Honda Cars India has announced its lineup of cars and concepts that will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2016 – the Motor Show.
The company plans to unveil several models including the much-awaited Honda BR-V compact SUV and the new-generation Accord.
Both the vehicles are expected to be launched sometime later this year after their debut at the event.
Here's a list of cars the company will showcase at the Expo
Honda BR-V
The major launch by the company will be the all-new Honda BR-V compact SUV or as Honda likes to call it Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). While the car has already been displayed at various Asian motor shows, Delhi Auto Expo will be the launching pad for car on Indian roads.
Honda BR-V, Honda’s new generation crossover utility vehicle shall be officially premiered at the event.
The vehicle features a combination of bold, sporty appearance along with impressive handling of an SUV along with spacious cabin like a Utility Vehicle. It could be offered with 1.5-litre engine in petrol, while the diesel variant could also be offered with a 1.5-litre engine.
The Honda BR-V will come sporting a 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel and will be a direct rival to the Hyundai Creta and the New Renault Duster.
McLaren Honda MP4-30
Honda’s iconic Formula One car McLaren Honda MP4-30 will be the real showstopper for the company. The MP4-30 was a Formula One racing car driven by Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button for McLaren to compete in the 2015 season. ASIMO, the humanoid robot designed and developed by Honda, will also be part of the line-up.This Formula One car was the first one to be built by McLaren since the MP4/7A-which contested the 1992 season-to be powered by a Honda engine, known as the RA615H Hybrid.
New Generation Honda Accord
Honda’s premium sedan, Honda Accord is all set to make its comeback in India that too with a hybrid engine. The car is powered by a 2-litre, 16-valve i-VTEC petrol engine that's mated to the electric motor which derives power from the on-board lithium-ion battery. The petrol unit churns out 141bhp, but the system's combined output is a 196bhp with a generous 306Nm of torque. The transmission is an electronic CVT, which is designed to handle all that torque.
HCIL will also unveil two concept models, Honda Jazz Racing Concept and Project 2&4 powered by RC213V. Though there is no information on Jazz Racing concept, the Project 2&4 is a new performance vehicle concept the company unveiled at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
The concept is powered by the RC213V competition motorcycle engine, a 999cc V-4 unit, originally developed for the MotoGP motorcycle racing series and tuned for use on public roads.
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The author is Senior Correspondent with BW Businessworld