HONDA CARS INDIA LIMITED
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) is an automobile manufacturer in India owned by Honda Motor Co. Ltd.[3] The company was established in 1995 as a joint venture called Honda SIEL Cars India (HSCI). The company was renamed to HCIL in September 2012 following the sale of 3.16 percent stake owned by USHA International, making it a 100 percent subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
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The Power Of Dreams
- Formerly Honda SIEL Cars India Ltd
- Type Subsidiary
- Industry Automotive
- Founded 1995; 26 years ago[1]
- Headquarters Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Key people GAKU Nakanishi (president and CEO)
- Products Automobiles
- Parent Honda
- Website hondacarindia.com
Facilities
HCIL's first manufacturing plant at Greater Noida began operations in 1997. Set up at an initial investment of over ₹4.5 billion, the plant is spread over 150 acres (0.61 km2). The initial capacity of the plant was 30,000 cars per year, which was later increased to 50,000 cars on a two-shift basis. The capacity was further enhanced to 100,000 units annually in 2008. This expansion led to an increase in the covered area in the plant from 107,000 square METRES (1,150,000 SQ FT to over 130,000 m2 (1,400,000 SQ FT.
In 2015–2016 revenue of 16,870 CRORE, 360 CRORE net profit after 6 years losses in Indian operations. In July 2017, monthly sales touched over 17,000 cars thanks to the launch of WR-V. The City and WR-V sales figures were over 4,500 units a month.
Honda set up its second plant in India at TAPUKARA in ALWAR District of Rajasthan, spread over 450 acres (1.8 km2) with an investment of ₹3526 CRORE . It operates under the ISO 9001 standard for quality management and ISO 14001 for environment management.
MODELS
- Honda City (1998–present)
- Honda Jazz (2009–2013, 2015–present)
- Honda Amaze (2013–present)
- Honda WR-V (2017–present)
Discontinued
Honda Accord (2000–2014, 2016–2020)
Honda CR-V (imported from 2003–2013, CKD from 2013–2020)
Honda Civic (2006–2013, 2019–2020)
Honda Brio (2011–2019)
Honda MOBILIO (2014–2018)
Honda BR-V (2016–2020)
SALES
HCIL has 371 dealership outlets across 121 cities in 20 states and 3 Union Territories of India.
It sold 189,062 units during the period between April 2014 and March 2015 as against 134,399 units during the same period a year ago, recording an increase of over 44%. citation needed
Honda, the Japanese carmaker, launched a new compact SUV on the Jazz platform called WRV in March 2017.20)
HONDA CITY CAR
HONDA CITY FIRST GENERATION
The first Honda City (AA for sedans, VF for vans and FA for the wider Turbo II and Cabriolets) was introduced in November 1981 with the innovative "Tallboy" design; of unusual height it enabled four adults to fit comfortably in the very short City (under 3.4 m or 11.2 FT).Produced as a 3-door hatchback in a variety of trim levels, the City was also available together with the MOTOCOMP, a special 50 cc 'foldaway' scooter with 2.5 HP (1.9 kW) designed to fit in the City's small luggage area ("trunk"); called a trunk bike, Honda called this type of scooter TRABAI. At the time of its introduction, it was Honda's smallest car, while not being in compliance with Japanese government KEI regulations. It was longer than the Honda N360 by 383 mm (15.1 in), but shorter than the first-generation Honda Civic by 171 MILLIMETRS (6.7 in).
The Honda City Turbo was introduced in September 1982. It was powered by a turbocharged version of the 1231 cc Honda ER engine. A PININFARINA designed drop-top Cabriolet utilized the wider fenders and bigger bumpers of the Turbo II "Bulldog", but was only available with the naturally aspirated 67 PS (49 kW) engine. There was also a Pro-series of van versions with either two or four seats. A high-roof "R Manhattan Roof" version with a 10 cm taller roof also appeared.
Exports of the City were primarily to Europe (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, due to Opel having trademarked the City name), Australia (in two-seater 'van' form, to circumvent Australian import restrictions on passenger vehicles at the time) and New Zealand (where it was locally assembled). Production ended in late 1986 with the introduction of the GA type City.
