, Toyota and Safari a run for their money due to attractive pricing, performance and mileage. Honda Motors is already testing its latest Honda Urban SUV to be launched in international markets.

This model was first showcased in January 2013 at the Motor Show in Detroit, US. From the pictures available online, car enthusiasts have reported that actual SUV is very much similar to the car shown in Detroit. Based on elongated body platform of its Jazz model, Honda is expected to make miniscule changes in interior and exterior details in models of Honda Urban SUV to be sold in global markets. Maruti Suzuki till date has manufactured only hatchbacks and sedan cars but has plans to introduce nearly four utility vehicles in the next two to 5 years of which the Maruti XA Alpha is ready for launch. The introduction of these two SUV’s will heat up competition in global markets for compact SUV.

Comparisons between Honda Urban SUV Vs Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha

Engine and Performance Specifications – The Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha built on Maruti Swift’s platform will be a five seater with width of 1900 mm and be a four wheel drive. It will have both 1.4 liter KSeries petrol engine and 1.3 liter DDiS diesel engine options. The Honda Urban SUV car will have the same 1.5 liter diesel engine as its cousin the Honda Amaze saloon along with a petrol engine. In current scenario of rising fuel prices both Maruti XA Alpha and Honda Urban are likely to provide mileage of 10 -12 kmpl on highways due to strong engines.

Exterior Specifications – Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha showcased at Delhi has a bold façade with 5 aperture grille lined in chrome with Suzuki logo embossed in steel. Hawk eyed front lamps are accentuated with brawny hood giving it a bold profile. Honda Urban SUV has a wide body built on Jazz platform though its rear curved body is similar to Maruti’s Alpha XA. Both cars have rear spoilers and curved roofs which bend forward.

Interior Specification – The Honda Urban SUV’s body is based on its Jazz model therefore its interiors are expected to be a crossover between Jazz and Hodna’s Fit car. The Maruti XA Alpha has spacious interiors with foldable seats in second row and power steering with power windows. Both these SUV’s have a wide dashboard with dual tone interiors.

Price Range – Maruti Suzuki has manufactured this car to take on competition from Ford, Mahindra, Nissan and Toyota therefore will market the Maruti XA Alpha in price range of INR 8 – 10 lakhs.  Though no official declarations have been made as yet the Honda Urban will most likely be priced below INR 12 – 13 lakhs due to larger body and sleeker appearance.

Honda’s latest compact MUV which has made its debut in Detroit’s International Auto Show in early 2013 is likely to be launched worldwide in 2014. The car’s patent photographs have been released online to generate excitement. Market reports also state that the final model will be officially shown in Tokyo Motor Show to be held later this year. From the photos posted online one can deduce that this car is based on Honda’s “Global Compact Series” platform like their new generation cars Jazz and Honda City.

The car has an elongated body and would be a six-seater similar to Maruti Suzuki’s soon to be launched Maruti’s XA Alpha. Honda’s Urban SUV will be based on its popular Jazz sedan car’s platform and may be launched in India only by 2015. From the patent images of Honda Urban SUV car available online it is obvious that its style cues are based on Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology and will have foldable rear seat to increase existing boot space if required. The Honda Urban SUV is likely to be priced in INR 10 – 12 lakhs category which is on par with SUV’s of Nissan, Renault, Mahindra and Toyota to give these established models a run for their money. The car will be manufactured at Mexico for American markets while the ones to be sold in Asia will be manufactured in Japan.

Design Concept of Honda Urban SUV – The new Honda SUV’s design concept is shorter and more compact than its existing Honda CR-V sedan making it suitable for city traffic and rough terrain. Based on Honda’s patent center-tank layout the Honda Urban has a configurable “Magic Seat” which is foldable to accommodate cargo or passengers. The Honda Urban will have sloping hood and hatchback like rear with a low loading area. The photos depict sloping glass surface on sides to give this car a saloon like appearance without a separate window for last row passenger. Its elongated body picture shots have thrown up expectations that it is likely to be almost nine inches shorter than Honda CR-V with a squat body and low roof line.

