Honda promises to still be able to provide hybrid products in Europe. The plan is a Japanese company that will bring a hybrid version of the Jazz in 2016.
The desire to keep playing in the hybrid segment persist despite the current CR-Z and Insight, is no longer marketed in Europe. Both of these products apply gasoline engine and electric motor.
"There is no obituary hybrid. We do not forget about the hybrid technology. Our current focus is a 1600 cc diesel engine, "said Honda Motor Europe's Chief Marketing Officer Philip Ross as reported by Automotive News Europe.
Jazz new hybrid is expected to have CO2 emissions below 100 grams per km in order to meet European standards so it gets a tax break. Jazz hybrid that is now still has emissions of 104 grams per km. Still less with the Yaris hybrid, 79 grams per km.
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