New Honda rival Toyota Corolla Cross, Haval Jolion and Subaru XV is taking shape! 2022 Honda Civic-Based SUV Will Fill Gap Between HR-V And CR-V: Report

Honda Australia's next SUV will split the difference between the installed HR-V and CR-V. (Image credit: Best Car Web)

It's no secret that Honda is preparing a couple of brand new SUV models, and one of them is almost confirmed for Australia. And now we have a good idea of ​​what a bigger deal could entail.

Best Automotive Network has published two renders of an unnamed crossover rumored to be in between the small HR-V and midsize CR-V as a segment targeted at the Toyota Corolla Cross, Haval Jolion and Subaru XV.

Of course, these renders are unofficial, although they are based on information from the sources of the Japanese publication, so they may well be on the money. Either way, the design impact of the next HR-V is clear.

Interesting, Best Automotive Network claims that the all-new model, due to be unveiled later this year, will be based on the recently launched 11th generation Civic small hatchback, another Japanese publication confirms. Automotive sensor, reported last December.

In fact, Automotive sensor went even further by suggesting that the small and medium size would measure around 4500mm long, 1800mm wide and 1625mm high, dividing the difference between the HR-V (4340mm/1790mm/1582mm) and the current CR- V (4635 mm/1855 mm). /1689 mm).

Needless to say, everything is set for the segment's stradler to be motivated by the Civic's 1.5-liter turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine or its upcoming "self-charging" petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.

Considering the local ZR-V nameplate trademark, Cars Guide It was previously speculated that Honda Australia's third crossover would instead be positioned below the HR-V as a light SUV that would challenge the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Stonic.

As reported, the ZR-V is expected to be offered in Southeast Asian markets, at least as an entry-level crossover, which appears to have been previewed by the RS concept from the recent Indonesian auto show.

Speaking to Cars Guide and other media outlets last December, Honda Australia director Stephen Collins left the door open to any potential model, noting that the new local addition would "definitely be under the CR-V."

But the increased capability of a larger SUV was Mr. Collin's indication that Honda Australia would import more of its future models from Japan as it reduced its dependence on other export markets, namely Thailand.

This bit of information is important because rumors suggest that the segment-spanning crossover will be built in Japan, while the expected ZR-V will likely be built in at least one Southeast Asian market, likely Thailand.