Massive recalls are a part of regular life now, both in the global as well as the domestic Indian auto industry. All the global auto majors do call back huge numbers of their quality vehicles from time to time in order to check, fix or replace several sorts of faulty components. The recalls by the auto majors are also quite controversial in nature, as while some auto experts say that the overall quality of the automotive products have fallen in the recent times, others argue by saying that the recalls are a result of auto majors who have just become more conscious and responsible towards the modern safety levels which is actually good.

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India too gets abundant number of voluntary recalls its auto market, which has increased in number by leaps and bounds ever since the Indian automotive body SIAM made it mandatory for the auto makers to make recalls on voluntary basis for safety measures.

The Japanese car major Honda Motor is also going through one such massive recall phase at the time being. However, all the Japanese car majors seem to be on the same boat, as Toyota the global leader is also leading the recall list, while another Japanese auto maker Nissan Motor is also making a number of recalls recently. Honda has recently announced a major recall for its hybrid cars owing to some software glitch which can be potentially dangerous. Right after this unique global recall of its hybrid models to fix the malfunctioning software, Honda has recalled some of its vehicles in the domestic car market of India, again related to safety issues.

Honda Cars India, the fully owned Indian subsidiary of Honda Motor, has announced that it will recall 1,338 vehicles in India in order to carry out preventive replacement measures of a faulty car part. The recent car recall from Honda India involves the replacement of the defective air bag inflator on the passenger’s side, revealed the company an emailed statement on 16^th of July, 2014.

The current recall business involves some of the Honda Accord sedan and Honda CR-V compact SUVs in India. In the company statement, Honda has revealed that this recall is regarding the potential malfunctioning car component which is related to the passenger air bags that can cause damage to the passenger or fail to protect the passenger on the event of a road accident. The company statement further said that this recall is actually the implementation of the recall which was made by the company in the month of June, this year.

Honda Cars India has said in its company statement that it will recall 1,085 units of its Accord sedan as well as 253 units of its CR-V compact sports utility vehicle. Honda Cars India has further stated that the company has yet not received any reports of any incidents related to this faulty component in India so far, and the company is doing it simply as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its customers.

Honda Cars India is certainly doing extremely well with the massive success of its two latest cars, Amaze and new City. The Japanese car major’s high success in the last one year has made it attain new position in the Indian car market. However, the Japanese car maker has been seemingly concentrating more on the entry level cars such as the Amaze and the upcoming Mobilio. This made the speculations rife that Honda might not think about launching its high-end performance centric cars in India given their high pricing and low sales in the Indian market.

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However, as per the latest reports, Honda India is contemplating to launch the new CR-V as well as the Accord braced with the 1.6 liter diesel motor in the next year.

Owing to poor market performance, Honda Cars India discontinued its patent luxury vehicle Accord in 2013, as the company did with the premium hatch Jazz also due to low sales. Honda however, never stated the exact reason for discontinuing the Accord in India though the declining sales rates were apparent. The drop in the Accord’s sales in India was primarily due to heavy competition, along with the lack of a diesel variant. As the luxury behemoths also began offering hatchback models in the same price range as the Honda Accord, more customers were diverted from the capable car. Finally, the production constraint that Honda faced post the launch of Amaze and its amazing demands marked the end of the Accord in India. However, now there is high chance that the Accord will be resurrected in India along with its diesel counterpart.

The Indian car market is getting matured rapidly and its luxury segment is growing incredibly, thus being a reputed luxury car maker Honda would not like to miss out on this highly lucrative segment in India. Moreover, the Japanese car major also has massive expansion plants both in terms of product range and production capacity. While the company has started a new production plant in Rajasthan recently, it is also planning to set up a third plant in Gujarat. Thus, Honda seems to be all prepared to re-launch the Accord in 2015 in India.

The new Honda Accord would be powered by a new 2.4 liter petrol mill producing 177bhp of power. This new petrol motor will be more responsive and fuel efficient as against to the previous one. The new 2015 Accord will come with an electric power steering, bigger body with increased space, redesigned interiors as well as a sturdier chassis.

