Indian Auto Talk » Honda http://indianautotalk.com Boy's Own World of Cars and Bikes!!! Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:20:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Delhi 2010: Honda’s concept small car for India http://indianautotalk.com/2010/01/05/delhi-2010-hondas-concept-small-car-for-india/ http://indianautotalk.com/2010/01/05/delhi-2010-hondas-concept-small-car-for-india/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:57:49 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=4031 Honda_concept_smallcar_india_(1) Honda took the veil off its small car concept for India and has showed us what Honda's small hatchback for India would be like. It is quite clear from the pictures that the actually car would be nothing like the one show at the expo. This car after going through all the necessary changes it needs to go though is expected to be launched next year. We will be updating the posts quite a lot today as we keep getting all the info, so do keep refreshing. Click through for more pictures]]> Honda_concept_smallcar_india_(1)

Honda took the veil off its small car concept for India and has showed us what Honda’s small hatchback for India would be like. It is quite clear from the pictures that the actually car would be nothing like the one show at the expo. This car after going through all the necessary changes it needs to go though is expected to be launched next year. We will be updating the posts quite a lot today as we keep getting all the info, so do keep refreshing.

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]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2010/01/05/delhi-2010-hondas-concept-small-car-for-india/feed/ 0 Honda launched New 2010 CR-V! http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/04/honda-launched-new-2010-cr-v/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/04/honda-launched-new-2010-cr-v/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:29:45 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=3025 honda_crv_2 Honda has launched a new and more handsome faced CR-V in India. the car now is more tolerable to look at from the front with a new and most importantly subtle grill. Honda claims to have resculptured the front bumper, hood and rear bumper. Other changes on the exterior include a new 10-spoke alloys and oval shaped fog lamps. but if you have hard time differentiating, here is a picture of the old CR-V. The new CR-V comes in 3 variants:
  • 2.0Litre engine with manual gearbox and 2-wheel drive which costs Rs. 21,92,000
  • 2.4Litre engine with manual gearbox and 4-wheel drive which costs Rs. 23,37,000
  • 2.4Litre engine with Automatic gearbox and 4-wheel drive which costs Rs. 24,12,000
(All prices ex-showroom Delhi. To know the price of the car in your city click here) New additions to the interior include:
  • Six airbags
  • Very hondaish and elegant interior trim
  • USB support for music
  • Steering mounted audio controls ( only in the 2.4L models)
Image Gallery: crv-exterior2 crv-exterior7 crv-exterior10 Click through for the official press release and more pictures of the 2010 CR-V]]> honda_crv_2
Honda has launched a new and more handsome faced CR-V in India. the car now is more tolerable to look at from the front with a new and most importantly subtle grill. Honda claims to have resculptured the front bumper, hood and rear bumper. Other changes on the exterior include a new 10-spoke alloys and oval shaped fog lamps. but if you have hard time differentiating, here is a picture of the old CR-V.
The new CR-V comes in 3 variants:

  • 2.0Litre engine with manual gearbox and 2-wheel drive which costs Rs. 21,92,000
  • 2.4Litre engine with manual gearbox and 4-wheel drive which costs Rs. 23,37,000
  • 2.4Litre engine with Automatic gearbox and 4-wheel drive which costs Rs. 24,12,000

(All prices ex-showroom Delhi. To know the price of the car in your city click here)

New additions to the interior include:

  • Six airbags
  • Very hondaish and elegant interior trim
  • USB support for music
  • Steering mounted audio controls ( only in the 2.4L models)

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Press Release:

HSCI Launches the new stylized Honda CR-V

( Tuesday, November 03, 2009, New Delhi )

New Delhi, November 3, 2009: Honda Siel Cars India Ltd (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched a new version of its popular sports utility vehicle – Honda CR-V. The new Honda CR-V offers its customers a distinctive combination of refined styling and high quality.

The new CR-V comes with a refreshed look, sporting a new two-step front grille, a re-sculpted hood & front bumper design and oval shape fog lamps redefining the individuality of the vehicle. The new rear bumper further accentuates the stability of the car. The new CR-V is 45 mm longer than its predecessor and measures 4575 mm in length while maintaining the same width, height, ground clearance and head clearance. A new 10-spoke alloy wheel design replaces the previous 7-spoke alloy wheel design. The new wheel design gives the car a more aggressive stance and enhances its sporty looks.

The Honda CR-V will continue to be available in 2.0 L – MT 2WD and 2.4L MT /AT Real-time 4WD. The 2.4 L model now comes with a steering-mounted Cruise Control system with illuminated controls to ensure comfort and convenience for the customer with one-touch operation.

