The model, which will be built at Honda’s Swindon plant in the UK, should arrive early 2014 and is likely to feature the recently launched 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine as well as the rest of the engines from the Civic hatchback line-up.

Also on Honda’s stand will be the new Honda NSX Concept, previously seen at last month’s Detroit motor show, and the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC model. This will be offered in two-wheel drive only, with manual transmission.

The CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will also be built at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Swindon and will be available from autumn 2013.