The Accord’s diesel variant will be launched later. The diesel version will pack in a new 1.6 liter diesel mill. This engine is expected to be introduced first in the CR-V in India next year. This new powerful diesel mill generating 118hp of power and 300Nm of torque will be perfect for bigger vehicles such as the Civic, CR-V and Accord.

Honda is yet to confirm the Indian launches of the 2015 CR-V and Accord diesel.

Honda has churned wonders with its diesel packages Amaze and new Honda City. The company has another amazing upcoming diesel launch the new CR-V expected to launch in 2015. A new CR-V launch sounds exciting; the car was displayed at the prestigious 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

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The diesel CR-V for Indian markets is equipped with robust 1.6 litre engine that produces 300Nm and 118bhp. The car is sold in two wheel drive mode coupled with manual transmission gearbox. The engine is bigger that potent 1.5 litre engine used in Amaze. The power output from 1.5 litre engine is 100bhp, the 1.6 litre engine yields 118bhp. The torque output from 1.6 litre engine is higher than bigger 2.4 litre petrol power trains with the emission of 30.5kgm torque higher than 23 kgm.

The new CR-V diesel will be sold in two wheel drive option, which implies a lighter car. About 70kg of weight is preserved, and is a boon in terms of optimum performance output. Honda will manufacture the car at its established unit in Tapukara. The initial price is expected to be Rs 25 lakhs.

There are speculations that Honda might launch the new Accord diesel, and will arrive with more robust twin turbo engine. The power train will generate oodles of energy in 140 to 150bhp range.

CR-V is among Honda’s exceptionally premium models, the exteriors flaunt creatively styled grille, and fashionably styled headlights. The fog lights look glossy and blend with the dynamic styling of the car. The side skirts add a refined touch to the car. The car looks elegant from the rear contributed arty tail lights. The surprise package lies in sun roof, which offers a great view of outer atmosphere. The windscreen is moulded into racked slanting structure in green tinted glass. The seventeen inch ten spoke alloy wheels offers remarkable road grip on challenging terrains such as steep slopes and mountain ranges.

The cabin room in CR-V is enormously spacious and draped with fine plastic; the seats are draped in high quality black leather and ivory upholstery. The fit and finish is supreme, the enormous cabin room is sufficient to accommodate five occupants. The cabin volume is exceptionally roomy for back and front seat passengers, sufficient to tuck in heaps of luggage and encounter fun-filled vacation moments. There is a world class audio system with USB, Aux-in, AM or FM radio and CD player facilities.

CR-V is packed with adequate safety with curtain, side and front airbags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure with G-Con technology. There are 6 SRS airbags with (OPDS) Occupant Position Detection System, the seventeen inch alloy wheels adds greater power to tackled challenging terrains.

Honda CR-V is decked with amazing features; the new car will bring in greater delight moments with superior 1.6 litre diesel engine. The new CR-V is a car to look forward to, decorated with style, power, technology and safety. CR-V buffs who are keen to buy the car will have to wait till next year.

The other thrilling new Honda launches to look forward to are Mobilio MPV and new Jazz.

Honda is packed with new launches; the launch of 2014 City has churned public excitement levels to no end. Then there are some more amazing upcoming models which are Vezel SUV and Mobilio MPV, and now the company is likely to release the new CR-V diesel in 2015, and the excitement with new launches is just never ending.

Honda has never been in the picture for diesel launches, and is now keen to expand its diesel car portfolio. The company has created a bang with the launch of its diesel project Amaze, and has used the same potent Earth Dreams diesel engine into its new City.  Honda will use the same engine into its new CR-V product.  The car will run on powerful 1.6 liter iDTEC engine, more powerful than Amaze to quality for below four meter excise duty regulation. The engine output will be more robust as well, which is now 118bhp from 1.6 liter engine compared to 100bhp. The petrol car will move on 2.4 liter capacity and the power output is now 30.5kgm compared to 23kgm used earlier.

