2009-12-22 08:01:20 -

Tokyo, Dec 21, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at the
Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 11, 2010.

In addition to the Honda New Small Concept, Honda also will exhibit the CR-Z Concept 2009, a concept model for a new hybrid vehicle, which was unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. Moreover, a demonstration of Honda's bipedal humanoid robot, ASIMO, has also been scheduled.

With the booth concept of "Inspired by

Dynamism - Truly Honda by Nature" Honda will express its tireless challenge for the development of advanced technologies and environmental technologies for the next generation.

World Premiere
- Concept Model: "Honda New Small Concept"

Exhibition Model
- CR-Z Concept 2009

Production Model
- City 1.5V
- Jazz (introduced in June 2009)
- Civic (underwent minor model change in September 2009)
- Accord V6
- CR-V (underwent minor model change in November 2009)

In addition, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd. will exhibit its new 110cc motorcycle model, CB Twister, for the first time and Hero Honda Motors Ltd. will exhibit a variety of motorcycle products as well.

About Honda





Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit world.honda.com .

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