Honda Avancier (crossover)

Honda Avancier
Honda Avancier (pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Model codeTG1/2/3/4/5/6
Also calledHonda UR-V (Dongfeng Honda)[1]
Production2016–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (2.0 L)
PlatformGlobal Light Truck Platform 2 (GLTP2)[3]
RelatedHonda Accord
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L L15B7 Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo I4-T
  • 2.0 L K20C3 Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo I4-T
Power output
  • 144 kW (193 hp; 196 PS) (L15B7)
  • 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) (K20C3)
Transmission
  • CVT (1.5 L)
  • 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (2.0 L)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Length
  • 4,816 mm (189.6 in) (Avancier)
  • 4,825 mm (190.0 in) (UR-V)
Width1,942 mm (76.5 in)
Height1,669 mm (65.7 in)
Curb weight1,708–1,881 kg (3,765–4,147 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Crosstour[4]

The Honda Avancier is a mid-size Crossover SUV made by Honda through its joint-venture with GAC called GAC Honda since 2016.

History and Features

The prototype of The Honda Avancier was shown at The Auto Shanghai in 2015[5] and made its debut as the concept D.[6] Honda later revealed the prototype version at Auto China in April 2016 and later at Chengdu Auto Show in September. The Avancier is the flagship SUV of Honda in China and is positioned above the Honda CR-V.

The car has a 1.5 liter and 2.0 liter both turbo VTEC petrol engines. The 1.5 liter version has a CVT transmission while the 2.0 liter version has a 9-speed automatic transmission. The Avancier received facelifts in 2020[7] and 2023.

Honda UR-V

The Honda UR-V is a version of the Avancier made by Dongfeng Honda a joint venture between Honda and Dongfeng. It was put on sale in 2017.[8] It also received facelifts in 2020[9] and 2023.

Markets

The Honda Avancier alongside the UR-V are currently sold only in The Chinese market.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "东风Honda-UR-V新都会SUV旗舰-撼世登场". Dongfeng-honda-ur-v.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. "【官网】广汽本田冠道-冠道AVANCIER全新大型豪华SUV_本田大suv车型新款报价". Archived from the original on 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  3. "ANALYSIS - Future Honda SUVs and MPVs". Just Auto. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2022-03-30. UR-V and Avancier successors are due for release in 2023. The GLTP2 architecture of the current models will be replaced by an update of the platform which today's Civic and Accord are based on.
  4. Greimel, Hans (19 August 2017). "China eclipses U.S. in Honda's world view". Automotive News. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  5. "Honda and Acura will each unveil a new crossover at the Beijing Auto Show". Digitaltrends.com. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  6. "2016 Beijing Motor Show: Honda Concept D based UR-V premium SUV spotted in China". Motoroids.com. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  7. "配置调整 新款冠道/缤智将3月31日上市". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  8. "Honda UR-V SUV Coupe Launched On The Chinese Auto Market". CarNewsChina.com. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  9. "2020 Honda UR-V Unveiled With Updated Exterior And Tech". GaadiWaadi.com. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.