Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Hatchback, Honda, Misc. Auto Shows, India
India’s Auto Expo 2010 kicked off this week and the first major concept to come out of New Delhi is this: the Honda New Small Concept.
Befitting its name, the New Small Concept is both compact and rather bland – particularly when compared to Honda’s recent stylistic endeavors – but the five-door hatch is sure to find budget-minded buyers when it arrives in both India and Thailand in 2011.
Unfortunately, details on the proposed powertrain and interior are all but nonexistent, with Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (Honda’s Indian arm) simply stating that the HSC can fit five people and benefits from an “Efficient Energetic Exterior.” For an inexpensive runabout, the HSC has potential to be a hit in emerging markets, but don’t expect it to hit U.S. or European shores anytime soon. Make a break for the brief press release after the jump.
UPDATE: Live pics added to the gallery below thanks to Indianautoblog.com.
UPDATE 2: Reports indicate (Automotive News – Sub. Req.) that Honda will sell the compact hatch for around 500,000 rupees (a little over $10,000) and power will be provided by a range of engines, maxing out at 1.2-liters.
Gallery: Honda Small Car Concept Live
Gallery: Honda New Small Concept
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