| Honda Avancier | |
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Honda Avancier (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Model code | TG1/2/3/4/5/6 |
| Also called | Honda UR-V (Dongfeng Honda)[1] |
| Production | 2016–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Global Light Truck Platform 2 (GLTP2)[3] |
| Related | Acura MDX (Third Generation)[4] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,942 mm (76.5 in) |
| Height | 1,669 mm (65.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,708–1,881 kg (3,765–4,147 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Crosstour[5] |
TheHonda Avancier (Chinese:冠道;pinyin:Guàndào) is amid-size crossover SUV produced byGuangqi Honda, a joint venture between Japanese automakerHonda and Chinese automakerGAC, for China since late 2016.
The first prototype of Avancier was displayed at the 2015Auto Shanghai[6][7] and debuted as the Concept D.[8] Honda debuted a prototype version of the Avancier during the April 2016Auto China and then during the September 2016 Chengdu Auto Show, to be marketed solely in China in October 2016. It is positioned above theCR-V and is currently sold as Honda's flagship crossover SUV in China. The Honda Avancier is built on the same Global Light Truck Platform 2 (GLTP2) as thethird-generation Acura MDX, which was produced from 2014 to 2020.[9]
The Avancier is powered by either a 1.5 LL15B7 Earth DreamsVTEC Turbo inline-four engine producing 144 kW (193 hp; 196 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) of torque mated to acontinuously variable transmission (badged as "240 Turbo") or a 2.0 LK20C3 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 aZF9-speed automatic transmission (badged as "370 Turbo").[10]
The Avancier received afacelift in March 2020, updating the front and rear end designs and adding a 2-tone paint job option.[11]
TheUR-V isDongfeng Honda-produced version of the Guangqi Honda-produced Avancier. It went on sale in March 2017.[12]
The UR-V received a facelift in 2020.[13]
UR-V andAvancier 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.