Honda Launches Li Nian S1 Sub-Compact In China
China is leading automobile market with more vehicles selling in the country than any other part of the world. Automakers from all over the world have been scrambling to gain a sizable piece of the Chinese auto market as the nation’s buying capacity has been increased in the last few years. Honda Motors is no exception. The Japanese company has launched an entry level sedan in China during during ongoing Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The new sedan is based on old Honda city and is called Honda Li Nian S1. Although nowhere as complicated as the Everus idea shown at the 2010 Beijing auto show, the S1 does allow Honda to start making further inroads into the Chinese market.
While the aggressive-looking concept appeared to be based off the present Honda City (which, in turn, shares its platform with the Fit hatchback), the S1 is essentially a gussied-up version of the previous-generation City sedan, albeit with a few cosmetic tweaks. Honda Li Nian S1’s manufacture model comes with blunt looks. Other Popular Cars of Honda are- Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and Honda Jazz. Li Nian S1 will have two engine options including a 1.3- and 1.5-liter four cylinder power houses. The performance information of these engines are yet to be disclosed, but from earlier examples, the 1.5ltr should bring 120hp minimum. According to Honda, the Li Nian S1 is aimed particularly at young Chinese buyers, many of whom are shopping for their first vehicle. As a result, we wouldn’t be amazed to see an aggressive price tag on the S1, especially since it has to counter rivals like the BYD F3 and L3. Honda hopes such a model is input to expanding its footprint in China, but we’ll know for certain come spring, when the S1 rolls into Honda showrooms across China.