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Latest Honda Shuttle Launched in Japan

The new Honda Shuttle has been launched in the Japanese market between the price of 1.69 million Yen to 2.543 million Yen, which can be said as INR 8.97 Lac to INR 13.35 Lac from the Indian currency. Spilling the beans about furnishings and features, it gets 16 inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights, superb touchscreen infotainment system, HVAC controls and steering mounted controls. The manufacturer hasn't forgotten to introduce noteworthy safety features on this vehicle as the car receives ABS, EBD and airbags to keep its occupants safe from any kind of accident while traveling.

The Shuttle has been based on the same platform, which also underpin the City and new Jazz, with impressive boot space that made possible by its estate body structure. This appreciable luggage compartment has the capacity to haul 570 litre of cargo and with folding down its rear seats, the passenger can carry total 1,141 litres of luggage. It is available in petrol as well as hybrid options, including a 1.5 litre four cylinder direct injection DOHC i-VTEC petrol unit and hybrid motor with a 1.5 litre gasoline unit.

Both of these choices are paired to a CVT gearbox and Honda's i-DCD 7-speed transmission, respectively. Available in 2WD and 4WD variants, this runabout renders the highest fuel efficiency of 37km/l. On the other hand, this company is all set to roll out its Jazz hatchback in the Indian market in July with petrol and diesel engine choices.

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