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mswillia Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,632 Points:572,130 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:01:31 PM Ignore mswillia Report Abuse Honda launched the Amaze sedan in Thailand on Friday, with India launch scheduled within the next six months. This strategy is similar to the one adopted for the Brio premium hatchback, which was first unveiled in Thailand two years ago, before making its way here. Visit The Hindu Business Line for full article

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Honda launched the Amaze sedan in Thailand on Friday, with India launch scheduled within the next six months. This strategy is similar to the one adopted for the Brio premium hatchback, which was first unveiled in Thailand two years ago, before making its way here.
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bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,815 Points:642,050 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:15:08 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse We wouldn't buy a diesel vehicle to begin with.
Fute Veteran Author Ontario Posts:252 Points:525,485 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:21:49 PM Ignore Fute Report Abuse I like diesel.
Melinda205 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,834 Points:358,815 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:45:55 AM Ignore Melinda205 Report Abuse Okay
Rhino8of8 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,245 Points:374,390 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:42:45 AM Ignore Rhino8of8 Report Abuse I saw some prices in the article, but have no clue the conversion. How is it's fuel economy? Will we see it in the US?
CityCouponer All-Star Author New Orleans Posts:933 Points:201,255 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:41:32 AM Ignore CityCouponer Report Abuse Go Honda! [Edited by: CityCouponer at 11/25/2012 9:42:00 AM EST]
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:5,357 Points:1,597,230 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:31:39 AM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse Wrong thinking coughlin. Today's diesel engines are virtually as clean as gas and since they achieve much better fuel economy they are better over-all. The picture is even better if bio diesel fuel is used. There is no contest; diesel is the clear winner.
skempton Champion Author Vermont Posts:1,144 Points:839,160 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:06:21 AM Ignore skempton Report Abuse Won't see them in the US.
Straitliner Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,498 Points:237,525 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 8:54:00 AM Ignore Straitliner Report Abuse I wouldnt own one in the first place.
ktyson13 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,541 Points:397,075 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 8:03:03 AM Ignore ktyson13 Report Abuse More Diesel engines is good
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,185 Points:1,117,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:50:54 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse Diesel pollutes to a much greater extent.
daequitz Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,317 Points:1,383,605 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:33:02 AM Ignore daequitz Report Abuse Not a positive passenger car business model over here - too costly.
gabisgram Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,196 Points:912,250 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:38:34 AM Ignore gabisgram Report Abuse Probably wouldn't be allowed in the US or Canada.
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,444 Points:1,136,565 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:17:46 AM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Amazing! Brio-lliant!!
OTISFL Champion Author Pensacola Posts:4,610 Points:865,815 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:10:02 AM Ignore OTISFL Report Abuse Great for India!
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,116 Points:872,005 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:48:26 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Do not care about India. Do not care about Honda. The Hindu Business Line is a news source?
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,677 Points:644,860 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:01:11 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse Why does Honda not sell any diesels here?
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,717 Points:1,691,880 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:00:08 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse is there a Brio unleaded?
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,597 Points:1,594,520 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:57:45 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...now that'll get me cheaper gas...
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CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,892 Points:535,095 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 1:26:03 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse We could use more diesel options in US.
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davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,196 Points:718,660 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:46:30 AM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Interesting pick of Thailand for the first offering.
Cothrom Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,756 Points:725,580 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:42:56 AM Ignore Cothrom Report Abuse We should be learning from this model in India
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,776 Points:1,554,385 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:35:21 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse curious business model
MN1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,359 Points:650,590 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:34:04 AM Ignore MN1 Report Abuse Need a Honda diesel option in the US.
SensAL Sophomore Author Ottawa Posts:129 Points:708,880 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:31:13 AM Ignore SensAL Report Abuse ok
1momsunshine Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,490 Points:1,000,580 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:04:20 AM Ignore 1momsunshine Report Abuse interesting.
andy1024 Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,697 Points:447,175 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:27:25 PM Ignore andy1024 Report Abuse Very interesting. [Edited by: andy1024 at 11/24/2012 11:29:04 PM EST]
RonElp All-Star Author El Paso Posts:763 Points:109,620 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 10:25:27 PM Ignore RonElp Report Abuse We need a link with a picture... whats the MPG... how much will it cost in USD?
agrico Veteran Author New Orleans Posts:464 Points:503,665 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:15:14 PM Ignore agrico Report Abuse I don't want one
graceman Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,968 Points:1,158,725 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:12:05 PM Ignore graceman Report Abuse Why not here?
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,209 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:43:41 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse honda builds great cars
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,375 Points:323,395 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 7:33:52 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse Hope it'll be Amaz-ing... We are praying for those of you on the East Coast. 1/2 hour to go until the USC-Notre Dame game. Any odds out there?
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