Rumour: Honda won't launch the HR-V in India

According to a media report, Honda has shelved its plan to launch the HR-V in India. 

The report states that Honda had achieved around 30% localisation, but with 70% of imported parts, Honda would have been at a competitive disadvantage in terms of its pricing. Also, the slowdown in the Indian auto sector has forced Honda to revise its volume projection from 12,000 units to 8,000 units. This is said to have influenced the decision to scrap the plan to launch HR-V as well.

Honda had reportedly started trial production of the HR-V and built around 4-5 prototype vehicles. Mass production was scheduled to commence in December 2019. The car was showcased to dealers in Delhi in April 2019.

In India, the HR-V was expected to be offered with a 1.8-litre petrol engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It was also rumoured to get a 1.6-litre diesel engine option.

Source: Autocar India