India has now become the main target of the world producers to make the cars cheaply. Finally, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer or SIAM, Honda is ready to offer the passenger car type hatchback costing Rs 4 lakh-Rs 4.5 lakh. If converted to dollars at the moment, the price is between Rp 80 million and Rp 90 million.

Until introduced in 10th New Delhi Auto Expo 2010 yesterday, there has been no detailed specification of the car. However, based on public information, this new car smaller than the Honda Jazz.

We in Indonesia may be jealous. The reason, Honda could offer an affordable car prices for consumers in India. In the meantime, to get the latest Honda Jazz, consumer Indonesia needs to raise nearly Rp 200 million. For comparison, in India, Honda Jazz cheapest price around Rp 140 million.

India and Thailand
Both Honda and its partners in India, Honda Siel India (HSI), not to name the small car with a design that really new. However, when introduced yesterday explained that this car will be produced next year in India and Thailand.

The new Honda looks very attractive. Honda released photographs and a display unit identical. This car is filled with the latest draft, which is using LED lights. The grille is a renewal of the Honda Jazz.

Overall shape similar to the concept coupe, with the back or the C-pillars are made crooked. In addition, there are the side lines of the body which makes small cars look sporty and stylish look.

Based on the information in circulation, this car will use 1.0-liter VTEC engine or a 1.2 liter engine. In India, little will be faced with the Hyundai i20 and Suzuki (Maruti) Swift who had already got a place in the hearts of Indian consumers.

Honda is a special product developed simultaneously between the Honda Thailand and India. In India, Honda assemble in Greater Noida. Is also interesting, Honda Motors of Japan has sent a letter of intent (LOI) to the vendors in India, detail design, machinery, and car specifications. Honda aim to supply components get cheaper in India.

It is said also, Honda will use their factories in Thailand and India as the basis for this car memperoduksi. After that, the car is exported to developing countries. For that, in India, Honda recruit 30 engineers in research and development team in Noida Greter.

They will then work with the team in Bangkok to develop a small car. In addition, they also focus on reducing the cost of making cars by optimizing various cost components.