Inovev expects 150 000 annual sales of the new Honda Jazz in Europe
- Details
- The Japanese manufacturer Honda has taken a long time to replace the segment B Jazz, in its European version, as seven years were needed to introduce the next gen Jazz. The former Jazz dated back to 2008. The Japanese carmaker effect demonstrates once again that the European market is no longer a real priority.
- Its sales have decreased gradually from 335 000 units in 2007 to 135 000 in 2014 (a drop of 60% in 7 years), making Honda one of the smaller manufacturers currently operating in Europe. Inovev expects 150 000 annual sales of the new Honda Jazz in Europe.
- The new generation (derived from the Japanese model “Fit” has been marketed for one year already) offers a larger and more rounded body, which will benefit both the inside space and aerodynamics.
- The engine powers have grown since the old 1200 petrol 90 hp engine has been replaced by a 1300 petrol 100 hp one and the former 1300 petrol 100hp has been replaced by a 1500 petrol 130 hp engine. The hybrid version (5000 sales in Europe last year) will still be marketed, but will now have a 1500 petrol 130 hp engine, it will also be able to start in 100% electric mode.
- Let us recall that the Jazz Hybrid will be in 2015 the only hybrid car marketed by Honda in the European market since the Civic IMA, Insight and CRZ were removed from the European portfolio at the end of last year. Finally, we should note that the future HRV SUV from segment B will be based on this new generation Jazz and will be manufactured in Japan, China and England.
Contact us: info@inovev.com
Read more... Inovev expects 150 000 annual sales of the new Honda Jazz in Europe
Inovev expects 70 000 annual sales of the new Skoda Superb in Europe
- Details
- The Czech brand Skoda, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group (the second largest manufacturer in 2014), unveiled the third generation of his sedan from segment E, the Superb. The 2015 model is characterized by a slight enlargement of its dimensions (length 4.86 m against 4,83m previously) which brings it closer to the 5 meter length.
- Meanwhile, the new Superb (which will be available later on in an estate version) benefits from the MQB platform, common to the entire Volkswagen Group, which means it will benefit from a sixty kilo weight loss according to the manufacturer.
- The new generation of the Superb is characterized by lowered lines reflecting some traits of the Octavia launched in 2013.
The engines will be available in Euro 6 standards, namely petrol engines: 1.4 TSI 125 hp and 1.4 TSI 150 hp (with cylinder deactivation), 1.8 TSI 180 hp, 2.0 TSI 220 hp and 2.0 TSI of 280 hp. Skoda also will also offer a diesel 2.0 TDI engine with 140 hp and 170 hp. A 1.6 TDI 110 hp may also be added to the range.
- Inovev expects 70 000 annual sales of the new Superb in Europe(on average), it will be produced at the Kvasiny plant (Czech Republic), one of the two major European Skoda plants. For example, the VW Passat, which has the same platforms and engines as the Superb, is designed for a production of 350 000 units per year (on average), five times the production of the Superb.
Contact us: info@inovev.com
Read more... Inovev expects 70 000 annual sales of the new Skoda Superb in Europe
Honda is terminating production of the CRV in Europe
- Details
- The Honda CRV (SUV from segment C) is the second most produced SUV from segment C in the world (after the Toyota RAV4), with more than 637 000 units produced in six plants around around the world in 2014 (against 230 000 in 2005). Since 2005 several things have been observed, not only an increase in sales of this worldwide (following the global growth of SUV), but also a different production breakdown in these markets.
- Thus, until 2007, the CRV was mainly made in Japan for export to all regions of the world except Europe, where the UK plant was responsible for supplying this market. The plant was also tasked for exporting additional CRVs to North America, to support the Japanese plant.
- With the growing demand of SUVs in North America and China, Honda decided to build the CRV in these markets. Thus started the production of the CRV in the US, Mexico, Canada, and increased production in China. In contrast, the production of the CRV in the UK is falling: 54 000 CRV produced in 2014, while it reached 123 000 units in 2005. It is the same in Japan, where the CRV is hardly produced anymore (2 700 units in 2014).
- In 2015, Honda decided to transfer the British production of the next generation CRV (to be launched in 2017) to the Canadian plant (Alliston). Therefore, the CRV sold in Europe from 2017 will all be exported from Canada. The British Honda plant (Swindon) will now be producing (from 2017) the 5-door version Civic. The Jazz will be fully supplied from China.
Contact us: info@inovev.com
Read more... Honda is terminating production of the CRV in Europe
Inovev expects 135 000 annual sales of the new VW Touran in Europe
- Details
Now that the market is significantly down (mainly victim of competition from SUVs) it will make it more difficult for the Touran to defend its positions.
Contact us: info@inovev.com
Read more... Inovev expects 135 000 annual sales of the new VW Touran in Europe
Inovev expects 100 000 annual sales of the new Hyundai Tucson in Europe
- Details
Contact us: info@inovev.com
Read more... Inovev expects 100 000 annual sales of the new Hyundai Tucson in Europe