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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Goes On Sale On Halloween

2014-Honda-Accord-Hybrid-THUMB Two weeks ago Honda reported the beginning of production for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Now, the Japanese brand is revealing the pricing of the EPA-rated 50 mpg city vehicle as well as its debut in the dealerships in the United States on Halloween.

The vehicle will be equipped with a host of standard equipment, which includes brand’s exclusive LaneWatch blind spot display system, rearview camera, LED daytime running lights (DRL), an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, USB/iPod integration, Pandora compatibility, SMS text message function, dual-zone automatic climate control, alloy wheels, a driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment, and a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.

On the other hand, the Accord Hybrid EX-L includes safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). In addition, it is also equipped with leather-trimmed and heated front seats, HondaLink cloud-based media and connectivity system with Aha compatibility. Other exclusive standard features in this trim are the driver’s seat memory, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and one-touch moonroof.

The top-of-the-line is the Touring trim which adds to the equipment Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and FM traffic data, LED headlights with blue tinted chrome bezels, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and hard disk drive (HDD) audio memory.

More importantly the MY 2014 Accord Hybrid has a great fuel economy ratings which begin from 50 mpg city / 45 mpg highway / 47 mpg combined. The reason for these numbers is the highly efficient two-motor hybrid system from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology advanced powertrain series.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Pricing:

TRIM	MSRP2	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings1(city/highway/combined)
Hybrid	$29,155	50/45/57
Hybrid EX-L	$31,905	50/45/47
Hybrid Touring	$34,905	50/45/47

Source: Honda

September 23, 2013

Honda Unveils Mobilio Prototype At Indonesia International Motor Show

In July Honda has teased it future project on a new MPV vehicle, which now has been revealed at the 21st Indonesia International Motor Show held in Jakarta. The car is a prototype and carries the name Honda Mobilio – a multi-purpose vehicle developed exclusively for Asian markets.

As the Datsun model, the Mobilio will be Honda’s first vehicle in the lower priced MPV category. The MPV offers spacious interior with three row seat configuration for seven people. However, it has compact-size and a ground clearance as high as 185 mm.

What is more, this Honda model is equipped with a 1.5L i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which will deliver to its customers both great driving performance and fuel economy. The production of the vehicle will be held in the second plant of HPM and will begin with the start of the new year.

The other car, which was presented at the Show is Honda Brio Satya. It is equipped with a 1.2L i-VTEC gasoline engine and delivers more than 20 km/L low fuel economy. The model will be also produced locally at the Karawang plant of HPM.

Source: Honda

September 19, 2013

Pricing Announced For 2014 Acura TSX Model Range

2014 Acura TSX will be offered in three trim grades: Sedan, Sport Wagon and Special Edition. The vehicles will deliver comfortable space for five passengers and compact exterior dimensions.

The first model in the line-up is the four-cylinder TSX Sedan which will be equipped with Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. As an option this Acura model is offered with Technology Package which adds a range of desirable features.

Next, the TSX Special Edition Sedan will be available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with ebony interior with red stitching, red instrument illumination and other upgrades. At last, the TSX Sport Wagon hides under its hood 4-cylinder engine coupled with a Sequential SportShift automatic transmission. A Technology Package is available for both trim grades as well.

To go even further into details, the new TSX model has bold lines and a wide, powerful stance. The features included here as a standard are Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights and a glass moonroof.

The TSX Sedan and Sport Wagon run on standard 17-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, when equipped with 2.4 liter 4-cilinder engine. At the same time when the Sedan is powered by the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, it will run on split 5-spoke, 18-inch aluminum wheels.

Inside, the TSX offers comfortability and style. The standard leather seating is highlighted by contrasting-color stitching. As a standard here come the 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support and a passenger seat with 4-way power.

Furthermore, the aforementioned Technology Package includes an LED backlit full VGA navigation screen, rearview camera, Song By Voice (SBV) user interface, and Acura/ELS Surround Premium 10-speaker Sound System.

More importantly, 2014 TSX Sedan model range is offered with two engine choices: the 201 horsepower (148 kW) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine and the 280 horsepower (206 kW) 3.5-liter V-65.

Both engines are matched with a Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Only the 4-cylinder TSX Special Edition Sedan can be optionally equipped with six-speed close-ratio manual transmission as a no-cost option.

At last, the standard safety equipment for all grades feature: Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, ABS, dual-stage/multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags, side curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions, front seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load limiters, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).

