January 28, 2015 - Signaling a new era for the Honda brand in
Europe, every model in the range will be new or refreshed in 2015, with
many being unveiled in production guise for the first time at the Geneva
Motor Show in (this coming) March (2015). Performance cars for road and track, family cars
and a fuel cell concept will all feature on the Honda stand.
The return of two performance legends
Geneva will see the global premiere of the Honda Civic Type R
production car. The ‘race car for the road‘ will be the most extreme
Type R ever built, with blistering performance and thrilling dynamics
that set new standards in the segment. A world-first application of
Honda’s new 2.0 liter VTEC Turbo engine, aggressive function-led styling
and pioneering new chassis technologies combine to deliver one of the
most immersive and rewarding driving experiences available in any
sector.
For fans keenly anticipating the launch of Honda’s latest hot hatch
icon, a dedicated Type R microsite goes live on 28 January. Here fans
can explore and share Type R content, in order to gain access to
exclusive snapshots of the performance hatchback ahead of its debut in
Geneva: http://youtu.be/LJla-AlnlqY
Hot from its global debut in Detroit, the much-anticipated production
Honda NSX will make its European debut in Switzerland, twenty-five
years after the original. The hybrid supercar has been specifically
created to deliver a ‘new sports experience,’ challenging conventional
beliefs about the supercar segment.
New HR-V and Jazz
Production models of Honda’s all-new HR-V and Jazz will debut ahead of their market launches later in 2015.
The all-new HR-V blends the styling of a coupe with the toughness,
space and utility of a SUV in a sporty, characterful and versatile
B-segment crossover. Re-entering the segment that Honda pioneered with
the original HR-V in 1998, the new 2015 model features eye-catching
exterior styling, fun-to-drive performance, class-leading fuel economy
and unmatched interior spaciousness.
With a sophisticated new look and an upgraded interior, the
third-generation Jazz also makes its debut in Geneva. This car has been
redesigned from the ground up, building on the strong reputation of its
predecessors and featuring a brand new 1.3 liter petrol engine.
Looking to the future
The Honda FCV Concept demonstrates the exterior and interior styling
evolution of the next-generation zero emissions Honda fuel-cell vehicle.
The FCV Concept is intended to provide significant gains in
packaging, interior space, cost reduction and real-world performance,
including an anticipated driving range in excess of 300 miles and a
refuelling time of three to five minutes.
Iconic McLaren-Honda partnership returns
The 2015 McLaren-Honda Formula 1 racecar will also be on show at
Geneva ahead of its competitive debut at the season opener in Melbourne,
Australia on March 15. The new partnership aims to create a legacy to
surpass that of the original, when four Constructors’ World
Championships were won in four years between 1988 and 1991.
Honda can be found at stand 4250 in Hall 4 at the 85th Geneva Motor Show (March 3 - 15).
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