After the recent unveiling, Honda has confirmed that the production version of the N7X concept will go on sale around August 2021. The new 7-seat SUV will replace the BR-V. The N7X concept itself is in near-production form, and the model to go on sale will look largely similar. Upon launch, the SUV will rival the likes of the Toyota Rush and the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross in the Indonesian market.
The new Honda N7X concept features the automaker’s current design language, already seen on the likes of the new City, HR-V and the CR-V. The front-end features a dual-LED DRL setup, with one LED DRL setup in the headlight cluster, the second one placed just below. The lights flank the multi-slat chrome grille while the bumper has a wide air-dam, brushed aluminium inserts and a faux skid plate. Moving to the side, the N7X concept features a strong beltline that runs across the length of the SUV. The slightly flared wheel arches get black plastic cladding for a tough look while the wheels are silver multi-spoke units. The rear-end of the N7X concept gets horizontally placed wraparound taillights with LED elements.
Though Honda hasn’t revealed the interiors of the N7X concept yet, it is expected to be very similar to the current City’s cabin. The SUV will be offered in both 6 and 7-seat layouts, with captain seats in the middle for the former. Honda claims that the new N7X was designed and developed while taking into account consumers in various markets including Indonesia. The Japanese automaker states that the N7X combines the best of MPVs and SUVs, able to tackle various road conditions without compromising on comfort and space.
Being based on the current Honda City, the N7X will most likely be powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 123 PS and 145 Nm of peak power and torque. The automaker may also offer the 1-litre turbo-petrol which makes peak power and torque figures of 123 PS and 175 Nm. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic.
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