By Feb-March 2012 Honda Brio production to be resumed to normal levels

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) after stopping the production of its latest premium hatchback Honda Brio in the Indian auto market, has now decided to import parts from an alternative location, China. The company is not ready to suspend the bookings of the car in the Indian market. According to the company the normal production at its India plants will be resumed in next two-three months. At present, the Honda Brio model is sold in only two markets, including India and Thailand.

It is to be mentioned here that the company was forced to stop the production of the Brio model in the Indian market after the supply of essential components was affected very badly due to massive floods.

While speaking on the matter, Honda Siel senior vice-president Janeswar Sen said, "We have been trying to source from alternative destinations like Japan and China parts that we now import from Thailand." He added, "The arrangement is almost done and the manufacturing and purchasing teams are putting finishing touches to the recovery plan. Right now we are not making Brio and only producing very small numbers of Jazz. We will start the ramp up of production by end-January."