First generation (AA/FV/FA 1981-1986)
Overview
Also called Honda Jazz
Production 1981–1986
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door convertible
3-door hatchback/van
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 1,231 cc ER I4
Transmission 4/5-speed manual
4+3-speed HYPERSHIFT manual
3-speed HONDAMATIC automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Length 3,380–3,420 mm (133.1–134.6 in)
Width 1,570–1,625 mm (61.8–64.0 in)
Height 1,460–1,570 mm (57.5–61.8 in)
Curb weight 640–810 kg (1,411–1,786 l b)
second generation
(1986-1994)
Honda replaced the original City series AA in November 1986 with this generation (designated GA1), and again with an update in 1989 (GA2). This model was produced until 1994. The Fit name also first appeared as a trim variant of the second-generation City. There was no convertible model, with both the convertible and Turbo models of the previous generation continuing on sale for a little while.[3] In most markets aside from Japan, the City's market position was left open until filled by the Honda Logo in 1999.
In 31 October 1986, the second-generation City was introduced with the slogan "City of Talent." in Japan, and was available at Honda Clio dealerships. The Honda Clio dealership chain was being positioned as Honda's purveyor of luxuriously equipped vehicles like the Honda Legend, the Honda Concerto, and the Honda Accord, and this generation City enabled Clio locations to sell economically priced vehicles normally found at Honda Primo.
In this remodel, there are major changes in the appearance of the vehicle Honda called "Crouching form", which consisted of a low and wide design that contributed to lighter vehicle weight (basic grade 680 kg) combined with improvements in driving performance. The styling reflects a corporate decision to enact a shared appearance with the first-generation Honda Today KEI car, the internationally strong seller, third-generation subcompact Honda Civic, and the third-generation compact Honda Accord AERODECK. This generation shared its exterior dimensions and engine size almost exactly with the first-generation Civic. The Honda CR-X was the only three-door hatchback that adopted a fastback, sloping rear hatch, similar to the Honda VERNO products during the mid-1980s.
The engine configuration introduced the Honda D series, in the form of the type D12A, a 1.2 L SOHC straight-four 16-valve unit (1986, first as a mechanism for domestic vehicles) only available with a single carburetor, and basic level of equipment. The difference between the "GG" / "EE" / "BB" were just in the level of equipment. Power is 76 PS (56 kW) at 6,500 rpm. A five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission were optional.[3]
In October 1988 the main engine was changed to 1.3 L I4 SOHC type D13C. At this time, in addition to the traditional single carburetor, and introduced Honda's PGM-FI fuel injection. Single carburetor specification, the 1.2 L "BE" the other 1.3 L "CE" / "CG" is set, PGM-FI, spec, "CR-I" / "CZ-I" and consists of two trim packages.
The "CE" grade equipment with enhanced savings "CE Fit", PGM-FI specification is "CR-I" based only high-grade "CR-I Limited" was introduced, the late "CZ-I" is defined as the minor trim package. The word "Fit" appears as a trim package on the base grade "CE".
At the end of this generation, by grade consolidation, "Fit" is used for all single carburetor vehicles. The trim package "Fit" later became the model name of the successor of the Honda Logo which replaced this car.
The second generation was discontinued in 1993. In Japan, the name "City" was retired at the end of this series' conclusion of production. The replacement vehicles introduced in 1996 on the GA base were renamed "Honda Logo" (three-door hatchback, GA3/5 series), and the Honda CAPA with five-door hatchback bodywork.
Overview
Production 1986–1994
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 1,238 cc D12A I4
1,296 cc D13C I4 Carb
1,296 cc D13C I4 PGM-FI
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length 3,560 mm (140.2 in) (GA1)
3,605 mm (141.9 in) (GA2)
Width 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height 1,335 mm (52.6 in)
Curb weight 680 kg (1,499 l b) (GA1)
780 kg (1,720 lb) (GA2)
Third generation
(1996-2002)
Honda positioned the City as a subcompact four-door sedan, slotting beneath the Honda Civic, for developing markets in Asia. The third-generation City (first-generation as a sedan),codenamed SX8 but with chassis codes 3A2 (1.3) and 3A3 (1.5), was based on the EF Civic platform. It was designed for and sold in the South East Asian market only, launch with slogan "Smart for the new generation" in 1.3-litre version launch, 1.5-litre version are launch with "Top-in-class smart" slogan. First production began in an all-new plant in Ayutthaya, Thailand, in April 1996. The car had a dominant position in the market. From the beginning, these Thai Citys had more than 70% local content. The bumpers were constructed in three separate pieces to allow for easier shipping from Japan. There were originally a lower grade LXi and a higher-spec EXi available. The sedan marked Honda's entrance in the Indian market in 1998 and it quickly became a success and one of the top selling cars in its segment.[citation needed] It came with a 1.3-litre and a 1.5-litre engine.
