Honda Small Car Honda Brio Coming Soon in India & Thailand

The leading Japanese car maker Honda, which is gearing up to launch its first ever small car ‘Brio’ in the Indian market, will manufacture and sell the car in Indian and Thai markets from next year, as reported in a leading Japanese news paper. According to the news report, Honda will commence the mass production of Brio in Thailand from March 2011, and the Indian production will start by the end of this year.

The report further adds that the new small car, which will be sporting a 1.2L engine, will be exported to the neighboring countries located in the South and Southeast Asia after manufacturing them in India and Thailand. Carrying Honda’s traditional trend ahead, the car will possibly be launched in Petrol version only in both of these markets.

The Honda Brio model will be produced on a common chassis on both of these production sites. However, the model produced in the Thai market will emphasize on fuel economy, in a bid to get tax preferences under a government eco-car plan, says the paper.

The model produced in the Thai market will be having as much as 90 percent local content in it and the company will roll-out the car with a starting price of 400,000 baht in that market. While in India, the Honda Brio will be produced with up to 80 percent local content so that its price can be kept attractive in this highly competitive market. The starting price of this car in India would be Rs 5 lakh, as estimated in the report.

The Brio model is expected to hit the Indian market in the festive season of year 2011. The car will be taking on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Beat, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo and recently launched Toyota Etios.

Source: Cartradeindia.com

Honda Tourer VFR1200F Sports Bike Coming Soon in India

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Limited planning to launch new iconic sports bike Honda Tourer VFR1200F model in India by the end of this year. This is very god news for the sports bike lovers that new sports bike is coming to India this year by Honda Bikes. "Honda's Indian arm will be launching the model in a CBU format and will be pricier than its existing imported bikes like Fireblade, etc," company sources said.

According to the Honda International's release, "The VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs; that have delivered a combination of sports and touring capabilities using the latest technologies. This motorcycle is however brand new: A clean-sheet interpretation of the ultimate road-sport machine - a concept driven by extensive understanding of customer needs and the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies."
Honda Tourer VFR1200F was revealed at the Tokyo Auto Show last year. Honda Tourer VFR1200F model currently manufactured in Japan and it will ready to ship at the end of 2010. Honda VFR1200F model has 1237cc 76-degree design which flaunts latest Honda innovations. The model is powered by Unicam valvetrain, developed on the CRF450R motocrosser, with a four-valve head and flatter, more efficient combustion chamber.

Honda Tourer VFR1200F bikes expected to be priced around Rs. 20,00,000. Honda will look to sell as many as this model to increase sports bike riders in Indian roads.

Honda Accord 3.5L V6 with Sunroof Launched in India

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched its latest version of flagship sedan Accord 3.5L V6, enhancing the exterior styling of the car, with an Electric Sunroof and additional luxury features.

The introduction of Sunroof will give the Accord an impressive panoramic feeling by making it look brighter and larger. The Sunroof introduction was found to be the most desirable feature in Accord V6 based on the customer’s feedback.

The Accord V6 will also feature Ambient Light and Footlight which accentuate the style and enhance visibility during darkness allowing enough light to see the controls. The car will also be equipped with 2 sets of Keyless entry for added convenience to the customers.

The Footlight and 2 sets of Keyless entry have also been introduced in the Honda Accord 2.4L MT/ AT variants.

In addition, Honda Accord 3.5L V6 and Honda Accord 2.4L now have a provision for Mobile phone with Bluetooth interface.

Honda Accord V6 is the flagship model of Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. in the Indian market and is powered by an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power and performance making it the most powerful car from the Honda stable in India.

Accord's V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine with 275 PS makes it the most powerful Accord ever built and provides driving performance at par with luxury vehicles from higher segments.

The V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine features an advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that switches between six-, four-, and three-cylinder combustion depending on the driving conditions and thereby delivering maximum power of 275 PS during six cylinder operation and impressive fuel economy in VCM mode while cruising. To achieve the same quietness and smoothness, as when running on all six cylinders, new Active Control Engine Mounts (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC) systems have been designed to complement the VCM technology.

The complete Accord range will be available at the Ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs. 18,52,000 for 2.4L MT, Rs.19,27,000 for 2.4L AT and Rs 26,15,000 for 3.5L V6.

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd

Honda CB Twister 110cc Launched in Bangalore

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan launched its first mass segment bike, "CB Twister" in Bengaluru today.

Living up to the style aspirations of Indian two-wheeler customers, the 110cc CB Twister offers style, unmatched performance, good mileage and convenience at an affordable cost. The new age styling of the bike is inspired from world trend CB1000R. The screenless layered front cowl, eye-catching headlight, floating side cowl, muscular fuel tank, and sharp rear with short tail, multi-reflector tail lamp, short muffler and half chain case makes the bike style icon in the segment.