Interior improvements focus on new features and functionality. The occupants’ safety has been further enhanced as the new CR-V comes equipped with six airbags – Dual SRS Airbags, Side-Curtain airbags and Side Airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). The music system features a new USB port in the upper glove compartment in keeping with the latest trend of music storage. The overall interior colour scheme has been brightened and gives a more premium look with chrome finish in audio controls & gear knob and coordinated colour changes in the dashboard and centre console. The centrally located LCD meter display is now blue in colour with design changes in the indicators for improved decipherability. The vanity mirror is equipped with a light to assist visibility during darkness.

The new CR-V will be available in two new colours – Opal Sage Metallic and Premium Mystic Night Pearl along with the existing range of Polished Metal, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl and Premium White.

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

The Honda CR-V is sold as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) import and will be available on confirmed order basis for the customers.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, Director – Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India said “The Honda CR-V is a refined sports utility vehicle meant for customers who are looking for SUV capabilities along with car-like comfort. The new Honda CR-V further expands the value reflecting growing customer demand for quality and premium products in the SUV market.”

The Honda CR-V was first introduced in India in July 2003. It went on to become the segment leader since its launch winning several awards for itself. The all new 3rd generation CR-V was introduced in India in November 2006 which offered its customers a distinctive combination of ‘the comfort of a sedan with the thrills of a SUV’. HSCI launched the 2.0L 2WD Honda CR-V in February 2008 which was a more agile vehicle with even sportier handling. The new lighter engine gives good fuel efficiency, without compromising on performance. Ever since its launch in 2003, nearly 12,500 units of the CR-Vs have been sold cumulatively in the country. The company has sold nearly 7,000 units of the 3rd generation model.

Honda CR-V was adjudged the ‘SUV of the Year’ by NDTV Profit Car & Bike and Overdrive and also won the ‘Best Driver’s Car’ award by CNBC TV-18 Autocar Auto Awards in 2007.

The prices of new Honda CR-V (ex showroom Delhi) is:

2.0L MT Rs. 21,92,000
2.4L MT Rs. 23,37,000
2.4L AT Rs. 24,12,000

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/04/honda-launched-new-2010-cr-v/feed/ 0 Honda CR-V facelift ready to be launched! http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/03/honda-cr-v-facelift-ready-to-be-launched/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/03/honda-cr-v-facelift-ready-to-be-launched/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:20:45 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=2932 honda_crv_facelift (4) The inter web has gotten the first set of pictures of the Honda CR-V facelift ready to be launched. The launch can’t be far as most of the showrooms have gotten their piece. From the pictures the new CR-V gets a new and subtle front grill which has reduced the drama in the front design of the current CR-V. The rear bumpers look new and the taillights look sharper and contemporary. On the interior the changes include new audio system with USB support, side and curtain airbags and Cruise Control. The price hike for all this improvement is just Rs. 50,000 Image Gallery: honda_crv_facelift (7) honda_crv_facelift (2) honda_crv_facelift (6) ]]> honda_crv_facelift (4)

The inter web has gotten the first set of pictures of the Honda CR-V facelift ready to be launched. The launch can’t be far as most of the showrooms have gotten their piece. From the pictures the new CR-V gets a new and subtle front grill which has reduced the drama in the front design of the current CR-V.

The rear bumpers look new and the taillights look sharper and contemporary. On the interior the changes include new audio system with USB support, side and curtain airbags and Cruise Control. The price hike for all this improvement is just Rs. 50,000

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]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/03/honda-cr-v-facelift-ready-to-be-launched/feed/ 0 Next Honda Civic might look like this! http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/02/next-honda-civic-might-look-like-this/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/02/next-honda-civic-might-look-like-this/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:59:12 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=2904 honda civic 2012 Burlappcars.com has cooked up an illustration of the next generation Civic sedan. From the picture, it seems like the front of the car has been inspired from the current Civic hatchback which is being sold elsewhere and the entire car appears shorter. ]]> honda civic 2012

Burlappcars.com has cooked up an illustration of the next generation Civic sedan. From the picture, it seems like the front of the car has been inspired from the current Civic hatchback which is being sold elsewhere and the entire car appears shorter.

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/11/02/next-honda-civic-might-look-like-this/feed/ 0 Auto Tech: What is a Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) and how does it work? http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/25/auto-tech-what-is-a-fuel-cell-vehicle-fcv-and-how-does-it-work/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/25/auto-tech-what-is-a-fuel-cell-vehicle-fcv-and-how-does-it-work/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:02:11 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=2813 honda_fcx_clarity Let’s take for example a FCV like Honda FCX Clarity, the One James May reviewed in Top Gear. The Clarity has two main parts in its drive train a normal electric motor and something known as “Fuel Cell” which provides electricity to the motor. A Fuel Cell is an electro-chemical unit which produces electricity by a chemical reaction between fuel and air. The Fuel Cell used in the Honda and other FCVs is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell. When you fuel the Honda with Hydrogen, the Fuel Cell on-board the car strikes a chemical reaction between Hydrogen and oxygen from air and creates electricity. This electricity produced by the fuel cell runs the electric motor and the car in turn. Instead of pure hydrogen, hydrogen rich fuels like methanol, natural gas or even petrol can be used as the fuel but they all have to be converted into hydrogen gas by an on-board device called reformer. The Fuel Cell Vehicles might be the thing for the future because of the following advantages

