Honda RS SUV Concept Showcased - Could Rival Sub-4m SUVs | V3Cars

Nov 15, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
By Mahesh Yadav
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Honda showcased the concept of a compact SUV at GIIAS 2021 in Indonesia. The concept is likely to go on sale as the ZR-V. The SUV has compact dimensions and short overhangs. The wheels are supersized - typical for a concept car - but the dimensions appear compact. Using the ORVM as a scale, we can say that the RS Concept SUV is too small to compete with the Creta or Seltos. Honda has not revealed the exact dimensions of the car yet.

Honda ZR-V: WR-V Replacement

The WR-V, which went on sale in early 2017, is not only starting to show its age, it’s also fading in the face of fresh competition. The WR-V’s monthly sales figures are dwindling and are now struggling to touch the 4-digit mark.

The WR-V was a quick and good stop-gap solution. However, its cross-hatch styling was never going to pose a serious threat to the more proportional sub-4m SUVs. The EcoSport, Brezza, Sonet or even the Tata Punch have a more proportional SUV stance despite their compact dimensions.

Honda rs suv concept showcased at giias 2021 to rival creta

Moreover, using the City’s platform was also adding to the production cost, which has made the WR-V more and more expensive. This further makes the WR-V less competitive than its direct rivals.

While Honda also need something to compete with the Creta and Seltos, they can plug in their new-gen BR-V to readily fill the gap while the ZR-V could take on the sub-4m SUVs. The compact dimensions of the RS SUV concept will also make it very popular in the southeast Asian region.

Honda rs suv concept showcased at giias 2021 to rival creta

We’re expecting to see the RS Concept SUV to go on sale in India sometime in the 2023-24 financial year.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention. Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss. Mahesh wears the all-rounder hat at V3Cars, blending writing and motor vehicles — cars as well as motorcycles — into a single passion. He is drawn to compact, quirky and underrated machines that are full of character and a few lovable annoyances. It is no surprise that the Multix, Nano, Comet, Windsor and Navi rank high on his list of favourites.

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