CB Twister will be the best in class in terms of initial acceleration & pick up. The CB Twister is equipped with all new 110 cc engine, delivering 9BHP of power. The rigid twin pipe frame & V-shaped alloy wheels provides stability and enhances the maneuverability. Tubeless tyres are the unique feature of CB Twister, for the first time in the segment.

The introduction of this bike will create a new segment and expand the 2-wheeler market in India. CB Twister delivers a mileage of 70 kms per litre*. The bike is equipped with maintenance free battery & viscous air filter for more convenience. CB Twister, depicts world's latest trend with unmatched performance. The prefix "CB" has been derived from Honda's stylish world-trend series symbolizing naked sports and the word "Twister" depicts swirling winds with great strength.

The CB Twister will hit the Indian roads by end of this month. The bike will be available in three variants; Kick Drum Alloy, Self Drum Alloy and Self Disc Alloy (with 240 mm front disc brake). All variants will be available in five exciting colors i.e. Pearl Amber Yellow, Candy Sonic Green, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red and Pearl Fuji Blue.

New CBF Stunner: Honda also upgraded the youngsters sports bike, CBF Stunner to make it more stylish with several additional features, while maintaining its affordability. The New graphics in the New CBF Stunner have rejuvenated the CBF Stunner's sporting instincts together with newly added Tachometer & attractive Under Cowl. New handle bar weights for smooth & comfortable ride. It will have low maintenance & added convenience with Viscous air filter & Maintenance free battery. The new CBF Stunner is introduced in various sporty colors - Sports Red, Heavy Grey Metallic, Space Silver Metallic, and Pearl Sports Yellow.

New Dio: The new Dio scooter comes with refreshing look having eye-catching graphics, clear winkers, handle bar weight & two toned comfortable seat. With maintenance free battery and viscous air filter, it provides increased convenience and low maintenance cost.

Now Dio will be available in five exotic colors - Sports red, Black, Vibrant Blue Metallic, Candy Palm Green (New) and Leblon Violet Metallic (New).

Excerpts from Company officials says "Honda has constantly focused on developing products that meet the expectations and aspirations of a large number of customers. We are planning to achieve 12.5 lakh sales this fiscal year and cross the 15 lakh mark in 2010-11. The CB Twister bike that we have launched today is a stylish bike providing fine balance between performance and fuel efficiency."

"The CB Twister will be available to customers by end of February 2010. With never seen before in the segment new age style, unmatched performance, economy of 70 Kms / Ltr*, we expect to sell 2.20 lac units in the year 2010-11"

Honda - Karnataka Progress:
The state remains one of the bestsellers for Honda in India. In Karnataka, Honda is enjoying more than 18% market share. This year Honda plans to sell 97,000 units in Karnataka through a total network of 23 dealers and 22 branches/Sub Dealers. With new product launches Honda shall strengthen its position further in Karnataka market.

Honda CB Twister Price in Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli (Variants)

Kick-Drum-Alloy: Bangalore 43430 Rs, Mysore 43421 Rs, Hubli 43055 Rs
Self-Drum-Alloy: Bangalore 46430 Rs, Mysore 46420 Rs, Hubli 46055 Rs
Self-Disc-Alloy: Bangalore 49430Rs, Mysore 49420 Rs, Hubli 49055 Rs

Source: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

Honda New Small CR-Z Concept at 10th Auto Expo 2010

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., announced its plans for a World Premiere of the "Honda New Small Concept" at the 10th Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi starting from 5th January 2010.

Honda New Small Concept is a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations.

In addition to the Honda New Small Concept, Honda will also exhibit the CR-Z Concept 2009, a concept model for a new hybrid model, which was unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

With the booth concept of "Inspired by Dynamism - Truly Honda by Nature", Honda will express its relentless dynamism to create cutting edge technologies and its commitment to protect the environment for future generations. True to its nature of challenging spirit and bringing together the seemingly incongruous ends, Honda will bring alive the theme of its booth through an attractive range of displays.

Honda will personify Human Dynamism in the form of the much-loved, humanoid Robot, the ASIMO. Besides enthralling the audiences at the Expo with its ability to walk forward and backward, climb stairs, the ASIMO will also show its advanced mobility capabilities through running in a circular pattern.

The special display zone named "Design Corner" will feature a glimpse of the elements involved in designing a car from scratch. This corner will also have contests for visitors where they would be asked to design futuristic cars of their choice.

Adding glamour and spunk to the Honda booth will be the 'The Jazz Corner' which will showcase Mugen fitted Honda Jazz in trendy colors.

An exclusive "Engine section" will feature the advances made by Honda in the engine technology realizing both superior power and low fuel consumption. Also on display will be Honda's commitment to passenger and pedestrian safety through G-CON technology and safety features which come as standard on all Honda cars.

Apart from the new products Honda will also display its current refreshed range of cars which includes City 1.5 V, New Civic, Accord V6 and New CR-V.

