Honda Jazz "Facelift" Released in 2011 in Indonesia

KOMPAS.com - Honda Motor Corporation, two days ago, on Friday (08/10/2010), has just introduced the Honda Fit (Jazz in Indonesia) facelift. The move will be followed by Indonesia next year, as informed Jonfis Fandy, Director of Marketing and Sales Service of PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), on the sidelines of the 10-year CR-V in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday (10/09/2010 ) yesterday.

Being asked about the possible presence of new variants, Jonfis declare that it is satisfied with the last two models are marketed. "In Indonesia this responsibility, when there is an option 1.3 L engine, power is smaller than the 1.5 L engine, but the same tax. It would be more beneficial if we produce more Jazz 1,5 L," he said.

Hybrid Jazz
Regarding the hybrid-engined variants are also introduced in Japan, Jonfis states will not enter into Indonesia in the near future. "We had not thought to bring it (hybrid variants) here because the market is not yet clear," said Jonfis. Indonesian society, he added, still need more education about hybrid technology.

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In addition, he said, the price of hybrid car technology is still expensive. For example, while the Civic Hybrid HPM brought into the country in 2008. At that time, the Civic has standard tag of USD 275 million, while the Civic Hybrid to reach USD 490 million. "We need a clearer regulatory support concerning the use of this technology," he said.