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Rendering – Honda New Small Concept (Code : 2CV)

The Japanese magazine’s representation is light years away from the concept shown in January

Thanks to Autoten, we’re able to show you a possible look of the Honda New Small Concept scheduled that could come out next year.

Codenamed 2CV, the compact car will sit under the Honda Jazz and take over the mantle of the entry-level model in many countries. While initial reports suggested the car would not be sold in Europe, the Japanese magazine reports the company’s Indian plant will manufacture cars for exports.

The magazine has also published details on the dimensions of the product – approximately 3700*1680*1550 (L*W*H) in dimension. The base petrol engine would be a 3-cylinder 1.0-liter engine for the European market. The 1.2-liter engine is for the Thai market. We assume the 1.2-liter engine will be offered on the Indian version.

The magazine reports the small car will hit the Indian market first by Q1 of 2011.

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Entry posted on March 16th, 2010 and filed under Honda

Honda launches Accord V6 with sun roof and foot lights

The Honda Accord now comes with sun roof, keyless entry and bluetooth facility

After listening to their customers, Honda SIEL have decided to bump up features on the 3.5 liter V6 Honda Accord.

The revamped Honda Accord has electric sunroof, Ambient Light and Footlight which make things easier at night. In addition, the new Honda Accord is equipped with two sets of Keyless entry and mobile phone with bluetooth interface facility.The footlight and 2 sets of Keyless entry are also available in the Honda Accord 2.4L MT and AT variants.

The new Honda Accord range comes with a price tag 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. (ex- showroom, Delhi.)

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Entry posted on March 12th, 2010 and filed under Honda

Honda studying small diesel engine for India

Honda City – Deserve a diesel heart

Some good news for Indians who have been waiting for a diesel car from Honda. The company is conducting studies to develop a diesel engine for Indian market. Let us be more specific and set the expectation straight. The development is at initial stages and at best indicative. Honda wants to flourish in emerging markets and realizes that a small diesel engine is required to sell more cars.

No time lines are available on the launch and specifications of the engine. We are very much awaiting the diesel City or even a diesel Jazz. The diesel option on these cars could be a very attractive package and provided the pricing is sensible, these cars could be game changers for Honda.

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Entry posted on February 19th, 2010 and filed under Honda, honda jazz

Rendering – Honda New Small Concept (Exclusive)

Honda’s small car could take on the Suzuki Swift with a smaller 1.1-liter petrol engine

After an extended period of absence, photoshop freak SRK is back in action. The first of his drawings is this – production model of the recently showcased Honda New Small Concept.

SRK has not taken the trouble to crystallize a new design. He’s given the concept realistic door handles, pasted a new bumper with fog lamps, toned down the lines around the car and colored it using new paint.

What Honda should do, unlike Suzuki did with the A-Star, is borrow as many things possible from the concept. If their small car looks identical to the concept, then Honda will once again have the upper hand in terms of design over Toyota Etios hatchback. Honda should not produce a vehicle that doesn’t share a common vein with vehicles like the Civic and City just because it costs considerably lower.

We’re told Honda could use a 1.1-liter petrol engine on the 2CV (codename). Atypical a Honda, diesel engines could be saved for another day. Honda could target the Suzuki Swift with its sub-5 lakh price tag and the Swift Dzire with a sub 6 lakh price tag.

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Entry posted on February 8th, 2010 and filed under Honda, Renderings

Honda small car sedan on its way too?

Honda_small_conceptHonda’s new small concept platform will spawn several variants

Take for instance the Tata Indica. It was born as a hatchback. A few years later, it was transformed into a sedan. Then it became a station wagon and then immediately, it greeted us as a limousine. It soon went back to being a sedan again, this time shorter and more powerful.

The Suzuki Swift, which always was supposed to stay as a sporty hatchback with great handling, was converted into a sedan. This happens/happened only in India.

Companies want to cash in on the demand for sedans in our country. Owning a sedan means you’re well off. You have climbed one more step in the ladder which leads you to a Mercedes Benz.

According to a report in newspapers, Honda will introduce sedan version of New Small Concept (Codename – 2CV) in India. While Honda in India denies it, a regional head has spoken about it. He clearly states that the platform will not be left unused after the hatch enters production.

Fumihiko Ike, chief operating officer of regional operations, Asia Oceania, Honda Motor Company -

There will be multiple models coming out of the small car platform after its launch in 2011. We will explore a sedan, too, using the same platform to make maximum use of our resources.

This two-prong strategy is not new to Honda in India. The Jazz in truth is the hatchback and the City is its sedan version. Body panels and exterior components are not similar making the relationship not very obvious. Honda could dress the sedan version of the 2CV to make it appear like a completely different product. They could place it between the 2CV and the Honda Jazz as a mini-City.

Interesting, as the City itself is referred to as the mini Civic in other countries.

click through to see the Honda new small concept Image Slideshow

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Entry posted on January 25th, 2010 and filed under Honda

Confirmed – Honda brings small car concept, CR-Z, ASIMO to Auto Expo

This is our interpretation of Honda’s small car which will be exhibited at the show next month

Honda in a press release issued today said it will display the small car concept at the Auto Expo in Delhi next month. The small car, termed by many as “mini Jazz” will be manufactured in India and positioned under the Jazz. There are also rumors floating around that the hatchback (code: 2CV) will use a 1.1-liter petrol engine and roll out by 2011, though we have no confirmations on the displacement.

Apart from the aforementioned exhibits, the Japanese company will display the famous ASIMO humanoid robot and the CR-Z hybrid concept car to the show.

