Leaked! India-bound Honda Urban SUV (production spec) patent drawings emerge

The Honda Urban SUV concept was unveiled in January this year at the Detroit Motor Show. At the time of the unveil, Honda announced that the production version would be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show which commences for the media on the 20th of this month.

Just weeks prior to its formal launch, we find leaked patent drawings of the production spec crossover, posted by Joke For Blog.

Based on these leaks, we find that the production Urban SUV is just the concept with productionised wheels, wing mirrors and headlights. In fact, the headlights of the Urban SUV resemble that of the new CR-V, while the sloping window line reminds us of the previous generation CR-V.

The rear-door handle is located on the window sill and the crease line blends in with the window line neatly. The front fascia of the Urban SUV sports Honda’s new “EXCITING H DESIGN!!!”, and the ‘solid wing face’ that we see on the 2014 Honda Jazz.

Speaking of the Jazz, the Urban SUV is using the same platform as that of the 2014 Jazz, with an overall length in the whereabouts of 4.3 meters. The Urban SUV will be a global model for Honda with sales expected to start in Asia, Europe, South America and North America next year.

India could get the Urban SUV late next year or by early 2015, and we anticipate a diesel engine in addition to a petrol motor. Expect to hear more about the Urban SUV in the coming days.

Source;
http://indianautosblog.com/2013/11/honda-urban-suv-patent-drawings-103066

Honda's Urban SUV Concept, what we know so far

Official Concept

Official Concept

Rendering

Rendering

Rendering

2014 Urban SUV Spyshot

-Smaller than the CRV (9 inches shorter).
-Longer than the FIT by 7.7 inches.
-Will offer more cargo room than the FIT.
-Designed to have a Coupe (2dr) look.
-Concept has hidden rear door handles to keep with the Coupe look, not sure if that will carry forward into production.
-Based on the Honda FIT platform.
-Has the FIT's 'Magic Seats' 2nd row folding (up/down) Seats.
-Gasoline, Diesel, and Hybrids expected for various regions (prob no diesel for North America).
-Small Earth Dreams 4 Cylinder Engine (rumours being a 1.5L i-Vtec gasoline motor).
-Priced below the CRV but more that the Civic.
-Will feature Honda's Next Generation Infotainment System.

Honda Compact Urban SUV spied for the first time

A prototype of Honda’s upcoming Urban SUV has been spied for the very first time wearing heavy camouflage, suggesting that a debut is imminent. Shown as a concept for the first time at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, the Urban SUV is scheduled to launch in Japan by the end of 2013.

A YouTube user has managed to capture it on video in which the heavily camouflaged prototype is seen being driven on Germany’s autobahn.

The Urban SUV is said to be based on the same platform that also underpins the all-new 2014 Jazz. Honda will do away with the Urban SUV nameplate and give this upcoming model a new name.

Given that it is based on the all-new Jazz platform, the Urban SUV will make use of Honda’s new ‘Earth Dreams Technology’ line of engines, which include highly efficient petrol and diesel units. The diesel model could be powered by the same 1.5-litre i-DTEC unit that currently powers the Amaze sedan.

The Urban SUV will go on sale in Japan by end-2013 and we expect Honda India to launch it here next year. When launched, the SUV will take on the likes of Renault Duster, Ford EcoSport and the upcoming Nissan Terrano.

Source;
http://www.oncars.in/Car-News-Detail/video-honda-urban-suv-spied-for-the-first-time-to-compete-with-ecosport/4661