Honda's Insight and CR-Z happen to be axed inside the UK. Company officials confirmed to Autocar that Honda will Not be importing either the Insight or CR-Z into this country. Reports also suggest Honda will certainly be ending production from the Insight in Japan, with European dealers told to sell off their remaining stocks from the petrol-electric hybrid. The very first Insight was launched in 1999, becoming the very first hybrid vehicle to reach on sale in Europe. Its success was short-lived however, with the greater successful Toyota Prius launched in September 2000. Consistent with industry journal Automotive News Europe, Honda had sold 280, 629 units from the Insight globally towards the end of 2013, with more than 157, 000 of these being bought from Japan. Figures from analysts Jato Dynamics show European sales from the Insight fell by 62 per cent in 2013. While its short-term focus will now shift to its diesel range, Honda could expand its hybrid offering again when 2015 once the new Jazz goes on sale. Badged like the Fit outside the UK, the new car will certainly be offered having a 1. 0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine in standard form, but is likewise likely to become available like a hybrid. The hybrid Jazz is tipped to make use of a 1. 5-litre engine mated for an electric motor, generating a combined 133bhp. Honda Insight and CR-Z axed in UK
Monday, September 22, 2014
Honda Insight and CR-Z axed in UK
Honda's Insight and CR-Z happen to be axed inside the UK. Company officials confirmed to Autocar that Honda will Not be importing either the Insight or CR-Z into this country. Reports also suggest Honda will certainly be ending production from the Insight in Japan, with European dealers told to sell off their remaining stocks from the petrol-electric hybrid. The very first Insight was launched in 1999, becoming the very first hybrid vehicle to reach on sale in Europe. Its success was short-lived however, with the greater successful Toyota Prius launched in September 2000. Consistent with industry journal Automotive News Europe, Honda had sold 280, 629 units from the Insight globally towards the end of 2013, with more than 157, 000 of these being bought from Japan. Figures from analysts Jato Dynamics show European sales from the Insight fell by 62 per cent in 2013. While its short-term focus will now shift to its diesel range, Honda could expand its hybrid offering again when 2015 once the new Jazz goes on sale. Badged like the Fit outside the UK, the new car will certainly be offered having a 1. 0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine in standard form, but is likewise likely to become available like a hybrid. The hybrid Jazz is tipped to make use of a 1. 5-litre engine mated for an electric motor, generating a combined 133bhp. Honda Insight and CR-Z axed in UK
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