Japanese carmaker Honda Motors has been known across the globe for its potential in the automotive sector. The modern diesel technology that has been doing well for the company is likely to be standardized across models with an aim of doubling sales in next couple of years. The company reportedly aims at selling about three lakh cars in the Indian market. The company has reportedly been working on a series of new diesel options that could be used in its next-generation cars. As of now, the popular trims like Brio hatchback and CR-V SUV do not have diesel options, whereas the City sedan and Mobilio MPV do have diesel alternatives.
Speaking more on the occasion, Hironori Kanayama, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd, said, “Indian customers have been very appreciative of the high mileage delivered by our 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine that has been developed exclusively for India, considering the tough driving conditions here. It is the lightest engine in its class with an all-aluminum cylinder head joined to an open deck engine block delivering high torque and mileage as high as 26 kilometres.” Speaking about company’s plans to sell over 3 Lakh cars in the Indian market, Kanayama said, “We have been successful with the diesel portfolio so far even as the market for petrol cars is gaining traction. The new-age customers are looking for high power and torque that come in a diesel engine and form a substantial part of our sales in the Indian domestic market.”
Source: ET
