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Honda Cars India Limited

Type Subsidiary Industry Automotive Founded December 1995 Headquarters , Uttar Pradesh Number of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh locations Bhiwadi, Mr. Hironori Kanayama, President Key people and CEO [1] Products Automobiles Parent Honda Website hondacarindia.com

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) is a subsidiary of the Honda of for the production, marketing and export of passenger cars in India. Formerly known as Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, it began operations in December 1995 as a between Honda Motor Company and Usha International of Siddharth Shriram Group. In August, 2012, Honda bought out Usha International's entire 3.16 percent stake for 1.8 billion in the joint venture. The company officially changed its name to Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) and became a 100% subsidiary of Honda.

It operates production facilities at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan. The company's total investment in its production facilities in India as of 2010 was over 16.2 billion. Contents Facilities

HCIL's first manufacturing unit at Greater Noida commenced operations in 1997. Setup at an initial investment of over 4.5 billion, the plant is spread over 150 acres (0.61 km2). The initial capacity of the plant was 30,000 cars per annum, which was thereafter increased to 50,000 cars on a two-shift basis. The capacity has further been enhanced to 100,000 units annually as of 2008. This expansion led to an increase in the covered area in the plant from 107,000 m² to over 130,000 m². The company invested 7.8 billion in Bhiwadi for its second production plant with an annual production capacity of 50,000 units.It operates under the ISO 9001 standard for quality management and ISO 14001 for environment management.

Honda setup its Third plant in India at Tapukara in Alwar District of Rajasthan, spread over 450 acres with an investment of ₹ 3526 crores. Models

2nd Generation

The 5th Generation

8th Generation 8th Generation

HCIL produces the following vehicles in India for local and export markets:

 Honda City (Launched 1998)  Honda Accord (Launched 2001, production temporarily discontinued in early 2014 in anticipation of all-new model)

 Honda Civic (Launched 2006, production discontinued in 2012)

 Honda Jazz (Launched 2009, production temporarily discontinued in early 2013 in anticipation of all-new model)

(Launched 2011)

 Honda CR-V (Imported since 2003; 2013 model locally assembled)

(launched April 2013)

(launched July 2014) Sales

HCIL has 152 dealerships across 98 cities in 20 states and 3 Union Territories of India.

It sold 55,884 units during the period between April 2009 and February 2010 as against 45,052 units during the same period a year ago, recording an increase of over 24%. Honda Jazz is known as in other countries. Awards

2006

 Best Indian Company (unlisted) by Business Standard Group  Manufacturer of the Year by NDTV Profit- India

 Manufacturer of the Year by CNBC-TV 18 Autocar India

 No 1 Mid Size Car (Honda City); No 1 Entry (Honda Accord) and No 1 Premium SUV (Honda CR-V) by TNS

 Best Mid-size Car in Initial Quality (Honda City) and Most Appealing Mid-size car (Honda City) by JD Power

2005  CNBC Autocar 2004 - Honda City  ICICI Overdrive SUV of the Year 2004 - Honda CR-V

 ICICI Overdrive Car of the Year 2004 - Honda City

 Business Standard Motoring Car of the Year 2004 - Honda City

Honda City

Honda City

Overview Manufacturer Honda Production 1981–present Ayutthaya, (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Alor Gajah, , Saitama, Japan , Pakistan (Atlas Honda Pakistan) Assembly , (DHAC) Campana, Argentina (Honda Argentina) Greater Noida, India (Honda India) Sumaré, (Honda Brazil) Santa Rosa, Laguna, Kocaeli, (Honda Gebze Plant) Body and chassis Class Subcompact The first generation Honda City was a manufactured by the Japanese manufacturer Honda from 1981. Originally made for the Japanese, European and Australasian markets, the City was retired in 1994 after the second generation.

The nameplate was revived in 1996 for use on a series of compact four-door sedans aimed primarily at developing markets, first mainly sold in Asia outside of Japan but later also in Latin America and . From 2002 to 2008, the City was also sold as the Honda Fit Aria in Japan. It is a subcompact built on Honda's Global Small , which it shares with the Fit/Jazz (a five-door ), the Airwave/Partner (a wagon/panel version of the Fit Aria/City), the Mobilio, and the Mobilio Spike—all of which share the location of the fuel under the front seats rather than rear seats. By mid-2009, cumulative sales of the City has exceeded 1.2 million units in 45 countries around the world since the nameplate was revived in 1996.

