Honda has confirmed recent reports regarding its plans to expand its hybrid range. The juciest news is certainly the announcement of a new five seater that will be launched at the beginning of next year.

The brand new model will be very light and economic to manufacture, two characteristics making “the most convenient hybrid on the market”, according to the company. Honda has also underlined its versatility: the Japanese technicians have managed to place the battery much lower, creating significant volume for the boot.

The name and the models details will be revealed by the end of the year, but the company has already anticipated that we will see some style aspects from the FCX Clarity presented at Los Angeles in 2007. Honda is counting on manufacturing 200,000 units, half of which will be destined for the North American market.

But the green offensive from the Japanese doesn’t finish here: Honda will also produce a hybrid version of the new Jazz and an alternative model based on the concept CR-Z. The entire range will include a potential 500,000 unit sales a year.

Via | WindingRoad