As unbelievable as it may sound, Honda Siel Cars India has decided to cut the price of the Jazz by a mind numbing Rs 1.75 Lakhs (Yes its One Lakh Seventy Five Thousand)!

The company had previously announced Rs 66,000 cut in price for its bread and butter model City after sky rocketing petrol prices reduced the sales enough to get the management worried. The new pricing makes the very talented Jazz an incredible value for money given the peace mind, technology, quality, space and relatively trouble free ownership experience Honda cars are known for.

Variant wise pricing details after the jump.

It also makes you ponder on the amount of profit car makers in India earn on every unit sold in our country given that Honda is still making profit inspite of a huge Rs 1.75 Lakh price cut. All said, the new move from Honda will trigger a price correction across the B-segment premium hatchback market and the repercussions are only good for the consumer except for the consumer who bought the car recently without the price cut.

Here it is to Honda and the competition then. They have already been warned!

Base model – (Previous Price) Rs 7,45,000 <—> (Revised Price) Rs 5,87,500

Select model – (Previous Price) Rs 7,56,500 <—> (Revised Price) Rs 5,99,000

X model – (Previous Price) Rs 7,88,500 <—> (Revised Price) Rs 6,31,000

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Honda has announced the pricing details for the new CBR250R for the Indian market and the figures will make for a pleasant reading.

The Non-ABS version of the CBR250R has been priced at a very competitive Rs 1.43 Lakhs while the ABS equipped version will come for Rs 1.68 Lakhs! The pricing is just spot on for a motorcycle which has been reviewed and praised all around even when compared to the only other 250cc bike in the market, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, which is twice as expensive.

With this pricing Honda may have started another round of price wars in the industry with other manufacturers like Yamaha and Bajaj already readying their competitors for this space. Watch out this space for more!

Detailed specs after the jump.

Honda CBR250R

Engine

Single Cylinder 249.4cc liquid cooled, 4 valve DOHC fuel injected engine

Combined ABS (Optional)

More than 27 patents have been applied for the new CBR250R

Light Steel Tube Frame

6-Speed Gearbox ( 1-down-5-up)

LXBXH : 2035X720X1125 mm

Brakes: Front 300 mm disc, Rear 220 mm disc

Suspension

Front: 37mm forks

Rear: Pro-Link single shock.

Kerb Weight: 161 Kg

Tyre Size: Front 110/70-R17, Rear 140/70-R17

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As we reported earlier, Honda has unveiled the near production prototype of its small car Brio at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo today.

The small car which was shown as a concept at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2010 is an A-segment rival for the hot selling Hyundai i10, Suzuki Swift, Ritz and soon to be launched Toyota Etios Liva.

The Brio is 3,610 mm long, 1680 mm wide and 1475 mm tall making it larger than the i10 and almost the same size as the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Honda has not revealed the wheelbase figure which would have helped us to make an educated guess on the interior room on offer.

Honda has not shared the technical details either but a highly fuel 1.2 liter four cylinder petrol engine with power output between 75-80 bhp is likely to power the car.

The new Brio will start with a localization level of 80% and will start production in April-May 2011 in India and is likely to be priced at Rs 5 Lakhs for the base model.

Press Release and image gallery after the jump.

Image Gallery: Honda Brio Production Prototype

Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype, Honda’s New Small Vehicle Developed for Asian Markets at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2010 – Honda debuted the world premiere of a prototype of Honda BRIO, the new small-sized vehicle developed for Asian markets and scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting November 30, 2010 (press day: November 30, public days: December 1-12.)

Honda BRIO Prototype is being developed with Honda’s advanced technologies, while further advancing Honda’s “man maximum, machine minimum” concept*1. Being developed as a commuter which is easy-to-use even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO prototype adopts an easy-to-handle compact body (length 3,610mm x width 1,680mm x height 1,475 mm) while ensuring enough cabin space achieved by highly efficient packaging. With this vehicle, Honda thoroughly pursued the creation of an advanced exterior form, which is compact while asserting a strong presence.

For the mass-production model, which will be an entry-level car, for which demand is increasing in newly emerging nations, Honda will develop unique versions for Thailand and India to reflect different customer needs in those markets. Moreover, with this vehicle, Honda will leverage the resources Honda has cultivated through its motorcycle business and utilize local sourcing of parts and materials such as sheet steel.

For the Thai model that is scheduled to be introduced in March 2011, the fuel economy of more than 5liters/100km*2 will be targeted so that the vehicle will qualify as an eco-car by the Thai government, and a starting price of approximately 400,000 baht will be targeted as well. For the Indian model that is scheduled to be introduced within 2011, local customer needs for a small car will be reflected and local content will be increased to create a model that achieves a good balance between vehicle performance and price.

“Honda would like to expand the joy of mobility to more customers in Thailand, India and other Asian countries through the introduction of a new small vehicle with compact and highly efficient packaging by utilizing our own experiences cultivated by motorcycle business here in Asia,” said Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor.

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Click on the image to see it in high res

Honda today has announced its plans to world premiere the new small vehicle concept in near production ready version as a prototype at the upcoming 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010 which will start from November 30.

Click on the image to see it in high res

The new prototype builds upon the New Small Vehicle Concept which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi and will represent packaging that is closer to the mass produced model.

Honda intends to introduce two different models of the small sized vehicle, both based on the same platform and sharing the same basic shape but catering to different market needs. For Thailand, the model will comply with the high fuel efficiency standards prevalent in the country while the Indian model is being developed exclusively for the ever growing small car market.

Honda has not given out any powertrain details but a fuel efficient 1.2 liter petrol engine is expected for the Indian market. The new small car will be launched in the year 2011 and is expected to be priced close to Rs 5 Lakhs.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Honda’s 250cc bike for India  is confirmed and its the all new CBR250R which is being unveiled to the world media today.