In 2011, the City is also sold as Honda Ballade in South Africa. First generation (1981–1986)

City AA/FV/FA

Body and chassis 2-door Body style 3-door hatchback/van Layout Front-, front-wheel drive Powertrain Engine 1,231 cc ER I4 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 4+3-speed Hypershift manual 3-speed automatic Dimensions 2,220 mm (87 in) Length 3,380–3,420 mm (133–135 in) Width 1,570–1,625 mm (61.8–64.0 in) Height 1,460–1,570 mm (57–62 in) Curb weight 640–810 kg (1,410–1,790 lb) Main article: Honda City (AA)

The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was introduced in November 1981 with the innovative "Tallboy" design; of unusual height it enabled four adults to fit comfortably in the very short City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 ft).[2] Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a variety of trim levels, the City was also available together with the Motocompo, a special 50cc 'foldaway' designed to fit in the City's small luggage area. At the time of its introduction, it was Honda's smallest car, while not being in compliance with Japanese Government kei regulations. It was longer than the by 383 millimetres (15.1 in), but shorter than the Honda Civic first generation by 171 millimetres (6.7 in).

Honda City Cabriolet

The Honda City Turbo was introduced in September 1982. It was powered by a turbocharged version of the 1231 cc Honda ER engine. A Pininfarina designed drop-top Cabriolet utilized the wider fenders and bigger bumpers of the Turbo II "Bulldog", but was only normally available with the naturally aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine. There was also a Pro-series of van versions with either two or four seats. A high-roof "R Manhattan Roof" version with a 10 cm taller roof also appeared.

Exports of the City were primarily to (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, due to having trademarked the City name), Australia (in two-seater 'van' form, to circumvent Australian import restrictions on passenger vehicles at the time) and New Zealand (where it was locally assembled). Production ended in late 1986 with the introduction of the GA type City.

Second generation (1986–1994)

City Series GA1, GA2 Body and chassis Class supermini Body style 3-door hatchback Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive Powertrain 1,238 cc D12A I4 Engine 1,296 cc D13C I4 Carb 1,296 cc D13C I4 PGM-FI 5-speed 4-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,400 mm (94 in) 3,560 mm (140 in) (GA1) Length 3,605 mm (141.9 in) (GA2) Width 1,620 mm (64 in) Height 1,335 mm (52.6 in) 680 kg (1,500 lb) (GA1) Curb weight 780 kg (1,720 lb) (GA2) Chronology Successor Honda Capa

Honda City (GA1) Third generation (1996–2002)

Third generation (3A2/3A3)

Facelifted third generation Honda City Overview Also called Honda City Type Zp Production 1996-2002 Body and chassis Body style 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Platform 3A2/3A3 Related Honda Civic (sixth generation) Powertrain 1.3 L D13B I4 Engine 1.5 L D15B I4 1.5 L D15B VTEC I4 5-speed manual Transmission 4-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98 in) Length 4,225 mm (166 in) Width 1,690 mm (67 in) Height 1,395 mm (55 in) Curb weight 940–985 kg (2,072–2,172 lb) Third generation Honda City, pre-facelift (Malaysia/South East Asia)

Third generation Honda City, post-facelift, Type-Z (Malaysia/South East Asia)

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Fourth generation (2002–2007)

Fourth generation [GD8/GD9]

Overview Honda Fit Aria Guangzhou-Honda City Also called Honda City ZX S1 2002–2007 Production 2010 - present () Ayutthaya, Thailand (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Sayama, Saitama, Japan Alor Gajah, Malaysia Assembly Greater Noida, India (Honda India) Guangzhou, China () Lahore, Pakistan Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Body and chassis Body style 4-door sedan FF layout (GD6/GD8) Layout 4WD layout (GD7/GD9) Honda Fit/Jazz Related Honda Airwave Powertrain 1.3 L L13A i-DSI SOHC I4 Engine 1.5 L L15A2 i-DSI SOHC I4 1.5 L L15A1 VTEC SOHC I4 5-speed manual Transmission 7-speed Multimatic CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96 in) Length 4,390 mm (173 in) Width 1,690 mm (67 in) Height 1,485 mm (58.5 in) Curb weight 1,090 kg (2,400 lb)

Honda City (fourth generation), pre-facelift (Malaysia/South East Asia)

Honda City (fourth generation), first facelift (Malaysia/South East Asia)

The fourth generation City made its world debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo in November 2002. It was now offered as a four-wheel drive version. It was imported from Thailand and launched as Fit Aria in Japan domestic marke from December 20, 2002. The word "aria" is a type of expressive melody, usually heard in opera. Honda chose the word, continuing its musical naming tradition used with the , the Honda Accord, the Honda Ballade, the Honda Quintet, and the Honda Concerto. In the People's Republic of China, the model was named Fit Saloon and was sold from September 2003 to the December 2008.

