Honda reveals its product plan for the period 2007-2009

Usually, year-end speeches from CEO�s are as fascinating as watching two snails hump each other on National Geographic TV. Sometimes though, you�ll find some pretty interesting stuff, just as we did with Honda�s 2006 Year End CEO Speech. Bellow you�ll find in a condensed form all the new models that Honda announced for the period 2007-2009, most interesting of which are in our opinion, the product version of the fascinating FCX Fuel-Cell concept and a brand new Hybrid model �not the Civic.

7SEATER CROSSOVER FOR JAPAN IN 2007: In spring 2007, Honda will launch a new model which offers new value for the customer by integrating the design and mobility of an SUV and the functionality of seven-passenger seating.

UPDATE: FIRST PICS & INFO ON THE 2008 CROSSOVER

ALL NEW ACCORD FOR THE US IN 2007: An all-new Accord will go on sale in fall 2007. In addition, a concept model for the all-new Accord Coupe will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2007.

AUTONOMOUS HYBRID MODEL IN 2009: Application of hybrid technology will be expanded to a smaller size vehicle. Honda will offer a new dedicated hybrid vehicle in 2009 at a price level lower than the globally popular Civic Hybrid.

NEW DIESEL ENGINE FOR USA & JAPAN: Application of diesel technology will be expanded to a medium-to-large size vehicle. Honda will introduce "super-clean diesel engine" that will meet the stringent U.S. Tier �BIN5� emission standard, which reduces exhaust gas emissions to a level equal to a gasoline engine, in the U.S. market within the next 3 years. Honda will consider introducing this engine in Japan too.

FUEL-CELL VEHICLE FOR LEASE IN USA & JAPAN IN 2008: A mass production model based on the technology and design of the FCX Concept will become available for lease sales in 2008 in Japan and the U.S.

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