2014 Acura TSX Pricing:

TRIM	MSRP	EPA Fuel Economy Rating (city/highway/combined)
TSX	$30,635	22/31/26
TSX Special Edition	$31,635	22/31/26
TSX Special Edition with 6-Speed Manual	$31,635	21/29/24
TSX with Technology Package	$33,735	22/31/26
TSX V-6 with Technology Package	$39,275	19/28/23
TSX Sport Wagon	$31,985	22/30/25
TSX Sport Wagon with Technology Package	$35,635	22/30/25

Source: Acura

September 18, 2013

2015 Honda Civic Type R [render]

ATC Design has published in Facebook several renderings of the upcoming 2015 Honda Civic Type R. The hot hatchback comes with improved performance, handling and nice styling.

The exterior boasts an aggressive aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts, big rear wing and 4-tailpipe sports exhaust system. The ride height is also reduced. The new Civic Type R rolls glossy black multi-spoke alloys fitted with performance tires.

The power is coming from a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol providing 280HP (206 kW). The new Civic will try to steal the record for stock FWD vehicle on the Nurburgring (currently held by Renaultsport Megane 265 RS Trophy).

Source: ATC Design

September 16, 2013

First Details Revealed: Honda Civic Type R [VIDEO]

Honda has revealed some details around the extremely anticipated new Civic Type R at brand Frankfurt Motor Show Press Conference. The new vehicle will be powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2-litre engine which will produce at least 280 horsepower (205 kW).

The new Civic Type R went through its paces by Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini and in addition the Japanese company has released already a short film about it. The latter shows the storming performance and handling of the car on the Nurburgring and can be viewed below.

The ambition of Honda is to make the Civic Type R the fastest front wheel drive car around the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. However, there are two more years of development ahead of the car before it goes on sale in 2015.

The company has also confirmed that the Civic Tourer will deliver extremely low CO2 emissions from just 99g/km and an excellent fuel economy of 74.3 mpg when powered by Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Honda

September 12, 2013

Production Start For 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

The first models of the new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid are currently rolling out from the factory and will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg in city driving. This will make them the new leader in gasoline fuel-economy ratings among 4-door sedans.

The new Honda Hybrid model will go on sale later this year. Its calculated driving range is 673 miles which is more than 46 miles farther than any vehicle in its segment.

To go further into details, the EPA fuel-economy ratings of the car are of 50 mpg city / 45 mpg highway / 47 mpg combined. The model will also offer to customers sophisticated exterior styling and spacious interior.

The main advantage it has however is the highly efficient two-motor hybrid system from Honda’s Earth Dreams™ Technology advanced powertrain series. The 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine delivers a powerful 169 hp (124 kW) with a traction electric motor that also functions as an electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), while the electric motor adds 143hp (105 kW).

In fact, the Accord Hybrid will join the already fuel-efficient Accord lineup which features the EPA-rated 36 mpg highway 4-cylinder Accord Sedan and the Accord Plug-in Hybrid. The latter is EPA-rated at 115 MPGe combined in electric-only mode.

Source: Honda

September 9, 2013

Honda NSX Concept-GT To Enter The 2014 SUPER GT Series

Another brand has announced a new vehicle prepared to compete at the 2014 SUPER GT and this time is Honda. It has just unveiled that the Honda NSX Concept-GT will be its racing machine.

In addition, the Japanese brand has also revealed a dozen of images of the racer. The NSX Concept-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle which of course is based on the NSX Concept. The latter is a super sports model which made its official appearance in 2012 at North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The racing vehicle is built in accordance with the 2014 regulations on GT500 vehicles prescribed by the Japan Automobile Federation. It is equipped with a mid-mounted 2.0 l inline direct-injection 4-cylinder turbo engine which is combined with a racing hybrid system.

Acura NSX Concept was shown at the Mid-Ohio Indy 200 on 4th of August. The model is going to make a special appearance at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 18th of August.

Source: Honda

August 16, 2013

Acura NSX Concept To Make Special Appearance At 2013 Pebble Beach

Acura NSX Concept is going to make a special appearance at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 18th of August. In fact, the Acura brand is the Official Sponsor of the event, where all kinds and models of luxury vehicles will be on display.