Commenting on the displays Mr Tatsuya Natsume, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, "At Honda, we believe in constant innovation to offer advanced technology that only makes our cars fun to drive but also addresses the ever increasing concern about the environment. Our displays at this year's Auto Expo will focus on bringing alive the spirit of dynamism which is Truly Honda."

Location of HSCI booth at Auto Expo (5th – 11th Jan 2010) Hall 6, Pragati Maidan

Source: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd.

Honda Launches Honda CB Twister 110cc Bike in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan - the world's largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers, today marked its foray into the mass segment through the launch of its first 110 cc bike Honda CB Twister in the presence of senior Honda officials.

Living up to the style aspirations of Indian two-wheeler customers, Honda CB Twister offers style, unmatched performance, good mileage and convenience at an affordable cost. The new age styling of the bike is inspired from world trend Honda CB1000R. The screenless layered front cowl, eye-catching headlight, floating side cowl, muscular fuel tank, sharp rear with short tail, multi reflector tail lamp, short muffler and half chain case makes the bike style icon in the segment.

Honda CB Twister will be the best in class in terms of acceleration & pick up. The Honda CB twister is equipped with all new 110 cc engine, delivering 9BHP of power. The rigid twin pipe frame & V-shaped alloy wheels provides stability and enhances the maneuverability. Tubeless tyres are the unique feature of CB Twister, for the first time in the segment.

The introduction of this new bike will create a new segment and expand the 2-wheeler market in India. Powered with 110cc engine, Honda CB Twister will deliver a mileage of 70 kms per litre*. The bike is equipped with maintenance free battery & viscous air filter for more convenience. Strictly adhering to the BS-III norms which will come into effect from April 2010, Honda CB Twister would be one of the most environment friendly bike. Honda CB Twister is targeted at the customers who aspire for style and performance along with basic needs of mileage and comfort in limited budget.

New Honda bike CB Twister price image for ex showroom Delhi is Approx Rs. 42,000/- (Kick Drum)

Honda CB Twister, depicts world's latest trend with unmatched performance. The prefix "CB" has been derived from Honda's stylish world-trend series symbolizing naked sports and the word "Twister" depicts swirling winds with great strength. Taking the inspiration for Drawing from the iconic Honda CB1000R design.

The Honda CB Twister is going to hit the Indian roads by end of February 2010. The new bike will be available in three variants;

- Kick Drum Alloy
- Self Drum Alloy
- Self Disc Alloy (with 240 mm front disc brake)

All Honda CB Twister variants will be available in five exciting colors i.e. Pearl Amber Yellow, Candy Sonic Green, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red and Pearl Fuji Blue.

Excerpts from Company officials, "Honda has been able to achieve the significant milestones because of its focus on developing products that meet the expectations and aspirations of the customers. Honda has continued to introduce innovative models with advanced technology and attractive features that are also environment friendly" - Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, Operating Officer, Southwest Asia Honda Motor Co. and President & CEO, Honda Siel Car India & Honda Motor India

"We will continue to provide exciting products & lead the expansion in each two wheeler segment. The CB Twister meets the new age customers' demand specially "value for money". The bike is a perfect combination of new age style and unmatched performance with economy. With the latest cutting edge technology, the bike is bound to expand the 100-110cc segment further." - Mr. Shinji Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd.

"The CB Twister will be available to customers by end of February 2010. With never seen before in the segment new age style, unmatched performance, economy of 70 Kms / Ltr*, we expect to sell 2.20 lac units in the year 2010-11" - explained during the new product presentation by Mr. N.K.Rattan, Operating Head, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd

Honda CB Twister Features & Specifications:
- New Age Styling inspired by the Honda's world trend series CB1000R bike
- Varioud first-time features in the 110cc segment like: Mass forward proportion, Tubeless Tures, short muffler with sharp tail and unique grab rail design
- All new 110cc Honda Engine to give a mileage of 70 kms/lts*
- Maintenance-Free Battery, Viscous air filter for more convenience

Honda CB Twister Price in India:
New Honda bike CB Twister price image for ex showroom Delhi is Approx Rs. 42,000/- (Kick Drum)

Source: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

New Honda Aviator: 110cc Scooter by Honda in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan – the world’s largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers, today unveiled the New Aviator in New Delhi. With the tagline ‘Live Your Style’, the New Aviator is bound to make the mature Indian males truly ‘live their style’. It comes with a host of new features which enhance the style and premium element. It is an ideal vehicle for males who seek a premium-class product and have a flair for style.

Aviator is HMSI’s most popular automatic scooter among the males. The introduction of New Aviator is a step ahead in the company’s commitment to expand the scooter market in India. With various new features, the New Aviator will boost the popularity and performance of the model.

Powered with an 110cc engine, the new model will deliver a power of 8 bhp. The new Aviator will give 15% more mileage thus making it even more economical than the previous model. This increased efficiency has been made possible because of various cutting-edge technologies.

