Cheaper compact hybrids coming from Honda
Hybrids the key to Honda
More mid-sized Honda hybrids also coming
While the idea of world cars seems to be gaining traction in the auto industry as a way to scale down costs, meeting regional demands is still going to require regional products according to Honda. Hence, while cars like the Fit will be sold in several different markets, the next-gen Fit will be developed “at each R&D base in the world’s six regions simultaneously” to ensure a proper fit for each each market.
Likewise, cheaper hybrids will also be a bigger part of the formula. Read more…
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2012 Honda Insight: Still Honda’s best hybrid
Honda's best US hybrid is getting better
At least in the US
Last week Honda teased a new picture and a few new details regarding its upcoming 2012 Honda Insight, at least the European version, although it is very likely most of these updates will also make it to the US.
While the changes aren’t significant, they should help resolve a few critical Insight issues, and keep the Insight positioned as Honda’s best hybrid offering in the US. Read more…
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Another Honda hybrid un-Fit for the US
When will Honda bring its best hybrids to the US?
Shuttle another Fit hybrid not coming to America, at least for now
The Honda Fit hybrid might be Honda’s best hybrid according to many in the automotive press. Unfortunately, the Fit hybrid isn’t available in America.
And now Honda has raised its hybrid bar with the larger Fit Shuttle hybrid, but it’s not coming to the US either. Read more…
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Attack of the small hybrids: Toyota Yaris hybrid to debut in Geneva
Teaser of the Toyota Yaris hybrid.
But is the Yaris hybrid coming to the US?
When it comes to urban transportation I’m a fan of small cars, and making small hybrids makes a ton of sense since urban transportation is full of congestion, streetlights and stop signs. Likewise, small hybrids mean smaller price tags and if battery-powered vehicles are ever going to truly mainstream, cheaper prices will be critical.
Thus, the upcoming launch of the Toyota Yaris hybrid at the Geneva Auto Show is an noteworthy debut, but one that also begs a number of interesting questions. Read more…
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Hybrid sales: The Toyota Prius can be beat
Wouldn't both the EV and hybrid versions work in the US?
Too bad Honda’s latest hybrid isn’t fit for the US
In the US the Toyota Prius accounts for about half of all hybrid sales. Even in Japan the Prius has crushed yearly sale’s records.
Yet, last month the Prius wasn’t the top selling hybrid in Japan. Read more…
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Honda Fit hybrid inevitable for the US
Just gas or electric? Why not also hybrid?
Gas, hybrid or electric?
There is a trend emerging in the auto industry and it’s being built around options. For instance, sometime in 2012 the Ford Focus should come in gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions. And it isn’t just Ford playing this game, but Mitsubishi, Toyota and Lexus have indicated similar plans, while recent moves by GM indicate concurrent thinking.
Thus, if Honda is going to sell the Fit gas and electric versions in the US, why not the hybrid version – since it already produces one – especially considering that most have called it Honda’s most solid hybrid offering yet. And considering Honda’s hybrid woes as of late, a solid hybrid hit might drive some positive mojo. Read more…
Categories: Honda Fit hybrid, Hybrid Cars Tags: honda fit ev, Honda Fit hybrid, Hybrid Cars
Honda’s best hybrid ever un-Fit for America
Bring it to the US already
Honda’s best Fit
MotorTrend recently took the Honda Fit hybrid out for a spin and concluded that the new Fit is easily Honda’s best hybrid.
Unfortunately, thanks to US import costs and more stringent crash test requirements Honda has no plans yet to bring it’s best hybrid to the US. Read more…
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Honda’s new hybrid a good Fit for the US
Hybrids all about Japan, not US?
Honda needs some new US hybrid mojo
The $19,000 Honda Fit hybrid has been launched as the cheapest hybrid in Japan where sales of hybrid cars dwarf US sales thanks to tax incentives and, until recently, subsidies. Still, the conventional Fit is the second best selling vehicle in Japan.
If Honda can afford to cannibalize Fit and Insight hybrid sales in Japan with the Fit hybrid, why not in the US? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Honda CR-Z hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Fit hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars, MIsc. Tags: Honda Fit hybrid, Hybrid Cars
Honda Fit hybrid more fuel efficient than the Prius
Cheaper and more fuel efficient than the Prius.
Bring this hybrid to the US
According to MotorTrend, if the Honda Fit hybrid – known as the Jazz in Europe – came to the US, it would achieve a combined 53.5 mpg. That’s better than the Toyota Prius.
So, why hasn’t Honda committed to bringing the Fit hybrid to this side of the pond? Read more…
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Honda Fit hybrid revealed
Worth $3000 more?
Fit for a hybrid?
Honda has released a few sketches of the upcoming Honda Fit hybrid, set to go on sale in Europe early next year.
While the new Honda hybrid will offer significantly better fuel economy than a conventional Fit, is it worth almost $3000 more? Read more…
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