Honda Small Car (2CV) Finally Got A Concept !!

Honda small car concept is a much discussed topic among Indian automobile enthusiasts. Now finally Honda small concept has been displayed in 10th New Delhi Auto Expo. Honda small car (2CV) will get a launch date in early 2011. The initial launch will happen in Asian markets including India and Thailand. The Honda 2CV could be powered by a 1.2 ltr petrol engine. India and Thailand could be the manufacturing base of Honda  small car.

Honda’s small car looks cool and promising. An unusual styling has been adopted by Honda engineers. This car is being developed by an joint team of Honda Japan, Thailand and India. But it reminds us about  A-Star, when last time we saw the concept it was quiet different from the actual A-Star. Anyway we can wait  to see  Honda small car on road. It is believed that Honda will pay  sufficient attention to pricing part. Honda 2CV small car price will roam around Rs.4lacs. If it is going to be true, then we expect  another round of bloodbath in A-segment.

Honda’s Press Release:-

Honda New Small Concept debuts at the 10^th Auto Expo
Honda to launch new model based on the Honda New Small Concept by 2011
( Tuesday, January 05, 2010, New Delhi )

New Delhi, January 05: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., announced the World Premiere of the Honda New Small Concept today in a press conference at the 10^th Auto Expo 2010. This will be the first time when Honda has chosen India for the world premiere of a concept car. The Honda New Small Concept is a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations.
With its commitment to provide technologically advanced vehicles, the Honda New Small Concept is a ‘true Honda’ –   futuristic design with maximum cabin space. The ‘Efficient Energetic Exterior’ based on front-forward design lends the Honda New Small Concept an appealing dynamic presence.
Honda’s design principle ‘Man Maximum – Machine Minimum’ has defined the underlying approach in the design concept of the Honda New Small Concept.  A wide platform with a stable center of gravity was adopted to create a highly efficient compact size car without compromising on the cabin space hence greater passenger comfort.
Developed at Honda’s Automobile R&D Center in Japan, the Honda New Small Concept is designed to be a family car with a capacity to comfortably seat 5 adult passengers.
Addressing the media during an official press conference Mr. Koichi Kondo, Executive Vice President and Representative Director, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., said, “We are delighted to unveil the Honda New Small Concept at the 10^th Auto Expo. India has been the hub for the compact car segment and is also the lead country for our research and development work on the New Small Concept. The new model based on this concept will be a global car with features to suit the needs of India customers. We plan to launch this car by 2011.”
Commenting on the unveiling of the New Honda Small Concept Mr. M. Takedagawa, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “This is a remarkable occasion for Honda as we unveil the Honda New Small Concept to the world. India is a focus market for Honda and the World Premier of the New Small Concept at the Auto Expo is a testimony to this fact.”
With the booth concept of “Inspired by Dynamism – Truly Honda by Nature” for Auto Expo 2010, Honda will express its relentless dynamism to create cutting edge technologies and its commitment to protect the environment for future generations. True to its nature of challenging spirit and bringing together the seemingly incongruous ends, Honda will bring alive the theme of its booth through an attractive range of displays.