The Honda City was initially launched with a twin-spark, lean burn ‘i-DSI’ engine producing 88ps that was primarily designed to provide outstanding fuel economy. The VTEC version of the Honda city is launched later. The VTEC trim of the Honda city is offered with 15-inch alloy wheels compared to the 14-inch offered in the i-DSI and the rear are solid discs on the VTEC variant instead of drums in the i-DSI. Also, the VTEC model uses a 7-speed Multimatic CVT .

Speedometer dials on a Honda City Vtec model.

In September 2005, a face-lifted version of the City was launched in Thailand, Malaysia in October 2005, and in November 2005. In Thailand it is known as the City ZX. The most significant changes are a new exterior (new front grille, new , new fog lights, new taillights and bumpers). The front end has been extended forward by 65 mm (2.6 in) while the rear has been extended by 15 mm (0.6 in). The side mirror is electronically foldable. Both the i-DSI and VTEC trim levels have 15-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment. Interior changes are minor but it does include an armrest for the driver and additional map lights. The interior colour tone of the VTEC variant is now black.

The L-series engine remained but the intake manifold has been repositioned, resulting in a 10% temperature drop in the intake air temperature the suspension has been upgraded as well.

Honda City in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, and Malaysia uses the CVT gearbox for both i-DSI and VTEC variants. The CVT gearbox simulates a 7-Speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic style override using paddle shift buttons on the wheel itself.

This model also saw limited availability in certain right-handed traffic markets outside Asia such as Egypt.

The fourth generation was resurrected in China as the Everus S1, a new budget car brand for previous Honda models.

Models

City/Fit Aria:  GD6: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI Inline-four engine 2WD (Fit-Aria)  GD7: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI Inline-four engine 4WD (Fit-Aria)

 GD8: 1.5 L L15A i-DSI/VTEC Inline-four engine 2WD (Fit-Aria)

 GD9: 1.5 L L15A i-DSI/VTEC Inline-four engine 4WD (Fit-Aria)

Fifth generation (2007–2013)

Fifth generation (GM2/GM3)

Overview Guangzhou-Honda City Also called Honda Ballade (South Africa) Honda City S Production 2007–2013 Ayutthaya, Thailand (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Alor Gajah, Malaysia Greater Noida, India (Honda India) Guangzhou, China (Guangqi Honda) Lahore, Pakistan Assembly Campana, Argentina (Honda Argentina) Sumaré, Brazil (Honda Brazil) (until 2011) Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Kocaeli, Turkey (Honda Gebze Plant) Body and chassis Body style 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Honda Fit/Jazz (2nd gen.) Related Powertrain 1.3 L L13A i-VTEC SOHC I4 94hp Engine 1.5 L L15A7 i-VTEC SOHC I4 117hp 1.8 L R18A i-VTEC SOHC I4 140hp 5-speed manual Transmission 5-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100 in) Length 4,415 mm (173.8 in) Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) Height 1,470 mm (58 in) Curb weight 1,095–1,155 kg (2,414–2,546 lb)

The fifth generation Honda City was unveiled in , Thailand in September 2008 followed by launches in India, Pakistan, Malaysia,] Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the following months. It is manufactured in number of locations including Turkey, Thailand, Pakistan and Brazil.

Depending on market conditions, the City is available in a range of engine and specification levels. Generally in Asian markets the City comes in three variants – S, V and SV models. In some markets the V and SV is replaced by the E. For South America the range includes the DX, LX, EX, and EXL models.

The range of four-cylinder include a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 hp) at 6,000 rpm,] a 1.5 engine putting out 120 PS (88 kW), which both are available in manual and automatic transmissions (Indonesia) and a 1.8-liter R18A engine (China markets only).

In South America the range is offered with the i-VTEC 1.5-liter flex-fuel engine that is shared with the Brazilian Honda Fit. The power output is 115 hp with petrol and 116 hp using . Manual and automatic gearboxes are available.

