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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) has officially stopped production of the Honda Jazz in Indonesia. Instead, to fill this market, HPM introduced the Honda City Hatchback RS for the first time in Indonesia.
“We assess that the character of the City Hatchback RS can satisfy the desires of the target market of the hatchback segment at Honda, especially those who previously liked Jazz,” said HPM Director of Marketing and Sales and Business Innovation, Yusak Billy, at an official statement, on Wednesday (3/3/21).
In the hatchback segment, Honda currently has a solid reputation with models such as the Honda Jazz and the Honda Civic Hatchback RS. Combined, the two models dominate the hatchback segment during 2020 with a 48% market share.
This car is available in 6 color options, including Phoenix Orange Pearl, Rallye Red, Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, with the latest color variant being Meteoroid Gray Metallic.
“Honda is proud to introduce the Honda City Hatchback RS as a new model for Indonesian consumers. We have studied the needs of young hatchback consumers and strive to develop a car that is sporty, stylish and functional to meet the lifestyle. of its users.. “said HPM CEO Takehiro Watanabe.
In 2020, the RS variant of the Honda Jazz alone accounts for more than 90% of total sales for this model. In the same year, Honda also released a new model of the Honda Civic Hatchback with a single RS variant.
“The Hatchback segment is one of the fastest growing segments in Indonesia, where Honda is also a brand that has a strong place in this segment. We have studied the need for a sportier model for customers in this segment, and we are confident that that the Honda City Hatchback RS will be welcomed by Indonesian consumers and continues Honda’s legacy values in the hatchback market, “said Billy.
Derived from the word “Road Sailing”, the RS is a special development for the Honda variant that has a more sporty character in terms of design and performance. In addition to the Honda Jazz and Civic Hatchback, the RS variant is also owned by other popular models such as the Honda Brio and Honda Mobilio. Now the Honda City Hatchback is the latest Honda model to wear the RS emblem.
The Honda City Hatchback RS is designed like a typical Honda hatchback, continuing its sporty image.Outside, the Honda City Hatchback RS applies avant-garde design with strong character lines and the latest lamp designs with full LED headlights with light. LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights and rear combination light with LED light bars. In addition, the glossy black color of the front upper grille, side door mirrors, Shark Fin antenna and 16 “sport alloy wheels, which have black accents, add to the sporty character of this car.
RS-exclusive Aerokit such as rear bumper with diffuser, fog lining, front bumper lower mesh grille, appear on the exterior. The aerokit and bumper combination on the Honda City Hatchback RS has been developed through wind tunnel testing by Honda Research & Development in Sakura, Japan, which is also developing Formula 1 for an improved level of aerodynamics.
Additionally, the Honda City Hatchback RS is also equipped with advanced features such as remote engine start, which can start the vehicle’s engine and the air conditioning automatically before entering the vehicle. The Honda City Hatchback RS is the first model in its class to have this feature, which Honda previously introduced for premium models such as the All New Honda Accord, New Honda Civic and also the New Honda CRV.
Inside the cabin, the interior of the Honda City Hatchback RS is designed to add a sporty impression and increased comfort. At the front of the cockpit, the instrument panel is designed with red accented Sporty Meter Cluster, which is also integrated with advanced 8 “capacitive touchscreen audio. Smartphones can also be easily linked to the audio section With the smartphone connection function which can support user activities.
The Honda City Hatchback RS is also equipped with 8 speakers in the front and rear of the cabin and Auto A / C with red lighting. Other advanced features have also been incorporated into this car such as multi-angle rear view camera function which can show 3 views: normal view, wide view and top view to help users park their car.
Other contemporary features that suit the lifestyle of young people are also built into this car, such as the One Push ignition system, cruise control, audio direction switch, and hands-free phone (HFT) switch with speech recognition. All of these features are equipped with leather door trim with red stitching on the side doors, steering wheel and shift knob.
The spacious cabin is also accompanied by seats covered with suede, fabric and leather combination upholstered seats, which are given red accents that provide elegant comfort and a sportier car feel. Not only that, the cabin area is also designed with high functionality to meet the consumer lifestyle and the needs of very dynamic young people. The cabin of the Honda City Hatchback RS applies the ULTRA seating function, where passengers can set 4 different modes in the front and rear seats consisting of the utility mode, the high mode, the upgrade mode and the long mode.
In the performance sector, the Honda City Hatchback RS, which has a CVT transmission and 6 M / T, has been supported by a DOHC inline 4-cylinder 1.5L, 16 i-VTEC + DBW that makes its performance reach 121PS / 6,600rpm and a maximum torque of 145Nm / 4,300rpm., which is the highest in its class. In accordance with current requirements for cleaner emissions and resource savings, this model’s exhaust is EURO 4 compliant. In addition, ECON mode is also available to establish driving character that is more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. environment.
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