UPDATE: Shock! Honda cuts Jazz prices by more than Rs. 1.7 lakh: Facelift expected?

UPDATE:

Got the following comment. We don’t whether this is some one from Honda, but this is what it says:

Honda Car India
There is no change in the ex-show-showroom prices of Honda Jazz. The offers available in the market are part of sales promotion on some limited variants in limited volumes available with some dealers for limited time.

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After the City, it’s the turn of the Jazz. The effect of the City price cut was evident on the sales of the sedan last month, where it managed to overtake the Vento once again after having been toppled over by its German rival in the previous two months. The new Hyundai Verna beat both the models to sit pretty as the leader of the pack in its very debut month.

But regaining some sales volumes back with a Rs. 60,000 price cut seems to have put some sense into the think tank at Honda. The company has now reduced the price of its Jazz hatchback by upto a whopping Rs. 1.75 lakh rupees. Now that price cut may come across as a game change of sorts for the big and pricey hatchbacks such as the VW Polo, Fiat Punto and Hyundai i20. The new pricing may bring the Jazz back into the game as no one ever doubted the credentials of this car. It was just that it was way too expensive for its shape in the Indian market. These discounts may just be offered as a facelifted version of the hatch is slated to be launched very soon. We showed you the spy pictures of the facelifted version a few weeks back, Click Here to read the story about the Jazz face lift.

Honda dealers have unofficially been giving discounts to the tune of upto Rs. 50,000. In addition to the discounts they have also been throwing in freebies to lure customers, and failing at that, as even after those discounts the price of the hatchback is quite high when compared with its rivals. But with the corrected prices, the Honda showrooms should see a lot of customers stepping into their showrooms, as the Jazz is clearly the best hatchback in its segment if we don’t talk price. Its got the most amount of space, it’s got the class leading petrol engine, its got a fabulous interior quality and flexibility and most of all, it’s got the much desired Honda badge on its grille.

While we are yet to get an official notification from Honda about the development, a rough estimate suggests that with the new prices in place, the Jazz could sell at a price as low as Rs. 5.5 lakh ex-Delhi. Now, who in his sane mind with a budget of Rs. 6 lakh for a petrol hatch would look at anything else?

ICB is reporting the revised prices of Jazz in Pune at Rs. 5.8 lakh for the old version that cost Rs. 7.37 lakh earlier. Similarly corresponding new prices for variants earlier costing Rs. 7.8 lakh and Rs. 7.48 lakh are Rs. 5.91lakh and Rs. 6.25 lakh.

Now, there are three things that we want to say after having a look at those figures:
a. To those who want to buy a hatch: Rush to the nearest Honda dealership now!
b. To those who have already bought a Jazz: Our condolences

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2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

2011 Honda Civic Review

Introduction to 2011 Honda Civic

The loyal customer base for the Honda Civic series is going to get a treat from the manufacturer with the release of the eighth generation model. The goal for the manufacturer with the release of the Honda Civic 2011 model such that the series will continue to sell as good as it did in the past few years. If you wanted to find out more information before you decide if this is going to be a great purchase, you can read more details below.

Honda Civic 2011 will introduce new colors into your body color option to suit your own personality and taste. Due to the success of the series, the manufacturers have opted not to tinker much with the design concept of this new vehicle while trying to keep it futuristic looking to be able to compete with the others in the same segment. However, do not expect a complete body overhaul on this one.

When you examine the inside of the 2011 Honda Civic, you will instantly notice the simpler but cleaner interior. Indeed, minor revisions are done on the interior to add some sophistication. There are also new features incorporated into this vehicle such as the improved navigation system, cup holders, ports for your external devices, such as iPod or iPhone, and cotton/polyester seats to make the passengers feel as comfortable as possible.

The power-train capacity for the Honda Civic 2011 model has been noted in several car reviews to take a giant leap for the series. You can choose from two different engines, which are the 1.8-liter four cylinder that can produce 140 horsepower max and the 2.0-liter four cylinder with up to 197 horsepower. Despite of the maximum capability of the engine, you will be surprised to find out that this vehicle has excellent fuel rating, which averages at 26 mpg for the city and 34 mpg on the highway.

