Popular models like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid are driving a surge in hybrid car sales as consumers seek practical and eco-friendly options.
December means the end-of-year sales with major manufacturers offering major discounts.
The foldable two-wheeler has been developed mainly for last-mile mobility and while range and power are fairly limited, the practicality of a tiny scooter could prove a game changer.
For Honda Cars India, Elevate will be the mainstream product, and the upcoming models will be in the premium segment.
The Honda SUV will reportedly get a 1.5-litre petrol engine along with other amenities such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen.
The industry expects the sedan market to record a surge in volumes this year with new models set to hit the road
Honda Cars is in the middle of restructuring its entire model lineup wherein some models will be discontinued and some reintroduced. It has already announced that it will stop selling the fourth-generation City mid-size sedan, WR-V crossover and Jazz premium hatchback from the end of this month.
The fifth-gen Honda City has just received a major ADAS update with a more advanced cruise control system that makes for easier inner-city driving. Is it enough to return the Honda City to its glory days?
Honda Cars India President and CEO Takuya Tsumura said that globally Honda has outlined a direction to focus on electrified and hydrogen powered models going ahead.
For two decades, Honda Cars has relied upon the City to serve as its mainstay in India. But a more SUV-focussed automotive market demands that Honda rethinks its strategy and comes up with a floor plan containing a stronger product line-up, trademark Honda quality and, of course, EVs.
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The City e:HEV is the first car in the mainstream segment equipped with strong hybrid electric technology, the automaker said in a statement.
The Greater Noida plant mainly produced Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and Honda City. Though popular Honda City will be shifted to the plant at Tapukara in Rajasthan, Honda Civic and Honda CR-V will be discontinued.
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The company, which had recently launched an all-new 5th generation version of the Honda City sedan, said it will continue selling the 4th generation of the car in two variants SV and V grade with BS-VI compliant 1.5-litre petrol engine in manual transmission.
The launch Honda City hasn’t been delayed for that long, but it if refreshing to know it is finally here especially after all the teasers and reveals. As part of the update, the City gets a lot that’s new.
The car's launch was pushed back due to the lockdown and the launch will now finally take place in July.
The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.
The current-gen City starts at Rs 9.91 lakh (ex-showroom), but expect a premium over these prices
The seventh-generation (India's fifth-gen) 2020 Honda City will be available in three variants and while the names are still under wraps, the highest trim is expected to get segment-first features like tyre pressure monitoring and Amazon Alexa enabled telematics.
The 2020 City is now 100 mm longer and 53 mm wider than its predecessor while height has been lowered by 28 mm.
Honda could offer the sedan with three engine options, including one petrol-hybrid powertrain which is set to debut in the new Honda Jazz at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.