The bike in question, the new 2011 Honda CBR250R is being unveiled, as we speak, to the world media at an event in Thailand’s Golf Circuit. The new bike will make its public debut at the 2010 EICMA at Milan on November 2nd.

High resolution CBR250R gallery and detailed specifications after the jump.

Image Gallery: 2011 Honda CBR250R

Engine

Single Cylinder 249.4cc liquid cooled, 4 valve DOHC fuel injected engine

Combined ABS (Optional)

More than 27 patents have been applied for the new CBR250R

Light Steel Tube Frame

6-Speed Gearbox ( 1-down-5-up)

LXBXH : 2035X720X1125 mm

Brakes: Front 300 mm disc, Rear 220 mm disc

Suspension

Front: 37mm forks

Rear: Pro-Link single shock.

Kerb Weight: 161 Kg

Tyre Size: Front 110/70-R17, Rear 140/70-R17

Also, our friends at Motoroids are claiming that Honda Two wheelers India is aiming at a price tag of under 1.5 lakhs by heavily localizing most of the components and will launch the bike in 2011. If its true then we are in for a big old treat!

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Honda Siel Motors India have launched the new City Exclusive Limted edition to counter the recently launched and very competitive Volkswagen Vento and the soon to be launched Fiat Linea T-Jet. The new edition offers some extra features over the regular V variant but they don’t come for free.

The City still lacks basics such as  an automatic climate control and a CD player (yes! its only plays through USB and AUX IN).

The new model costs Rs 47,000 more than the City’s V MT and AT variants and offers the following extra features:

More details after the jump.

• Leather Seats
• Leather Wrapped Gear Shift Knob
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Body Colored Mud Flaps
• Chrome Sash Moulding
• Chrome Trunk Garnish

The new model also comes in a new color – Urban Titanium Metallic

The new City Exclusive Edition has been priced at Rs 953,000 for the City V MT and Rs 1,025,000 for the City V AT.

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Honda Siel Cars India has reported an impressive 38.75 percent jump in sales for the month of August 2010. The company sold a total of 5,532 units in August 2010 compared to 3,987 units sold in the same month last year.

The segment leader Honda City sold an impressive 4,259 units in August 2010. Commenting on the company’s remarkable sales for the month Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, VP -Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “We are pleased with the sales performance last month. The growth has been fuelled by Honda City which continues to reign the premium sedan segment with its unmatched performance. We thank our customers who have reposed their trust in the Honda brand.”

Model wise sales breakup after the jump.
Model wise break-up for August 2010: City- 4259; Jazz- 593; Civic- 455; Accord- 203; CR-V- 22

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Honda has confirmed the launch of the hybrid version of its Jazz supermini at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September next month.

The Jazz Hybrid will borrow the hybrid drivetrain from Honda’s Insight featuring a 1.3 liter petrol engine combined with an electric motor and mated to a CVT gearbox. Honda says that Jazz Hybrid will be able to run on electric power alone under some medium and low speed conditions.

Externally, the hybrid variant will have revised headlight units with blue surround, restyled front and rear bumper and clear lens tail lights.  The interiors will get blue lightening for the instrument console,  single color dashboard and optional leather trim for the first time in Europe.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

More details after the jump.

Although there are no official figures on fuel efficiency or emissions, the new Jazz Hybrid will match the Insight’s 61 mpg urban fuel consumption figure and 101 g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Jazz Hybrid will go on sale in UK from early next year.

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As we reported earlier, Honda Siel Cars have launched a new variant of the Jazz hatchback in the Indian market, christened the Jazz X.

We have already covered the changes in our earlier post but lets give you a run down on the new features again

The new Jazz X over and above the features of the Jazz Active  comes with the following extra’s

• Body Colored Front Grille
• Body Colored Tail Gate Spoiler
• Front Fog Lamps
• New Blue/Black Interiors
• USB Port for the Audio
• Driver Seat Height Adjustment
• Sporty Gun Metal Finish 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• New Rallye Red Color

Jump over for the pricing details and the official webpage link.

The new Jazz X has been priced at a whopping INR 7.53 Lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi, making it more expensive than some of the fully loaded big saloons out there. The problem with the Jazz is not the car itself but the sky high pricing even though the car is built locally with more than 77% local content. Honda also takes advantage of the small car tax rebate by using a smaller 1.2 liter engine which is not passed on to the consumer. All that remains to be seen is the market response which we predict won’t be favorable until Honda addresses Jazz’s biggest weakness, its price.

Visit the official Website by Clicking Here!

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Honda Siel Motors will launch a new variant of the Jazz, the most expensive locally built hatchback in the country, in a bid to arrest declining sales which have dropped down to few hundred every month now.

To be christened the Jazz X, the new variant will come with extra features as standard but not without a catch. The catch is the price increase which is expected to be in the region of INR 30,000, which will make the already costliest hatch even costlier.

The new features on the Jazz include the following:

source: cnbc

• USB Port for the Audio System
• Driver Seat Height Adjustment
• Parcel Tray for the boot
• New Blue and Black Upholstery for the interiors
• 5-Spoke Gun Metal Finished Alloy Wheels
• Front Fog Lamps
• New Rallye Red Color

Although Honda has tried to address some of the criticism by providing extra features but those extra features come at a price which don’t address Jazz’ biggest weakness – its pricing. It still remains the costliest mainstream hatchback in the country and now ever closer to the Honda City which is an all important sedan and comes with a bigger 1.5 liter i-Vtec engine and almost similar interior features. How the market responds to this new Honda offering remains to be seen, but if it fails, we won’t be surprised.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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