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Mugen 2014 Honda City

Honda has unveiled Mugen 2014 City in the Philippines. The manufacturer has introduced a Mugen version of the previous generation City and now it is turn to the current model. It will hit the market in the third quarter of this year. The latest City is as long and as wide as the previous one, but there should be more headroom now and more legroom because of a 50 mm longer wheelbase. In other words – 4400×1695×1495 mm in dimensions and a 2600 mm wheelbase.

Mugen 2014 Honda City comes with a number of cosmetic tweaks which will be followed later on by upgrades to the engine, suspension, brake system and the interior. This particular vehicle has new front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of bigger side skirts and a black front grille. There are also Mugen decals and stripes, carbon finish for the side mirrors, a lip rear spoiler along with bespoke 17” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The Honda City Mugen is based on the range-topping VX version and comes with a four-cylinder 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine with 120HP (88 kW) and 145Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. The power is put on the road through a standard 5-speed manual gearbox or an optional CVT (continuously variable transmission). The car is available only with FWD (front-wheel driver).

April 25, 2014

Acura and Honda at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Acura and Honda is going to take place at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starting on June 29^th. There will be seven classes including electric vehicle class, exhibition class, time attack class, open class, middleweight class and ATV class. Last but not least is the unlimited class.

Honda didn’t release any specific information, but they plan to enter in the competition with Fit EV, Fit B-Spec racer, S3700, a first-generation Acura NSX, CBR600RR and a TRX450. In the unlimited class, Romain Dumas will compete with a Honda-powered Norma.

“Pikes Peak presents us with a unique opportunity to showcase Honda’s diverse product lineup and to energize Honda fans around the world, as we work to further strengthen Honda’s presence in racing at all levels.” St. Cyr went on to say “Our associates will be working hard between now and race day to prepare this diverse field of race vehicles and showcase the Honda Racing Spirit”, commented Honda Performance Development President Art St. Cyr.

As a further extension of Honda’s sponsorship effort, Honda Power Equipment will be supporting race operations, with Honda generators providing electricity and light to the pits and staging area. Honda Power Sports will also be providing Honda ATV / UTV products to support the sanctioning body during race week.

April 25, 2014

2015 Honda HR-V SUV: First Official Images

2015 Honda HR-V Compact SUV is going to be available in dealerships this winter. The first images of the refreshed model have just appeared. 2015 HR-V alongside new Fit represent significant growth opportunity for Honda in the United States. In fact, both models are produced at the automaker’s newest North American manufacturing facility located in Celaya, Mexico. The photos of the upcoming SUV were revealed at the New York International Auto Show.

They preview the sleek styling and expressive character lines of the HR-V. The car features versatile and spacious interior thanks to a unique center tank layout. In addition, Honda also revealed that the 2015 HR-V will be equipped with the Honda-exclusive Magic Seat. The latter allows multiple seating configurations and the ability to fold the second row seat completely flat for added cargo space.

The SUV has clean character lines which are additionally complemented by hidden rear door handles. This gives the SUV a sporty presence. In fact, the model is smaller than the CR-V, and has the perfect size for both city streets and mountain roads. Additional details about the HR-V will be announced later this year.

The Japanese twin of the HR-V is the Honda Vezel, which debuted last year at the Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle is currently on sale. Vezel is offered with two powertrain options. The first one is the 1.5-liter direct-injected VTEC four-cylinder unit, while the second is a hybrid system that utilizes the same engine coupled with an electric motor. Although Honda didn’t unveil any photos of HR-V’s interior, we can draw some conclusions judging from Vezel.

Source: Honda

April 22, 2014

2015 Honda Fit Goes On Sale

2015 Honda Fit is bigger, more powerful and fuel efficient and goes on sale in less then a week. The car also features more refined and sporty dynamics, roofline spoiler, LED taillights, Bluetooth connectivity and rearview camera. All Fit models will feature the new 1.5-liter engine which generates 130 horsepower (96 kW) and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque. The estimated EPA fuel-economy rating of the new Fit is 33/41/36 (city/highway/combined).

The new Fit is more spacious and offers comfortable seating for five persons and the ability to carry voluminous cargo. The cabin interior features a 4.9 cubic feet increase in passenger volume and a 4.8-inch increase in rear seat leg room.