• Unlike petroleum we won’t run out of Hydrogen as it is one of the most abundant elements. • It is so abundant the only cost of hydrogen comes from processing, it costs a bit less than petrol. • FCVs don’t produce any pollutants as the output of the chemical reaction between hydrogen and Oxygen is water vapor H20. • Fuel efficiency of 116Kms per kilogram of Hydrogen. Honda is currently leasing out the FCX Clarity only in California. It is leasing because the technology is very expensive which is its main downside and Honda is only selling it in Cali because only Cali has Hydrogen fuel bunks.]]> honda_fcx_clarity

Let’s take for example a FCV like Honda FCX Clarity, the One James May reviewed in Top Gear. The Clarity has two main parts in its drive train a normal electric motor and something known as “Fuel Cell” which provides electricity to the motor.

A Fuel Cell is an electro-chemical unit which produces electricity by a chemical reaction between fuel and air. The Fuel Cell used in the Honda and other FCVs is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell. When you fuel the Honda with Hydrogen, the Fuel Cell on-board the car strikes a chemical reaction between Hydrogen and oxygen from air and creates electricity. This electricity produced by the fuel cell runs the electric motor and the car in turn.
Instead of pure hydrogen, hydrogen rich fuels like methanol, natural gas or even petrol can be used as the fuel but they all have to be converted into hydrogen gas by an on-board device called reformer.

The Fuel Cell Vehicles might be the thing for the future because of the following advantages

• Unlike petroleum we won’t run out of Hydrogen as it is one of the most abundant elements.
• It is so abundant the only cost of hydrogen comes from processing, it costs a bit less than petrol.
• FCVs don’t produce any pollutants as the output of the chemical reaction between hydrogen and Oxygen is water vapor H20.
• Fuel efficiency of 116Kms per kilogram of Hydrogen.

Honda is currently leasing out the FCX Clarity only in California. It is leasing because the technology is very expensive which is its main downside and Honda is only selling it in Cali because only Cali has Hydrogen fuel bunks.

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/25/auto-tech-what-is-a-fuel-cell-vehicle-fcv-and-how-does-it-work/feed/ 0 Tokyo’09 Preview: Electric scooters from Honda http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/02/tokyo%e2%80%9909-preview-electric-scooters-from-honda/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/02/tokyo%e2%80%9909-preview-electric-scooters-from-honda/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:04:41 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=2227 honda electric scooters (2) Honda is likely to show case its in-development electric scooters at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Honda sees the potential in this growing niche, which is predominantly possessed by small scale manufacturers. This is the first time a big company has stepped down into this alcove, might this trigger the avalanche? We would have to wait and watch, but my guessing is that many would buy an electric scooter in India if it’s from Honda rather than Hero. Bad news is that Honda doesn’t seem to have plans of producing it any time soon, too bad. Image Gallery: honda electric scooters honda electric scooters (1) ]]> honda electric scooters (2)

Honda is likely to show case its in-development electric scooters at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Honda sees the potential in this growing niche, which is predominantly possessed by small scale manufacturers. This is the first time a big company has stepped down into this alcove, might this trigger the avalanche? We would have to wait and watch, but my guessing is that many would buy an electric scooter in India if it’s from Honda rather than Hero. Bad news is that Honda doesn’t seem to have plans of producing it any time soon, too bad.

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]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/10/02/tokyo%e2%80%9909-preview-electric-scooters-from-honda/feed/ 1 Honda to launch a smaller car than Jazz? http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/28/honda%e2%80%99s-to-launch-a-smaller-car-than-jazz/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/28/honda%e2%80%99s-to-launch-a-smaller-car-than-jazz/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:16:13 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=2037 honda tif Honda India is currently working on a small car based on India as the mother market. The car is supposedly code named 2CV and is looking for a launch in March of 2010. The car will be built in the Company’s factory in Rajasthan and in Thailand. The car in the picture is Honda Tif (that’s the reverse of "Fit", which is sold as Jazz in India). The Tif is speculated to be a sub-Jazz version of Honda for the Asian Market, which evidently includes China. It is unsure if this is the small car for the Indian market but the Tif does look like a conventional hatchback from Honda for India with its new city like grills.]]> honda tif

Honda India is currently working on a small car based on India as the mother market. The car is supposedly code named 2CV and is looking for a launch in March of 2010. The car will be built in the Company’s factory in Rajasthan and in Thailand.