The New Aviator is mainly targeted at married males in the age-group of 30-40 years. Being a premium product, it is meant to attract buyers who are style-conscious and seek quality & comfort. It will make an impact on the two-wheeler market increasing the appeal for the premium automatic scooters.

New Aviator features the Combi-brake which makes it comfortable. Also, it strongly addresses the environmental issue. Though all the Honda products adhere strictly to the emission standards, the New Aviator adheres to even the BS-III norms which will come into effect from April next year. Among the other attractive feature of the New Aviator includes the front Disc brake with 3 piston calipers and the alloy wheels (in Dlx Variant). Front telescopic suspension continues to aid in smooth riding.

The scooter will be available in 5 stylish colours – Neo Orange Metallic (new), Pearl Heron Blue (new), Rebel Red Metallic, Pearl Black and Monsoon Gray Metallic.

The New Aviator will hit the roads by October-end. The scooter has been competitively priced.

New Aviator Ex showroom price for Delhi :
Aviator Standard: Rs. 42,160/-
Aviator Deluxe : Rs. 47,160/-

Present at the new Aviator launch event were: Mr Shinji Aoyama, CEO & President, HMSI; along with Mr N.K. Rattan, Operating Head – Sales & Marketing, HMSI.

HMSI is one of the youngest players and currently the fastest growing company in Indian 2w industry. The company grew at the rate of 18% in 2008-09 & sold 10.7 lakh units. It has set a target to achieve 12.5 lakh sales mark in this financial year 2009-10.

Salient features of New Aviator:
Grandeur Masculine Style ( New)
The styling of the New Aviator makes it look sophisticated and luxurious. The deluxe variant has an elegant front-cover chrome, body-color grab, instrument panel garnish and inner cover painted in order to add to the style and premium appeal of the scooter. Along with these, the scooter also has alloy wheels and leaves a lasting impression with its attractive looks.

Economy with 110cc Honda Engine (New)
The New 110cc engine in the New Aviator delivers a power of 8 bhp. The proven Honda engine not only offers smooth performance but also consumes less fuel. It is 15% more economical than the earlier model.

Comfort:
Combi-Brake (New): In the conventional braking system, when the left brake lever is applied, only the rear brake gets activated. However, in case of Combi-brake system, front and rear brakes get activated jointly when the left lever is applied. This reduces the braking distance and is a very important comfort and safety feature for all types of riders.

Telescopic Front Suspension: The New Aviator boasts of a high quality telescopic front suspension to achieve smoother handling, lower vibration and more stable high-speed control.
Comfortable Sitting Posture: The New Aviator seat has been designed to provide a comfortable upright seating position.

Front Disc Brake with 3 piston calipers - The 190 mm disc brake at front ( Dlx Variant), provides responsive braking control resulting in assured swift stop.

Convenience:
Viscous air filter (New): It is more efficient in catching the dust particles which prolongs the filter life. Thus, it lessens the maintenance expense as it requires less frequent replacement and no cleaning.

Maintenance-Free battery (New): The newly adopted battery makes use of Honda global technology. It is non-leaking and battery life is more than conventional battery.
Tuff Up tube - Honda Patented puncture resistant tuff up tube in rear tyre minimizes the incidents of sudden punctures to the extent of 70%.

Excerpts from Company officials:
“Honda will continue to make innovative and appealing products to serve the new aspirations of Indian customers. Our commitment to India is much larger than selling the products .We have comprehensive policy for Expansion of ‘Fun, Safety and Environment conservation’ activities to make ‘Honda’ a company that society admires the most.” - Mr. Shinji Aoyama, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd.

“Being a market leader in the scooter segment, HMSI has launched the New Aviator with premium appeal and increased economy for further expansion of scooter market. From beginning, we plan to sell 10,000 units /month through our 690 outlets all across country. Further, there is good response from customers towards all HMSI products, so we shall achieve our set target of 12.5 lac units during the current year 2009-10 registering a growth of 17% over last financial year.” – explained Mr. N.K Rattan, Operation Head, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. in his presentation.

Courtesy: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

New Honda City Launched by Honda Cars India with 2 New Variants

New Honda City: Feature packed Honda City 1.5V adds more excitement to the festive season.

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched a new feature packed Honda City 1.5V and the new Honda City 1.5S with brand new beige interiors.

The top grade sparkling new variant of the Honda City has been launched as part of the Great Honda Fest promotion and will add to the festivities this season for all the Honda City lovers.

The new Honda City 1.5V (MT & AT) comes with the introduction of attractive 5 spoke Alloy Wheels and elegant Front Fog Lamps for enhanced style and better visibility. The exterior looks of the new City 1.5V gets further stylized by addition of Chrome door handles, new Sporty Exhaust Finisher and Front & Rear mud guards. The new variant has a complete new interior look with the newly introduced Beige high quality fabric seats, Silver Colored Fan Knob, silver color inner door handles, door lining garnish and power windows panel. The car also gets the Dual front tweeters which will enable the customers to enjoy their best quality music and a driver seat back pocket for added convenience.

