Tag: Honda

2014 Honda Fit Hybrid – 2.7 liters / 100

Honda has announced that the 2014 Fit/Jazz Hybrid is going to achieve a fuel economy of 2.7 liters / 100 km (102.8 mpg UK or 85.6 mpg US). The all-new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September.

The all-new Fit Hybrid will be the first model to be equipped with the SPORT HYBRID*3 Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), Honda’s lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system suited for small-sized vehicles. Although this is a one motor hybrid system, this system realized the EV drive by disengaging the engine and motor. The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD is one of the Earth Dreams Technology, Honda’s new-generation powertrain technologies which realize both the fun of driving and excellent fuel economy at a high level.

It offers three driving modes: EV, Hybrid and Engine, meaning it can run as a zero-emission electric car, as a hybrid or as a conventionally-powered vehicle.

Featuring the highest fuel economy among all hybrid models in Japan, acceleration g-force more powerful than conventional models and rhythmic and linear acceleration feel, the SPORT HYBRID i-DCD realizes fun driving.

Source: Honda

July 19, 2013
Exclusive: Honda Teases Brand New MPV

Exclusively Honda has just released a sketch which teases the brand-new Honda MPV. The official global premiere of the vehicle is to happen at the upcoming 21st Indonesia International Motor Show. The event will take place between 19th and 29th of September in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The new Honda MPV was created specifically for the Asian market. In addition this model will be the first brand’s product in Indonesia which is to be featured in the entry level MPV segment.

What has been revealed so far is that the new MPV is going to be based on brand’s model Brio and is to offer seven seats in a 3-row configuration. Of course, as it is visible from the sketch, the model will also feature an innovative design. Being a MPV it is to offer a spacious cabin, and Honda’s popular advanced safety.

More importantly, the Honda MPV will be powered by a 1.5L gasoline engine, which will provide not only great levels of fuel efficiency but also sporty performance.

This model will also be locally produced in Indonesia as the first product of the new Second Plant in Karawang which will start working in the beginning of 2014. Honda India probably will also show the MPV at the 2014 Auto Expo in February.

Source: Honda

July 19, 2013
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Performance Package

Honda has introduced a limited edition Accord Coupe V6 Performance package. The car was presented at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and recently performance tested by Honda’s North American racing company – HPF.

The Performance packaged includes a set of 19” alloy wheels, a decklid spoiler, sport suspension (lowers height by 15mm and enhances handling), front/side and rear spoilers, red interior illumination, special floor mats and HFP badegs for each side and the trunk.

The HFP package, like all Honda Genuine Accessories, carries a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty when installed at the time of new vehicle purchase, and is engineered to be fully compatible with the vehicle.

The Performance package is priced at $4,620 (not including installation)

“The new Accord Coupe V6 is already a natural on twisty roads, but the HFP package really takes it to a new level. With a lowered ride height, sport suspension and more performance-oriented tires, the HFP kit definitely provides more controlled body motions and enhanced stability.”, commented Lee Niffenegger, program senior engineer at Honda Performance Development.

Source: Honda

July 16, 2013
Honda Introduces Jazz ES Plus

The most current news that Honda has prepared for us is the one about the expansion of their Jazz range. Now the popular model range will be additionally revitalized by the introduction of the Honda Jazz ES Plus.

What has to be mentioned here is that the new ES Plus comes in order to replace the ES model and in addition it will also bring about some more features. Some of the exclusive highlights featured in the model are the 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, privacy glass, driver’s front armrest and leather wrapped steering wheel and gear stick.

All those goodies mentioned come on top of the standard equipment, which is to be found on the outgoing ES model. Moreover, the ES Plus will be powered by one of the most efficient engines in the range – the 1.4 i-VTEC unit. It is matched with a front-wheel drive five speed manual transmission.

The acceleration time of the car for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is 11.8 seconds, and the tip speed here is 113 mph. The unit is able to deliver its driver combined efficiency of 50 mg, while the CO2 emissions of the car are estimated around 129 g/km.

Honda Jazz ES Plus will be available at dealerships from 30th of September and will have a starting price of $21 940 (£14 495).

Source: Honda

July 3, 2013
Honda Starts Production Of The 2014 Cider Model

Back in April, the Japanese brand Honda has revealed the new Crider Concept at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. It was also disclosed that the manufacturer will produce the Crider alongside the new Accord in China as part of the Guangzhou-Honda joint venture.