The City was built in additional markets including: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Taiwan. In Pakistan, the City received a lukewarm reception at first, but the third generation was a massive hit.[citation needed] A revised, facelifted third-generation City was released in 2000, called the "Type Z" in some markets. By 2001 a model powered by Honda's 1.5 L VTEC engines (VTI) appeared, with a rear-stabilizer for better handling. The facelift model received new front end taillights, as well as one-piece bumpers.
The third-generation City had fuel-injected SOHC 16-valve D-series engines, namely variations of the D13B and D15B. The original 1.3 L (1,343 cc) D13B produced 95 PS (70 kW) at 6,400 rpm for a claimed top speed of 171 km/h and 0–100 km/h in 11.3 seconds. This was later complemented by the 1.5-litre D15B, which was reduced in power for the Asian markets where the car was sold. The D15B engine also arrived in a version with VTEC (B15C2 engine)
Overview
Production 1996–2002
Assembly
Thailand: Ayutthaya
Indonesia: North Jakarta
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
Taiwan: Hsinchu
India: Greater Noida (HSCI)
Pakistan: Lahore
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform 3A2/3A3
Related Honda Civic (fourth generation)
Powertrain
Engine Petrol:
1.3 L D13B I4
1.5 L D15B I4
1.5 L D15B VTEC I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length 4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight 940–985 kg (2,072–2,172 lb)
Fourth generation
(2002-2008)
The fourth-generation City (second-generation as a sedan)[4] made its world debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show in November 2002. Development of the vehicle continued to be handled by Honda Thailand.[4] It was launched in Japan as the Fit Aria on 20 December 2002, as a captive import sourced from Thailand. The word "aria" is a type of expressive melody, usually heard in opera. Honda chose the word, continuing its musical naming tradition used with the Honda Prelude, the Honda Accord, the Honda Ballade, the Honda Quint, and the Honda Concerto. It was offered as a four-wheel drive version.
The City was initially launched with a twin-spark, lean burn ‘i-DSI’ engine producing 88PS that was primarily designed to provide outstanding fuel economy. The VTEC version was unveiled late in the fourth-generation City's lifespan in 2004. The VTEC trim of the City is offered with 15-inch alloy wheels compared to the 14-inch offered in the i-DSI and the rear brakes are solid discs on the VTEC variant instead of drums in the i-DSI. Also, the VTEC model uses a 7-speed Multimatic CVT automatic transmission.
FACELIFT:
In September 2005, a facelifted version of the City was launched in Thailand, in October 2005 in Malaysia, and in November 2005 in Indonesia. In Thailand, it is known as the City ZX. The most significant changes are a new exterior (new front grille, new headlamps, new fog lights, new taillights and bumpers). The front end has been extended forward by 65 mm (2.6 in) while the rear has been extended by 15 mm (0.6 in). The side mirror is electronically foldable. Both the i-DSI and VTEC trim levels have 15-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment. Interior are the changes are minor but it does include an armrest for the driver and additional map lights. The interior colour tone of the VTEC variant is now black.
The L-series engine remained but the intake manifold has been repositioned, resulting in a 6 °C drop in the intake air temperature, the suspension has been upgraded as well.
Overview
Also called Honda Fit Aria
Everus S1 (China)
Production 2002–2008
2011–2014 (Everus S1)
Assembly
China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda)
India: Greater Noida (HSCI)
Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Malacca
Pakistan: Lahore (HACP)
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
Thailand: Ayutthaya
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive (GD6/GD8)
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (GD7/GD9)
Related Honda Fit/Jazz (first generation)
Honda Airwave
Powertrain
Engine
Petrol:
1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4
1.5 L L15A2 i-DSI I4
1.5 L L15A1 VTEC I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
CVT (7-speed Multimatic)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length 4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Curb weight 1,190 kg (2,624 lb)
FIFTH GENERATION
The fifth-generation City (third-generation as a sedan)was unveiled in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2008 followed by launches in India, Pakistan, Malaysia,Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and China (Guangzhou Honda) in the following months. For the third-generation of the City, Honda has given the car a longer front overhang and wheelbase as well as a lower roof than the hatchback to give it more of an ideal sedan proportions compared to its predecessor.