The new Honda City will now be available as SMT, VMT and VAT. Additionally, all the variants will be available in 2 attractive types – Elegance and Inspire.

Honda City which clearly dominates the premium sedan segment in India will have an additional colour option Deep Sapphire Blue for a limited period during festive season along with existing colors available in the range.

The Honda City comes equipped with a 1.5L, 4 cylinder new generation i-VTEC engine that delivers class leading power of 118PS. In line with the Honda's policy of reducing impact on the environment the engine is E10 compliant and has Euro IV emission levels.

The Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a first priority for Honda. Honda City is fully loaded with various active and passive safety features as standard including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist (BA), Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) body with a high integrity survival zone. The front body structure of the Honda City ensures advanced pedestrian safety features.

The All New Honda City is a winner of 12 Auto Awards including the most prestigious ‘Indian Car of the Year 2009' (ICOTY) Award. The new Honda City's instant success is testified by the fact that it has sold nearly 38,000 units since its launch in September last year.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd said, "We are happy to introduce this new V-Grade in response to our discerning customers' feedback. With the recently launched Honda Jazz, the refreshed new Honda Civic and now this V-Grade Honda City, we have a whole new line-up for all our customers to choose from."

New Honda City Price Range (ex-showroom Delhi):

- 1.5S MT Rs 837,000
- 1.5V MT Rs 882,000
- 1.5V AT Rs 954,000
- 1.5S MT Elegance Rs 873,000
- 1.5S MT Inspire Rs 907,000
- 1.5V MT Elegance Rs 916,000
- 1.5V MT Inspire Rs 952,000
- 1.5V AT Elegance Rs 988,000
- 1.5V AT Inspire Rs 1,024,000

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.

Honda Siel Cars Launched New Honda Civic in India @ Rs.11.8 Lakh

New Delhi, September 8, 2009: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched the new Honda Civic with aesthically designed new looks.

The new Honda Civic further augments the style quotient of the globally successful and India's most loved LD segment car - the Honda Civic. It is an excellent combination of new-age and sporty design and aggressive appeal together with the cutting-edge technology and refined engine.

The new Civic juxtaposes Honda's advanced technology with striking design. The new Curved 5 Point Metallic Front Grille and restyled Front Sporty Bumper add to a pulsating and aggressive appeal of the car. The introduction of stylized Dark Smokey Headlights & Crystalline Octagonal Tail Lights enhance the contemporary look of the car.

The new Honda Civic comes with more exclusive features that make it an even more desirable sedan. In line with the preferences of the customers, the audio system of the new Civic comes equipped with a USB port together with the CD player. The intelligent fuel economy indicator introduced in the new Honda Civic will enable the customers to achieve the good fuel efficiency.

New HOnda Civic will be available in 3 variants – Honda Civic SMT, Honda Civic VMT & Honda Civic VAT. Honda civic will have an additional color option Polished Metal along with the existing colors available in the range.

The new Honda Civic SMT comes with two tone luxury high quality fabric seats with matching fabric on door panels & armrest. Honda Civic VMT & VAT comes with a steering mounted cruise control system that helps to cruise at the desired speed with one touch operation. It also comes with a new sporty fog light with garnish and newly designed alloy wheel.

Additionally, all the Honda Civic variants will be available in 2 attractive types – Elegance and Inspire.

The 1.8 L i-VTEC engine in the new Honda Civic is the most advanced engine technology available in the segment. It combines Honda's i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology with VTC (Variable Time Control), delivering both powerful performance and superior fuel economy. The i-VTEC regulates the opening of air-fuel intake valves and exhaust valves in accordance with engine speeds. By regulating valve opening to match engine speed, the agile i-VTEC engine adjusts its characteristics to realize both superior power and low fuel consumption. With i-VTEC engine technology, Honda is working to ensure environmental responsibility while delivering driving pleasure.

The ARAI fuel efficiency results of 15.5 km/l for Civic MT reiterates its unmatched fuel economy. In line with Honda's mission to reduce its environment footprint, the new Honda Civic is E10 compatible and has Euro IV emission levels.

Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a top priority for Honda and all safety equipment is standard across all variants. The Honda Civic comes fully loaded with various active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti – Lock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake – Force Distribution System) & Brake Assist, Dual SRS airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body (ACE) and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) provide a high integrity survival zone that enhances self-protection and better compatibility in collisions with other vehicles.

Launched in 2006, the Honda Civic redefined the lower D segment of passenger car segment in India. This segment witnessed unprecedented sales soon after the launch of the Honda Civic. HSCI has sold over 42,000 units in just over 3 years. Honda Civic has won 10 automobile awards including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2007. It was also winner of the JD Power Initial Quality Study in its very 1st year with the best ever score in the Industry.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, "The Honda Civic is a segment defining product both in terms of looks and performance. The new Honda Civic carries forward the legacy of the Civic which is already the most refined and advanced car in the segment."

