Honda has released the first official pictures of the production version of the China-only Honda Crider. The Honda Crider debuted as an almost-ready on last month’s Shanghai Auto Show, design is based on the Honda Concept C that debuted on the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
The Honda Crider will be launched on the Chinese car market in June, it will be positioned under the Honda Accord. The Crider will be made in China by the Guangzhou-Honda joint venture that also makes the Accord. Price will start around 130.000 yuan and end around 170.000 yuan.
Power comes from a 1.8 with 139hp and 172nm, a 2.0 might be added to the line-up later. Size: 4650/1750/1505, wheelbase is 2650.
The Concept C will compete with cars such as the Volkswagen Sagitar, Citroen C4L, and the upcoming Hyundai Mistra and Ford Escort. All relatively small sedans with a premium look & feel.