The Concours is a celebration of style and refinement and this makes it the perfect place for a display of such exquisite model as the NSX Concept. The alignment between the brand and the prestigious event is a triumph of the ultimate celebration of the automobile.

Currently, a production model of the SX is being developed by the engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in Raymond, Ohio. In addition, the next-generation Acura sports car will go on sale in 2015.

The with the production of this model is to deliver to customers supercar dynamic capabilities and advanced environmental performance. The NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V-6 engine which will be matched to Acura’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system.

The latter is a three-motor high-performance hybrid system which mixes torque vectoring all-wheel drive with advanced hybrid efficiency. This happens through the utilization of three electric motors: one is integrated with the V-6 engine and its all-new dual-clutch transmission (DCT) driving the rear wheels, while the two motors drive the front wheels.

Moreover, the system delivers immediately negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering. The aim is to achieve a new level of driving performance which is unparalleled by current AWD systems.

Source: Acura

August 13, 2013

First Glimpse Of 2014 Honda Civic Tourer

Last week, Honda announced that it is going to display the new Civic Tourer in September at Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was developed and designed in Europe and now the brand is officially revealing the pictures of the car as well as more information about it.

It has a sleek and sophisticated profile, and delivers great practicality through its versatility and functionality with class leading interior space of 624 liters. Honda Civic Tourer will be equipped with either the 1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine. Both can be matched with manual or automatic transmission.

To go further into details, the exterior design of the Civic Tourer is sophisticated and sporty. It has a unique style which is achieved through the bold line that runs from the front A-pillar to the D-pillar. This creates the impression of a floating roof line.

What is so enchanting about the new Civic Tourer is the new class leading interior space that it offers. When the rear seats are up, the volume is estimated at 624 liters, while when the rear seats are down, the trunk volume grows to 1668 liters.

Furthermore, the designers of the vehicle have created an additional under floor storage in the boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy. In addition, the height of the loading lip has been reduced by 137 mm in order to make easier the loading process.

As mentioned, the Civic Tourer will feature either the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine coupled with manual or automatic transmission. First, the 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine delivers great balance between fuel economy and driving performance.

The unit comprises of an aluminium cylinder head joined to an open deck aluminium block and is the lightest diesel engine in its class. Additionally, every rotating part has been carefully maximized to reduce their friction. This in turn provides better fuel efficiency.

Moreover, a new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) will help to enhance stability and comfort. The system features three settings – comfort, normal and dynamic. In the car are also featured advanced active safety systems, which will deliver a high standard of safety for the driver, passengers and pedestrians.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe from early 2014.

Source: Honda

August 12, 2013

Honda Civic Tourer To Debut At 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

It has just been announced that Honda Civic Tourer will be making its first public appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Next to it will be also on display the refreshed Civic hatchback. Both debuts will be accompanied by the presence of the ultimate sportscar – the NSX Concept.

First, the new Civic Tourer and the refreshed Civic hatchback were developed and designed in Europe. As one can see from the picture above, the new Civic Tourer has sleek and sophisticated proportions which in addition are combined with class leading interior space.

The new model is expected to be launched in early 2014.

Next to the new addition to the Civic family, Honda is strengthening the Civic range with a refreshed hatchback model. The latter includes exterior and interior design refinements and will also be displayed for the first time at Frankfurt Motor Show.

The new Honda NSX Concept II was shown to the European public earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle suggests a potential direction for the next-generation NSX’s interior design. In fact, the NSX acts as the halo of the Earth Dreams Technology series, embodying Honda’s philosophy of balancing dynamic performance with environmental efficiency.

Source: Honda

August 7, 2013

2014 Honda CR-V With Enhanced Equipment Goes On Sale

2014 Honda CR-V now comes to offer enhanced styling, excellent fuel efficiency and impressive list of standard convenience features. In addition, the new generation CR-V will provide its occupants with more comfort, smooth and quiet ride and innovative features.

As a matter of fact, the CR-V finished 2013 as the best-selling SUV in North America. The new line-up begins with the remarkably well-equipped CR-V LX with standard one-pull fold-flat rear seats, cruise control, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink™, air conditioning, rearview camera, 160-watt 4-speaker audio system with Pandora® interface (with compatible smartphones), etc.

Furthermore, the CR-V EX which is the most popular trim, adds premium features such as power moonroof, upgraded 6-speaker audio system and 17-inch alloy wheels. On the top of this trim builds the EX-L, which adds leather-trimmed interior, a 328-watt 7-speaker audio system with XM® Radio3, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System4 with Voice Recognition™ and FM Traffic, or a DVD Rear Entertainment System5.

