Honda production back to normal

…after the devastating effects of the earthquake in Japan in March.

However, Honda Australia boss Lindsay Smalley says there is no waiting list on any models, but stock supply is short after two months of strong sales.

The Jazz now features a five-star crash rating, Bluetooth and USB connectivity from $14,990, Accord has Bluetooth, USB connectivity and a fold-away key starting at $32,490 and Accord Euro has cornering lights and a styling change starting from $30,340.

“We’ve tried a lot of things with product value but at the end of the day sticker price is a real driver for our customers,” Smalley says.

Honda also unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show Australia’s first hybrid model with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The CR-Z will hit our showroom floors in November. Pricing is yet to be announced.

“Insight is the cheapest hybrid in Australia. This won’t be at that level, but it will be highly competitive,” Smalley says.

The CR-Z will come with a choice of continuously variable transmission (4.7L/100km and 111g/km) and six-speed manual (5L/100km, 118g/km) and a five-star Euro NCAP crash rating.

“It will change the way people think of hybrids,” Smalley says.