Honda may produce small car TIF in China

Shanghai August 25 (Gasgoo.com) In light of a bright future in China's small-displacement car market, Honda Motor Co is now planning to launch a new small car, codenamed TIF, in China, Honda China president Seiji Kuraishi said in an interview recently.

The Honda TIF is likely to feature a 1.0L and a 1.3L engine and be priced between 60,000 yuan-80,000 yuan ($8,800-$11,700), a great rival for the newly launched Nissan March, and Chevrolet Sail.

As the Chinese government constantly issues encouraging policies to propel the auto industry, especially development of the small cars in the country. The Japanese automaker said it would certainly launch this small-displacement model in China.

The Honda TIF is the best car in the segment that comes with the most stylish looks, eye-catchy features and extremely user-friendly controls, according to sources.

Moreover, it is said that the small car offers the best mileage also in its segment with excellent comfort and safety features, and with just one glance at its interior you will fall in love with it.

The Japanese automaker sold more than 130,000 vehicles in China last year and is expected to boost its sales to around 150,000 units this year in the world's biggest auto market, Seiji Kuraishi said.