Expect to drive a smoother and light weight new CR-V, the diesel car is sold in two wheel drive mode, lesser than its predecessor by 70kg. The 1.6 liter diesel engine will pump out world class power and torque efficiencies. Honda has recorded continuous profits for months since the launch of Amaze in 2013 April, the demand for the car was so enormous that the company had to build another unit in Tapukara Rajasthan.  Since the recent launch of City, the car along with Amaze has yielded an amazing 123% profit for Honda. Now with the establishment of Tapukara unit, Honda can roll out many pieces of diesel 1.6 liter engine, and the initial price is expected to be about Rs 25 lakhs.

For more delicious information, Honda might fit a diesel power train to Accord model, and the car in the making will be injected with a best-in-class twin turbo engine technology. As high fly as the engine is the power output which is 140 to 150bhp, and the torque output is likely to be phenomenal as well.

The launch of 1.5 liter iDTEC engine in Amaze was the trigger point for Honda to go the diesel way.  The grand success of the car has led Honda to use the same engine in Vezel SUV and Mobilio MPV, and a bigger version of it in new CR-V scheduled to arrive in 2015.  CR-V is Honda’s premium SUV, and the forthcoming model is filled with greater excitement in terms of lighter weight and more powerful engine. Later the same engine formula might be used in Accord. Ardent CR-V fans can look forward to exciting moments with new model, and customers can hope to encounter an atmosphere of grandeur and abundance. The most exciting aspect of the launch is driving a lighter CR-V, a perfect package to live a life of pride and riches.

Honda car buffs can look forward to string of amazing packages with heaps of exciting moments to look forward to.

Honda Motor had started its massive diesel campaign in the Indian car market in 2013 with the launch of the Amaze compact sedan, which went on to become one of the most amazing success ever for the company. The Amaze helped the company not only to recover from the heavily stressed situation in India but also turned its fortunes completely and helped it to become the fourth largest car maker in India. Post the astral success of the Amaze Honda has planned a long queue of new cars for India, all of which would come with their diesel counterparts to ensure further outstanding success.

The Japanese luxury car maker has already planned the diesel engines for all its upcoming new cars such as the Mobilio MPV and the all new 2014 Jazz premium hatchback that are going to launch in India within this year. Thus, Honda will have a total tree new launches in the entire calendar year of 2014 counting in the all new City sedan that launched in Jan also with its first time diesel version. Now, it is being speculated that Honda is contemplating to endow the CR-V with a diesel engine as well and this is going to happen pretty soon.

According to the speculations, the Honda CR-V could pack in a higher displacement diesel motor from the same much acclaimed Earth Dreams diesel engine range from Honda Motor. The Honda CR-V is sold in India in only its petrol variant, but in other markets it comes in its diesel variants as well. In some car markets, the CR-V comes with a 2 diesel engine options that comprises of a 1.6 liter and a 2.2 liter mill. In the Indian car market, the new CR-V diesel will most probably pack in the 1.6 liter i-DTEC diesel motor. This engine is capable of delivering 118bhp of power and 300Nm of torque. The CR-V also may give a miss to its All Wheel Drive system as this diesel engine is configured to go only with a two wheel drive setup.

The CR-V SUV is expected to get is diesel counterpart by 2015 in India. Honda has added advantage now as it has a diesel motor manufacturing unit in its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. Thus, the company might even choose to develop the 1.6 liter all aluminum diesel mill in India itself to cut down costs. Given that Honda is increasing concentrating on high localization for all its products to offer affordable pricing, the diesel engine’s manufacturing possibility in India are is the more high. The Honda CR-V SUV diesel might be priced less than that of the AWD petrol models and might have a starting price of Rs. 25 lakhs onwards.

Post its launch in India, the Honda CR-V diesel will lock its horns with the other luxury urban vehicles such as the Mini Countryman and the Audi Q3 S. The Honda CR-V diesel will also be better placed in India given its company’s wider network of service centers and lower maintenance costs.