The City was briefly offered in selected European countries including Poland with a 1.4-litre i- VTEC engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed i-SHIFT automated manual transmission.

Honda City rear view. Since it was launched in India in November 2008, the City became the best-selling model of the company in the country, with sales volume even surpassing that of Thailand, previously the best selling market for the City. The Honda City has been the leader in the premium mid-sized sedan segment for a decade, with 35% market share in 2010.

In February 2009, have released the Thai-made City into the Australian market in two 1.5-litre variants (VTi and VTi-L). According to Honda Australia's boss, Yasuhide Mizuno, the City compete with other light sedans such as the Japanese built Yaris, the Korean-made Barina and the Tiida (also Thai).This will be the first City released in Australia since the 1980s. It replaces the formerly smaller-sized Civics.

The City was launched in 2011 in South Africa as the Ballade, to fit below the Civic and above the Jazz (Fit) sold there.

Facelift

Honda City (2007-2013) Facelift

In September 2011, (Thailand) Ltd revealed the revamped Honda City, with new front grille design, new front and rear bumpers, new taillamps design, new alloy wheels, eco driving indicator and dual front to every model.] The revised model was launched in India in December 2011 including five variants - Corporate, E, S, V and V ()[]- and increased ground clearance to 165mm (previously 160mm) and also length increased by 20mm.

Honda Siel Cars India the Indian subsidiary of Honda Motors has launched the facelifted Honda City 2012 in India. The new Honda City 2012[] is launched in India in seven variants. All variants are powered by the same 1.5 litre i-VTEC which delivers 118PS of power with 146Nm of maximum torque. Also, the company is planning to launch the Honda City diesel variants in the local market, which is expected to be launched by the end of year 2012. Here is the list of Honda City petrol models with their respective features.

This is the base variant of Honda City comes with basic features like fabric black Honda City seat upholstery, fuel consumption display, steel wheels, power windows etc. It is Corporate as safe as other higher-end City sedan variants with dual front SRS airbags, ABS- MT EBD and G-CON. This variant has got beige seat fabric, silver center AC knob, integrated audio Honda City E system along with front speakers, speed volume compensation, aluminum finish MT central console panel, steel wheels etc. The S variant of City sedan has got some extra add-on features unlike the base and E variant. The variant gets 5 spoke alloy wheels, chrome centre AC knob, Honda City S silver finish steering panel with mounted audio controls, wireless audio remote MT control, rear speakers, driver seat height adjuster, chrome plated hand knob, keyless entry with answer back etc. This trim of New Honda City comes featured with 10 spoke alloy wheels, front Honda City V fog lamps, ORVM with turn indicators, exhaust pipe finisher, cruise control, MT tweeters, front seat back pockets, silver door switch panel, chrome inside door handle etc. It carries the same specification and features like V MT variant except the Honda City V automatic transmission integration. The AT variant gets some extra weight and AT delivers lower mileage than the MT variant.

Honda Atlas (Pakistan) resumed the production of Honda City on May 1, 2012 after it was halted due to supply chain disruption caused by massive flooding in Thailand. This resumption of production is marked by Honda as it comes with the range of facelifted Honda City under the banner of Honda City Aspire.

Production

The Honda City is produced in a number of locations around the world including India, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand.

In July 2009, the City was for the first time to be built and marketed (in large numbers) outside Asia, with production commenced in Sumaré, Brazil. The car was first available for sale in the Brazilian market, with exports to Mexico and other markets in Latin America from September 2009.

Since March 2011, with the opening of a new factory, the Honda City began to be manufactured in Argentina. It is the first car built by Honda in Argentina (and the first Japanese passenger car made in Argentina) and will be exported to all the countries in South America alongside with the Citys built in the Brazilian Sumaré plant.

Diesel variant

Honda cars India has now officially announced the launch of the much anticipated Honda City Diesel in 2014. This was revealed by president and CEO of Honda Car India, Hirnori Kanayama in an exclusive media interview. Reports suggest that City will get a complete facelift in the year 2014 and it will be launched with two engines, 1.5L i-VTEC and newly developed 1.5L i-DTEC, the later also powers the newly launched Honda Amaze.]Honda, unveiled the new City sedan for the global markets and it will go on sale in January 2014.[ The two main rivals of Honda City Diesel are and Hyundai Verna[ Sixth generation (2013-present) Sixth generation (GM6)

Overview Production 2013-present Greater Noida, India Assembly Ayutthaya, Thailand Alor Gajah, Malaysia Body and chassis Body style 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Related Honda Fit/Jazz (3rd gen.) Powertrain 1.5 L L15Z1 i-VTEC SOHC I4 117hp Engine 1.5 L Earth Dreams i-DTEC I4 99hp 5-speed manual Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,600 mm (100 in) Length 4,440 mm (175 in) Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) Height 1,495 mm (58.9 in) Curb weight 1,029–1,165 kg (2,269–2,568 lb)

The sixth generation Honda City received its global début in India on 25 November 2013.]It is based on the new third generation Honda Jazz platform which offers a longer wheelbase and improved ergonomics as part of Honda's new Man Maximum and Machine Minimum philosophy. The sixth generation City offers a class-leading wheelbase length of 2,600mm, which is approximately 50mm longer than its predecessor. The shoulder, leg, and knee rooms have also been extended by 40mm, 60mm and 70mm respectively.

The sixth generation City is Honda's second model to sport the new Exciting H Design first seen on the third generation Honda Jazz which launched in September 2013[The new City in its range topping trim features extensive equipment and kit including touch-panel auto climate control, rear AC vents, a 5-inch LCD display with navigation, Bluetooth audio, a reverse camera, eight speakers and four power outlets.] Regions

India

The sixth generation City is available with a choice of two engines in India; a new 1.5-litre Earth Dreams i-DTEC turbodiesel and a refined version of the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol from the fifth generation City respectively.[The new 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine, which also powers the Honda Brio is certified to deliver a mileage of 26 km/l (ARAI), making the sixth generation City the most fuel efficient car in its segment.[

Honda launched the new Honda City on 7 January 2014 in India at Rs 7.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).[ Honda City 2014 is available in five variants - E, S, SV, V and VX for both petrol and diesel. The petrol automatic will be available in SV and VX variants.

Thailand

2014 Honda City at The 35th Bangkok International Motor Show (rear)

The sixth generation Honda City received its ASEAN début in Thailand on 23 January 2014.[The 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, the only engine option for Thailand, has been tuned to comply with fuel. The sixth generation City is sold in six variants ranging from 550,000 to 749,000 baht respectively. Unlike the Indian-market City, certain Thai-market variants are available with extensive safety features including 6 airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist.

Taiwan

Honda concerned about the long-term fans should have the impression, Honda except for the 2014 auto show has brought new concept car NSX, also in the booth synchronization brought a new generation of global strategic compact Honda City static display. After the assessment, media in March 4, 2014 spring formally announced, will be made into a new generation of Honda City, although not to indicate the exact lead time, but it is understood, Honda Taiwan City will launch in the second quarter of 2014.

Honda CR-V Honda CR-V

Overview Manufacturer Honda Production 1995–present Model years 1997–present Body and chassis Compact SUV Class Compact SUV Body style 4-door SUV Transversely mounted, front engine, Layout front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive "CR-V" redirects here. It is also a shorthand referring to chromium-vanadium alloy tool steels.

The Honda CR-V is a compact SUV (now called crossover in North America), manufactured since 1995 by Honda. It was loosely derived from the Honda Civic. There are discrepancies as to what "CR-V" stands for. Honda sales literature in UK reportedly made references to "Compact Recreational Vehicle"

Honda began producing the CR-V in Sayama, Japan, and , UK, for worldwide markets, adding North American manufacturing sites in East Liberty, Ohio, in 2007; El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico, in late 2007; and Alliston, Ontario, Canada, in 2012. The CR-V also is produced in (Hubei province) for the Chinese market by the Automobile Company, a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

The CR-V is Honda's smallest SUV other than the related Element sold in Canada and the United States, and the HR-V sold in Europe. In size, the CR-V slots between the Element and Pilot, but due to the Element's discontinuation during the 2011 model year, the CR-V has regained its status as Honda's entry-level SUV. Honda Civic Honda Civic

Overview Manufacturer Honda Body and chassis Subcompact car (1973–2000) Class (2001–present) EL Acura CSX Acura ILX Honda Ballade Honda Quint Honda Civic GX Related Honda City(1996-2002) Honda Civic VTI Honda Concerto Honda Domani 200 / 25 Chronology Honda N600 Predecessor Honda Z600

The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars manufactured by Honda. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord.

It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the British , the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.[2] Early models of the Civic typically included a basic AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers, and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. As the years went by, it has become much more upscale with options such as air conditioning, power locks, power windows, leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type-R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR.

The Civic has been rebadged for international markets with such models as the Honda Ballade which became the -produced in Britain and Honda Domani/Acura EL. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Honda Concerto, the first generation Honda Prelude, the Honda Civic Shuttle (later to become the Honda Orthia), and the Honda CR-V. Starting in 1985 until 2006, the Civic was dedicated to Japanese dealership Honda Primo, with Civic variants sold at Honda Clio, and Honda Verno locations.

As of 2006, a total of 16.5 million Civics had been sold worldwide, with 7.3 million of them in the United States.] By 2012, Civic has been the top-selling car in Canada for 14 years. With high gas prices and a weak economy in June 2008, the Civic supplanted the Ford F-Series to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month. The Civic is placed amongst the top- selling cars of , verifiable as of the first half of 2013, where it achieved the top place.

In Japan, production of non-hybrid Civic for domestic market ended in August 2010 and production of Civic hybrid for home market ended in December 2010 when it no longer complied with Japanese Government dimension regulations in the width category. In recent years, customers shifted to and compact cars like Honda Fit. Honda launched Fit hybrid in October in Japan. However, production of Civic and Civic hybrid for export markets will continue

Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze Overview Greater Noida, India (Honda India) Assembly Ayutthaya, Thailand [1] (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Body and chassis Class Subcompact Body style 4-door sedan Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive Related Honda Brio Powertrain 1.2L L12B i-VTEC I4 petrol Engine 1.5L i-DTEC diesel 5-speed manual Transmission 5-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,405 millimetres (94.7 in)[2] Length 3,990 millimetres (157 in) Width 1,680 millimetres (66 in) Height 1,505 millimetres (59.3 in) Curb weight 1,060 kilograms (2,340 lb)

The Honda Amaze is a four-door subcompact sedan produced by Honda. The Amaze is the sedan version of the Brio. Honda launched the Amaze in India on April 11, 2013 which has been developed at Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. located in Bangkok, Thailand. The Amaze is available in petrol and Variants

The petrol version is available in 7 variants and the diesel version is available in 5 variants. Competition

Honda Amaze stands in direct competition with Maruti Swift DZire & Production

The Amaze is being manufactured at the company’s facility in Greater Noida, with a localisation level of more than 90%.]

The Amaze was a significant step for the company in India as it will be its first diesel car in India. The car is also available with the 1.2 L (73 cu in) L12B i-VTEC petrol engine that is used in the Jazz and Brio .

Apart from being the company’s first diesel car in India, the Amaze is slotted in that lucrative sub 4-meter entry-level sedan segment, where it competes against the Maruti Swift DZire and the eCS

Honda has put a new India specific 1.5 L (92 cu in) oil burner on the Amaze. This engine gets the i-DTEC moniker and it is a derivative of the new 1.6 L (98 cu in) Civic diesel engine that just got launched in Europe recently. This India specific derivate was created to get around excise/taxation rules which offer a favourable tax regime for cars of sub 4-meter cars with engines of less than 1.5 L (92 cu in) capacity. This is an all-aluminium engine and Honda also claims it to be the lightest. The used in the Amaze's 1.5 L (92 cu in) i-DTEC diesel engine was designed and built by Honeywell Turbo Technologies. Honda Brio

Honda Brio

Honda Brio (Indian variant) Overview Manufacturer Honda Motor Company Production 2011-present Greater Noida, India (Honda India) Ayutthaya, Thailand [1] (Honda Assembly Ayutthaya Plant) Karawang, Indonesia () Body and chassis Class Subcompact Body style 5-door hatchback Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive Related Honda Amaze Powertrain Engine 1.2L L12B i-VTEC I4 1.3L L13A i-VTEC I4 [2] 5-speed manual Transmission 5-speed automatic CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,345 millimetres (92.3 in)[ Length 3,610 millimetres (142 in) Width 1,680 millimetres (66 in) 1,470 millimetres (58 in) (Thailand) Height 1,500 millimetres (59 in) (India) Curb weight 920 kilograms (2,030 lb)

The Honda Brio is a five-door subcompact hatchback produced by Honda in India, Thailand and Indonesia. The car was introduced in 2011. Name

The name Brio means energetic and cheerful in Italian.] In Indonesia, Brio has an additional Indonesian name for the LCGC rule. Honda put Satya name in Brio that means true, genuine, sincere or faithful in Sanskrit. History

The Brio prototype was first shown at 2010 Thailand International Motor Show. The car is developed to position in a class below Honda Fit for emerging markets. The initial markets were Thailand and India. The Brio's market expanded when it was launched in South Africa in December 2012.

