DAR ES SALAAM: Motorcycle riders in Tanzania now have something more to smile about as Honda Motors has today launched the newly improved ACE 150 in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking during the colourful ceremony held at Serena Hotel, the Honda Motors Southern Africa President and Managing Director, Mr. Hideki Shinjo said they were proud to launch the new ACE 150 in Tanzania as it is one of the most strategic markets for Honda Motors, which just marked its 76th Anniversary in September.
“Tanzania is one of our strategic markets hence we are dedicated to supplying products of the highest quality at reasonable price for customer satisfaction,” he said.
He further pointed out that Honda’s success in Tanzania is as a result of the continued investment in innovation to ensure delivery as per customer expectations.
“We are committed at creating innovative products like this new ACE 150 that does not just enhance human mobility, but also benefits the society as motorcycles are a source of income and currently one of the top job creators in both the public and private sectors,” he emphasized.
The Honda Tanzania Country Director, Mr. Frank Mushi said the ACE 150 is quite unique and suitable for consumers as it is improved as compared to ACE 125 and 110 that most people are used to.
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“The new ACE 150 comes with a lot of new and exciting features like USB port for charging mobile phones, fuel gauge, electric start, matt black alloy wheels, head lamp cowl and a crush guard,” he described it adding that customers will have a wide selection of colours including black, which is the first to be produced, red and blue.
He also noted that the new ACE has a more powered engine and is more stable on the road hence ensuring rider and passengers’ safety adding that the new product is viable for both commercial and private use.
The launch event was attended by various stakeholders from the private and public sector as they got the chance to ask questions and also try out the new ACE 150.