Honda to Begin Sales in Japan of the Vezel

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. will today begin sales in Japan of the Vezel, a new vehicle that fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan and will deliver excellent fuel economy. A four-wheel Drive option will be available for both hybrid and petrol variants. The exterior form of the Vezel fuses together SUV-like stability and coupe-like styling to create an emotional design. On the inside there is a high quality feel with coupe-like personal space for the front seats and, thanks to Honda’s original centre-tank layout, this model benefits from the brand’s ‘magic seats’, as well as a large cargo space beyond what people might expect from the compact exterior form.

OneShift Editorial Team

20 Dec 2013

The hybrid variant will be equipped with SPORT HYBRID i-DCD(Intelligent-Dual Clutch Drive ), Honda’s next-generation Hybrid System that combines a 1.5 litre direct injection engine with a high-output motor to deliver overwhelming high power that is equivalent to that of the 2.0 litre engine and an exhilarating driving feeling. In terms of environmental performance, it’s expected to have the highest fuel economy in its class in Japan. Moreover, the Vezel hybrid variant will be the first among all Honda hybrid models to be equipped with Honda’s original Real Time All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), which controls torque distribution to the front and rear wheels more precisely through electronic control.

For smart operation, all Vezel variants feature advanced technologies and functions normally associated with high-end models, such as an Electric Parking Brake and Automatic Brake Hold, as standard equipment. Furthermore, high-performance soundproofing materials and dampers, which are typically used for high-end saloon models, are adopted to achieve outstanding quietness and driving stability.

Credits: Oneshift News Team