In addition, the car offers new chassis with longer wheelbase and numerous improvements to front and rear suspension and steering systems. The adoption of a new frame structure includes company’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) front body structure, which also delivers more safety performance.

2015 Fit also benefits from the included Earth Dreams Technology engine. It significantly increases power, torque and throttle response. In addition, it also supports two newly developed transmissions: the 6-speed manual and the CVT with G-Shift Control.

Under the hood the car is fitted with the 1.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC+VTC valve and timing control. It features direct fuel injection, reduced weight and friction, increased compression ratio. This results not only in the increase of horsepower, but also in the fuel efficiency ratings, which are listed in details below.

Inside, one can see a rich and sophisticated black with silver accented interior surfaces and controls, and blue backlit instrument dials. As an option, Honda offers Display Audio touchscreen interface and leather seating.

2015 Fit boasts wide range of technologies. For instance, standard features include auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth 6HandsFreeLink and a center storage console with armrest. On the other hand, the available features offered here are the Smart Entry Push Button Start, aone-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio7 with next-generation HondaLink and heated leather seats.

Next, standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. The standard drive-assistive technologies are multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines and expanded view driver’s mirror.

2015 Honda Fit goes on sale at Honda dealerships on 14th of April. Detailed pricing is listed below.

TRIM	MSRP	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city/highway/combined)
Fit LX 6MT	$15,525	29/37/32
Fit LX CVT	$16,325	33/41/36
Fit EX 6MT	$17,435	29/37/32
Fit EX CVT	$18,235	32/38/35
Fit EX-L CVT	$19,800	32/38/35
Fit EX-L CVT with Navi	$20,800	32/38/35

Source: Honda

April 10, 2014

Honda To Show Two New Concepts In Beijing

Honda Beijing Concept model is going to take the stage at the Beijing Motor Show this month, Next to it, Honda has announced plans to debut one more concept vehicle as well as new production models for the Honda and Acura brands. The new concept, of which we have a teaser sketch, was exclusively developed for the Chinese market. The second concept vehicle to be exhibited is the new Spirior, which is a product of Dongfeng Honda.

Chinese premiere will have the new middle-class SUV and the third-generation Fit, which will be sold by Guangqi Honda. Production cars such as the Crosstour, Accord, Crider, Odyssey, City, CR-Z and Li Nian S1, CR-V, Civic, Elysion, Jade, Insight and CIIMO will be also displayed.

The teased concept shows a sporty looking coupe. Judging from the image we are also not sure about the size of the car. It appears to be a small coupe. The contemporary design is visible through the new muscular grille and the dramatic five-spoke wheels.

Acura will be also present at the show, making a premiere of the RLX hybrid model, equipped with SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD. This is high-efficiency and high-output hybrid system that realizes both outstanding driving performance and fuel economy. Also on display will be the NSX Concept, MDX, RDX and ILX.

Source: Honda

April 9, 2014

2015 Acura RDX Goes On Sale In The US

2015 Acura RDX Crossover is currently going on sale across the United States. The SUV has been a sales hit, making its 22nd consecutive monthly sales record in February 2014. The model is equipped with 3.5-liter V-6 engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission as a standard. The unit delivers an estimated 273 horsepower (201 kW). The vehicle can be optionally equipped with an all-wheel drive system.

RDX’s has been aerodynamically enhanced and includes Amplitude Reactive Dampers and motion adaptive electric power steering system. On the other hand, the interior has been crafted with wide range of interior materials and has been carefully insulated.

Standard features on the 2015 RDX include the following: leather seating surfaces, heated power front seats, a power moonroof, 360-watt audio system, Pandora interface, Keyless Access System with pushbutton start, Active Noise Control system and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera.

Those who are willing to get even more from their RDX can opt for the Technology Package, which brings about AcuraLink Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather, a GPS-linked solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system, Acura/ELS Surround®Premium Sound System, a power-actuated rear tailgate, projector beam headlights with Bi-Xenon HID bulbs and front fog lights.

Furthermore, a comprehensive array of technology features is also provided. They enhance the overall safety of the SUV. For instance, as a standard are featured the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control and a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Other key safety technologies include the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, six airbags, active head restraints and front seatbelts with an automatic tensioning system.

