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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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The Insight Exclusive. introduced the newly refreshed Insight hybrid model, accompanied by the new Insight Exclusive model featuring a 1.5-liter Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. The Freed Hybrid and Freed Spike Hybrid will be Japan’s first 5-number class (i.e.,

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Report: Honda to launch new 68 mpg Accord hybrid sedan in Japan in June

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will launch the new Accord hybrid sedan in Japan in June offering fuel economy of 29 km/l (68 mpg US, 3.4 The fuel economy will also be the best among Hondas, beating the Insight hybrid’s 27.2km per liter. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co. Earlier post.). s Camry and Crown hybrid sedans. s Camry and Crown hybrid sedans.

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Honda Insight Hybrid Goes on Sale in Japan on Friday

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will begin selling the all-new Insight hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, 6 February, starting at ¥1,890,000 (~US$21,100). The Insight features a newly developed hybrid system including a 1.3-liter The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

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Report: Honda to Aggressively Price New Fit Hybrid In Japan

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million (about US$18,600), which will be the lowest price for a gasoline-electric vehicle sold in Japan, according to company sources. million yen price tag for the cheapest model of its Insight hybrid put on sale in February last year. mpg US, 3.3 Kyodo reports that Honda Motor Co. million yen, analysts said.

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Honda CR-Z Hybrid Now On Sale in Japan; Targeting 1,000 Units Per Month

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has begun sales of the all-new CR-Z (“Compact Renaissance Zero”) hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, February 26, 2010. The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 km/L (53 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (54 mpg US, 4.4 km/L (48 mpg US, 4.9

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Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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has begun sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit (Jazz in other markets) model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. The Fit Hybrid features the same IMA system as in the Insight hybrid, using the same 1.3 Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6

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Report: Honda to Advance Hybrid Fit for Japan to 2010

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The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. liter gasoline engine and the same type of hybrid system found in the Insight hybrid. L/100km, 71 mpg US] which is similar to what the Insight hybrid offers.

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