Tokyo Motor Show 2013: Honda Vezel, The Fit Crossover

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by TTAC Staff

The Honda Urban SUV concept was supposed to preview a Fit-based crossover that would be sold in global markets and even be produced in Honda’s new Mexican plant. Now, we have the production version, oddly named the Vezel.

The oddly named Vezel is Honda’s take on the Nissan Juke and other B-Segment crossovers. Like the Juke, the rear door handle is mounted on the C-pillar, but the two could not be more different. The Vezel is conservatively styled. Honda hasn’t released specs for the car, despite its on sale date approaching within the next few months. But it will use a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, as well as a hybrid drivetrain, presumably shared with the Fit.





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  • Old Man Pants Old Man Pants on Nov 21, 2013

    This class of vehicle would be so much more appealing if I were 5'7" and 140 lbs.

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    • CelticPete CelticPete on Nov 23, 2013

      @Occam I have noticed this in American cars as well. You really have to test out the car and make sure it doesn't run into this problem. I also feel that the 'numbers' don't always reflect reality.. Coupes do seem better then 4 doors though (in general). Also German cars seem to be the best in this regard. Mercedes is famous for their long travel and BMW and Audi are not far behind in my experience.. Supposedly Golf is very good for big drivers and Mini is great even for really big people. That being said a Challenger is a really comfortable car if you are legitimately big and tall. I am 6'4" and 200 pounds - roomiest car ever..first car that I can think of that might be too roomy. I kinda want one but they have great resale value.

  • Occam Occam on Nov 21, 2013

    Dutch for "Fiber" That's all I can find. I wonder if the model with the leather interior is called the "Leder" Honda almost always uses English words, and usually with a "Society" theme: (Civic, Accord, Passport) or "inspirational" theme (Prelude, Pilot, Dream, Insight, Inspire, etc.), so this is somewhat... odd. A bit off topic, but I love Toyota's names. They are almost always related to royalty and crowns (Crown, Tercel, Corona, etc.), with the young Scion to the crown called... Scion!

    • BuzzDog BuzzDog on Nov 22, 2013

      ...and now that Prince Harry is dating Cressida Bonas, Toyota's naming convention makes even more sense. ;)

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