Bookings for the new Honda Civic will start immediately at the company's distribution network of 106 authorised dealership facilities, across the country. This network is likely to go up to 112 facilities by the end of the current financial year.

The all Honda Civic comes with a 2+2 year warranty and 24-hr roadside assistance as standard value for all new Honda Civic buyers.

The New Honda Civic car is priced in the range of Rs.11.80 lakh to Rs. 14.13 lakh at showrooms in Delhi.

Courtesy: hondacarindia.com

Honda Jazz Small Car India: Price, Features, Specifications

Why groan when you can grin? Why shrug when you can leap? Why plan when you can be spontaneous? Why be careful when you can be carefree? Why not sing a song. Why not tap your fingers. Why not whistle and hum. Why not smile for once.

Honda SIEL on Wednesday- 10th June 09, launched its much-awaited premium hatchback Jazz in India. Honda SIEL has finally taken the wraps off the Honda Jazz hatchback in Delhi. This is a first car after the joint venture between Honda and the Siel group.

Speaking on the occasion, Masahiro Takedagawa, president and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, said, "The Honda Jazz is a segment-defining car and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda. The Jazz will cater to a unique group of people who want the latest and most stylish models with the best of technology, safety and practicality in their car."

Honda Siel Cars India has built up a reputation for building cars that people want. They began with the City, and moved on to the Accord and then the Civic. They've set their sights on bigger numbers now, which means they’ve got only one way to go: smaller cars. Enter the Jazz, which Honda hopes will play its part in increasing their share in the Indian market.

The spacious hatchback will come with a single engine option for now - the techno-laden 1.2-litre SOHC iVTEC powerplant. The engine is good for a class-leading 90PS of power and 110Nm of torque. Despite this, Honda's techno-wizardry makes this a very frugal powerplant too - we haven't tested it yet, only driven it, but ARAI certifies it to be in the region of 16 kmpl. Utilitarian aspects of the car are key too, and the Jazz offers the advantages of hatchback compactness with near-sedan space.

The Honda Jazz is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The shift action is light, smooth and very direct thanks to the adoption of carbon-fibre synchronizers. Steering the car through city traffic or speedy corners is a delight too with a perfectly weighted steering wheel that is neither over-servoed nor of the rubbery wishy-washy kinds.

Excellent Features of Honda Jazz

1.Exterior:
-Body Colored Bumpers
-Body Colored Outside Rear View Mirrors
-Body Colored Door Handles
-Halogen Lights
-Green Glass
-Rear Micro Antenna

2.Interior:
-Integrated Audio with AM/FM CD MP3 + Aux in
-Steering Mounted Audio Control
-Front & Rear Speakers
-Auto Volume by Speed
-Seat fabric Color - Titanium
-Magic Seats
-Rear Seat (60:40 split)
-Seat Back Pocket (Passenger Side)
-Inside Door Handle Color


3.Safety & Security:
-Dual Front SRS Airbags
-ABS with Brake Assist
-EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-G-CON (G Force Control Technology)
-ECU Immobilizer
-Front Seatbelt Pretentioner with Load Limiter
-Driver Seat Belt Reminder
-Driver Side Auto Pinch Guard
-Day/Night Side Rear View Mirror
-Rear Windshield Defogger
-Rear Wiper
-High Mount Stop Lamp
-Full Size Spare Tyre


Technical Specification of Honda Jazz:

Engine	Type	SOHC i-VTEC
	No of Cylinders	4
	No. of Valves	16
	Displacement (cc)	1198
	Maximum Horsepower PS(kW) @rpm	90(66) @ 6200
	Maximum Torgue Nm(kgm) @ rpm	110 (11.2) @ 4800
	Fuel Supply System	PGM - Fi
TRANSMISSION	Manual	Five Forward, One Reverse
STEERING	Type	Collapsible Electric, Power Assisted
	Turning Radius (m)	4.9
BRAKE SYSTEM	Front	Disc
	Rear	Drum
SUSPENSION SYSTEM	Front	McPherson Strut
	Rear	Torsion Beam Axle
DIMENSION & WEIGHT	Overall Length (mm)	3900
	Overall Width (mm)	1695
	Overall Height (mm)	1535
	Wheelbase (mm)	2500
	Tread (Front / Rear) (mm)	1490/1475
	Ground Clearence (mm)	160
	Kerb Weight (kg)	1055
	Tyre Size	175/65 R15 84T
	Fuel Tank Capacity (lts)	42
	Seating Capacity	5

Honda Jazz car Colours:

The nation's most expensive Honda Jazz 'super-mini' will be available in six colours
1 Habanero Red
2 Deep Sapphire Blue
3 Sherbet Blue
4 Alabaster Silver
5 Taffetta White
6 Crystal Black Pearl

Honda Jazz Variants:
Honda Jazz 'small car' will be available three types of Variants in manual transmission–

1. Honda Jazz Basic
2. Honda Jazz Mode
3. Honda Jazz Active


Honda Jazz Cars Price:
Pricing is right where we had expected it, in the region of Rs 7 lakh.

