The whole world is waiting for Honda Vezel, it is among the most glamorous newcomers to look forward to. The company has not mentioned of Vezel launch in India, the good news is the car will hit Chinese markets in October. The launch was supposed to happen in November, but is now postponed to October. About the good news, if a Chinese launch is round the corner, then an Indian entry is probable. The vehicle was displayed in grand style at the prestigious 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April, and was produced at the acclaimed Guangzhou Honda plant.
Honda XR-V
There are two petrol engines for the Chinese Vezel a 1.8 liter i-VTEC and 1.5 liter i-VTEC mill. The 1.8 liter i-VTEC engine is fitted with four cylinders and emits 165bhp and i-VTEC 1.5 liter engine generates 131bhp. According to reports on the Vezel for Chinese segment, it is apparent that Honda is introducing an up-scale development, and sources say the company may develop a 1.5 liter hybrid power train expected to arrive in 2015. Vezel is 4.2 meters long, and its wheelbase dimension is 2.6 meters.
The price structure of Vezel is 120000-150000 Yuan (Rs 11.9-14.88 lakhs), and is fierce rivals are Renault Captur, Nissan Juke, Suzuki Sx4 and Suzuki S-Cross. The styling of Vezel according to reports is strikingly similar to Honda XR-V, and the visibility effect is felt on bumpers.
As mentioned earlier, the world is awaiting Honda Vezel, the impact of the car on the globe is resounding. It is called HR-V in Europe and sketches of the car were displayed online before the actual showcasing at Paris Motor Show scheduled for October. The styling of the Europe spec car is similar to US model, and it’s got a deep design punch characterized by coupe like outline, sweptback headlights filled with potent LED daytime running lights, sweptback headlights, super illuminating taillights are aggressively styled and elegant wheel arches.
The European spec HR-V or Vezel is longer than the Chinese car, it is 1,605mm tall, 1,770mm wide and 4,295mm long, and its wheelbase length is 2,610mm. Information on engine details has not yet been revealed, Honda will announce the power train features in Paris. Sources say the probable engine equipments are 1.6 liter i-DTEC, 1.5-liter four cylinder and 1 liter three-cylinder diesel mills. The arch rivals of European made Vezel are Renault Captur, Fiat 500X, Peugeot 2008 and Nissan Juke. The due arrival date is 2015.
Vezel sports an exclusive style statement; the signature feature is the two idiosyncratic lines on the side. The front view is classy and sophisticated characterized by professional headlight and grille arrangement. The rear sight is great as well with imaginatively styled tail lights filled with neat horizontal strips. The white roof rails enhance the aesthetic and sporty character of the vehicle. Vezel on the whole is a professionally styled car, the Chinese spec car looks magnificent, sadly Honda has not confirmed about an Indian launch, let’s hope it happens.
