India-bound Honda Urban SUV revealed, named as VEZEL

Honda, the Japanese automaker has finally unveiled the much-anticipated Urban SUV, named as VEZEL at the Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle will go on sale in Japan on December 20, 2013, and will also make its way to the Indian car market.

The VEZEL SUV is a perfect blend of dynamic qualities of SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of minivan. The exterior design of the crossover express SUV-like stability in its lower body and coupe like styling in its upper body. Based on the 2014 Honda Jazz platform, the VEZEL urban SUV source most of its styling cues from the concept showcased earlier this year. The appealing body design features curves, low roofline and a broader stance.

In Japan, both the hybrid and gasoline models of the VEZEL will go on sale. The hybrid model will be equipped with SPORT HYBRID i-DCD that combines a 1.5-litre direct injection engine with a high-output motor, and the gasoline model will be equipped with a 1.5L direct injection engine. For Indian buyers, the SUV will be made available in both petrol and diesel guise. While the petrol model will carryover the tried and tested 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, the diesel version will get the 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine.