Honda Compact SUV

Latest Update: Honda has revealed the design sketch of its upcoming compact SUV.

Price: It is expected to be priced from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

Launch: The carmaker could launch it by May 2023.

Seating Capacity: The Honda compact SUV will have the capacity to seat five passengers.

Engine and Transmission: It could come with the 1.5-litre petrol engine present in the Honda City. This unit churns out 126PS and 253Nm and is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-step CVT. Honda could also offer it with a hybrid setup just like the City Hybrid which comes with the same 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 0.7kWh battery pack paired with an e-CVT only.

Features: Honda’s compact SUV is expected to come with a large touchscreen display, a semi-digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, wireless phone charging and ventilated front seats.

Safety: In terms of passenger safety, it could be equipped with up to six airbags, ABD with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system (TMPS), 360-degree camera and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features like lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.

Rivals: The Honda SUV will be a rival to compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Nissan Kicks and MG Astor. If you want a rugged SUV alternative, you can check out the Mahindra Scorpio Classic.