Honda has officially tested its upcoming seven-seater hybrid SUV, the Honda Avancier, whose global debut is scheduled for December 1, 2026, as per reports. It is reported in the media that this upcoming SUV will have seven seats in a 2-3-2 layout and will sit above the CR-V. The teaser Honda has made public doesn’t reveal the full exterior design but a few elements.
In the Avancier’s teaser, we can see slim LED daylight running lights. This lighting signature is anticipated to give this forthcoming 7-seater car a futuristic touch. The officially released teaser doesn’t only show the DRL signature but also the taillight; a distinctive H-shaped LED taillight can be seen from the back, which will create a wide stance.
More details that this teaser has revealed are the A-pillar-mounted outside-rear view mirrors, which may integrate side indicators, and a Honda logo at the tailgate just below the taillamp setup. Exact exterior design details will emerge with due course. On the debut day, not only its design but also its specifications and features will be revealed officially.
May measures 4.9 metres longer.
Globally, Honda is selling many SUVs that are available with seating capacities of 7 and 5 people with 2-3-2 and 2-3 layouts, respectively. Models that are available with a 7-person seating capacity are only three; they are the Honda Pilot, Honda BR-V, and Honda CR-V. There are three other-row Honda models, but they are multi-purpose vehicles, not the SUVs.
The upcoming one will add the fourth model in the global 7-seater SUV family. Notably, in the Indian market, as of now, not a single three-row Honda car is on sale. Things regarding the Avancier launch in the Indian market are also uncertain, but reports suggest it will come. In the international market, it will compete with Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80.
Regarding the Avancier production, it has been reported that Honda will produce this 7-seater SUV in Thailand; it will be exported to the Asian market and Australia as well. Reportedly, it will be around 4.9 metres longer. It means this forthcoming seven-seater is going to be a C-segment SUV with a spacious cabin and decent cargo space; however, its size isn’t yet confirmed officially.
Avancier isn’t a new nameplate.
Honda fans may be familiar with the Avancier name. Those who don’t should definitely note that this name was firstly used for the Accord-based station waggon, which Honda sold in the domestic market between 1999 and 2013. Later, the brand revived this nameplate in China back in 2016, launching a crossover SUV.
Now, this name is given to the coming 7-seater SUV for the global market that will be sold in most countries where Honda operates. For the upcoming Avancier, details are yet to emerge. Literally, no details for this forthcoming car have been revealed officially. Regarding the powertrain, a report suggests a strong hybrid with a new 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
May come to India as the Toyota Fortuner rival.
As of now, Honda hasn’t revealed any details regarding the Avancier launch in India. It is worth noting that with the expected 4.9 metre length, this three-row sport utility vehicle will compete with others in the segment. Its main rival in India may be the Toyota Fortuner, whose cost ex-showroom starting from ₹35.11 lakh.
In the Indian market, two different internal combustion engines are available for this Toyota seven-seater; they are 2.7-litre petrol and 2.8-litre diesel with automatic and also manual transmission, respectively. And the available drivetrain for this three-row SUV is the two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive.
