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 City Exclusive Launched in India; Price @ Rs 9.53 Lakh

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched an 'Exclusive' variant of the Honda City, with several new interior and exterior luxury features.

The introduction of the exclusive variant is a step further in Honda's commitment of providing something special to Honda loyalists during the festival period.

The new variant is an addition to the City line-up, offering a distinctive combination of refined styling and high quality. The additions of leather seats & leather steering in MT & AT and leather gear shift knob (only in MT) enhances the feeling of luxury and elegance of the car.

Adding to the stylish and trendy look of the car is a Chrome trunk garnish and Chrome door sash moulding along with an 'Exclusive' rear badge and Body coloured mud flaps that enhances the ownership experience of the Honda City 'Exclusive'.

With this, the Honda City range also gets a new colour- Urban Titanium - apart from the existing colours- Taffeta White, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl, Bold Beige Metallic and Habanero Red.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Director Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “Honda City is one of the most successful and desirable brands in the country. The ‘exclusive' variant is aimed at further delighting our customers with exclusive luxurious features during this festival period.”

The current 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 54,000 units since its launch in September last year.

Honda City 'Exclusive' Price in India:
V MT - Rs. 9.53 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)
V AT – Rs. 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Courtesy: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd

New Honda City India Price Rs. 8.37 Lakh, Features, Reviews

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, 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 Honda City 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."

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.

Honda Jazz X Launched in India @ Price Rs. 7.53 Lakh

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched a new variant of Honda Jazz named as Jazz X with great exterior styling, enhanced interiors and several new value-added features.

Honda Jazz X Variant:
The new variant is an addition to the Honda Jazz line-up, which boasts of premium styling, interior comfort, versatile utility and remarkable performance. The Honda Jazz becomes even more stylish and sporty with the new blue black interiors and this sporty look is further accentuated with the addition of Alloy wheels. In line with the preferences of the customers, the audio system of the new Jazz now comes equipped with a USB port.

The Honda Jazz X will additionally feature a Rear Parcel Shelf for added customer convenience & safety of the luggage and Front & Rear mud guards. It will also include Fog lamps for enhanced styling and better visibility and Driver seat height adjuster for a comfortable and smooth drive.

The new Jazz X will now be offered in one new colour-Rallye Red, apart from the existing colours-Tafetta White, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl, Sherbet Blue and Deep Sapphire Blue.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Director Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “We are delighted to expand the choice of variants for our customers of Jazz with the new Jazz X Grade. The new variant is a result of extensive customer feedback and will offer sporty looks, enhanced interior and exterior styling, and exhilarating driving experience.”

Honda Jazz was adjudged the 'Car of the Year' and 'Small Car of the Year' at the NDTV Profit – Car India and Bike India Awards 2010. Introduced in the Indian market in June 2009, the Jazz comes with a 1.2 L i-VTEC engine in 5-speed manual transmission and has all the Honda attributes, such as global design, great drivability, fuel efficiency and safety.

Honda Jazz X Price in India: 7.53 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Source: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd

Honda Siel Cars Report: June sales Down Marginally

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of Premium Cars in India sold 4595 units in the month of June'10 as against 4067 units sold in May'10 recording a growth of 13%.

The company had sold 5048 units in the corresponding month last year.

Model wise break-up: Jazz: 507; City: 3544; Civic: 339; Accord: 157; CRV: 48

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., (HSCI) leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India was established in December 1995 as a joint venture between Honda Motor Co. Ltd (Japan) and Siel Limited with a commitment to provide Honda's latest passenger car models and technologies, to the Indian customers.

HSCI's first state-of-the-art manufacturing unit was set up at Greater Noida, U.P in 1997 with an investment of Rs. 450 crore. The total investment made by the company in India till date is Rs. 1620 crores. At present, the company has a capacity of manufacturing 100,000 cars.

HSCI's second manufacturing facility is in Tapukara, Rajasthan. This facility is spread over 600 acres and will have an initial production capacity of 60,000 units per annum, with an investment of about Rs 1,000 crore. The first phase of this facility was inaugurated in September 2008.

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd

New Honda Civic Price, Features & Specifiactions

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched Honda Civic with enhanced features further adding value to the model's appeal. The Honda Civic SMT is now equipped with a steering mounted cruise control system that helps to cruise at the desired speed to ensure comfort and convenience for the customer with one-touch operation and ORVM turn indicators that makes it more stylish and enhances the looks of the car. Honda Civic VMT & VAT comes with back up sensors that enables the driver a smooth and hassle free reversing.

New Honda Civic
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Director Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, "Honda Civic has received high appreciation since its introduction in India because of its unparalleled driving pleasure, contemporary styling, and advanced features. We are now delighted to introduce value added features that will make it even more desirable."

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.

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 ARAI fuel efficiency results of 15.5 km/l for Civic MT reiterates its unmatched fuel economy.

Launched in 2006, 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. Honda Civic has won 10 automobile awards including the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2007. It was also the winner of the JD Power Initial Quality Study in its very 1st year as well as in 2009 with the best ever score in the Industry.

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

Honda Civic Price in India: (Ex showroom Delhi)
Honda Civic 1.8 SMT Price Rs. 12.2 Lac
Honda Civic 1.8 VMT Price Rs. 13.07 Lac
Honda Civic 1.8 VAT Price Rs. 13.81 Lac

Source: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.

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 Siel Launches Jazz Select Edition in India @ Rs. 7.21 Lac

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched a "Select Edition" of the Honda Jazz to commemorate the celebration of 'Car of the Year' award won by the Jazz in India.

The "Select Edition" is an addition to the Jazz line-up which boasts of premium styling, spacious interiors, versatile utility and remarkable performance & fuel efficiency. The Honda Jazz becomes even more stylish and enhances its premium appeal by addition of Alloy wheels in the "Select Edition". The new edition will additionally feature a Rear Parcel Shelf for added customer convenience & safety of the luggage and Front & Rear mud guards.


The "Select Edition" of Honda Jazz would start getting despatched to the Honda dealerships from this week and will be available at the outlets from next week.

Honda Jazz was adjudged as the 'Car of the Year' and 'Small Car of the Year' at the NDTV Profit – Car India and Bike India Awards 2010. Introduced in the Indian market in June 2009, the Jazz comes with a 1.2 L i-VTEC engine in 5-speed manual transmission and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda – global design, great drivability, fuel efficiency and safety.

Price of the "Select Edition" of Honda Jazz: Rs. 7.21 lac (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Courtesy: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd.