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5 stunning cars from Honda at the Auto Expo 2014

February 13, 2014 13:08 IST

Honda, the Japanese carmaker, made its strong presence felt with the launch of new models and concept cars in the 2014 Auto Expo.

As it promised, Honda Motors showcased a bunch of its upcoming models for the Indian market, which will make the market competition even tougher.

Overwhelmed with the success of Honda Amaze, the first diesel car under its banner in India, the company is now focusing more on its diesel variants in order to tap the market share.

From hatchbacks to SUVs and sportscars, consumers in India now have plenty of choices to make from Honda’s stable.

Here is a brief of each car launched or unveiled by Honda at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo.

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Honda Mobilio

Honda has brought back to life its seven-seater Mobilio mini MPV in a new Avatar.

The new Honda Mobilio is based on the platform of the Brio hatchback and was displayed at Indonesia International Motor Show in September last year.

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The car has got complete makeover, with the front facade of the car taking a deep inspiration from sibling Brio besides cabin dashboard and instrumental panel showing futuristic concept of Brio hatch as well.

The compact MPV Mobilio will be available in both petrol and diesel variants.

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Here the petrol powered vehicle will be sporting a 1.5L i-VTEC engine of Honda City sedan producing 119 PS of maximum power and 145 Nm of peak torque, while the diesel one will house in 1.5L i-DTEC engine that will generate an utmost power of 100 PS and top torque of 200 Nm.

Both CVT automatic and manual transmission system are expected to couple with these refined engines.

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High-end models will be featuring dual airbags, ABS, steering mounted controls, defogger and alloy wheels.

Honda Mobilio will be locking horns with Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Enjoy and Maruti Ertiga in the segment and will be launched in the second quarter of 2014.

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New Honda Jazz

The premium hatch from Honda Motors is now re-launched in a new embodiment for the Indian market.

The production of Honda Jazz was stopped last year making a way for the new generation model to fill the slot.

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Now the all-new Honda Jazz comes in a more advance package with elegant exteriors, flexibility in boot space, sophisticated interiors and dynamic driving character.

This time the New Jazz will available in both diesel and petrol trims.

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The petrol one is expected to sport the same sibling Honda Brio’s 1.2L four-cylinder i-VTEC engine producing max power of 88 PS and peppy torque of 109 Nm, while the diesel variant will be powered by 1.5L four-cylinder i-DTEC powertrain borrowed from Honda City which outputs 100 PS of maximum power and 200 Nm of peak torque.

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The diesel engine is considered to be more frugal and is expected to do the same magic as it did in Honda City and Honda Amaze sedans returning a phenomenal mileage of around 26 kmpl.

The car will be launched at the same time frame as of Honda Mobilio. Moreover the competitors list comprises of Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Swift, Nissan Micra, Mahindra Quanto etc.

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Honda Accord Hybrid

Although hybrid car market will take time to gain momentum in India, automakers are showing their interest by introducing these types of amalgam cars.

Japanese automaker Honda Motors has also taken its first step in this field by introducing its popular premium sedan Honda Accord in a hybrid version for the Indian market.

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Large-sized Accord which is transforming into the next generation will be powered by 2.0L 4-cylinder engine coupled with an AC permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing a combined 196 hp of power and 306 Nm of torque. It is mated to an electronic CVT transmission system.

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Interiors will be given the same premium treatment with 8-inch LCD screen, Honda’s i-MID stereo system which also includes features like Bluetooth hands free calling and audio streaming, SMS texting and USB connector.

There will be new safety features in the upcoming version like blind spot monitoring system, lane departure warning, forward collision warning system, smart key and adaptive cruise control, etc. Launch date is not revealed by the company.

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Honda Acura NSX Concept

Honda showcased the concept model of the next generation Honda Acura NSX supercar at the 2014 Auto Expo. The car will be hitting the shores in 2015.

Acura, the luxury division of Honda have engineered this vehicle to provide a combination of excellent driving dynamics of a sportscar plus richness of a luxury vehicle.

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The supercar will be powered by V6 engine coupled with an electric motor and two added electric motors located at the front wheels of the car.

The car forms a hybrid set-up with Super Handling-All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) consisting of electric motor coupled with dual clutch transmission gearbox that transmits power to the wheels.

Power details are not revealed yet by the auto maker but it is expected that the supercar will surely deliver better fuel efficiency and improved handling on the roads.

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Honda Vision XS-1

Under the prototype category, Honda also unveiled its new crossover utility vehicle at the Indian Auto Expo 2014.

The concept vehicle Honda Vision XS-1 made its global debut at the motor show and is actually a study model presented by the Japanese car maker.

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The concept of this car is based on Honda’s original philosophy ‘Man Maximum Machine Minimum’.

The car is a complete package of unique sporty styling and spaciousness inside.

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The idea is different from other crossovers and something that is human focused as this next generation car will be in a 3-row layout with the capacity of absorbing 7 occupants and doors in a sliding format.

Honda said that there is no plan for the mass production of this vehicle however also hinted it will inspire upcoming crossover which will be based on Honda Fit.

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