Honda will also display the existing line-up of cars at the show.

hit the jump to read the press release

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Entry posted on December 21st, 2009 and filed under Auto Expo 2010, Honda

Honda City crosses 50k mark in sales in India

The City is a big hit in India with over 2.8 lakh sold since 1998

Honda City is one of the most popular cars in India. Don’t agree? Just look at the sales figure projected by Honda in a recent press release – it has crossed sales of 50,000 units in just 12 months.

The third generation Honda City was launched in September last year and ever since its fuel efficiency, refined engine and performance has been appreciated by the masses. The third generation Honda city employs a 1.5 litre 4-cylinder iVTEC engine that produces 118PS power and overall fuel economy of 16kmpl. The Honda Jazz has also played its part by acting as a bait to bring in new customers into Honda showrooms.

Masahiro Takedagawa President and CEO Honda Siel cars India -

We are very pleased with this milestone and would like to thank our customers for their trust and confidence in our product. Since its launch in 1998 the three generations of Honda city have sold around 2.8 lakh units in the country making it Honda’s best seller in the country.

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Entry posted on November 30th, 2009 and filed under Honda

Rendering – Honda’s small car (Exclusive)

Honda_Maza_2CV-mainHonda’s small car might not even be close to this, but a brief inspection of the competition led us to this image

Our photoshop master SRK was handed the task of compiling a drawing of Honda’s upcoming small car meant for the Indian market. Codenamed 2CV, our sources tell us the the upcoming small car might use a 1.1-liter petrol engine, with no diesel in the equation. We were also informed that the engine could share commonalities with the 1.2-liter unit on Jazz. The use of Honda’s cutting-edge VTEC technology was not confirmed.

Honda has not spoken about the car’s specification, so the above is purely speculation.

The Honda 2CV will be is engineered to outrun the Swift and Ritz from the Suzuki stable, which command a high market share in its segment.

SRK designed the Honda 2CV after going through some of its competitors which includes Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i10, Fiat Punto, Tata Indica and Suzuki Ritz/Splash.

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Entry posted on November 30th, 2009 and filed under Honda, Renderings

Honda CBR250RR for the less experienced comes out next year

Honda_CBR_250RRThe CBR250RR is for the rookie biker looking to get an eye in

According to sources, Honda might launch CBR250RR with in a year’s time in the European market. This bike would be meant for those people who have interest in biking but are less experienced. The bike is expected to have an aluminum frame; the engine would consist of an upgraded version of the 250cc V-twin engine of VTR250.

With the Indian market starting to get exposed to bikes such as the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, I think it would not be a bad move if Honda launches their CBR250RR in India as well. Honda has already launched their super bikes like CBR1000RR and CB1000R which have made their presence in the superbike segment felt in our country.

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Entry posted on November 16th, 2009 and filed under Honda

Exclusive – New Honda Aviator Image Gallery

Honda_Aviator_new_110cc_110With new engine and added features, the Aviator has improved in departments that matter

Honda Motorcycles launched the new 110cc Honda Aviator with new features like Combi-Brake where front and rear brakes get activated jointly when the left lever is applied, telescopic front suspension to achieve smoother handling, lower vibration and more stable high-speed control.

The 110cc Aviator also has features like viscous air filter which needs less maintenance. A maintenance free battery is also part of the package along with the patented Tuff Up Tube tyres.

You can catch the entire press release by visiting this link.

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Entry posted on October 29th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, Honda

110cc Honda Aviator launched in Delhi; Priced at Rs. 42,160

Honda has launched the 110cc version of its Aviator scooter in Delhi. We don’t have any images as of now, but we’re expecting it shortly. Attached here is the press release.

‘Live Your Style’ with Honda’s New ‘Aviator’

o Perfect blend of premium image, appealing style, quality and comfort
o New 110 cc Honda Engine to deliver more fun to ride experience.
o Fuel Economy increased by 15 %
o Various New exciting features like Combi-Brake, Maintenance-Free Battery, Viscous air filter along with telescopic front suspension, 190 mm front disc brake, 20 ltr large under storage box & tuff up tube in rear tyre make New Aviator a best in class premium scooter.

New Delhi, October 27, 2009: 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.

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Entry posted on October 27th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, Honda

Scoop – Honda’s new small car (2CV) to use 1.1-liter petrol engine

Sources tell Indian Autos Blog that the upcoming small car from Honda (Code: 2CV) could use a 1.1-liter petrol engine. It is learned that the engine could share common parts with the locally-built 1.2-liter engine used on the Honda Jazz. The use of Honda’s cutting-edge VTEC technology was not confirmed.

Sources add the car will be launched in 2011 and is engineered to outrun the Swift and Ritz from the Suzuki stable.

The source says Honda has not looked into the diesel option even for this small car. Whether or not a diesel option will be added at a future date is still to be learned.

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Entry posted on September 28th, 2009 and filed under Honda

Modulo and Mugen kit for 2010 Honda CR-V

2010_Honda_CR-V_Modulo- 1Honda CR-V, a product that shares many features with the Honda Civic is still not the best seller or ‘the’ SUV in the Indian market.

To make it a more tempting buy, Modulo and Mugen are offering accessories to both the US-spec and UK-spec 2010 Honda C-RVs.

The new CR-V on the block will feature new front and rear bumpers which are definitely more sporty, new grille and 19 inch alloys.

Along with those goodies, you also get a new exhaust system, side skirts, roof spoiler plus a pressure monitoring system by Mugen.

You must check the pictures after the break to understand the additions.

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Entry posted on September 27th, 2009 and filed under Honda, Tuning
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