Honda teases compact SUV Concept for Auto Shanghai 2015 - IAB Report

01/04/2015 - 08:37 | ,  ,   | Aravind Jayachandran

Previews a new SUV for the Chinese market exclusively.

Honda has announced plans of unveiling an all new SUV concept at the Auto Shanghai 2015, which will offer a preview of a new production-spec model exclusive to the Chinese market. The concept is jointly developed by Honda's subsidiaries in China: Guangqi Honda Automobile and Dongfeng Honda Automobile.

Honda compact SUV concept Auto Shanghai 2015
The concept is jointly developed by Honda's subsidiaries in China: Guangqi Honda Automobile and Dongfeng Honda Automobile.

Honda hasn't posted any further details on the concept nor the production-spec model that will soon follow, although there were reports that it could be based on the CR-V's platform. Also, there were rumors that Guangqi Honda were looking to add a new SUV to their lineup since the CR-V is sold exclusively by Dongfeng Honda.

At the moment, it's unclear if the concept previews a production spec model that could be exclusive to Guangqi Honda, or sold by both subsidiaries.

2015 Honda CR-V front three quarter view at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
There were reports that it could be based on the CR-V, which is sold exclusively by Dongfeng Honda in China

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Design wise, the sketch features the characteristic "solid wing face" grille and a sloping roof line; possibly hinting sporty credentials.

Accompanying the new concept are the all-new City, and an updated CR-V equipped with a completely new powertrain.

Honda Concept SUV at the Auto Shanghai 2015 - Press Release

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