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Honda’s New Hybrid to Launch in April 2009
Honda announced it will be releasing its new 5-door hatchback hybrid on April 22, 2009 which is Earth Day. While fuel economy numbers have not been released released they expect the new hybrid to compete with the Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius and cost less. The Civic hybrid starts at $22,600, while the Prius has a base price of $21,500. Honda says they are trying to make hybrid cars
“We’re targeting sales of 100,000 units of this new vehicle in North America,” and “Honda wants to make the hybrid affordable to a new generation of buyers” said Dick Colliver, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing for American Honda Motor Co.
Honda also announced that a new hybrid version of its Fit subcompact is in the works, but hasn’t said if it will be sold in North America.
Source: Yahoo News
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August 19th, 2008 at 12:49 am
This is great. A reliable car manufacturer churning out more hybrids! And yes, this is certainly the right direction — affordable green cars.
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:33 am
That would certainly be something to look forward to. I have always been fond of Honda cars for their flexibility and durability and affordability. Hope to see this one soon.
August 30th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I’m really looking forward to this one coming out. My parents are absolute Honda fanatics and I might be able to score their hybrid civic.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
finally - i am from germany and i wished that was more known right here - only known producer of a hybrid is toyota right here.
September 8th, 2008 at 2:33 am
Well its commendable that such responsible companies are taking the initiative to make the world a better place to live in. Great infomation.
September 8th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Hi,
Honda’s new hybrid car is a great technological events.I think it will be more demanding for the young ages.
Regards
Gopal
September 8th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Wonderful post! I think it’s cool they selected Earth Day!
September 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Thats great.. I love this car manufacturer.. Can’t wait to see the new hybrids
September 10th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Any ideas will this model be available in Malaysia? As not all Honda car model is available here.
September 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Things that I love: 1. Honda’s 2. Hatchbacks 3. Hybrids.
I can’t wait to pay off the clunker I have now and get one of these. I am sure in a couple years the updates will be amazing. Thanks for sharing this!
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:34 am
Honda Stands for Innovation …They have solid designs Which are reliable to pay for that …
Hope this new one rocks …Any more Pics regarding that new 1
September 27th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Recently they released one more version in Honda city its really cool with cutting edges ..Honda they have brilliant engineers …Wish them all the best
October 16th, 2008 at 8:27 am
$22k? That is a very competing price. Too bad hybrid cars in europe are so expensive. at least here in portugal…..
October 16th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Very good your blog is my first visit, congratulations. I will come back, but with time
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
A dream come true for a honda fan like me , i am anticipatingly waiting for it
November 5th, 2008 at 3:01 am
i am also a true honda fan, i will also wait if will be able to get benifit in my country
November 6th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I’ve been thinking of buying a smart car but the more I read about the hybrids the more I think that a hybrid might actually be a better choice for me. Thanks for the info.
November 9th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Wow! I’ve been Honda fan for like 10 years. They have great ideas. I can’t wait for it!
November 9th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
It is about time if you ask me this should have been 4 years ago and all the car manufactures should have done the same!
November 10th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
My 1997 Honda Accord is still going strong. I’m pretty sure that I want a Honda Hybrid when the Accord finally quits. If it quits! It looks great, it’s paid off, and it still gets me 28 miles to the gallon. I’ll probably die before it does. Haha
November 11th, 2008 at 4:37 am
It’ll be something to look forward to. After the success of the Civic hybrid, it looks ominous that Honda’s much awaited machine will also bag all the honours…
November 11th, 2008 at 8:54 am
same like above, still using an old honda
November 11th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Honda is my favourite car .I am eagerly waiting for new hybrid one.
November 13th, 2008 at 7:46 am
both hybrid and hydro cars are working their way to help us reduce fossil fuel consumptions, great thanks to this car manufacturers that will be releasing this kinds of concepts.
November 13th, 2008 at 11:22 am
After having to play catch-up with Toyota, Honda may once again be the top Hybrid maker?
November 26th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Hopefully they’ll release the subcompact in America.
December 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I can’t wait to sit behind the wheel of this new Honda, only 5 1/2 months left to go to give it a try.
Cheryl Beckham
December 8th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I see that even Hybrids are starting to be competitive in pricing!