The Honda Urban SUV’s front grille has its latest H design logo which is also present in new Jazz. Its rear door handle is not clearly visible to naked eye since it has been placed on the window sill similar to Chevrolet Beat thereby giving the door an unblemished appearance. Its interiors will be a crossover between Honda Jazz and CR-V cars with various seating dimensions and positions available to passengers. The car’s headlights and fog lights are designed like eyelets giving them a sharp new look.

Expected Engine specifications – Since the Honda Urban SUV will be introduced both as diesel and petrol variants in India it will have 1.4 liter iVTEC petrol engine and Honda Civic’s 1.6 liter iDTEC engine with seven speed double-clutch gear box.  In keeping with its “Earth Dreams” Technology, the new Honda Urban SUV will have fuel efficient engines to provide mileage of 10 – 12 kmpl due to compact and aerodynamic body design.

Honda is all set to showcase a new set of cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show which begins from 20^th of this month. Among these new cars, the Japanese luxury car maker will also showcase the India bound SUV that Honda wishes to launch in the country along with a slew of other cars.

Honda is all set to unveil the production version of the Urban SUV Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, and prior to its world premiere the car’s pictures has already leaked out on the internet. The leaked images that have flashed on the internet gives a speak peak into the upcoming SUV before Honda officially reveals the car. And these images also reveal that the new SUV is all set to give the Renault Duster a tough competition.

The Honda urban SUV is developed using the platform of the 2014 Jazz hatchback that is also scheduled to be launched in India. The car market of India is full of new stunning compact SUVs and this particular segment is growing at a fast pace. Considering this many car makers, including Honda has made their plans to launch the new compact SUV representatives. Post its launch in India, the Honda Urban SUV’s chief competitors will comprise of the Ford EcoSport and the Renault Duster.

The upcoming Honda Urban SUV has a very contemporary sleek exterior styling that gives it a perfect modern compact SUV appearance. It features a low roofline which it makes it makes look less bulky and more sporty. It also has subtle unnoticeable rear door handles similar to that of Nissan Juke and Chevrolet Beat. These stylized features further give it an enhanced exterior appearance that does not make it in the more bulky SUV models.

Though compact in form, the Honda Urban SUV will not be less than 4 meters of length as the Ford ECoSport in India. This SUV from Honda will measure around 4.3 meters in length and is expected to be placed next to the all the new City sedan in the Indian car market.

The patent filing images that were revealed on the internet were black and white and had no logos as well. Very soon the more realistic rendered images were also flashed that gave clearer ideas of the upcoming vehicle’s looks to the auto enthusiasts.

The Honda Urban SUV will obviously be powered by Honda’s new more fuel efficient EarthDreams motors. While the European counterpart of the SUV will be driven by a 1.6 liter diesel engine, the India spec model will be powered by the 1.5 liter turbo diesel mill that runs the Amaze compact sedan.

As the upcoming SUV shares the platform with the 2014 Jazz, the company’s much acclaimed ‘Magic Seats’ are also expected to be featured at the rear of the vehicle.

The Honda Urban SUV would hit production at the company’s Mexico plant for the US car market. Honda’s Japanese and Indian manufacturing facilities will produce this SUV both for the domestic as well as the global markets.

Honda Urban SUV is among the most awaited launches, for some exciting news, actual images of urban SUV is splashed on the website. The car sports a magnificent exterior image and the interiors are luxuriously spacious. Lucky ones have had the opportunity to view the car in 2013 January, but for those who couldn’t the company announced that the production model of urban SUV will be displayed by the final period of this year.

Honda urban SUV is one model to look forward and portrays spectacular elements of radiance and style. The creativity lies in the headlight design which is stretched back and opens up at one end. On the headlights there are five sparkling rectangular light pieces that shine like diamonds or stars in the night sky. The sides are front are filled with cutting-edge graphics. Those who are familiar with the concept version of urban SUV, the patent version are similar, apart from varied alloy wheels, and slightly modified head light design.

