Honda Motors has developed its own diesel power-trains.
Is it all new? No it is a cosmetic upgrade in reality
Honda is currently the only manufacturer in India to have a petrol-only product portfolio and one needn't be an industry expert to tell that it's suicidal if it stays that way.
So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.
The company also introduced a new variant of the manual transmission version, priced at Rs 426,000.
Pictures from the Bangkok Motor Show where the car has been displayed show a well designed car by Honda that resembles nothing anyone has ever seem in a Honda stable.
So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.
Honda hasn't gone to town updating every single panel and trim
Three of the most popular automatic compact cars are Maruti Ritz, Honda Brio and Hyundai i10.
Which one should you buy?
Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh.
The upgrades include features like driver seat height adjuster and rear windshield defogger.
The will be cheaper than Brio and compete with Maruti Alto and Hyundai Eon.
Fiat Group Automobiles India President and Managing Director Nagesh Basavanhalli said the company will continue to expand its presence in the Indian market.
The heart breaking Japanese catastrophe and huge booking orders of Etios saloon being the respective reasons.
As auto enthusiasts in India wait eagerly for the launches slated for 2013, we take a brief look at some of the most popular upcoming diesel cars of the New Year.
Indian and international brands are now all focused on small cars.
"In light of the recent devastating earthquake that hit Japan, causing massive damage to life and property, Honda Siel Cars India has postponed the Honda Brio India preview event scheduled to be held on March 17, 2011," the company said in a statement.
Maruti Suzuki, with a half a dozen models ranging from the best-selling car Alto to WagonR, Swift and Estilo accounts for around 57 per cent of the small car market in India. In the premium hatchback segment, the company's market share stands at a robust 48 per cent.
That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.
The vehicles affected by the recall are manufactured between September 2011 and July 2014.
Narendra Modi is one of the least affluent ministers in the Union Cabinet.
From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers
The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.
Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill
In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.
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