Advantages of 2011 Honda Civic

*You have more options in exterior body colors;
*It is an impressive fuel economy rating to increase cost savings;
*The interior features incorporated here make it comfortable and efficient;
*The improved navigation system offer maximum assistance in the driving process;
*It offers top notch engine performance;
*This vehicle is available in an affordable price tag.

Disadvantages of 2011 Honda Civic

*Aside from the addition of new body colors, there are no distinctive changes to the exterior styling that would make it stand out.

Pricing Information

There are several car reviews written about the Honda Civic 2011 model and estimates are therefore given about how much you should shell out for this model. The base price is estimated to start at $16,000 but if you incorporate various features to customize your ride, then the prices could go up to as much as $28,000.

Looking to get a new car? You might want to check out more about the 2011 Honda Civic model and give it a test drive. There is probably no distinctive changes to the styling aspect of this vehicle, but it does deliver optimum practicality when using it mainly for transportation purposes. For a series that has earned so much popularity, then you will be pleased with this bargain!Visit car reviews for more reviews about cars.

Honda City to get mid-life facelift soon

Honda City has been around for some time now, and we are now expecting a mid-life makover for the car, especially in the wake of increasing competition from new rivals. A few international blogs, including Noticias Automotivas of Brazil, is reporting that the Japanese company is planning a mid-life makeover for the car. The models selling in Thailand, Malaysia and of course India are due to get a refresh very soon.

While no official word has come out on the changes to be made on the refreshed version, the upgrade should get a good bit of inspiration from the concept car shown above. Exhibited in 2008 Australian International Motor Show, the car sported LED lamps, sexy looking alloys and an array of cosmetic upgrades which made it look really sci-fi. For the face lift version the new City should get a new set of front and rear bumpers, new alloys, new headlamps and new taillamps. Minor changes to the grille could also be expected.

Inside the cabin, the car will get a new instrument panel, new interior trim, and hopefully a CD player. Engine and transmission will remain unaltered, until 2013 that is, when a 1.5-liter diesel engine may make it under the car’s bonnet.

Honda working on Brio sedan, to be introduced by 2013?

Rehashing hatchbacks into sedans as value offerings seems to be the buzzword, as far as developing countries go. From the Indigo, to Swift Dzire, to Vento, more recently the Skoda Rapid, every carmaker is creating a sedan version of its hatch to offer a more alluring choice for the car customer’s palate. Seems like Honda (with compatriot Toyota already having done the trick with the Etios twins) is the latest to jump onto the bandwagon.

The Japanese carmaker is mulling a sedan version of the Brio compact with the tentative timeline for the new model being sometime in 2013, reports Paul Tan. What triggers the development of the new car is the fact that Thai government, which thus far had been supporting hatchbacks for its eco-car projects may soon bring even sedans into the ambit. This would bring tax cuts and other benefits for the cars developed under the program, meaning lower costs for the manufacturer. The development, focused around the Thailand market (as usually is the case for most Honda cars in the ASEAN region) will proliferate to the rest of the South / South East Asian market.

Goes without saying, the Brio sedan will have the Etios in its crosshairs. We cannot be sure whether Honda will be able to match the impressive space of the Etios with the Brio’s compact design, but the workmanship and quality of Honda products can never be doubted.

One Theophilus Chin has already come out with the renderings for the rumoured car. Does a Brio sedan make sense for you? If yes, would you mind it looks like the one in the renderings above? Do let us know.

Honda planning a sedan version of the Brio, to be introduced by 2013

2012 Honda CR-V to be slightly delayed

The CR-V has been around for some time now, and its reaching the end of its product-cycle age of 5 years, followed by most of the Honda vehicles. However, if some sources on the internet are to be believed, the new version of the small SUV may not be able to hit the market at the time it was expected to. Thankfully the delay won’t be much

The recent earthquakes and tsunami has totally tormented the supply systems for most carmakers in Japan, with adverse effect on the development program of their new vehicles as well. As a result the new CR-V will make it debut at least a month later than expected.

