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Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« on: January 15, 2013, 11:12:35 am »


Urban SUV concept previews an addition to the growing small SUV segment and demonstrates Honda's small-car expertise

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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2013, 08:10:00 am »
Not a bad looking vehicle as a visual.

I don't get small SUV, simply from a sales point. Can't imagine the Rogue being a success as far as numbers go.
The market here in N/A argues that there is no market for diesel but somehow justifies petit SUV's....right ?
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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2013, 08:23:49 am »
Looks like the new G.M Thang...??? wotsit called..Spark Fark Thong  whateffer......... :-\
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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2013, 03:09:56 pm »
Why do the Crossovers look better than the the cars they are based on? Can I get this body style with Fit ride Height?
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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2013, 03:29:48 pm »
This looks like a very intersting vehicle to me.

You can count me a one of the people that questioned the logic of this whole small CUV market. Then my better half decided to buy a Suzuki SX4 and I've come to realize that these smaller compact CUV's are terrific vehicles for the canadian market.

They are small enough to zip around town, park etc. without feeling massive, yet the hatchback configuration still allows you to jam a huge amount of stuff inside. I regularly carry 8ft. pieces of wood in the SX4. The AWD systems remove some of the anxiety of winter driving, and the smaller weight/engines result in decent fuel economy.

I certainly hope the trend (Nissan Juke, Subaru XV, Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore) of more of these type vehicles continues because the current crop of compact SUV's (CR-V, Rav 4 etc.) are no longer very compact.



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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2013, 04:47:45 pm »
These things look neat, but the swoopy rear roofline kills cargo space.  The Fit shape is much more practical.
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Re: Honda Concept Previews Fit-based SUV
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2013, 05:33:10 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on January 17, 2013, 04:47:45 pm
These things look neat, but the swoopy rear roofline kills cargo space.  The Fit shape is much more practical.
Agreed, the SX4 is also pretty good is that regards.
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