2015 Acura RDX Pricing:

TRIM	MSRP**	EPA***
RDX	$34,895	20/28/23
RDX with Technology Package	$38,595	20/28/23
RDX with AWD	$36,295	19/27/22
RDX with AWD and Technology Package	$39,995	19/27/22

Source: Acura

April 3, 2014

2015 Acura TLX Is Official Vehicle Of Everything Thrilling

Exactly five days ago we received the news that the production version of the 2015 Acura TLX sports sedan is going to make its official first appearance at this year’s New Your Auto Show. We actually don’t expect to see a car different from the prototype version exhibited at NAIAS in January, however – surprises might come, so we are eagerly waiting for it.

Today, the brand announced a special advertising campaign for the 2015 TLX which is scheduled to air during online and broadcast coverage of college basketball tournament. The innovative multi-media marketing campaign is titled “Official Vehicle of Everything Thrilling” and is themed around the TLX tagline “It’s that kind of thrill”.

It mixes wide range of marketing activations aimed at driving conversation about the new TLX sports sedan. The ultimate goal of the campaign is designed to engage fans with exclusive opportunities to be the first to own the TLX. Some of the highlights of the “Official Vehicle of Everything Thrilling” Campaign include standard banners with text such as “The official vehicle of destroying your boss’s bracket”, push-down banners with video vignettes comparing the thrill of driving the TLX to “staring into a wolf’s eyes”, real-time banners linked to live-action game coverage, social media integrations and a sweepstakes opportunity to win the car.

Furthermore, Acura also revealed that the production TLX will be available this summer. It will offer two engine options: the first one is the 2.4-liter direct-injected i-VTEC 4-cylinder unit and the second – the 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 powertrain. The former will be coupled with to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with torque converter, while the latter with a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

These engines will undoubtedly ensure fresh and exhilarating performance mixed with the luxury refinement and sports-sedan athleticism of the car. We also expect to see Acura’s new dynamic handling technologies implemented in the 2015 TLX.

Source: Acura

March 25, 2014

Honda Confirms NSX Prototype Is Going To Goodwood

Honda’s ground-breaking NSX supercar is going to take the center stage at Goodwood Festival of Speed in June. The brand announced some innovations included in the car, one of which is the three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

To go further into details, the NSX Prototype will be powered by the mid-mounted, direct-injected longitudinally placed twin-turbo V6 engine which will be coupled with Honda’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system mentioned above.

This system is introduced in the supercar for the first time and combines torque vectoring all-wheel drive with advanced hybrid efficiency through the utilization of three electric motors. One of them is integrated with the V6 engine and its dual-clutch transmission (DCT) drives the rear wheels, while the other two motors dive the front wheels.

In details, SH-AWD allows for instant delivery of negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering to achieve a new level of driving performance. What was also announced by the brand was that the NSX will enter production next year and more importantly, the production version will be driven by the three-motor hybrid powertrain. The exotic looks and breathtaking performance are of course mandatory.

For those keen on sight, sound and smell of racing and supercars, Goodwood three-day Festival is perfect for them to visit. The event is also the best platform for Honda to put the NSX prototype through its paces. There the visitors will also see the 1989 3.0-litre NSX as well as the 2005 3.2-litre one, which will display the original model’s rich history and development.

Source: Honda

March 21, 2014

2014 Honda Civic Tourer BTCC

Honda Yuasa Racing has published some photos on Facebook with the new 2014 Civic Tourer, which will race in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The race car will make its official debut on the 29^th March.2014 Honda Civic Tourer BTCC is currently being tested and carefully tuned. It will be driven by Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal. Joining the Tourer variant will be the Civic hatchback part of the Eurotech Racing team.The race car is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300HP (221 kW). This is the first estate car since 1994 season and it will be the only vehicle of this type in this year’s lineup.

March 20, 2014

Production 2015 Acura TLX To Debut In New York

2015 Acura TLX Prototype along with TLX GT Race Car made a first appearance at NAIAS in January. Now the brand is ready to showcase the production version of Acura TLX performance-luxury sedan with a debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show which will be held in April.