Honda, a world acclaimed auto manufacturer has introduced an interesting ‘Eye Catching ‘concept for its new CR-V brand. The phrase eye catching is catchy, and the company has released two CR-V models in two shades that have blended together for years. The two cars are painted with professional white and black shades and are sold in UK for 28,400 pounds.

It has now become a common sight to view unique pieces, and the 2014 Indian auto expo was packed with exceptional pieces. A unique car on show that could be compared to the Eye Catching models of CR-V is the black Midnight Edition of Mahindra Thar. The two white and black CR-V models look similar in terms of variants, and interior fitments, the only obvious variation is color.

White and black shades are always associated with exclusiveness, and both the models are exclusively styled. The cars are tailored with 19 inch Orion alloy wheel, privacy glass and exhaust finisher. The front grille design is one of a kind with a signature pattern, and the engine capacity is stunning, the tail gate spoiler flows over the back window and accentuates the aesthetic value of cars. There are boards as well which brings out the immensely stylish factor of the car.

The two CR-V models are injected with high tech equipments with satellite navigation system, power folding mirrors, back and front parking sensors, high power Bluetooth, and dual climate control.

CR-V is among the top selling models of Honda, and looks grand inside out, and it is once in a way exciting to spot a black and white CR-V. It adds tints of uniqueness and glamour to the car world. Honda CR-V is an eye catchy piece and to add waves of excitement and splendor the company has emerged with a combination of white and black CR-V models. It is a common sight to view a black or white CR-V model at one shot, but it is a rare scenario that the two color combinations are showcased together in one product.

There is something special about a white and black product coming together, and the distinctiveness is more pronounced with CR-V. The color combination is often associated with an epic era. The black and white color combination highlights a historical era called vintage period. The term ‘Eye Catching’ suits the white and black color theme to the core, and is a visual catch of the past into the present.

It will be fun to drive the ‘Eye Catching’ edition of CR-V in royal white and black shades; the car is already on sale in UK. It will be interesting if a similar package is introduced in India, the car economy in India is among the biggest in the world and such a sight will draw a massive crowd. India’s would yearn to drive unique pieces such as white and black Eye Catching edition of CR-V.

Let’s hope a similar amazing and unique car scenario emerges in India, just like the thrill effect churned with Midnight edition of Mahindra Thar. It could happen with the new City diesel model in India.

Honda CR V is a SUV which is one of my favourites and it is in the list of cars which I would love to be driven in. The spacious interiors of the Honda CR V gives you enough space to play golf inside it! And it is luxurious as well and of course, powerful too. These were the features which I liked about the Honda CR V.

Now, Honda has brought the new CR V which is just fantastic, again. It is said that the first impression is the last impression and what a first impression this huge SUV gives you is mesmerising! It looks big! And it is big! The new design of the Honda CR V has made me desire it more. It looks completely astonishing! It is totally different from all the SUVs currently cruising on the Indian roads. Its new sleek design is more futuristic. The new big stretched headlamps is a great replacement for the old small ones. The new front grille with chrome finishing and the Honda badge in the centre will scare the little hatch-ies (hatch backs). The huge bumper is so fashionably designed that it looks fantastic and does its job very well. It also features bright fog lamps to help you drive through tough roads. Phew! I could just keep babbling about it all day long!

The Honda CR V is available in two (petrol) engine options: 2.0 L and 2.4 L. The former is capable to generate a max power of 153 bhp at 6500 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 4300 rpm while the latter gives out 187 bhp of max power at 7000 rpm and produces a massive pulling torque of 226 Nm at 4400 rpm. Both the engines are i-VTEC petrol engines of Honda. There is an option of automatic transmission to choose in the 2.0 L while the 2.4 L comes with the same as standard. Also, the 2.0 L variant is available in 2WD option only whereas the 2.4 L variant powers all the four wheels of this SUV.

The interiors of the Honda CR V is as amazing as the exteriors. In fact, you would get confused whether to watch it from the outside and praise its looks or to sit inside the opulent cabin and feel the luxury. The seats are extremely comfortable and the quality of materials used is top notch. The steering has a nice feel and has mounted illuminated controls. The powerful dual climate control system works wonders in all weather conditions. It provides a very soft and smooth ride of a sedan with the benefits of a SUV.