The City was available with a range of four-cylinder engines include a 1.3 producing 73 kW (98 hp) at 6,000 rpm, a 1.5 engine putting out 120 PS (88 kW), which both are available in manual and automatic transmissions (India and Indonesia) and a 1.8-litre R18A engine (China markets only). In South America the range is offered with the i-VTEC 1.5-litre flex-fuel engine that is shared with the Brazilian Honda Fit. The power output is 115 hp with petrol and 116 hp using ethanol. Manual and automatic gearboxes are available.
The City was also briefly offered in selected European countries including Poland with a 1.4-litre i-VTEC engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed i-SHIFT automated manual transmission.
In the Philippines, the fifth-generation City was launched in 2009 available in 2 trims: 1.3 S and 1.5 E. The 1.3 S was offered in either 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic while the E trim was only available in 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
It was released in India in November 2008. The City became the best-selling model of the company in the country, with sales volume even surpassing that of Thailand, previously the best selling market for the City. The City has been the leader in the mid-sized sedan segment for a decade, with 35% market share in 2010. In India it came with a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic.
In Pakistan, the City was launched on 31 January 2009, just four months after its international debut. It was only offered in 1.3 variant but then 1.5 was launched after a few years.
In February 2009, Honda Australia released the Thai-made City into the Australian market in two 1.5-litre variants (VTi and VTi-L). According to an Honda Australia executive, Yasuhide Mizuno, the City would compete with other light sedans such as the Japanese built Toyota Yaris, the Korean-made Holden Barina and the Nissan Tiida. This was the first City released in Australia since the 1980s. It replaced the formerly smaller-sized Civics.
The City was launched in 2011 in South Africa as the Ballade,to fit below the Civic and above the Jazz sold there.
Overview
Also called Honda Ballade (South Africa)
Production 2008–2013
2011–2014 (Argentina)
2009–2021 (Pakistan)
Assembly
Argentina: Campana, Buenos Aires
Brazil: Sumaré, São Paulo
China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda)
India: Greater Noida (HSCI/HCIL)
Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Malacca
Pakistan: Lahore (HACP)
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
Thailand: Ayutthaya
Turkey: Gebze, Kocaeli
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Honda Fit/Jazz (second generation)
Honda Freed (first generation)
Honda Insight (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine
Petrol:
1.3 L L13Z1 I4
1.5 L L15A7 I4
1.8 L R18A I4
Petrol/CNG:
1.5 L L15A I4
Diesel:
1.5 L N15 I4 turbo
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length 4,420 mm (174.0 in)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight 1,095–1,155 kg (2,414–2,546 lb)
sixth generation
(2014-2020)
Overview
Also called Honda Grace (Japan)
Honda Ballade (South Africa)
Honda Greiz (China)
Honda Gienia (China, liftback variant)
Production 2014–present
2014 – August 2020 (Japan)
2015–2019 (China)
2021–present (Pakistan)[27]
Assembly
Brazil: Sumaré, São Paulo
China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda) (City, domestic); Guangzhou (CHAC) (City, export); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) (Greiz/Gienia)
India: Greater Noida (HCIL)
Japan: Yorii, Saitama
Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Malacca
Pakistan: Lahore (HACP)
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
Taiwan: Pingtung
Thailand: Ayutthaya
Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door liftback (Gienia)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Grace)
Related Honda Fit/Jazz (third generation)
Honda HR-V (second generation)
Honda Freed (second generation)
Honda WR-V
Honda Crider (first generation)
Powertrain
Engine
Petrol:
1.2 L L12B I4 (Pakistan)
1.5 L L15Z1 I4
Petrol hybrid:
1.5 L LEB I4
Petrol/CNG:
1.5 L L15A I4
Diesel:
1.5 L N15A I4 turbo
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length 4,442 mm (174.9 in)
4,495 mm (177.0 in) (Greiz)
4,517 mm (177.8 in) (Gienia)
Width 1,694 mm (66.7 in)
1,705 mm (67.1 in) (Greiz and Gienia)
Height 1,477 mm (58.1 in)
1,489 mm (58.6 in) (Gienia)
Curb weight 1,029–1,165 kg (2,269–2,568 lb)
1,109–1,178 kg (2,445–2,597 lb) (Gienia)
Debuted in India, the sixth-generation City (fourth-generation as a sedan) is Honda's second model to incorporate the new "Exciting H" design which was first seen on the third-generation Fit/Jazz that launched in September 2013. It also won the award of 'Middle East Car of the Year 2014' It is continued to be built on the Fit/Jazz platform.
