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Honda has important plans for China over the next few years, as it aims to widen its range offered. It will introduce more than 10 brand new or redesigned models from 2013 to 2015 besides increasing local production capacity. Aside from the CR-Z, Insight and Fit hybrids that will be launched in China this year, the company will also debut two new concepts. With no official details of the concepts, a pair of sketches that outline the shape of a minivan and a sedan model have been released. From the sketches it looks like a China specific Odyssey and Accord, possibly featuring a hybrid powertrain Honda will also bring its luxury arm, Acura with the ILX, RDX, and the all-new NSX Concept. The ILX and RDX will be introduced to the Chinese market later this year. Honda plans to further strengthen Acura's product lineup in China with the 2013 RLX flagship sedan similar to the model on display at the New York Auto Show. Starting from next year, Acura will introduce models with new, smaller displacement powertrains, due to large demand in China. Honda is also considering establishing a new design studio in China and added that in July, the second plant of Dongfeng Honda will begin productions. The brand's other partner, Guangqi, is proceeding with a plan to build its third line and is aiming to begin production on this new line in 2014.