The CR-V won’t be the only vehicle in the Honda stable to have been affected by the calamity. Other cars such as the new Civic will also be affected. The car will be produced in limited numbers till the time everything settles down and all the systems start functioning normally.

The new version of the very successful vehicle is expected to carry over its powertrain from the current version internationally. The exterior and the interior, however will be changed. The new car has also been reported to be slightly bigger than the current version.

Taking into account the expected delay, the 2012 CR-V may be expected to make a debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show.

2011 Honda Accord Indian commercial

Honda have refreshed the Accord with minor design changes and a sunroof which is now standard across all models. This new ad campaign hints at Honda’s renewed will to take the fight to the Skoda Superb which has done much damage to the D-segmenter’s sales.

The video starts on a strong note – beautifully shot, covering a variety of landscapes and focusing on the car’s agility and comfort. The music is intriguing too making you straighten your slouched back in anticipation. It’s all good before the sunroof slides and wakes the pretty dame up, who says something which kills it. Watch the video and let us know what you think of it.

Honda to introduce 2012 CR-V by year end

Honda top management has confirmed that the company is planning to introduce an entirely new CR-V by late 2011. Honda’s Executive Vice President confirmed the news. Speaking during an official event, he said “Next fall the CR-V is going to get a full model change, so we have high expectations from that.”

Honda has not been doing too well internationally, and the company has its expectations from the US light SUV and small truck market. The CR-V is Honda’s one of the most popular vehicles in the country. Although no details about the new vehicle have been revealed, it’s sufficiently evident that the new vehicle will be complete model change and not just a facelift. The 2012 CR-V in all probability will be bigger and more powerful than the current generation machine.

The current generation machine has remained altered for a long time. It seems Honda didn’t refresh the SUV much as the new generation vehicle was under development. If the 2012 CR-V gets launched in the international market by 2011-end, we can expect it to hit our shores by early 2012. We hope Honda brings a diesel option this time. Fingers crossed!

Honda to launch small car earlier than decided!

The small car segment in India seems to have caught fire with the recent launches and developments in the segment. Since the competition is fit for new launches, Honda has rescheduled the launch of its much publicized small car. The car was supposed to be launched early in 2011. However, now the car will reportedly hit the streets by the end of 2010 itself. According to various sources, the car code named 2CV will be launched by year end and could coincide with the launch of Toyota’s Etios. The Honda small car was first displayed in India during the 10th Auto Expo at Delhi.

“We have no such plans, and we believe that 2011 will not be too late to launch the vehicle. Car penetration is still low in the country and there is a lot of space to grow,” said Jnaneswar Sen, vice-president for marketing, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI)

The small car sales in India seems to be going at a very good rate with around 10,000 and 5,000 bookings for the Ford Figo and the Volkswagen Polo. Since the launch of the Chevvy Beat earlier in January, more than 13,000 cars have been sold. Nissan has also reported that it will launch its small car christened Micra soon in June with a price tag of about Rs. 4 lakh. The Honda small car will reportedly be priced under Rs. 4.5-5 lakh. Honda expects sales figure not much different to its presently selling Honda City. The small car will have 80 percent localized content and will initially be rolled out from the Greater Noida facility. The car however will be produced in Thailand as well.

 

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Honda Accord V6 Launched

Honda Siel Cars India has launched its latest version of flagship sedan Accord 3.5L V6 in the Indian market today. The Accord's V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine with 275 PS makes it the most powerful Accord ever built by the company.

The new Accord 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. 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 revamped new version boasts of enhanced exterior styling with an electric sunroof and few additional luxury and desirable features based on its customers feedback. It also features Ambient Light and Footlight which accentuates the style and enhances visibility during night driving. In addition, the new Honda Accord is also equipped with two sets of Keyless entry for convenience purpose and also has a provision for mobile phone with bluetooth interface.The Footlight and 2 sets of Keyless entry has also been introduced in the Honda Accord 2.4L MT and AT variants.