Honda Brio S 1.3 (Indonesia). Honda Brio S 1.3 (Indonesia).

The Brio is powered by a 4-cylinder, 1.2 L (73 cu in) L12B i-VTEC gasoline engine delivering 88 PS (64.7 kW; 86.8 bhp). It is available with either a 5-speed manual or a continuously [] variable transmission. The car is certified to deliver a combined mileage of 19.4 km/L (55 mpg- imp; 46 mpg-US)16.5 km/L (47 mpg-imp; 39 mpg-US) with manual and automatic transmission respectively on the indian cycle.]

Safety equipment includes dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution and front pretensioner seat belts. The driver's side feature multi-stage inflation. The front body is designed to absorb impact energy for better pedestrian protection. Production

The Brio is produced in Thailand for the Southeast Asian market.

In India, the Brio is assembled for the South Asian market by the company's subsidiary, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), at its production facilities in Greater Noida with four variants. Over 80% of its parts are sourced from Indian suppliers. The Rajasthan factory also exports Brio parts to Thailand.

Honda has started the assembly of Brio in Indonesia in 2013 to fulfill the local demand.[ Sales

In Thailand, the Brio was launched in March 2011.[] In Indonesia, the Brio was launched in August 2012, with the price between Rp 149,000,000 and Rp 170,000,000. In Indonesia, the Brio uses a 1.3 L (79 cu in) L13A i-VTEC instead of 1.2 L (73 cu in) L12B i-VTEC. The Brio's planned launch in India was delayed from early 2011 due to the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. It was finally launched in September 2011, just ahead of the festive season, with a starting price of ₹395,000. It joined the Jazz in Honda's hatchback subcompact range for India. In the Indian market, it competes against 's Swift and Ritz, Hyundai's i10, Ford's Figo, Nissan's Micra and Toyota's Etios Liva. The sales took a hit again when Honda's Thailand plant had to shut down due to the massive Bangkok floods. Critical components for the Brio come from Thailand and hence its Indian production stopped for more than a month, resuming only on the February 15th, 2012.

The Brio will be launched in the Philippines at the Philippine International Motor Show on September 18-21, 2014. Brio Sedan

Main article: Honda Amaze The Brio is also available in the sedan form, dubbed as Honda Amaze. Brio MPV

Main article: Honda Mobilio

The Mobilio Prototype, Honda’s first low cost MPV that will be sold throughout Asia was premiered at the 21st Indonesia International Motor Show. This is also the first model from Honda developed for the Indonesian market. The Mobilio is 4,390 millimetres (173 in) long, 1,680 millimetres (66 in) wide, 1,610 millimetres (63 in) tall with a wheelbase measuring 2,650 millimetres (104 in) long. It has a ground clearance of 185 millimetres (7.3 in) and its 1.5 L (92 cu in) petrol engine is the most powerful in its class. The design concept of the Mobilio is “Dual Solid Motion” that “combines a strong stance and expresses strength with dynamic feeling.” The car is recognizable from the front as a cousin to the Brio through its leaf-shaped headlamps and single slab chrome grille. The side profile is accentuated by a “lightning-bolt beltline” while the rear features a high-mounted 6-LED stoplamp. The show car, which is represents almost 100% of the production car, is mounted on 15 inches (380 mm) aluminium- alloy rims. Honda Mobilio

Mobilio First Generation

Overview Manufacturer Honda 2001-2008 Production 2014-future Body and chassis Class Mini MPV Front-engine design, front-wheel Layout drive / four-wheel drive Related Honda Mobilio Spike Powertrain 1.5 L L15A i-DSI I4 Engine 1.5 L L15A VTEC I4 Transmission CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in) Length 4,060 mm (159.8 in) Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in) Height 1,730 mm (68.1 in) Chronology Predecessor Honda Capa Successor Honda Freed

