Honda has shown a new 3-row gravel-travel vehicle…

Is Honda going after Toyota’s Fortuner business? Not quite, but somewhat.

In an attempt to gain greater relevance in the SUV segment, Honda has revealed its new N7X concept.

The images show a vehicle that is close to production specification, with a mildly conservative design.

The N7X features a defined shoulder pinch line, liberally borrowed from Tiguan, and LEDheadlights with Daytime Running Lights while fancy patterned LED lighting is seen at the rear.

The most important feature of this new N7X, is its seating configuration. Honda doesn’t have a competitive 7-seater crossover or SUV and the N7X, as one would deduce from its name, is supposed to lead that charge.

In markets where gravel travel is a thing, such as Australia, India, South East Asia and South Africa, product planners feel it necessary to have a 7-seater offering – that is not an Ubermobile station wagon.

The N7X is expected to be powered by Honda’s ubiquitous 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine, driving the front-wheels via a CVT transmission.

Loyal followers of the Japanese brand will be heartened by a new, fresher, product – but also wonder: where does this fit into Honda’s line-up?

The troubling issue is that N7X might not be a supplementary product, but instead, a replacement. Expect this new 7-seater vehicle to replace the BR-V, which has been a sales disappointment for Honda.

CR-V or N7X? That could become an interesting question, for Honda buyers, in future.

We will keep you updated as soon as the production and distribution details of theHonda N7X become available.

For now, though, you will have to buy a Honda BR-V on Cars.co.za.

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