Honda Jazz basic - Rs.6,98,000/-
Honda Jazz Mode - Rs.7,28,000/-
Honda Jazz Active - Rs.7,33,000/-
(All prices ex-showroom Delhi)


Honda Jazz basic - Rs.7,43,000/-
Honda Jazz Mode - Rs.7,73,000/-
Honda Jazz Active - Rs.7,78,000/-
(All prices ex-showroom Mumbai)

Official Website for Book a Test Drive Today: http://www.hondacarindia.com/jazz/testdrive.aspx

Honda Jazz Car Photos, Picture Gallery

Honda Cars India Launches First Small Car Honda Jazz

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, premium car maker in India, launches their first small car in hatchback category "Honda Jazz" in Indian market. The estimated price of Honda Jazz is around 6.98 lakh to 7.33 lakh rs. Honda Jazz will be very competitive in A2 segment of cars.

The Honda Jazz's dynamic performance is achieved by a newly developed four-cylinder 1.2-liter i-VTEC engine, featuring Programmed Fuel Injection that delivers maximum output of 90 PS (66 kW) @ 6,200 rpm and Torque of 110 Nm (11.2 kg-m) @ 4800 rpm while giving impressive fuel economy of 16.1 km/l, as per ARAI test data. Honda Jazz is available in 5-speed manual transmission with gear ratios optimized for a sporty driving experience, while ensuring good fuel economy. The Drive by Wire throttle control system enables precise control of the vehicle while driving.

In line with Honda's mission to reduce its environmental footprint, the new engine is E10 compatible and has Euro IV emission levels. This engine has been specially developed for the Indian Market and reflects the company's commitment towards India and its continued focus on bringing in the latest global technology into the country.

The Honda Jazz will be available in three types in Manual transmission - Jazz, Jazz "Mode" & Jazz "Active" in six vibrant colours - Habanero Red, Deep Sapphire Blue, Sherbet Blue, Alabaster Silver, Taffetta White and Crystal Black Pearl.

The Honda Jazz comes with a 2+2 years or 80,000 kms warranty and 4 years Roadside Assistance as standard value for all Jazz buyers.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd said, "The Honda Jazz is a segment defining car and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda - global design, great drivability, fuel efficiency and safety. The Jazz will cater to a unique group of people who want the latest and most stylish models with the best of technology, safety and practicality in their car. We are confident that like our other products, the Jazz will be well accepted in the country."

Honda Jazz Exterior Photos:

Honda Jazz Interior Photos:

Honda CBR1000RR, CB1000R & New CBF Stunner Now in India

Honda India launches three new bikes in India. These three names are Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Honda CB1000R and Honda CBF Stunner.

Honda launched CBF Stunner in July 2008. Now the upgraded Honda CBF Stunner launched & launched in India. It will be available in showrooms across the country from June 2009. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade & Honda CB1000R will be available in India soon.

Price of these bikes are as under:
Honda CBR10000RR Fireblade - Rs. 13,36,960 (ex-showroom Price Mumbai)
Honda CB1000R - Rs. 10,21,460 (ex-showroom Price Mumbai)
Upgraded Honda CBF Stunner - Rs. 68,830 (ex-showroom Price Mumbai)

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade:
Honda CBR1000RR is also knows as Fire blade will spearhead Honda in the premium bike segment which is currently ruled by Yamaha R1. The Honda cBR1000RR is equipped with 999cc incline-four cylinder engine with a red line of 13000 rpm. The engine features Titanium valves and pumps out 178bhp of peak power. Honda’s latest CBR1000RR sports first-ever ABS system on a production super sport machine. Some Photos of Honda CBR1000RR Bike are under:


Honda CB1000R:
Honda CB1000R is a naked bike which will be ruled again the Yamaha’s MT-01 that sees a 1000cc Fireblade engine re-tuned for mid-range performance and dropped into a naked frame. Honda CB1000R features which include fully-adjustable forks and radial front brakes taken from the Fireblade, all-new single backbone frame, single sided swingarm, a superb looking 4-swept-spoke ninja-star rear wheel, an all-digital dash and H.I.S.S. security system. Some Photos of Honda CB1000R Bike are as under:
Upgraded Honda CBF Stunner:
New version of Honda CBF Stunner is equipped with PGM-FI (Programme Fuel Injection) technology to generate more power. Some Photos of New & Upgraded Honda CBF Stunner are as under:

New Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI Launched in India

Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India has launched a new updated edition of their Honda CBF Stunner bike in the Indian market.

Honda CBF Stunner 125cc bike is now priced at Rs 64,630 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Honda India launched this new variant with the aim of increasing their sales in the Indian market.