Now, the brand is ready for production and sales of the Cider. As a matter of fact, the new-middle class sedan is the first model developed in China for the Chinese market. It aims at to capture the minds and hearts of the young generation and offer them energetic driving experience.

The new Honda Cider production vehicle includes a dynamic exterior design, which was inspired by an image of a dragon. It also delivers outstanding driving performance which manifests in both power and fuel efficiency.

Its characteristics in terms of spaciousness and comfortability are proven by the large cabin space, plentiful equipment and technological advancements included. For instance the car is equipped with a display audio system, which is able to display information for comfortable driving, including a navigation map obtained in coordination with a smartphone.

To go further into details, the dimensions of the new car are length of 4650 mm, width of 1750 mm, and height of 1505 mm. The wheelbase is 2650 mm long. The car is equipped with the 1.8L i-VTEC engine, which is promises to deliver excellent fuel economy rated at 6.7L/100 km, when the unit is mated with a five-speed automatic transmission. When the engine is coupled with the for five-speed manual transmission, then the Cider delivers 6.5L/100km of fuel efficiency.

Source: Honda

July 2, 2013
2013 Honda CR-V – 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Crash Test

EURO NCAP has published a video showing the new 2013 Honda CR-V earning a full 5 Starts rating. The system considers occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids. Since the introduction of Euro NCAP‘s current rating scheme all Honda models tested have achieved 5 stars – Accord, Insight, Jazz, CR-Z and Civic.

The new CR-V’s top safety rating reflects Honda’s commitment to overall vehicle safety. Honda’s commitment to safety is embodied by the term ‘Safety for Everyone; safety for drivers, but also safety for passengers, pedestrians and occupants of all vehicles. Honda’s car-to-car crash test facility at the Tochigi R&D plant analyses impacts between models of different sizes and weights and develops solutions to mitigate injuries for both passengers and pedestrians.

2013 Honda CR-V will get Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. The CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC is available in 2WD with manual gearbox and will feature 300Nm of torque and 120HP with CO₂ emissions of only 119g/km to provide an exceptional balance of performance and economy.

This new derivative will go on sale in autumn 2013.

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Source: Honda

June 26, 2013
2013 Honda Civic Mugen – Sport and Driving pleasure

Mugen has unveiled a new styling program for the 9^th generation Honda Civic. The 2013 Civic Mugen is designed to emphasize the car’s sporty characteristics.

The aerodynamics package consists of a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of side skirts and a prominent rear wing. There is also a body-color “sports” grille, Mugen badging and different sets of 17” alloy wheels.

The sports silencer tuned exclusively for the CIVIC can not only contribute to excellent in design of CIVIC but also satisfy the customers expecting sporty driving.

The styling accessories will go on sale soon, but nothing is mentioned about the pricing.

Source: Mugen

June 25, 2013
2014 Acura MDX Is Made For Mankind [VIDEO]

2014 Acura MDX debuted in March at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Today the brand unveiled a new multi-channel advertising campaign for the all-new SUV, which is entitled “The Extremely New MDX – Made for Mankind”.

The advertising campaign puts emphasis on the full technical transformation of the MDX and in addition, it centers around the concept of “Made for Mankind”. The latter highlights the unique engineering and design philosophy at the heart of all Acura vehicles, which lies in the synergy between man and machine.

Acura aims to showcase what makes the MDX different from other vehicles and how it harnesses technology that connects the Acura driver to the car, to the road, and to the world around them.

Furthermore, there will be three distinct video concepts as part of the campaign. First, the “Human Race” represents the anthem spot evoking Acura’s dedication to creating vehicles performing in harmony with the driver.

Secondly, “Re-Invention” shows the way MDX has been completely re-thought and enhanced to the point that the only remaining component of the previous generation model is a small metal bracket.

At last, “Choose” puts a highlight on the 2014 MDX’s all-new Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) with three driving modes: Sport, Normal and Comfort. The IDS adjusts steering effort, throttle response, SH-AWD performance and Active Sound Control in order to better to suit the driver.

2014 Acura MDX will go on sale by the end of the month. The vehicle is built on a completely new platform and it offers excellent ride comfort, more versatile and luxurious cabin, enhanced fuel efficiency, advanced connectivity and great dynamic performance.

Source: Acura

June 25, 2013

2014 Acura ILX Provides More Content And Value

2014 Acura ILX luxury sports sedan will go on sale this week and more importantly it will offer to its customers a wide range of new standard features. In fact, the ILX offers increased value on a luxury scale with eight new standard features that improve the visual characteristics, interior ambience overall driving enjoyment of the car.

