The compact SUV market isn’t just hot in
India, it is the segment to be in, in Brazil as well. Therefore, it
comes as no surprise that every major car maker, from Volkswagen to
Nissan, it busy showing off compact SUVs or crossovers in Brazil, at the
ongoing 2012 Sau Paulo Motor Show. While Volkswagen just pulled the
wraps off the Taigun compact SUV based on the Up! platform, Honda will
follow suit come 2014, when the Jazz based compact SUV will be launched
in the Brazilian car market. The Honda Jazz based compact SUV is already
under development.
Given that Honda plans to launch the Jazz
based compact SUV in Brazil, there’s a fair chance that this product
will eventually make it to the Indian car market as well given that high
demand for compact SUVs in India. The compact SUV that will be based on
the Jazz platform is expected to feature petrol and turbo diesel engine
options. Honda is currently developing a range of small capacity turbo
diesel engine under the EarthDreams platform. These low emission turbo
diesel engines are expected to be highly frugal while delivering high
torque numbers.
Apart from Brazil, expect the Jazz-based
compact SUV to be launched in countries across the world, including ones
in the continent of Europe given that the Jazz is a global platform.
While the compact SUV will be launched in Brazil during 2014, the year
also promises to be a big one for other best-selling Honda car models.
In 2013 and 2014,Honda plans to launch all new versions of its popular
car models like the Honda Jazz/Fit hatchback and the City sedan
respectively. Diesel power is expected to arrive under the hoods of both
these car models, when they are eventually launched in the Indian car
market.
The first small capacity turbo diesel
engine on a Honda car will debut on the upcoming Brio based compact
sedan that Honda is planning to launch in the Indian car market in
2013-14. With a capacity ranging from 1.2 liter to 1.4 Liters, this
turbo diesel engine will filter down to the Brio hatchback in due course
of time. This development has the potential to change Honda’s flagging
fortunes in the Indian car market, where the Japanese brand’s lack of
diesel powered cars has cost it dearly in terms of sales and
marketshare.
Couresty: Honda
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