- Automobile
- April 23, 2012
Dongfeng Honda Introduces the Originally Developed New Model CIIMO
BEIJING, China, April 23, 2012 - Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., an automobile production and sales joint venture of Honda in China, yesterday introduced its first originally developed model, "CIIMO," a new middle-class sedan developed by the Dongfeng Honda R&D Center specially for the Chinese market.
- CIIMO
Utilizing the platform of the 8th generation Civic, the CIIMO will feature a 1.8-liter engine with selection of automatic transmission (AT) and manual transmission (MT) models. The manufacturer's suggested retail price of CIIMO will start from 111,800 R.M.B. (approximately 1.44 million yen*). By introducing a new model originally developed by a joint venture company into the middle-class sedan segment, which is the largest segment in Chinese automobile market, Honda will continue strengthening its product lineup to better accommodate the preferences of Chinese customers.
- *
- calculated with an exchange rate of 1 R.M.B.= 12.92 yen
Key features of CIIMO
- Dimensions: length: 4,545 mm; width:1,755 mm; height: 1,450 mm; wheelbase: 2,700 mm
- 1.8 L i-VTEC engine
- Excellent fuel economy of 6.9 L/100 km (comprehensive fuel economy mode in China)
- Safety features such as Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution system (EBD) and active headrest
