Maybe you can think like this way. 2nd Gen. Vezel will become real "Fit Cross" for low-end market, the proof is that Honda is doing it. ChDM's Dongfeng-Honda 2nd Gen. XR-V(Vezel twins in China) at Chinese MIIT New Vehicle Declaration said use a NA 1.5L engine, maximum output only 91kW, that even less than the Fit in China.
If a larger HR-V is forecast to sell well -- and better than the previous generation -- there is the justification. North Americans do not like sub-compact vehicles.
That was more the case in the past than today. The growth of the sub-compact crossover market in the U.S. has been explosive the last few years. I myself have a Buick Encore GX I simply love. These small crossovers have become attractive for their versatility, economy, and ease of manuvering/parking. And the Encore GX proves that they can also have reasonable comfort and quietness, and don't have to be cramped or stiff-riding, although, unfortunately, too many of them are, and GM's three-cylinder turbo is not the smoothest at low RPMs.
That sure is a car alright.All-New 2023 HR-V Boasts Sportier Design, More Responsive Powertrain, Upscale Cabin and Desirable Tech Features
Stylish and sporty with a roomy, feature-rich interior, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V gains aspirational qualities beyond its segment. A larger, more responsive engine, an all-new platform with a smooth-riding independent rear suspension, and a clean, high-tech interior with standard digital...hondanews.com
I like the Vezel more.
