Honda headquarters in Japan has released official images of its Civic hatchback, more than six months out from the car’s arrival in New Zealand. The company let go the limited line-up of exterior pictures after unofficial images of an undisguised Civic hatch appeared online last week. They show that the production version is pretty much identical to the concept unveiled … [Read more...] about Honda Civic hatchback – the first pictures
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Honda Civic Type R set for 2017 debut in NZ
Honda will unveil a more powerful version of its iconic Civic Type R hatchback at the Paris motor show next month – and it will be launched in New Zealand later next year. It will be the first time the Civic R will officially be available here through Honda’s dealer network. Its arrival might be accompanied by Honda celebration, that’s if the company reclaims the Civic R’s … [Read more...] about Honda Civic Type R set for 2017 debut in NZ
Honda Civic: biggest small sedan in world of SUVs
At the end of June, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) had registered 1865 new Honda vehicles, an average for the carmaker of 310 a month for the first six months of 2016. The total was made up as follows: Jazz 830, HRV 611, CRV 260, Civic range 83, Odyssey 47, others 34. The small Jazz hatchback and medium CRV and compact HRV crossover/SUVs therefore accounted for 1701 … [Read more...] about Honda Civic: biggest small sedan in world of SUVs
Honda blames supply problems for its worst sales month
Honda blames a lack of stock for what might be its worst sales month on record in New Zealand – meaning it didn’t have enough cars on hand for its dealers to sell. “Simply stock supply timing issues,” said marketing manager Nadine Bell, in answer to why its registrations totalled only 81 new passenger cars in April. ‘Supply issues’ can be industry speak for (a) demand in … [Read more...] about Honda blames supply problems for its worst sales month
Honda’s ‘price promise’ under scrutiny with its new compact SUV
All eyes will be on Honda’s New Zealand’s no-discount ‘price promise’ principle now its new HR-V has entered the compact SUV segment, the car market’s most competitive. The second-generation HR-V goes into a sector that accounts for upwards of 33 per cent of overall sales. It’s chockablock with rivals and where deals are being won and lost on discounts, or so-called … [Read more...] about Honda’s ‘price promise’ under scrutiny with its new compact SUV