Honda to unveil production models of new Jazz & HR-V at Geneva

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With every model in the range set to be replaced or refreshed in 2015, Honda’s line-up at the Geneva Motor Show will include production models of its new Jazz and HR-V, as well as the first showing in Europe of the FCV Concept fuel cell vehicle.

Also on the stand will be the production Civic Type R, which makes its world debut, and new NSX, which receives its European premiere,

Philip Crossman, managing director of Honda UK, commented: ‘There's no denying the past six or seven years have been tough for the Honda brand but with the fruits of a massive R&D investment now coming to the fore, 2015 is our year and the sleeping giant is awakening. Geneva is our spring board to explode the Honda brand back to where we belong, with these outstanding new products, along with our F1 partnership, making us a desirable proposition once more.’

The Honda Civic Type R production car – the most extreme Type R ever built – brings Honda's new 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine, aggressive function-led styling and new chassis technologies.

Hot from its global debut in Detroit, the hybrid Honda NSX will make its European debut in production form 25 years after the original was first premiered.

Meanwhile production models of Honda's all-new HR-V and Jazz will make their debut ahead of their market launches later in 2015.

The new HR-V B-segment crossover has been designed to bring couple styling with the styling of a coupe with the space and utility of an SUV. Honda also promises lass-leading fuel economy and unmatched interior spaciousness.

The third-generation Jazz also makes its debut in Geneva with a new design and an upgraded interior along with a brand-new 1.3-litre petrol engine.

Finally the Honda FCV Concept is the latest evolution of the brand’s zero-emission fuel-cell vehicle and is on track to offer a driving range in excess of 300 miles (482km) and a refuelling time of just three to five minutes.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.

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