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- Advertisement -New Honda 7-Seater SUV: New Platform DetailsWith the new platform (codenamed PF2), Honda will try to regain its India dominance.
Honda, with the City sedan, had a first-mover advantage with the hybrid powertrain, but it was a half-hearted attempt.
However, the Japanese automaker might rethink its strategy and invest in the localisation of the hybrid powertrain to be more competitive in this segment.
Once launched, it will likely go up against the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari, and the upcoming Renault Boreal in India.
Honda Cars India has been developing a new global platform for small and mid-segment cars. At present, all Honda models in India are based on the global small car platform, and this new modular platform will underpin a range of future products including SUVs, sedans, and hybrids. According to industry sources, the first model to debut on this platform will be a new 3-row SUV, and it is likely to be developed in India. Here’s everything to know about this upcoming Honda 7-seater SUV –
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New Honda 7-Seater SUV: New Platform Details
With the new platform (codenamed PF2), Honda will try to regain its India dominance. While the brand has not shared any major development around this new platform yet, we still expect it to be future-proof, supporting several powertrain setups from ICE to EVs and hybrids. Honda, with the City sedan, had a first-mover advantage with the hybrid powertrain, but it was a half-hearted attempt. The pricing of the City hybrid was out of the market. Later, the hybrid setup was not even offered to the Elevate.
However, the Japanese automaker might rethink its strategy and invest in the localisation of the hybrid powertrain to be more competitive in this segment. The new PF2 platform is said to be hybrid-ready and might be a game-changer for the brand, given the growing demand for hybrids.
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About The New 7-Seater SUV
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Industry sources suggest that the first model to be launched on this new platform will likely be a new 3-row SUV. This new model could be positioned above the Elevate in Honda’s India lineup. Honda has not shared any major details about this new 7-seater, but it is safe to say that Honda might carry the features from its all-new 0 Alpha models.
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Powertrain details too are under wraps, but we expect the 7-seater to offer the same 1.5-litre NA petrol engine that powers the Elevate, along with a strong hybrid option. Honda could also think of offering a 2.0-litre NA petrol hybrid (182bhp & 315Nm), paired with an e-CVT gearbox unit.
Back in 2024, Honda had said that the first model based on this new platform will debut by 2027. That said, we can expect this 7-seater to be launched by next year. Once launched, it will likely go up against the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari, and the upcoming Renault Boreal in India. Speaking of the pricing, expect the new Honda 7-seater to be priced between Rs. 16 lakh – Rs. 27 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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