Honda Avancier (crossover) explained

Honda Avancier
Manufacturer:Honda
Aka:Honda UR-V (Dongfeng Honda)
Production:2016–present
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:Global Light Truck Platform 2 (GLTP2)[1]
Related:Honda Accord
Wheelbase:28201NaN1
Width:19421NaN1
Height:16691NaN1
Weight:1708–
Predecessor:Honda Crosstour[2]
Model Code:TG1/2/3/4/5/6

The Honda Avancier is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Guangqi Honda, a joint venture between Japanese automaker Honda and Chinese automaker GAC, for China since late 2016.

Overview

The first prototype of Avancier was displayed at the 2015 Auto Shanghai[3] [4] and debuted as the Concept D.[5] Honda debuted a prototype version of the Avancier during the April 2016 Auto China and then during the September 2016 Chengdu Auto Show, to be marketed solely in China in October 2016. It is positioned above the CR-V and is currently sold as Honda's flagship crossover SUV in China.

The Avancier is powered by either a 1.5 L L15B7 Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo inline-four engine producing 144abbr=onNaNabbr=on and 240Nm of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission (badged as "240 Turbo") or a 2.0 L K20C3 Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo inline-four engine producing 200abbr=onNaNabbr=on and 3700NaN0 of torque mated to a ZF 9-speed automatic transmission (badged as "370 Turbo").[6]

2020 facelift

The Avancier received a facelift in March 2020, updating the front and rear end designs and adding a 2-tone paint job option.[7]

2023 facelift

UR-V

The UR-V is Dongfeng Honda-produced version of the Guangqi Honda-produced Avancier. It went on sale in March 2017.[8]

2020 facelift

The UR-V received a facelift in 2020.[9]

2023 facelift

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-11-24 . ANALYSIS - Future Honda SUVs and MPVs . 2022-03-30 . Just Auto . en-US . 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..
  2. News: Greimel. Hans. China eclipses U.S. in Honda's world view. 19 August 2017. Automotive News. 19 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Honda and Acura will each unveil a new crossover at the Beijing Auto Show. 7 April 2016. Digitaltrends.com. 1 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Honda plans "UR-V" crossover for China. LeftLaneNews. 1 August 2018.
  5. Web site: 2016 Beijing Motor Show: Honda Concept D based UR-V premium SUV spotted in China. Motoroids.com. 7 April 2016 . 1 August 2018.
  6. Web site: 2017 Honda Avancier @ Top Speed. Topspeed.com. 26 April 2016 . 1 August 2018.
  7. Web site: 配置调整 新款冠道/缤智将3月31日上市. autohome.com.cn. 21 February 2021.
  8. Web site: 20 March 2017. Honda UR-V SUV Coupe Launched On The Chinese Auto Market. CarNewsChina.com. 22 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 11 January 2020. 2020 Honda UR-V Unveiled With Updated Exterior And Tech. GaadiWaadi.com. 22 October 2020.