This updated Acura model gets upgraded 17-inch alloy wheels on which it runs effortlessly. I addition, the interior receives new leather seating surfaces and leatherette door liners, an eight-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera.

What is more, the occupants will have the opportunity to enjoy the ride even more thanks to the new audio-system subwoofer and an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system. These features come as a standard on the 2014 ILX.

Furthermore, under the hood of the vehicle can be found one of either two advanced powertrains: the standard 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that generates 150 horsepower (110 kW and the 2.4-liter engine generating 201 horsepower (148 kW).

The first unit is paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. It shows has an EPA city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 24/35/28 mpg. The second unit is matched with a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission, earning an EPA city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 22/31/25 mpg.

Another interesting fact here is that the ILX uses 59 percent high strength steel (HSS) in its body structure in order to optimize protection and chassis rigidity. The chassis uses an advanced MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension system and Acura signature Amplitude Reactive Dampers. All these features offer superior ride comfort and precise handling. Additionally, the Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) is utilized for excellent steering feel and improved fuel efficiency.

The coupe inside offers smart, spacious and sporty interior thanks to the number of convenient features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start, along with Pandora® interface and SMS text message function for easy connectivity. As before, a Premium Package and Technology Package are both available.

Acura is one of the brands that have leadership in terms of safety. Here, the 2014 ILX has a wide range of standard active and passive safety features such as for example the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

TRIM	MSRP	EPA MPG(city/highway/combined)
2014 ILX 5-Speed Automatic	$26,900	24/35/28
2014 ILX 5-Speed Automatic w/ Premium Package	$29,200	24/35/28
2014 ILX 5-Speed Automatic w/Technology Package	$31,600	24/35/28
2014 ILX 6-Speed Manual with Premium Package	$29,200	22/31/25

Source: Acura

May 14, 2013

Honda Concept M And Jade Models Revealed In Shanghai

Next to Honda Cider Concept, the Japanese brand made a world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2013 of another exclusive concept – the Honda Concept M. The vehicle’s production version is going to enter the market next year.

The new Concept M is a vehicle for the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) segment and was developed especially for the Chinese market. The new model offers the attributes of a passenger car while adding new value through the combination of a comfortable and spacious cabin space.

Of course, it will include a wide range of technologies and will deliver nothing less but fun of driving. Concept M was designed by the design studio at the Automobile R&D Center of Honda R&D Coin Japan.

In addition, Honda introduced the Jade model, which is based on the Concept S. The latter was officially introduced at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show. However, Jade comes with innovative design which is based on an image of a jade stone, thus delivering beautiful exterior stance and sense of quality.

Honda Jade is planned to go on sale in September.

Source: Honda

April 23, 2013
Honda Crider Concept at the 2013 Auto Shanghai

Honda has revealed the new Crider Concept at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The concept looks pretty much production-ready. Actually, the car will hit the market this May and will be slotted between Civic and Accord.

The manufacturer will produce Crider in China as part of the Guangzhou-Honda joint venture which also includes the Accord.

The Crider is in the same segment such as the new Citroen C4L and Volkswagen Sagitar. The dimensions are 4650mm long, 1750mm wide and 1505mm tall. The power is coming from an 1.8 liter engine connected to a 5-speed manual or automatic gearbox. There will be also a 2.0 liter variant, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

The Crider boasts a big chromed front grille, headlights and large taillights. There is also a chrome strip at the back.

Stay tuned for more information and pricing!

Source: Honda

April 19, 2013
Honda Debuts Two Concept Models at Auto Shanghai [TEASER]

Honda and Acura will debut two concept models at the 2013 Auto Shanghai later this month. Both models are going to be introduced to the Chinese market in the near future and they will show Honda’s new direction in terms of design.

The vehicles will be almost identical to the mass-production version of the Concept C and Concept S. The latter models were presented for the first time last year at the Beijing Motor Show and their mass-production models are scheduled to be introduced to the market this year.

What is more, Honda will also feature at the show the following models: Accord, Odyssey, City, Crosstour, Fit, CR-Z, Fit Hybrid, Li Nian S1, CR-V, Civic, Spirior, Elysion, Insight, CIIMO. In addition, the brand will showcase the RC212V, GOLDWING, VFR1200F Motorcycles.

On the other hand, Acura will exhibit the world premiere of a new global concept model, next to the all-new RLX and NSX Concept, which will be introduced for the first time in China.

Source: Honda

April 9, 2013