Honda will roll out its Hatchback, Honda Jazz by mid-2009
Honda after launched the new Accord v6 said its ‘Jazz’ hatchback would hit the Indian roads by middle of this year, though the compact car would trail the “Honda City” sedan in terms of sales volumes.
The Jazz will be a premium segment hatchback and we do not expect that it will overcome the sales numbers of the City sedan in India. The Jazz is priced higher than the City in many foreign markets, including Thailand, but still manages to sell more. He said he was not worried about the premium tag associated with the Jazz. The price or premiumness will be determined by the customer. We are confident that the model will be well accepted in India
The company also launched the advanced version of its premium sedan Accord with a 3.5 litre i-VTEC engine, priced between Rs 24.8 lakh and Rs 25.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Jazz will sport a 1.2-litre petrol engine and will be competitively priced for the Indian market and get the premium tag due to the company’s focus on making it luxurious and safe by adding features like
- Airbags,
- ABS (anti-lock braking system)
- G-CON Technology (an advanced passive shielding that offers the occupant a survival zone in case of an unavoidable collision).
Honda, however, believes that customers would be willing to pay for the additional features.
Honda Siel launches New Accord V6
Honda Siel Cars India on Thursday launched a more advanced version of its premium sedan the Accord. The new, eighth-generation Accord v6 is Powered by 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine and will come in two variants priced at Rs. 24.80 lakh and Rs. 25.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Equipped with advanced safety and luxury features, Accord V6 features an advanced variable cylinder management (VCM) delivering the maximum power of 275 PS during six cylinder operation and also impressive fuel economy. The engine meets Euro-IV emission levels and is E-10 (10 per cent ethanol and 90 per cent unleaded petrol) compatible.
We have introduced the Accord V6 which promises an ultimate performance packed driving for our customers who seek more thrill and power. The inclusion of VCM technology in this super performance car is a testimony to our commitment of providing fuel efficient cars in each segment where we are present. The ARAI fuel economy figure of 10 km. per litre is very promising for this high performance car
The seventh-generation Accord, with 2.4-litre engine and price starting at around Rs.17-lakh, will also be available in the market.
Yamaha India Launches 150cc Yamaha Street Fighter FZ-S
FZ16 is probably the coolest looking all muscle bike on Indian roads right now. As if the long que to buy the FZ-16 wasn’t enough, Yamaha has launched a new version, Yamaha FZ-S. FZ-s has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours and graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish and sporty carbon pattern meter consol, and more aggressive looking headlight.
The FZ-S, a 150cc motorbike, will be available in two colours — Yellow Streak and Silver Tech to Indian consumers. The bike will be priced at Rs67000. Both the colours are trendsetters, being cool, magnetic and hip-hop. The colours give the FZ-S the X-factor which enhances the fashion statement of the rider.
Yamaha Motor India has clocked an impressive growth of 162 per cent in sales during February 2009 as compared to the corresponding period last year. Yamaha has recently won 10 Awards at CNBC TV 18 & Overdrive Award 2009, UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009, Apollo Tyres & Auto India Best Brands Awards 2009, NDTV Profit Car & Bike India Awards 2009, Indian Motorcycle of The Year Award 2009. FZ-16 and YZF-R15 have achieved tremendous response from the Indian market and further pushes Yamaha to focus on superior technology, manufacturing excellence and dynamism.
We are seeing the year 2009 as a progressive year. YZF-R15 and FZ16 have helped us in the revitalisation of Yamaha brand in India and have set sales rolling
Presently, Yamaha’s product portfolio includes MT01 (1670cc), YZF-R1 (998cc), the all new FZ 16 (153cc), YZF-R15 (150cc), Gladiator Type SS & RS (125cc), Gladiator Graffiti (125cc), G5 (106cc), Alba (106cc) and Crux (106cc).
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