Real Time All-Wheel-Drive is available on all models. The new Honda SUV offers highly rigid unit-body which is specifically designed in order to contribute to higher fuel efficiency and vehicle safety. All CR-V models include an Expanded-View Driver’s Mirror that adds an additional 5.5 degrees of visibility at the outer edge of the mirror’s field of view.

The interior of the car offers plenty of space for 5 passengers interior, abundant storage, and a large center console. In addition, in the car is included the innovative Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback which now folds quicker and utilizes levers located near the tailgate opening.

Moreover, the 2014 CR-V also includes features such as standard full-color “intelligent” Multi-Information Display (i-MID), standard multi-angle rearview camera, optional navigation screen.

In terms of safety, the standard equipment comprises of VSA® electronic stability control system; ABS with Brake Assist; driver and front-passenger airbags; side-curtain airbags with roll-over sensor; front-side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

2014 Honda CR-V models will be powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine which delivers 185 horsepower (136 kW) and 221 Nm (163 lb-ft.) of torque. The engine is matched to a standard five-speed automatic transmission. Real Time AWD with the Intelligent Control System further harnesses available traction in low-grip driving conditions.

The EPA fuel economy figures of the vehicle are estimated at 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined for the front-wheel-drive model and at 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined for the AWD model.

In addition, to this now the new model will offer better and more responsive chassis, thanks to its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link fully independent suspension. In fact, the CR-V chassis is created to optimize the joy of driving, passenger comfort and confidence.

All CR-V models include Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) that operates with the VSA and Electric Power Steering. The result is detection of the instability in slippery road conditions which in term automatically initiates steering-wheel inputs that prompts the driver to steer in the correct direction.

2014 Honda CR-V goes on sale today with prices starting at $22,945.2

2014 Honda CR-V Pricing and EPA Data
Model	Transmission	MSRP2	EPA MPG Ratings6 City/Hwy/Combined
CR-V LX (2WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$22,945	23/31/26
CR-V LX (AWD)	5-Speed Automatic	$24,195	22/30/25
CR-V EX (2WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$25,045	23/31/26
CR-V EX (AWD)	5-Speed Automatic	$26,295	22/30/25
CR-V EX-L (2WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$27,695	23/31/26
CR-V EX-L (AWD)	5-Speed Automatic	$28,945	22/30/25
CR-V EX-L w/ Rear Ent. Sys. (2WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$28,395	23/31/26
CR-V EX-L w/ Rear Ent. Sys. (4WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$29,645	22/30/25
CR-V EX-L w/ Navi (2WD)	5-Speed Automatic	$29,195	23/31/26
CR-V EX-L w/ Navi (AWD)	5-Speed Automatic	$30,445	22/30/25

Source: Honda

August 7, 2013

Top 10 Naturally Aspirated Engines

Let’s check out the highest specific engine output or in other words power / unit displacement. Of course, we will take a closer look only for series production cars powered by naturally aspirated engines.

10^th Place: Audi R8 GT – 5.2 liter V10 FSI – 560HP (412 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 108HP / liter.

9^th Place: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera – 5.2 liter V10 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.0 seconds and top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 110HP / liter.

8^th Place: Ferrari 599 GTO – 6.0 liter V12 – 670HP (493 kW) and 620Nm (459 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 112HP / liter.

7^th Place: Lexus LFA – 4.8 liter V10 – 560HP (412 kW) and 480Nm (356 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 117HP / liter.

6^th Place: Porsche 911 GT3 RS – 3.8 liter flat-six – 450HP (331 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13.3 seconds. Top speed 310 km/h (193 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 118HP / liter.

5^th Place: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – a 6.3 liter V12 engine – 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 123HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Pagani Zonda R – 6.0 liter V12 – 750HP (551kW) and 710Nm (526 lb-ft).0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds and the top speed is over 350km/h (218 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Honda S2000 – 2.0 liter I4 – 250HP () and 218Nm (161 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

2^nd Place: Ferrari 458 Italia – 4.5 liter V8 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (399 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 127HP / liter.

1^st Place: Caparo T1 – 3.5 liter V8 – 575HP (423 kW) and 420Nm (311 lb-ft).0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 164HP / liter.

July 25, 2013

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