According to The Hollywood Extra the mystery car (Mystery car spotted in LA ) is not a Honda HR-V, but rather the new Honda Crossroad. Not sure if it's to replace the HR-V (or Element), or as to whether it's strictly a JDM-model. In any event, it appears the mystery is solved.
In a related story
, this is not the first time Honda has used the "Crossroad" name...
In the past they used it on a re-badged Land Rover Discovery. I believe it was sold in Japan.
I guess re-badging a LR Discovery as a Honda shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, as Rover used to re-badge Hondas a few years back. I even rented one while on vacation in the UK.
I guess re-badging a LR Discovery as a Honda shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, as Rover used to re-badge Hondas a few years back. I even rented one while on vacation in the UK.
estreka says:
12:32 PM, 12/26/06
I'm having a difficult time discerning scale. Is this the same platform as the Element? It seems bigger, but it is probably just my imagination.
bulldawg says:
08:37 PM, 12/26/06
Why does the exterior look like it was made in the '80s and the interior in the '90s?
autoboy16 says:
12:32 AM, 12/27/06
I think i like it better when i didn't know what it was. I hope it soesn't replace the element. The Element with its updates for 07 actually look good. The SC looks so [Insert your choice of word here] but i still like it. The element just needs some powertrain adjustments [i-CTD-i anyone?] and a new up to date interior. Otherwise, the element is doing good in my book.
Cj
rlyon says:
01:22 PM, 12/27/06
Looks like Chysler's attempt to steal the Pilot design. That's hideous.
jerrywimer says:
08:43 AM, 12/29/06
While the design looks very much like it could be a future Element, there's at least one thing missing that makes me doubt this- notice the four normally opening doors. Aren't the Element's rear doors suicide-hinged so that the front / rear doors form an extra-large opening. I believe this is one of the trademarks of the vehicle's flexibility, and any future versions would be weaker designs without this.