Auto Expo - Honda unveils New Small Car

Honda Siel cars India today unveiled the Honda New Small car concept in a press conference at 10th Auto Expo 2010.  The Honda New Small Concept is a concept model of the upcoming Honda Small car in India to which Honda Motors is especially developing for emerging markets like India. In addition to the New Small Car Concept Honda is also exhibiting 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.

Addressing to media during an official press conference Mr. Koichi Kondo, Executive Vice President and Representative Director, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to unveil the Honda new Small Car Concept at the 10th Auto Expo. India has been the hub for the compact car segment and is also the lead country for our research and development work on the new Small car concept. The new model based on this concept will be a global car with features to suit the needs of Indian customers. We plan to launch this car by year 2011.”

The new CR-Z Concept 2009is the world’s first hybrid vehicle equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. Togeather with a 1.5-leter i-VTEC engine the vehicle will create completely new value by combining the fun of driving and outstanding fuel economy. The new dedicated hybrid vehicle will be equipped with a newly developed lightweight and compact IMA (integrated motor assist) system. CR-Z Concept 2009 will join the Insight and Civic Hybrid in the Honda hybrid lineup. The CR-Z Concept 2009 will break the ground s a sporty, hybrid coupe with unique value.

Adding spunk and the glamour to the Honda booth is the ‘The Honda Jazz corner’ showcasing Mugen fitted Honda Jazz in Trendy colors. The Jazz has ben displayed in 3 colors – Jaz Sports in yellow, Jazz Music in White and Jazz Holiday in Blue color at the auto expo.

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