The notable change of this generation is the repositioning of the fuel tank from the middle to the rear of the vehicle. This allowed the seating position to be lowered to give a sportier driving feel, while the height of the roof also lowered to achieve lower centre of gravity and sleeker exterior design.
The new City in its range topping trim features extensive premium equipment and kits, such as touch-panel auto climate control, rear AC vents, a 5-inch LCD display with navigation, Bluetooth audio, a reverse camera, eight speakers, and four power outlets. Based on Honda’s new "Exciting H-Design" philosophy, the sedan gave a more refreshing and a premium look than its predecessor. The overall height is increased by 10 mm, while rest of the dimensions remain the same.
Facelift
The mid-life facelift for the sixth-generation City was launched in Thailand on 12 January 2017. The facelift includes visual and equipment updates such as LED headlamps with daytime running lights and LED tail lights, while the revised chrome bar grille is similar to that of its bigger sibling, the Civic. The facelift model was also subsequently launched in India on 14 February 2017, in Malaysia on 2 March 2017, in Indonesia on 16 March 2017, in the Philippines on 22 May 2017 and in Japan as the Grace in July 2017.
A new hybrid variant was also introduced, though only exclusive to Japan and Malaysia. It uses Honda's Intelligent-Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) Sport Hybrid system, paired with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It is powered by a hybridized version of the 1.5-litre SOHC i-VTEC engine, making a combined output of 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) and 178 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft), equivalent to that of a conventional 1.8-litre engine.
Seventh generation
Overview
Also called Honda Ballade (South Africa, sedan)
Production 2019–present
Assembly
Thailand: Ayutthaya
India: Greater Noida (HCIL)
Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka
Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc (Honda Ô tô Vĩnh Phúc)
Indonesia: Karawang, West Java (HPM)
Designer Norihito Ohnuma
Taishi Ogawa (hatchback)
Body and chassis
Body style
4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Honda Fit/Jazz (fourth generation)
Honda HR-V/Vezel (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine
Petrol:
1.0 L P10A6 I3 turbo
1.5 L L15B1 I4
1.5 L L15Z1C I4
1.5 L L15ZF I4
Petrol HEV:
1.5 L LEB8 Atkinson cycle i-MMD I4
1.5 L LEB-H5 Atkinson cycle i-MMD I4
Diesel:
1.5 L N15 I4 turbo (India)
Electric motor 79 kW (107 PS; 106 hp) AC PMSM
Transmission
6-speed manual
CVT
eCVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain Sport Hybrid i-MMD (City e:HEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,589–2,600 mm (101.9–102.4 in)
Length
4,553 mm (179.3 in) (sedan)
4,345 mm (171.1 in) (hatchback)
Width 1,748 mm (68.8 in)
Height 1,467–1,489 mm (57.8–58.6 in)[58]
Curb weight 1,065–1,165 kg (2,348–2,568 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Honda Jazz (GK) (hatchback, Southeast Asia)
The seventh-generation City (fifth-generation as a sedan)was unveiled in Bangkok, Thailand, on 25 November 2019 in its sedan form. It shared its platform with the fourth-generation Fit/Jazz. While its dimensions have grown to the point that it is slightly larger than the ninth-generation Civic sedan (2011–2016), the City continues to be marketed and priced as a subcompact or B-segment car.
Hatchback
The hatchback version was launched in November 2020, 26 years after the body style was last used in 1994. Dimensions-wise, the hatchback is 208 mm (8.2 in) shorter than the sedan at 4,345 mm (171.1 in), which means it is close in size compared to the ninth-generation Civic hatchback. Honda claimed hatchback offers more legroom than the sedan and offers the Ultra Seats carried from the Fit/Jazz and HR-V, allowing for four rear seat arrangements – utility, long, tall and refresh modes.The City Hatchback serves as a replacement to the Fit/Jazz in several emerging markets (except in South Africa where the Fit is sold), and is currently produced in Thailand and Indonesia.
