Honda Avancier (crossover)

The Honda Avancier (Chinese: 冠道; pinyin: Guàndào) 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.

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
PlatformGlobal Light Truck Platform 2 (GLTP2)[3]
RelatedHonda Accord
Powertrain
Engine
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]

Overview

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The first prototype of Avancier was displayed at the 2015 Auto Shanghai[5][6] and debuted as the Concept D.[7] 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 144 kW (193 hp; 196 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) 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 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) and 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) of torque mated to a ZF 9-speed automatic transmission (badged as "370 Turbo").[8]

2020 facelift

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The Avancier received a facelift in March 2020, updating the front and rear end designs and adding a 2-tone paint job option.[9]

2023 facelift

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UR-V

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The UR-V is Dongfeng Honda-produced version of the Guangqi Honda-produced Avancier. It went on sale in March 2017.[10]

2020 facelift

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The UR-V received a facelift in 2020.[11]

2023 facelift

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References

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  1. ^ a b "东风Honda-UR-V新都会SUV旗舰-撼世登场". Dongfeng-honda-ur-v.com. 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. ^ "Honda plans "UR-V" crossover for China". LeftLaneNews. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  7. ^ "2016 Beijing Motor Show: Honda Concept D based UR-V premium SUV spotted in China". Motoroids.com. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  8. ^ "2017 Honda Avancier @ Top Speed". Topspeed.com. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  9. ^ "配置调整 新款冠道/缤智将3月31日上市". autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Honda UR-V SUV Coupe Launched On The Chinese Auto Market". CarNewsChina.com. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  11. ^ "2020 Honda UR-V Unveiled With Updated Exterior And Tech". GaadiWaadi.com. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
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