Honda Mobilio is a seven-seater mini MPV produced by Japanese automaker Honda. The first generation Mobilio produced from 2001 to 2008, was the second in Honda's Small Max series and also took Honda's Global Small Platform and their i-DSI engine. In May 2008, Honda Freed was introduced, replacing the Mobilio. The second generation Mobilio was introduced in Indonesia in early 2014 and has introduced in the Indian market in July 2014.[1]

 First Generation

Honda Mobilio was a 1.5L compact-wagon that was designed with recreational activities in mind. The Mobilio Spike was released in Japan on September 19, 2002 and was Honda’s second model in the Small Max series. Due to its outdoor marketing approach, it was sold in Japan at Honda Verno dealership locations. The Mobilio, according to Honda, attained the highest fuel rating in the 7-passenger vehicle class, at 17.2 km/L. It was discontinued in Summer 2008 following the release of the Honda Freed. The Mobilio featured a spacious cargo area that was 6.09 ft (1.86 m) deep and 3.6 ft (1.10 m) tall and could be configured in 5 modes; utility mode, long mode, twin mode, refresh mode, and adjustment mode. Along with the flexible cargo configurations, there are two sliding doors, one on each side. Interior tailgate storage hooks can hold about 11 lb (5.0 kg).

The 1.5L VTEC engine is designed for both power and fuel economy. The Japan Ministry of Transport recognized the Mobilio as an “excellent low emissions” vehicle. Also featured in the Mobilio Spike is the Honda Multimatic S (CVT). It is Honda's new generation of CVT with 7- speed mode that offers three driving modes: CVT; 7-speed automatic shift mode; and 7-speed manual shift mode. Four-Wheel Drive is also available. The Mobilio Spike incorporates Honda's G-CON (G-force Control) technology, for enhanced crash safety. The vehicle body is designed to offer protection to occupants in a 55 km/h full-frontal collision, a 64 km/h front offset collision, 55 km/h side collision, and a 50 km/h rear collision. Honda has implemented its own vehicle-to- vehicle collision testing program: 50% frontal offset collision with a 2-ton class vehicle while both vehicles traveling at 50 km/h, to help improve safety in real-world collisions. In order to enhance recyclability, almost all interior injection-molded parts are made of olefin resin. Together with other measures, it results in an overall vehicle recyclability of over 90%.[ Mobilio Second Generation (DD4)

Overview Manufacturer Honda Production 2014- Body and chassis Class Mini MPV Front-engine design, front-wheel Layout drive / four-wheel drive Related Honda Brio Powertrain 1.5 L L15A i-DTEC I4 Engine 1.5 L L15Z1 i-VTEC I4 Transmission CVT Dimensions Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in) Length 4,386 mm (172.7 in) Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in) Height 1,730 mm (68.1 in) Second generation

In September 2013, Mobilio was reborn with various changes and was based on Honda Brio platform. It will competing with other mini MPVs like , Nissan Grand Livina, Suzuki Ertiga, Spin in Indonesia and Maruti Ertiga, Chevrolet Enjoy, Toyota Innova in India. Trim levels offered are S, E, and E Prestige with either a 5 speed manual or a CVT (E and E Prestige only) transmission. Honda Mobilio second generation uses 1.5L L15Z1 i-VTEC Petrol engine or a 1.5L L15Z1 i-DTEC Diesel engine.[] Honda Mobilio got Car of the Year Otomotif Award 2014 in Indonesia. During April 2014, Honda Mobilio is sold 7,526 units or more than 50 percent of the selling leader of Low MPV, Toyota Avanza which has been released since 2003.] During June 2014, Honda Mobilio is sold 10,896 units, a big increase, while Toyota Avanza is sold 14,892 units or relatively stable of sales.[]

Mobilio RS On June 19, 2014, Honda Prospect Motor released the sportier variant Mobilio RS ]. The change was more radical, it was not just adding sportier body kit, but it also receiving projector with DRL (Daytime running lamp), sportier 15" wheel, silver roof garnish, full black interior, silver mate door handle, speed sensing door lock, tweeter, audio steering switch, and double door insulation to make it more rigid. These changes was very significant compared with Prestige. It was offered with new color is Carnelian Red Pearl and Modern Silver Metalic replacing Polished Metal Metallic, and other color in standard Mobilio also offered except Premium Blue Pearl for this variant. Offered in either 5 speed manual or a CVT transmission.