Honda Vezel make its debut in 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Crossovers and Compact Crossover are the segments that Honda hadn't fully ventured in but that is uptill now, Honda Vezel is the newest entry to the most trending segment in the automotive industry 'Compact Crossover'.

Honda Vezel Three Quarters

The all new Vezel made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013 is based on the platform which is shared by Jazz and City and is more of a crossover with a feel of driving a hatchback and a body of a SUV.

As per the new trend of automobile companies like the Hyundai's and Volkswagen's Honda too is bringing in the similar design policy to its and so the Vezel borrows its cues from the other Honda models like Jazz, City, CR-V. The design consists of double lines embracing the whole body, one starting headlamps and other from the taillamps which in my opinion muddies up the flow the car. Same philosophy is adapted on the front end too with too many edges cluttering up the fascia with the three-part grille, the angular headlights and the bumper ridges shrieking for a bit of attention.

Honda Vezel's Rear End

 The door handles of the rear door has been located on the rear side pillar so that handles doesn't mess up with the lines of the car. The rear end is edgy like the front end with sharp tail light clustering and the strong character lines making the rear end apparently look more attractive than the front end.

Interior of Honda Vezel Pic: Paultan.org

The interior perhaps is the thing to watch for in a Honda car with practicality triumphing over flashy design and so everything from the switches, buttons to the infotainment screen looks properly placed and made only to be practical for the driver and the passengers.

Honda's New VTEC Turbo Engine

But the Japanese car makers is known more for their highly efficient engines rather than their design philosophy, with the announcement of new range of Turbo VTEC engines which they claim will make the award winning Ecoboost range of engines from Ford bite the dust will be boasted in the new Vezel.

There's no confirmation from the Honda as to when they are going to launch the vehicle in India but given the steep rise of sales in the compact crossover segment in India leaded by Renault Duster and Ford Ecosport, the Honda will be smacking their lips to bring what is perhaps the tailor made car for Indian market.

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Honda's tribute to Ayrton Senna with a brilliant video!

Ayrton Senna racing in Mclaren Honda

I'll be frank that I wasn't quite born to witness the era, the dominance of Ayrton Senna. I first came to know about the legend when race drivers likes of Schumakers and Hamiltons used to tell how they were inspired by his driving.

So gradually I googled him up followed by viewing his race videos on youtube and then I was stunned by the shear skill of this man. Lapping around the chicanes of Monte Carlo, missing the corner wall by an inch or so gave me goosebumps! and made me realize why he will always be known as the best racing driver in this earth.

Honda's glory days were associated with Ayrton and Mclaren in Formula One Racing in the late 80s and early 90s. Eight world championships, 44 grand prix wins, 53 pole positions, record fastest lap set 30 times – all in the space of just four years tells about the chemistry between Honda and Ayrton.

Honda decided to remember with the legend, giving a tribute to him by reconstructing a flying lap in Suzuka circuit with an impeccable display of lights and sound of the growling V10. 

Using telemetry data and audio samples from the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix Honda has recreated the nostalgia of viewing the legend drive, see for it yourself in the video above and relive those golden moments.