Honda Avancier Hybrid: Brand New Crossover Wagon Styling!

Honda officially released a teaser for a brand-new model via its Asian social media platforms on November 6, 2026, and confirmed it will retain the name Honda Avancier! The official teaser only says "The All-New AVANCIER / Coming Soon", while also marking #HondaHybrid, indicating that this new car will be equipped with Honda's new generation Honda Hybrid electric system.

Official Teaser Image of the All-New Honda Avancier

From the teaser image, this new Avancier has higher ground clearance than a typical wagon, but its body lines are lower than a traditional SUV, so US media believes its positioning will likely directly compete with crossover wagons like the Subaru Outback.

What does the All-New Honda Avancier teaser reveal?

The teaser released by Honda this time is very conservative, almost all close-up shots taken in dim areas. However, a few key points can still be identified:

• The front features slim split-style LED daytime running lights
• The rear is equipped with a red light strip, and features a new Honda H logo
• Tilted tailgate lines, paired with a roof spoiler
• The body has sharp character lines, along with some chrome trim

All-New Avancier features slim headlight design at the front

Foreign media generally believe the new Avancier will be one of the representative works of Honda's new design language, and new Honda models launched in the coming years will likely follow a similar design direction.

Tilted tailgate and roof spoiler visible at the rear

Rear features red light strip design

Equipped with New Honda Hybrid Electric System

In terms of power, Honda has confirmed the new Avancier will be equipped with the new Honda Hybrid system, which is the new generation hybrid-electric technology Honda uses to replace the e:HEV name. According to the plan Honda announced earlier, the brand will launch 15 models equipped with the new generation Honda Hybrid globally between 2027 and March 2030, and the Avancier is one of them.

In addition, Honda has also developed a new electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) system for mid-size cars, using a motor to replace the traditional mechanical driveshaft to drive the rear wheels. However, Honda has not yet confirmed whether the Avancier will offer this four-wheel-drive system, and specific specifications such as horsepower and battery capacity have not been released.

What is the history of the Avancier name?

Old car fans should not be unfamiliar with the name Avancier. The first generation Honda Avancier was a mid-size wagon built based on the sixth-generation Accord Wagon, sold only in the Japanese market between 1999 and 2003. Later, Honda brought this name to China, used on the flagship SUV produced by GAC Honda.

Current Honda Avancier in the Chinese Market

This time's new Avancier, however, is no longer targeted at a single market. Earlier, Japanese media reported that Honda is developing a "new hybrid-electric system Accord-type SUV", and foreign media believe that car is actually the new Avancier exposed this time. A few months ago, a suspected Avancier test vehicle was also spotted in Japan.

According to Australian media reports, the new Avancier is expected to begin production in Thailand in early 2027, and the Japanese market is expected to launch it before the end of March 2027. Honda (Australia) has also released a teaser, stating the new car is "coming soon".

However, it should be noted that Honda has not yet announced the official release date, price, and which markets will import the new Avancier; everything still needs to wait for further official news.

Do you think the design of the new Honda Avancier, which sits between a wagon and an SUV, suits you?