The Honda CR V is available at the price range of Rs 20.6 lacs to Rs 27 lacs (ex showroom New Delhi) which is a large sum of money. There are cars available of competitors like the Merc A Class & BMW 1 series in this range and this could be the strongest negative point of the CR V.

Honda CR V is the first ever SUV from Honda for the Indian market, and it is not just another SUV but is a status symbol for Indian Automobile owners. The tern CR V stands for civic recreation vehicle and is based on the Honda civic sedan. Recently Honda has unveiled its fourth generation Honda CR V and has incorporated a lot of styling with the new car to mark the difference of the current model which looks menacing and elegant that its predecessors.

Power& Performance:

The Honda CRV is a mid-sized SUV and is available with two engine choices. It is powered by a 2.0 Liter I VTEC engine that could generate a power of 143 bhp and a torque of 190 NM. The vehicle is mated with a 6 speed manual transmission system. The vehicle offers an excellent mileage of 13.1 kmpl. Its 2.4 liter I-VTEC engine could generate a torque of 218 NM and a power of 161 bhp. Two types of gear transmission system are accustomed to the engine. The vehicle has a tough boy with an independent suspension system that affords a smooth and quiet cabin even in situations that warrants tough handling.

For users who would desire rough handling and sporty Rive, the vehicle is enabled with a 6 speed manual transmission system, and the additional gear decreases the speed of wheel rotation and also lowers the engine noise. Its 5 speed automatic transmission variant is enabled by a Grade logic control system that again affords a graceful and smooth driving experience on the road.

Honda has imparted all-wheel drive system with the vehicle with options for front wheel driving at normal circumstances, users are however free to switch over to all wheel drive at any time depending on the conditions of the terrain.

Style and Built of the SUV:

The SUV has an expressive and dynamic forward cabin offering it a rugged and sculpted appearance. It has a two-step front grille with an arched window, getting the distinctive look of Honda cars. The design of rear bumper and fog lamps are amazing.

A new two-step front grille and a side profile with an arched window shape accent the CR-V’s distinctive and upscale presence. The new Honda CR-V flaunts a re-sculpted hood and a new front bumper and rear bumper design as well as oval shape fog lamps. The new CR-V is powered by a 10 spoke alloy wheel offering the SUV a sporty look and aggressive stand. Its cockpit is pretty impressive with a dynamic dashboard and leather upholstery. Its interiors offer a premium look with audio controls incorporated with chrome finish and dashboard controls in the center console. Its vanity mirror is associated with lights for visibility assistance in darkness. Its music system features with a USB port in the upper glove compartment and is fitted with climate controls, multi-info display, silent cabin and tilt telescopic steering wheel.

Safety features:

The safety features have been enhanced with the CR variant of Honda and is upgraded with airbags – 6 in number, powered by occupant position detection system. The strong vehicle body could control situations during a collision or crash, termed as a G force control system. Therefore the vehicle is crash compatible compared with its competitors.

Great TV commercials can create a great impression on the minds of consumers and leave the desired effect on the viewers’ minds. This is very true in the automobile industry as well. There are many capable car models in the world’s auto market that could not make it big simply because of a wrong or less effective marketing strategy.

With the passage of time superb alluring advertisements are created that make use of high-tech effects and graphics to ensure that the viewers can’t take their eyes off the commercials and grabs their full attention. A superior car’s features and plus points are used as the main criteria to create a TV commercial, and these are highlighted in the most enticing ways to compel the prospective buyers to at least enquire about the model. Even the less prospective buyers can be so enthralled by a TV commercial that he might even want to upgrade to a more expensive car than he indented to.

At present, the auto giants are going in for rather different sort of advertisements that involve more of illusions or mind boggling stunts other than using the more common animation and graphics effects. A lot of the global auto makers are coming up with great commercials that tickle the child-side of the viewers and make them wonder with childlike amazements through wonderfully awe inspiring television commercials.

