Honda Cars India introduced the City Hybrid sedan in May 2022. The model has been receiving overwhelming response from buyers that’s encouraging the automaker enter into the electric vehicle (EV) as well. Speaking to an online media publication, Takuya Tsumaru, President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), has revealed that the company will foray into the electric vehicle (EV) space in coming years. A few global Honda electric cars are reported to be under consideration for the Indian market.
The automaker aims to electrify its two-thirds product portfolio by the end of the decade. In fact, Honda has begun feasibility study for its upcoming electric cars and flex-fuel vehicles in the country. The company believes that the strong hybrids are currently the best options for the Indian market. Unlike the electric cars, the strong hybrid vehicles are more practical and have no charging issues. The hybrid cars are much more frugal and have lower emission levels than the ICE models.
Talking about Honda City Hybrid, the sedan comes with Atkinson Cycle 1.5L, 4-cylinder engine paired to two electric motors. The model is claimed to return fuel economy of 26.5kmpl and 1,000 km of range. The battery pack has been fitted in the boot. The City’s hybrid setup delivers a peak power of 126bhp and 253Nm of torque. Transmission duties are carried out by an eCVT unit.
As of now, Honda Cars India is busy upgrading its sales network with its dealer partners across the country. The company will make its outlets more premium and improve customer experience. It will invest around Rs 260 crore for this project out of which Rs 100 crore have already been invested to upgrade over 100 showrooms. If reports are to be believed, Honda is planning to launch three new SUVs in India including a subcompact, a mid-size and a 7-seater SUV.
