Honda "Civic Hybrid" coming. EDIT : Now launched @ 21.50 lakhs - Page 6 - Team-BHP

appuchan · 18th June 2008, 18:57

Here is the link on Honda India website

hybrid_splash

It is a CVT model (!) with 95 ps@6000 rpm engine and currently available only in pearl white colour.

Bangalore Ex-Showroom price is mentioned as Rs. 21,55,000

appuchan · 18th June 2008, 19:10

A graphic representation of hybrid engine characteristics at Honda India website.

sriturl · 18th June 2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by appuchan

Bangalore Ex-Showroom price is mentioned as Rs. 21,55,000

Take road tax @ 12.15 % unless there is a discount for hybrid cars. plus insurance.

Possibly close to quarter of a crore !

jesal · 18th June 2008, 20:15

haha indians dont really care about environment if you already sell a overpriced civic in the accord category. stupid annoying taxes. at 21 laks not one will be sold even. people will pick up the accord blindly. honda on dope or indian government

akshay1234 · 18th June 2008, 20:15

its 22l ex showroom mumbai.

jesal · 18th June 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

its 22l ex showroom mumbai.

i just checked myself as well. so this is honda flagship model now above the most pricy accord and crv. i would love to meet people who buy this car. and i have a feeling now they might just. in bombay its cool to have such weird cars no matter the price. people love to show off. from what i see online the steering has controls on them. whats the news with that ? seems nice... honda stop smoking dope and sell this for 15 laks if you want sales

skyline gtr r34 · 18th June 2008, 20:48

HONDA has gone suicidal , if you want to spread a green message , plant more trees around the factory

, the hybrid version is slower , has horrid looking wheels , costs nearly double , the first flop of HONDA in many years ......

karanraheja · 18th June 2008, 21:00

Holy Cow!! 21.5 lacs ex showroom delhi

! I think its surely overpriced by 4-5 lacs IMO. I expected Honda to price this lil agressively to attract new buyers.

coolbareilly · 18th June 2008, 21:26

Not sure WHY OUR GOVT dont support GREEN.

Govt should have made 0% as import duty for GREEN cars. These guys want to fill up their pockets with Taxes paid by us.

gopinathann · 18th June 2008, 22:59

In other countries buyer get a discount of $2000 for GREEN cars. In india until government motivates the buyer by reducing taxes for the customer or reduce taxes for the company who builds GREEN cars, otherwise difficult to sell these cars.

Screwdriva · 19th June 2008, 00:06

I have nothing but CONTEMPT for Honda Motors India

They have priced Hybrid technology out of the reach of most environmentalists and positioned it at a price point only fools will entertain

24 lakhs on road is 8 lacs more than what it should have sold at. I will never buy a Honda product again.

For now, if you want to go green, stick with factory fitted CNG cars.

jesal · 19th June 2008, 02:33

imagine telling your cousin from the usa that you bought a honda civic hybrid for $55000 he will laugh and say in usa a c300 which pollutes but who cares costs $40000. i dont know why indian government is greedy.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th June 2008, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesal

i dont know why indian government is greedy.

AFAIK, its a CBU.

Honda chooses the CKD way usually, and that has played a huge role in the success of the Accord over the Camry. IMO, they have introduced the Civic Hybrid in India, not for sales, but for promoting the green brand image of the company. If you notice, this green theme has been going on for sometime, with even the City giving free rides to bugs!

However, whatever the price be, this is the first proper hybrid in India, right?

muke31 · 19th June 2008, 09:02

Honda Civic Hybrid at Rs 21.5 lakh - Released today..

It looks very very expensive since it is a CBU and attracts > 100% duty.

Govt should reduce the duty for all alternate fuel cars to allow manufacturers to develop and produce more alternate fuel cars.

diabloo · 19th June 2008, 09:07

Funniest reason not buy a Honda: One of their cars is expensive due to Govt tax

(Just 2 smileys !!!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screwdriva

I have nothing but CONTEMPT for Honda Motors India

They have priced Hybrid technology out of the reach of most environmentalists and positioned it at a price point only fools will entertain

24 lakhs on road is 8 lacs more than what it should have sold at. I will never buy a Honda product again.

For now, if you want to go green, stick with factory fitted CNG cars.

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18th June 2008, 18:57	#76 (permalink)
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 600	Here is the link on Honda India website hybrid_splash It is a CVT model (!) with 95 ps@6000 rpm engine and currently available only in pearl white colour. Bangalore Ex-Showroom price is mentioned as Rs. 21,55,000 Last edited by appuchan : 18th June 2008 at 19:02.

18th June 2008, 19:10	#77 (permalink)
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 600	A graphic representation of hybrid engine characteristics at Honda India website. Attached Thumbnails

18th June 2008, 20:15	#79 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	haha indians dont really care about environment if you already sell a overpriced civic in the accord category. stupid annoying taxes. at 21 laks not one will be sold even. people will pick up the accord blindly. honda on dope or indian government __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

18th June 2008, 21:00	#83 (permalink)
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,596	Holy Cow!! 21.5 lacs ex showroom delhi ! I think its surely overpriced by 4-5 lacs IMO. I expected Honda to price this lil agressively to attract new buyers. __________________ Time's Not Wasted When You're Wasted all the Time!!!

18th June 2008, 20:15	#80 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,991 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	its 22l ex showroom mumbai.

18th June 2008, 20:48	#82 (permalink)
skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 206	HONDA has gone suicidal , if you want to spread a green message , plant more trees around the factory , the hybrid version is slower , has horrid looking wheels , costs nearly double , the first flop of HONDA in many years ......

18th June 2008, 21:26	#84 (permalink)
coolbareilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 135	Not sure WHY OUR GOVT dont support GREEN. Govt should have made 0% as import duty for GREEN cars. These guys want to fill up their pockets with Taxes paid by us. __________________ Maruti Suzuki 800 (1986) Fiat Siena ELX (2003) Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dts-i (2005) Maruti Suzuki Zen (2006) Hyundai Santro (2007)

18th June 2008, 22:59	#85 (permalink)
gopinathann BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 691 View My Garage	In other countries buyer get a discount of $2000 for GREEN cars. In india until government motivates the buyer by reducing taxes for the customer or reduce taxes for the company who builds GREEN cars, otherwise difficult to sell these cars. __________________ Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves? _________________ SX4 ZXI - 2007

19th June 2008, 00:06	#86 (permalink)
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago/ Bombay Posts: 140	Unbelievable!!! I have nothing but CONTEMPT for Honda Motors India They have priced Hybrid technology out of the reach of most environmentalists and positioned it at a price point only fools will entertain 24 lakhs on road is 8 lacs more than what it should have sold at. I will never buy a Honda product again. For now, if you want to go green, stick with factory fitted CNG cars.

19th June 2008, 02:33	#87 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	imagine telling your cousin from the usa that you bought a honda civic hybrid for $55000 he will laugh and say in usa a c300 which pollutes but who cares costs $40000. i dont know why indian government is greedy. __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

19th June 2008, 09:02	#89 (permalink)
muke31 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113	Honda Civic Hybrid at Rs 21.5 lakh - Released today.. It looks very very expensive since it is a CBU and attracts > 100% duty. Govt should reduce the duty for all alternate fuel cars to allow manufacturers to develop and produce more alternate fuel cars.

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