Honda Teases Boxy New Avancier SUV

Honda Australia has released a first teaser image of the upcoming Avancier, though specifications and launch timing remain undisclosed.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Car Types

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Honda Australia released a first teaser of its upcoming Avancier SUV, a boxy seven-seat model positioned above the CR-V, with specifications and launch timing still undisclosed. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Honda Australia has released the first teaser image of its upcoming Avancier SUV, which shows a boxy silhouette and distinctive lighting. Honda has not yet disclosed specifications or a launch timeline for the model.

Why it matters

Honda's Australian range currently lacks a dedicated large seven-seat SUV, and the Avancier is reported to be positioned above the CR-V to fill that gap. The model is also tied to Honda's broader push into hybrids and new product launches in 2026.

The new Avancier is reported to seat seven, compared with five seats for the China-market Avancier sold since 2016. Honda plans to begin manufacturing the model in Thailand from early 2027, though its Australian launch timing is unconfirmed.

The players

Honda

Honda is a Japanese multinational automaker known for its cars, motorcycles and hybrid technology, and it is the company behind the Avancier SUV.

The details

Honda Australia released a teaser showing a boxy silhouette and distinctive lighting on the Avancier SUV. Reports indicate the vehicle will be built in Thailand from early 2027 and may use a next-generation version of Honda's e hybrid system.

Timeline

  1. 2016: Honda began selling the five-seat Avancier in China.

  2. 2026: Honda introduced the revived Prelude coupe and the electric Super-ONE.

  3. Early 2027: Avancier production is planned to begin in Thailand.

Roadmap

The Avancier reflects Honda's expansion of hybrid offerings across its range, following the hybrid updates to the CR-V and ZR-V in 2026. It would extend the e hybrid system into a larger seven-seat body that Honda's Australian line-up does not currently offer.

A seven-seat SUV above the CR-V would give Australian families a larger option within Honda's range if it launches locally. Buyers should wait for Honda to confirm pricing and availability before comparing it with existing seven-seat rivals.

The takeaway

The Avancier's arrival would signal Honda filling a gap in its Australian lineup with a larger family SUV. Prospective buyers should watch for official specifications and pricing before making decisions.

Further reading

Explore more on Car Types to see how seven-seat SUVs compare with other body styles.