The car was designed to deliver higher levels of luxury refinement and sports-sedan athleticism and of course will also offer exceptional performance thanks to the next-generation Acura powertrain and dynamic-handling technologies. Precisely, the brand will offer two engine options for the TLX.

The first one is the 2.4-liter 16-valve, direct-injected i-VTEC 4-cylinder unit which will be matched to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with torque converter. The second engine is the 3.5-liter 24-valve direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 one, coupled with a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

Two-wheel-drive models will be available for either of the powertrains and will use the new Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) technology with independent left and right rear-wheel toe angle control. In addition, exclusively for the second engine option, Acura will offer the TLX SH-AWD that employs Super-Handling All Wheel Drive system. The latter is 25-percent lighter and has new torque-vectoring control logic.

Furthermore, the 2015 TLX was designed to be as much quieter as possible due to the implementation of major improvements in noise reduction. These include enhancements to body stiffness, body sealing and sound insulation, and the application of electronic Active Noise Control.

In terms of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, TLX will get Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Blind Spot Indicator (BSI).

More details will be announced after the official premiere of 2015 Acura TLX Prototype.

Source: Acura

March 20, 2014

2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe – More Value for Money

Honda now offers an updated 2014 Civic Si with a lot of new features like a retuned suspension, an upgraded interior and more powerful engines. The 2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe will hit the US market tomorrow with a starting price of $22,790. The 2014 Civic Si Sedan goes on-sale March 26 with an MSRP starting at $22,990.

Some of the highlights include a performance-styled 18” alloy wheels, a more aggressive hood, front fenders and headlight designs, and new taillight lenses and side mirrors. There is also an exclusive grille and lower front-bumper garnish and rear air diffuser, and a large wing spoiler.

The interior boasts exclusive seat fabric and trim is enhanced with a sport-oriented black and red color scheme and the audio panel received a high tech, race-inspired carbon fiber-style design.

The engine is a 2.4 liter i-VTEC DOHC 16V mated to a close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission. The power is 205HP (151 kW) and 235Nm (174 lb-ft) of torque.

For superior sport handling, the suspension is revised with higher rate springs, new dampers and a stiffer rear stabilizer bar.

Standard equipment includes a new 7” Display Audio touchscreen, which uses a smartphone-like interface. There is also a Smart Entry with Push Button start, expanded view driver’s mirror and Honda LaneWatch display for enhanced driver visibility.

TRIM	MSRP⁴	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings⁵ (city/highway/combined)

Civic Si Coupe 6MT	$22,790	22/31/25
Civic Si Coupe 6MT w/ Summer Tires	$22,990	22/31/25
Civic Si Coupe 6MT w/ Navi	$24,290	22/31/25
Civic Si Coupe 6MT w/ Summer Tires & Navi	$24,490	22/31/25
Civic Si Sedan 6MT	$22,990	22/31/25
Civic Si Sedan 6MT w/ Summer Tires	$23,190	22/31/25
Civic Si Sedan 6MT w/ Navi	$24,490	22/31/25

Source: Honda

March 11, 2014

Honda Unveils Civic Type R Concept [VIDEO]

Valentine’s Day saw the first teaser image of the brand new Honda Civic Type R Concept. Now the world can see the rest of it – the car is currently being exhibited at the Geneva Salon and shows the styling direction for the anticipated new production Type R. The latter is set to debut in Europe during 2015.

The concept model has been described as a ‘racing car for the road’. It has a sleek and aerodynamic profile, which reflects a car designed for performance whilst keeping the look of a road car and the distinctive character of Type R.

The exterior styling of the model shows also the performance credentials of the Type R Concept. The elements contributing for this are the shape and angle of the stand-out rear spoiler, enlarged upper and lower front grilles, air outlets on the bonnet, widened front and rear fenders and 20-inch tyres.

Performance details haven’t been announced officially so far. However, Honda stated that the new Type R will be the first model in Europe to be equipped with VTEC TURBO engines from the Earth Dreams Technology range. The two-litre, direct injection, four-cylinder turbo is expected to deliver class-leading output of at least 280 hp (205 kW).

At the show, the brand also showcases the powertrain layout of the next generation 2015 NSX and its next generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Concept.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Honda

March 4, 2014

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