INDIA - Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), the distributor of Honda cars in India have plans to market diesel engines in the medium sedan model. The consideration, in addition to more efficient than gasoline, helping motorists who bears the price of gasoline continues to rise.
It is reported that the new engine capacity of 1.5 liters and potentially mounted on a Honda City. But, it is possible also on other Honda models, like the Jazz.
Honda expects this new variant could help the brand to provide a better package and can compete with other brands. Recently, Inaba from HSCI said the introduction of the diesel model is not the only option to grow in India.
"We also plan to expand the network into small towns,"said Inaba.