Honda releases first teaser of new 7-seat hybrid SUV Avancier, global debut likely on December 1

Honda has released the first teaser of its new hybrid SUV, the Avancier. The vehicle's global debut is reported to be likely on December 1, 2026. The SUV is being developed in a 7-seat form. In the company's international line-up, it could sit above the Honda CR-V.

Production is likely to be in Thailand. It could be put on sale in Australia and some Asian countries.

The teaser does not show the full look of the vehicle, but some design details are visible. At the front, it has slim LED daytime running lights with an animated lighting sequence. The main headlamps are positioned low, so a split headlamp design is likely.

At the rear, a horizontal LED light bar runs across the full tailgate. Vertical lighting elements on both edges form an H-shaped light signature. A new Honda logo and Avancier badging give the vehicle a distinct identity.

The SUV is estimated to be about 4,960 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,690 mm tall. The company has not released these measurements officially. Its look is not that of a traditional boxy SUV. It resembles a raised estate car.

The most important aspect of the vehicle is Honda's new hybrid technology. The Avancier is likely to use an improved 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motors. An electric all-wheel-drive system may also be offered as an option. However, the company has said nothing about engine capacity, power or mileage.

Honda plans to bring 15 new-generation hybrid models to markets worldwide by March 2030. The Avancier could be among the first vehicles under this plan.

In international markets, the Avancier could compete with SUVs such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80. The company has given no information about a launch in India, so Indian customers will have to wait. More details on the interior, the hybrid system and sales are expected at the December 1 presentation.