Honda reportedly is developing a compact sports car as the successor of the Honda Beat that will be marketed in 2013. according to Auto Express, Britain, trusted source of principals in Japan divulge information if the vehicle is kupe model with only two seats and the front-wheel drive.

Prospective new Beat, he built using the platform of the CR-Z Sports Hybrid, although the front and rear overhangs are shorter. Looks inspired by the Honda OSM concept ever exhibited at the London Motor Show 2008.

Beat yourself first produced in the 1990s with a capacity of 660 cc petrol engine. Well, for the new model will be supplied a new petrol engines are very efficient, with two variants of the choice between the 1.3-liter or 1.5 liter. Both are equipped with stop-start technology, trus equipped dual-clutch transmission.

In Europe and America market, Beat will compete with the Mazda MX-5 and Renault Wind. The price is estimated at below Rp260 million. Only, in Australia, sales Beat with two seats can be difficult as successful as the Honda Civic Type R.