The new Accord range will come 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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Honda Siel appoints new President & CEO

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) on Monday declared Mr. Takashi Nagai as the next and the 4th President and the CEO of Honda Siel who will take charge from April 1st, 2010. Tagai has replaced Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, who will now head the company's Canadian operations.
Takashi Nagai has vast experience in the automobile industry, having worked with Honda ventures in different markets, across the globe including America and Europe. From February 2003 to January 2006, Nagai was stationed in Mexico as Director of Honda de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. In February 2006, Nagai was appointed as General Manager, Overseas Operations Office No. 1 of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. looking after North America, South America and European market. In April 2007, Nagai became Executive Vice President, Asian Honda Motor Company Ltd. and a Director of Honda Motor Co. Ltd from June of the same year.

Takedagawa, who has been heading Honda’s Indian joint venture with the Siel Group since April 2005, has been appointed as the president and Director of Honda Canada Inc. During Takedagawa’s tenure in HSCI, the company set up its second manufacturing facility at Tapukara in Rajasthan. His period of leadership saw the company introducing premium sedan Civic and hatchback Jazz in the Indian market.

Discounts of up to Rs 40,000 on Honda Jazz!

When most car manufacturers are presently busy with the price rise trend, Honda Siel seems to be doing exactly the opposite for its Honda Jazz. The Honda Jazz features a 1.2-litre petrol engine and is priced at around Rs 7 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi) which is almost equivalent to the price of Honda’s very own City. However, the City features a much powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine along with a more spacious boot and many more goodies which are absent in the Jazz.

Honda Siel had produced as much as 1000 units of the Jazz in December 2009. But, the firm only managed to sell 300 units of the car that month. As a measure to boost the sales of the Jazz, Honda dealers are reportedly offering a discount of almost Rs 40,000 and interest rates of less than 6% on loans for the Honda Jazz. Even though dealers are said to be providing discounts on the car, Honda Siel has not announced any plans to reduce the cost of the Jazz yet.

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Honda is developing small car for India

Honda will be launching its small car for the Indian market by mid 2012. The research and development department of the company is currently working on its small car codenamed 2CV. Honda's small car will be manufactured at its factory in Rajasthan and powered by a 1.1 liter engine. The Japanese auto major has officially revealed that all plans of the new small car are going as per schedule. The company is aiming for an affordable price range of around Rs. 4.5 lakh for the 2CV.


According to Takanobu Ito, President and CEO, Honda Motor Corporation, the company had to prioritise the market as selling cars has become very difficult the world over.He revealed that the company's top priority is India and China where it would like to grow as much as possible. He further said that India is a market with great potential though the company does not have any plans for an ultra low-cost car but it believes that it can develop a product to be sold across various customer segment.


Takanobu declined to comment on a likely date for the formal launch of this product. He said that they are currently researching on a small car for India which has to be packaged to meet the requirement of Indian customers. He revealed that this car would be smaller than Honda's Jazz.

Hydrogen cars in slow pace - Honda to enter electric market

Roughly over two years ago, Honda launched the FCX Clarity, the worlds first commercially manufactured and sold hydrogen powered car. The car is commercially available in California. There are many positive sides of using a hydrogen powered car, the main benefit is that its byproduct is only water, and it uses hydrogen which is abundant in our atmosphere.

Honda is seeing slow growth in this market as the number of refuelling stations are limited. Market leading car reviewers, tested the car on all aspects and gave it many positives on comparison to its electric powered green siblings. Electric cars have to be standstill for many hours to be recharged, whereas a hydrogen powered car is just like a conventional car, where you refuel like you do on a normal petrol/diesel car and also travels almost similar distances before the need for refuelling arises again, whereas electric cars are very limited on the distance it covers before it drains out completely.

Governments worldwide should take swift action to encourage more hydrogen refuelling stations. One of the main issues around getting around this is the way the entire world, its economy and etc etc., around the oil industry. Oil has been the main fuel resource up until very recent years and the worlds largest economies depend on their investments in this area for future. There are much more issues around this topic, which puts a lot of pressure on governments on any effort to move away from the use of oil.

Readers: Feel free to comment on this article, to share your thoughts of green solutions, and issues around moving away from oil to alternative energies.