The Urban SUV sports admirable dimension figures of 4300milli meters, the design is adopted from Jazz base. The Indian spec Urban SUV will have different styling elements compared to international markets. The grand image of the car will certainly stir the stiff competition that exists in SUV markets, few of its arch rivals will be Renault Duster, Peugeot 2008 and Ford EcoSport.

The Urban SUV revealed on line is in its patent form according to the company, the images are classy with shades of white and black to create an air of mystery. The car will have a modern high-tech vehicle identity with its low roof lines and invisible back door handle, and hence for those who can guess, this is an ideal Coupe language. Those who are fascinated with the appeal of CR-V will surely admire the design cues of urban SUV since it is just 0.2mm tinier than CR-V. The fashion statement will be on par with the latest Indian spec city model.

Since the urban SUV is strikingly similar to CR-V, car enthusiasts have indulged in some witty moments. They are wondering if the car will be referred to as HR-V, the publicity levels of the car are on the rooftop. The urban SUV will be inserted with a powerful Earth Dreams power train along with Indian spec 1.5 liter and Europe spec 1.6 liter engine. An interesting and unique feature of this is the magic seats, as the name suggests the seats can rotate in many directions. This is one feature to note for those who are keen to purchase the car when launched.

Lucky ones in US and Celaya Mexico can grab this car, the urban SUV, in India and Japan the car will be produced domestically and exported.

The interior styling of urban SUV for Indian markets will be different to its global counterparts. The Indian spec diesel car might have the dynamite 1.5 liter diesel mill used in Amaze. Customers can now expect a great deal of efficiency and mileage.

The excitement levels of Honda car fans in India is on the roof top, first the upcoming City model and now the Urban SUV. Those who are keen on both models can expect to be submerged in grandeur and prosperity.

Honda has released the first image of a new concept car at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The concept will be named Urban SUV. The teaser image depicts a posh car which would be suited for urban driving. The concept displays a neat graphical SUV, with spacious interiors. The Teaser image showcases a dynamic profile crafted with creases over the elegant exterior. This design from the teaser is a breakthrough not seen in other top models of Honda, not even the high quality CR-Z. The Urban SUV concept would be adopted from Nissan Juke and based on Jazz platform. The concept will come with a centrally mounted fuel tank to make room for passenger and luggage space. The new Urban SUV will be fitted with a very powerful 1.6 litre iDTEC engine attached with AWD and FWD drivetrain.

Honda Urban SUV will make its entry in the US and UK market. In the UK market the Urban SUV will compete with strong competitors of Mokka SUV from Vauxhall, Ford EcoSport, and Chevrolet Trax which will be launched in 2013. The striking SUV Concept will be unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, but Honda has not announced the launch date of the concept in US or UK. However the concept might make an entry in US or European market by the end of 2013. The car might not be launched in India any time soon, it might be a long wait probably expected to arrive by the end of 2015.

The Urban SUV concept from the teaser at one glance displays an extraordinary image. The car will be showcased at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show and will gather an enormous crowd. The Urban SUV displays extraordinary engineering and architecture. The car has excellent graphics will creases all over, even top Honda models such as City and Jazz fails to show top-end graphical design. The company has been consistently emerging with breakthrough designs. Honda has gained good reputation with the introduction of the Honda Amaze. This teaser might be just as good or might even over power the Honda Amaze. This model is likely to be introduced in both two wheel and four wheel drive segments. The large external diameter will surely complement the abundant interior space.

The concept will also be introduced during Honda’s NIAS press conference and will be broadcasted live at hondawebcast.com. The 2013 NIAS was unveiled to the public from January 19th to 27th 2012. The show was witnessed by top Auto makers. More than 77,000 people attended the 2012 NIAS show. The Urban SUV is a one of a kind concept with creases all over which is definitely the creation of great engineering heads. The concept displays a vibrant, sporty and young outlook. The company has already crossed boundaries in producing phenomenal cars such as Brio, Amaze, City, and Jazz and so on. The Urban SUV which will have a high-end graphic design than the other models will surely be a huge hit in the market.