Being a luxury auto giant, the Japanese car maker Honda can’t really stay away from such ads and decides to join the flock of other car makers that are creating a buzz with their advertisements. Honda has just released a new commercial for the European audience. This new commercial features the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC Diesel and showcases how the vehicle is working towards the future developments with its performance and fuel efficiency.

The latest CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC Diesel’s commercial however is not the first Honda advertisement that created a buzz with its awe inspiring commercial. Honda also released a very innovative ‘Hands’ advertisement earlier this year that stressed on the power of the hands to create new innovative and futuristic vehicles. This Honda ad showed miniature vehicles ranging from motorcycles, to super bikes, to various cars and even spacecrafts all created out of a small metal nut by a pair of hands. The advertisement ends with a car producing clean water suggesting a hydrogen fuel cell car.

Coming back to the latest CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC Diesel commercial, Honda employs superb optical illusion here but this time around in the old fashioned way. The advertisement uses fantastic, realist art work, proportionately placed props and the clever usage of the camera to create a mind blowing images that seem rather “impossible.”

The advertisement is a great embodiment of the caption “An Impossible, Made Possible” that Honda claims to be always working on for even greater innovative cars that are ready for the future.

The commercial video ends with the voicing: “Let’s do those things that can’t be done, with less fuel in and more mileage out, an impossible made possible”.

Honda Cars India is an esteemed division of the parent headquartered firm in Japan. The company is recognized for its incredible range of cars draped in luxury and style. Some of its premium models are Brio, City, Accord, CR-V and Amaze. The company despite the harsh macro-economic conditions has noted a whopping 88% profit sale increase for the September month.

The Amaze has contributed maximum profits for the company, this is Honda’s first diesel project launched in the beginning of 2013. The diesel fueled Amaze delivers outstanding mileage figures of 25.8kmpl. This is one of the strong characteristics of the car that has churned heaps of profits to Honda. For a pleasurable family vacation car, the car is built with massive 400 liter boot volume enough to stuff in heaps of luggage. The Amaze is a sedan version of the trendy Brio hatchback.

Ardent Honda fans can look forward to a range of new surprise packages such as Honda CR-V diesel, Accord diesel, City diesel, and Civic diesel, TIF, 2014 Honda City and Honda Brio MPV. The company aims to incorporate its Amaze diesel success formula in its other premium models. One question that would emerge is whether the upcoming diesel models of Honda will be game changers like Amaze. The mileage offered by new CRV-diesel will be 14 to 18 kmpl, which is pretty robust for frequent long distance drives.

The 2014 Accord diesel will power a potent 2.2 liter TDCi engine built with common rail diesel engine technology. This dynamic engine will release 347Nm torque and 134 bhp power. The car will be unveiled in automatic and manual transmission options matted to five speed automatic or manual gearbox. An important factor to note with this car is the supreme engine efficiency comes with its amazing eco-friendly properties of low carbon-dioxide emission levels are admirable mileage.

The 2014 CR-V diesel is built with a powerful 2200cc mill built with CRDi technology and has four cylinders. This efficient engine releases shockingly impressive 347Nm and 134 bhp engine outputs. Some of the interesting characteristics of this engine are its higher pick up and acceleration properties and will be rolled out in four and two wheel drive versions.

The new City diesel is manufactured with a robust 1.4 liter engine manufactured with intelligent common rail turbocharged direct injection technology (CRDI). This powerful engine churns remarkable engine outputs of 100bhp power and will have automatic and manual transmission options. The car will be highly reliable in terms of mileage as well and will maneuver at 13-17kmpl.

All the new diesel models will deliver luxury and comfort to meet the demands of modern demographic. The reliability factors with these cars are admirable for college and working individuals to travel a vast distance on a daily basis. Honda Cars India has strategized its manufacture and design plan effectively, evident from its outstanding profit sale figures for the September month. Honda fans can now enjoy an extraordinary combination of luxury and comfort. These are attractive mediums for those with a big group of friends to explore an amazing holiday in scenic Indian cities.