Honda City to launch in Diesel form

If you were keeping an eye on the monthly sales figures of the Indian auto industry, you would have clearly noticed that since the start of this year, Japanese manufacturer, Honda Motors has failed to increase their sales figures, in fact their sales figures are on the decline.

There could be many reasons behind this decline, stiff competition, entry of new manufacturers, unavailability of an entry level car, etc. But the main reason that has pushed the sales figures of Honda Motors on the negative side is the unavailability of a diesel option.

According to Business Standard, Honda is preparing itself to launch a diesel engine powered Honda City in the Indian auto industry very soon. The report suggests Honda to develop a new diesel engine somewhere in the range of 1.4L-1.6L which will perfectly fit in Honda City.

Mr Jnaneshwar Sen, Marketing & Sales, Senior VP, Honda Motors India, stated, “We are developing a diesel engine in Japan to power City. It could take us more than two years. The rapid dieselisation of the market has happened only in the last one year, as the price difference between diesel and petrol has gone up from Rs 10 to Rs 21. We had to prioritise our efforts to be a big brand with big volumes, which will come from Brio. We believe we make the best engines and, therefore, there is no question of importing. Till then, we will continue to dominate the petrol segment.”

Honda City to launch in Diesel form

If you were keeping an eye on the monthly sales figures of the Indian auto industry, you would have clearly noticed that since the start of this year, Japanese manufacturer, Honda Motors has failed to increase their sales figures, in fact their sales figures are on the decline.

There could be many reasons behind this decline, stiff competition, entry of new manufacturers, unavailability of an entry level car, etc. But the main reason that has pushed the sales figures of Honda Motors on the negative side is the unavailability of a diesel option.

According to Business Standard, Honda is preparing itself to launch a diesel engine powered Honda City in the Indian auto industry very soon. The report suggests Honda to develop a new diesel engine somewhere in the range of 1.4L-1.6L which will perfectly fit in Honda City.

Mr Jnaneshwar Sen, Marketing & Sales, Senior VP, Honda Motors India, stated, “We are developing a diesel engine in Japan to power City. It could take us more than two years. The rapid dieselisation of the market has happened only in the last one year, as the price difference between diesel and petrol has gone up from Rs 10 to Rs 21. We had to prioritise our efforts to be a big brand with big volumes, which will come from Brio. We believe we make the best engines and, therefore, there is no question of importing. Till then, we will continue to dominate the petrol segment.”

Hot Cars All New Honda City Picture

Every year there's a new car models and honda would issue a new model every year. Although there is no certainty whether it will be launched end of the year or early next year, but the PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) as a brand holder sole agents (ATPM) Honda in Indonesia has given the green light, All New Honda City will be marketed in Indonesia.

Unlike the previous design, the All-New City comes with the platform and use the same engine with Honda Jazz. All New City is also no longer use the 1.5-liter engine VTEC and 1.5-liter i-DSI.

As All-New Jazz, products that promote this fuel-efficient kitchen carrying implanted 1.5-liter i-VTEC (120 hp). Honda flagship sedan is available in five-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of the front face of the exterior similar to rival the Prius Hybrid car to be launched at the Paris Motor Show next October, the Honda Insight. Radiator grille for the Honda City has a resemblance to the Honda FCX Clarity.

All New Honda City and All New Honda Jazz has the exact same dashboard. But on the center console, buttons, door panels, seats, and shift knob have differences with the All New Honda Jazz. Elements other than the same dashboard with All New Honda Jazz is a three-finger steering wheel with paddle with shifternya.

Just as the All-New Honda Jazz, Honda City is the latest available is only one type of machine.

Previous generation Honda City has another variant with a more economical engine is 1.5-liter i-DSI with 88hp runway capacity to compete with the Aveo.

Currently Honda said the company does not plan to sell new Honda City with technology i-DSI engine.

In terms of dimensions of the All-New City attend a longer 5 mm (total 4395 mm), 5 mm wide (total 1695 mm) and 15 mm shorter (total 1470 mm).

Changes of this dimension as well as bringing rival Toyota Vios and Suzuki Baleno looks more aerodynamic than the previous generation.

In Thailand All New Honda City is sold at a price of U.S. $ 16,375 or approximately USD 150 million (U.S. $ 1 = USD $ 9300) for the lowest variant and $ 21,688 or approximately USD 201.8 million for higher models with additional features twin airbags and antilock brakes.

Thai Honda sales target of 35,000 units within the next 12 months and 24,000 units for export to various other parts of the world, like Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

Honda City is planned to be on display at the Bangkok Auto Show in 2009 with the rivals, the Ford Fiesta and Mazda 2.