The Japanese Auto Giant Honda said on Monday that it has postponed the display of its small car Brio in the Indian market due to the recent massive earthquake and tsunami in its base market Japan. The Brio model was scheduled to be previewed in the Indian market on March 17th.
The company said in a statement that Honda Siel Cars India extends heartfelt condolences to all those who have suffered or lost their near and dear ones in this tragic disaster and stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Japan.
"In light of the recent devastating earthquake that hit Japan, causing massive damage to life and property, Honda Siel Cars India has postponed the Honda Brio India preview event scheduled to be held on March 17, 2011,” the company said.
The Brio model is scheduled to be launched in the Indian market in the second half of this year. The car will mark Honda’s entry in the compact hatchback segment in India where it will be competing with the likes of Ford Figo, Maruti Swift and Ritz, Volkswagen Polo and Chevrolet Beat. The Honda Brio model will be rolled-out in the price segment of sub Rs 5 lakh.
