Honda to sell 2 US-made cars (PILOT & ODYSSEY) in PH

[Monseratto]

Didn't these two models older generation flopped before locally?

Honda to sell 2 US-made cars in PH - InterAksyon.com

06-Jun-12, 6:50 PM | Darwin G. Amojelar, InterAksyon.com

MANILA – The Philippine unit of Honda Cars said it will start selling two US-made models to expand its market share.

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. on Wednesday launched the fourth generation Odyssey and the second generation Pilot.

This after the Japanese carmaker launched an upgraded City in January, an all-new Civic and the Japan-made Jazz special edition in February, and the all-new CR-V in April

During the launch, Tatsuya Natsume, president and general manager of HCPI, said the Odyssey and Pilot models will increase its model line-up in the Philippines to seven from the current five.

"So far this year, we have seen the recovery of the Philippine automotive market, with monthly sales from February exceeding the same period last year. With favorable economy, we see further potential for growth," Natsume said.

He said the company plans to sell at least 40 units a month of the Odyssey and Pilot models.

"The demand is not that big. The market itself is very small, but we are happy to expand our customer range," Natsume said.

The Odyssey will retail for P2.8 million and the Pilot, P2.6 million.

The first generation Odyssey was introduced in 1994, followed by the second and third generations in 1999 and 2005, respectively. The latest model was launched in the US in 2010.

The first generation Pilot was introduced in 2002, while the second generation in 2008 before getting an upgrade in 2011.

Xavier Eyadan, HCPI head of marketing, said the Philippines is the first country in the Asia and Oceania region to introduce both models.

"With the introduction of these premium family vehicles, Honda would like to provide joy to Philippine customers in a market segment where Honda previously did not have any presence," Eyadan said.

Data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturer of the Philippines Inc. showed that Honda accounted for 15.8 percent of the total market in the first quarter, behind Toyota’s 34.2-percent and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.’s 17 percent.

[renzo_d10]

^ Yan pa rin.

But for the Honda Pilot, they could bring it in. At least may kalaban yung Mohave... na parang wala naman bumibili. :hysterical:

[myk384]

But for the Honda Pilot, they could bring it in. At least may kalaban yung Mohave... na parang wala naman bumibili. :hysterical:

Wala na Mohave sa vehicle line up ng Kia

[jut703]

Pajero BK pa rin ako kaysa diyan sa Pilot. But if you force me to get a car-based 3M peso SUV, CX9 nalang. Sobrang plain nung Pilot

[mda]

Pajero BK pa rin ako kaysa diyan sa Pilot. But if you force me to get a car-based 3M peso SUV, CX9 nalang. Sobrang plain nung Pilot

I'd rather cheaper, higher quality and better spec'ced cars rather than more cars nobody will even buy given Honda's worsening rep.

[renzo_d10]

Wala na Mohave sa vehicle line up ng Kia

Ang alam ko they never really placed it there

But AFAIK they still offer it

http://www.auto-searchphilippines.com/KiaPriceList.html

UPDATED: June 2012

[shadow]

prestige and exclusivity yo!


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[Chikselog]

^+1 paps.

Syempre nasa utak pa rin ng mga pinoy ang "Prestigious" name ng Honda. Basta Honda, maganda!

[mda]

^+1 paps.

Syempre nasa utak pa rin ng mga pinoy ang "Prestigious" name ng Honda. Basta Honda, maganda!

Even the 2012 Civic?

Alala ko paglabas ng FD, parang Fortuner yung pila. We had to wait over 4 months for ours.

I'm pretty sure the FB has no such supply issues, to say the least :D

[Chikselog]

Sana nga yung smaller Odyssey nilabas din nila hehe.

[LNopal]

Sana nga yung smaller Odyssey nilabas din nila hehe.

You will be surprised once you drive the USDM odyssey.

[number001]

This news is totally off most outsiders or onlookers of the industry.

Honda brings back the Pilot - Auto News

Honda launches the all new Odyssey - Auto News

I got a feeling Honda is going to fail miserably again, esp. with the Pilot. Can't really blame Honda Phil for bringing in these kind of products to sell here since it looks like they are so busy plugging here and there the many and multiplying holes in their about to capsize ship.

Sure there is a market (albeit a small one) for large American sized minivan in places like Forbes, Dasma, Corinthians, AAV, etc..

The Odyssey EX-L starts at USD$ 35,025 (MSRP) which about 1,513,430.4 Php. Part of the problem our country's taxation system.

[renzo_d10]

How can this boxy, ref-like SUV ....



.... be more beautiful than this ***y beast?





Eh wala pa nga sa talampakan ng CX9 yung Pilot eh. :hysterical:

[jhnkvn]

Hmm? If I remember they sold the Pilot na before diba? Parang natatandaan ko seeing them sa sulitcars pero super tagal na.. mga 2010?

In any case, I actually like the Pilot. It's my aunt's daily drive sa Canada. But the price here is literal BS... so I'd rather spend for an EXPLORER

[Starex_Gold]

Kras na Kras ko talaga yang CX-9

[niky]

Problem... It comes from the US, hence the huge price. the Odyssey is really just Previa level, and should sell for just 2.2m... At 2.8m, it's not going to find many buyers.

Honda is doing well with the Civic, but their brand halo was never able to make the Pilot sell. It'll probably be much the same story with e Odyssey.

[jut703]

OT: Considering the 1.074M price tag, sobrang mabenta pa rin ng FB Civic. There's more of it than the Cruze, Soul, Focus, Lancer EX, and all other compacts sans the Elantra and Corolla.

BTT: The Odyssey will compete not only with the Previa and the Alphard, but with the cheaper and more practical Starex. Also, hindi rin mabenta dito yung idea of a premium MPV. After all, Filipinos tend to look up more to SUVs (hence the runaway success of the MS and Fort).

[ronw123w124]

I think Honda is headed for another back to back flops. The Pilot is simply too bland for 2.6M, there are lots of better SUV's out there at that price point and for 2.6M being the practical me, I'd buy a pair of entry level SUV's, a Fortuner and a Montero Sport. As for the Odyssey, its just plain ugly as I saw it on a recent US trip, its main competitor in the US, the Toyota Sienna looks much much better. Here in the Philippines, its set to go against the Alphard which is a much better van IMHO. I don't see a lot of Filipinos forking out 2.8M for a van, thats why the Grand Starex still sells like hot cakes.

[LNopal]

If honda don't even try, they already failed. It's good that honda is attempting to do it since there's a small market that can be grabbed. If they fail in the philippines for these new vehicles, then they failed trying. Nothing wrong with that. But as an odyssey owner, i will recommend it especially the touring elite for it has thebest mpg on its class.

[ozcity]

ito na lang kesa sa usdm odyssey