Looks similar to the Mazda CX-3 that is coming out in 2014.

 

Don't forget that's a concept, so as long as they know the next gen Fit will be generally the same hardpoints as the current one, they can easily design the exterior and fit it on later. If that concept actually rides on a unibody, it's on the current Fit. My guess, anyway

It looks a lot better than I thought. It might actually be competitive. But are these "mini SUVs" really SUVs if they don't have 4WD? I submit that's what we used to call a "hatchback" back in the day.

 

Original SUVs' where based on truck frames now all are based on cars. I guess this was Honda's first SUV:



I wish the car companys would bring back the station wagon seems to work in Europe.

 

I think I'll be waiting to see the 2014 model and if it changes at all; if no changes we all may see a big surprise in 2015

 

We know what the engine numbers, will be just do not know the styling and any major updates be such as interior. Will be interesting if the 2014 is the same as 2013 Fit but with the new DI engine.

 

Next Concept at Montreal auto show



While the 2013 Detroit Auto Show is still going on, Honda sent this teaser of a new concept that will debut at the Montreal Auto Show in a few days.

This concept foreshadows a smaller than subcompact sized vehicle, with a Fit-like look. The Honda concept, which is inspired by fixed gear bicycles, promises to be fun-to-drive, customizable and connected. This, along with the Urban SUV Concept, is expected to hit the right spots with generation-Y, a target demographic which is proving to be a tough market to crack with automakers.
This micro-subcompact seems to be ready to do battle with the likes of the Chevrolet Spark, Fiat 500 and Scion iQ.
More information on the GEAR Concept will be released when it lands on January 17.

 

It looks shorter, but that reminds me of the Mazda 2 in size and the M2 is a great car, really handles nicely, quiet on the road, good pickup, fun to drive, with good mileage. I would have bought one, but needed the huge cargo space advantage the Fit offers.

 

In case you did not see the trailer:

 

Useless little observation: it reminds me of an Element variant. The name Allotrope recommends itself ...

 

If they put the L15A engine and the craptastic brakes the fit has... then it won't be able to even stay with normal traffic.
Hopefully they will have better versions of both. But honestly, it won't matter how efficient the engine is until they fix the Coefficient of Drag for our little cars... (~.35 vs the Civic .31, .28 for hybrid). Just going to a .31 would save about 10% in power requirements for going 60mph. While not huge, this would definately put it into the solid 40mpg range.