The car in the picture is Honda Tif (that’s the reverse of “Fit”, which is sold as Jazz in India). The Tif is speculated to be a sub-Jazz version of Honda for the Asian Market, which evidently includes China. It is unsure if this is the small car for the Indian market but the Tif does look like a conventional hatchback from Honda for India with its new city like grills.

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/28/honda%e2%80%99s-to-launch-a-smaller-car-than-jazz/feed/ 0 Honda launches face-lifted City in India! http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/15/honda-launches-face-lifted-city-in-india/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/15/honda-launches-face-lifted-city-in-india/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:36:17 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=1167 performance Honda launched the new city today in New Delhi. The launch is a part of Honda’s festive season sales boost. Just Like the face lifted Civic which was launched last week the city doesn’t differentiate itself much from its older twin, you would have to look real close to identify the 6 differences. The slightly obvious ones are the front fog lights and the new five spoke alloys. The front dual tweeters and the driver seat pockets are appreciative improvements. Then comes the “who cares” enhancements like the beige fabric seats, silver Colored Fan Knob, painted inner door handles, door lining garnish and power windows panel. Click through for the Image Gallery & Press Release]]> performance

Honda launched the new city today in New Delhi. The launch is a part of Honda’s festive season sales boost. Just Like the face lifted Civic which was launched last week the city doesn’t differentiate itself much from its older twin, you would have to look real close to identify the 6 differences.

The slightly obvious ones are the front fog lights and the new five spoke alloys. The front dual tweeters and the driver seat pockets are appreciative improvements. Then comes the “who cares” enhancements like the beige fabric seats, silver Colored Fan Knob, painted inner door handles, door lining garnish and power windows panel.

Press Release:

New Delhi, September 15, 2009: 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 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 color 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.”

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/15/honda-launches-face-lifted-city-in-india/feed/ 0 Civic Face-lift launched http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/09/civic-face-lift-launched/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/09/civic-face-lift-launched/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:19:54 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=802 new civic launch New Civic Face-lift launched yesterday (9th Sep). There is not much visibly new about the Civic, in spite of a design tweak to its front bumper and grill. The head lights get a dull finish which makes it more worse. The rear tail lamp gets a new design but it is barely noticeable. On the inside it gets dual-tone fabric treatment. The CD player now supports USB. Most note worth feature on the inside is the new Mileage Indicator, which give the real time mileage at every second. This encourages economic driving. There is no change in the engine, it still has the 1.8L petrol which is not E10 (10% ethanol) compatible. The car comes in three variants with prices ranging from 11.2 to 13.4 lakh. The upper end variant has automatic gear box like the old times. Honda has sold over 42,000 Civics in India, since its launch in 2006 and if it plans on selling more, it should offer more. ]]> new civic launch

New Civic Face-lift launched yesterday (9th Sep). There is not much visibly new about the Civic, in spite of a design tweak to its front bumper and grill. The head lights get a dull finish which makes it more worse. The rear tail lamp gets a new design but it is barely noticeable.

On the inside it gets dual-tone fabric treatment. The CD player now supports USB. Most note worth feature on the inside is the new Mileage Indicator, which give the real time mileage at every second. This encourages economic driving.

There is no change in the engine, it still has the 1.8L petrol which is not E10 (10% ethanol) compatible. The car comes in three variants with prices ranging from 11.2 to 13.4 lakh. The upper end variant has automatic gear box like the old times.

Honda has sold over 42,000 Civics in India, since its launch in 2006 and if it plans on selling more, it should offer more.

]]> http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/09/civic-face-lift-launched/feed/ 2 Great Honda Fest: Buy one and win one! http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/07/great-honda-fest-buy-one-and-win-one/ http://indianautotalk.com/2009/09/07/great-honda-fest-buy-one-and-win-one/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:36:07 +0000 kj http://indianautotalk.com/?p=716 honda festival Honda is celebrating this festival season in a grand style with its “Great Honda Fest” campaign. As a part of the campaign Honda announced a “win a car" contest for its customers. Every customer who buys a Honda from today (i.e.) 7th September till 31st October 2009 will be eligible to participate in this contest. Every week during this time one lucky customer will win a Honda car. Other than the grand prize customers can also win various accessory packages for their Hondas. The competition will be conducted in all authorized Honda dealerships throughout India. Best time to buy a Honda Snatch your piece now! ]]> honda festival

Honda is celebrating this festival season in a grand style with its “Great Honda Fest” campaign. As a part of the campaign Honda announced a “win a car” contest for its customers. Every customer who buys a Honda from today (i.e.) 7th September till 31st October 2009 will be eligible to participate in this contest.

Every week during this time one lucky customer will win a Honda car. Other than the grand prize customers can also win various accessory packages for their Hondas. The competition will be conducted in all authorized Honda dealerships throughout India.

Best time to buy a Honda Snatch your piece now!

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