Honda said: "Last fiscal we sold about 10.7 lakh units of two-wheelers and this year we are targeting 12 per cent increase at 12.5 lakh units. And the CBF Stunner will play an important role."

Honda said that this new version of Honda CBF Stunner is equipped with PGM-FI (Programme Fuel Injection) technology to generate more power.

This new version would be available for sale starting next month.

Source: business.techwhack.com

Honda Jazz: Honda's Small Car to roll out in India Soon

Honda Siel Cars India is ready to roll its small car into India. The new hatchback model will be called Honda Jazz. It is the only small car model from Honda’s global portfolio in India and it will directly compete with Hyundai Getz and Maruti Swift in India. One of the biggest auto car magazines, Top Gear, has rated Jazz as the number one global hatchback model and Maruti Swift as Number 3.

Honda has been toying with the idea of launching its small car model in India, which is the largest small car market in the world. Now the company looks serious to put its plans into action by introducing Jazz or Fit as it is called in some of the overseas markets. The company has also been encouraged by the lower excise duty on the small cars in the country and has finally decided to introduce its small cars which sports trendy looks and packs plenty of power.

Under the Hood:
The Honda manufacturing unit in Greater Noida in Delhi will roll out three different variants of Honda Jazz. These variants will be GLi, VTi and the fully loaded VTi-S. The model features at the Auto Expo 2008 sported a 1200cc VTEC engine. The car has a uni-body construction that includes MacPherson Struts upfront and a torsion beam suspension layout at the rear. The Indian version of Jazz will have electric power steering, 14 inch wheels with an option of 15 inch wheels along with a front stabilizer bar. The overseas models of Jazz are powered with 1.5L VTEC engines; the Indian version is expected to have a smaller engine as shown during the Auto Expo but shall deliver equally dutiful performance. The company may also introduce the 1.4L VTEC petrol engine model capable of producing 100PS of power.

Appearance:
The new Jazz Indian version will have a similar dashboard as Honda Civic but without a digital speedometer. It may be lacking in steering mounted controls. However, the company does not compromise on quality and strives to deliver the best ergonomically designed model. Interiors of the car are packed with lots of cubby holes and storage areas. Interiors of the car and their comforts have already been acclaimed many times over by the international press and car lovers. Interior space is quite impressive and the seats can be folded or rolled over to increase the loading capacity of the car.

Apart from stylish and comfortable interiors the car portrays a sleek hatchback model with similar looks as Hyundai Getz. It is a premium model that will definitely pose a threat to its contemporaries.

Additional Features:
Mileage of the car will be revealed only upon the launch. SIAM has also made it mandatory for the auto makers to officially declare the mileage for all the models in their product portfolio. The Indian version of Jazz will come equipped with braking system (abs), dual front airbags, dual side airbags, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), front and rear disc brakes, emergency brake assist which enhances the safety during drive.

Honda Jazz: Honda Small Cars Exterior & Interior Photos:

Content Source: cartradeindia.com

Honda India to Launch 100cc Bike by December 2009

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has chartered an aggressive growth path for itself in the fast-growing bike segment. The wholly-owned two-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan plans to launch a 100cc bike by December and introduce five more models in three years with the objective of encashing on the growing opportunities in the bike market. 

Confirming the move, Naresh Kumar Rattan, operating head, Sales

 & Marketing, HMSI, said, “The bike segment is a good business for us and we would be focusing on it. We expect to grow in the bike space by 25% by next year.” He declined to reveal the details of the new models and the segments they would be considered. “We cannot speak about our upcoming products now.” 

HMSI is known for the Honda Activa, its gearless scooter and the intention now is to have a presence in the bike segment where it is a marginal player. The company presently offers three bikes — Unicorn, Shine and Stunner. HMSI has sold over five lakh bikes during the 2008-09 financial year which is up 40% from 2007-08. Overall, HMSI sold 10.7 lakh two-wheelers (bikes and scooters) during FY09. The company has now set itself a target to produce 12.5 lakh two wheelers for 2009-10. 

HMSI, recently, has entered the fun bike segment with the launch of the CBR 1000RR Fireblade and CB1000R models — these are at the higher end segment. These are in the Rs 9.5-12.5 lakh price range. The company also has plans to increase its dealership and branches. With the intention to grow in the bike segment, HMSI will be up against Hero Honda where Honda is a joint venture partner. 

Today, Hero Honda is the biggest player in the bike segment with a 40% market share. Though HMSI officials say their existing models and those in the pipeline are not in the same segment as that of Hero Honda’s, they will compete for the same customer. 

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), two wheelers constitute three-fourths of the total number of vehicles sold in the domestic market. Hero Honda is the market leader and is followed by Bajaj and TVS in the domestic market. HMSI is one of the major players in the automatic gear scooter segment. HMSI, on Tuesday, launched a 110cc variant of Honda Activa for the Western market.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com