New Honda CR-V
It ‘was presented to the Los Angeles Motor Show 2011, the new generation of Honda CR-V, the fourth Japanese crossover. The U.S. sales will start from December 15, while the European version will not arrive before the end of next year, much more elegant of the previous version, promises to be even more spacious, basically should not have many differences, except for minor changes, will be built British plants. The current version of the Honda CR-V has not met with much success aesthetically, the new, however, presents itself as more elegant, do not change the size, is 456 cm long.
The front of the Honda CR-V has a large radiator grille with three chrome strips that adorn even the frame of the windows and bars around the door. The bulk of the changes relate to the aesthetic rear light clusters are still vertical, but, unlike the previous bend toward the wheel at the bottom, coming to invade part of the side. Very large rear window that extends up to the crease in the middle of the tailgate.
The American version of the new Honda CR-V will be offered with one engine, the 2.4 petrol which develops an output of 185 horsepower and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. You can choose between two-wheel drive or four wheel drive (currently available is only 4 × 4). For the European version, however, should be the 2.0 petrol and 2.2 turbo diesel, both 150-horsepower, coupled to the standard manual transmission to automatic as an option.
Honda “envious” of Nissan’s Qashqai, ponders rival
Honda hasn’t been profitable in Europe since 2007, and would like to break the two-percent market-share barrier in the EU and Russia. To do that, it is looking at a rival to Nissan’s Qashqai. Nissan’s compact CUV alone outsold the entire Honda lineup in Europe in the first nine months of this year, and by no small margin: 153,079 to 105,918.
Those kinds of numbers have Honda justifiably envious of Nissan’s little crossover, as apparently offering theCR-V in Europe hasn’t generated the same sort of consumer response. Even so Honda’s CEO, Takanobu Ito, will say nothing more than that “we are thinking about doing something like that” – a decision could still be a ways off, to say nothing of an actual production vehicle.
Nissan also has city cars like the Pixo and Micra spreading the gospel in the A-segment, and it’s likely turning some of those drivers into Qashqai graduates. Likely with that in mind, the company head said they are also considering expanding the Jazz/Fit line, but a true A-segment fighter looks a long way off, with Ito saying, “maybe there will come a time when we will consider A-segment cars for Europe.” Read more…
Honda says 2012 Civic inventory is “virtually zero” due to natural disasters
Honda would love nothing more than to sell a boatload of Civic sedans and coupes. Problem is, there just aren’t enough of them to go around. Speaking to Inside Line, Chuck Schifsky, an American Honda Motor Co. spokesman, said:
“Civic sales are down for one simple reason: Low dealer inventory as a result of a shortage of small parts caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake earlier this year, which nearly halted production of the 2012 Civic… This is a supply problem, not a demand problem. There just aren’t any Civics on dealer lots.”
Not only did the earthquake and tsunami in Japan cause production problems, the current flooding in Thailand “will cause another delay in production,” says Schifsky. In other words, if you’re in the market for a new Civic, you’ll likely find yourself waiting for a while.
It’s also worth mentioning that we’ve heard reports that public response to the 2012 Civic has not been the resounding success Honda had hoped for, leading to the possibility that a refresh of the compact will come sooner rather than later. Read more…
Honda Cars – Well – Known Luxurious Automotive
As compared to all other current branded automotives, every range of Honda Cars more superior in terms of handling, ride quality and safety. it has huge demand in the global automobile market because it always offers smooth ride for its passengers.
Every model which comes under stylish and fuel – efficient Honda Cars features all high – tech amenities to make ride hassle – free. Most buyers are fascinated with its well – equipped interior and attractive exterior.
The range of Honda Civic belongs to the segment of luxurious mid – sized sedan which provides impressive fuel economy along with superior performance.
To improve its driving capabilities, it is powered by unique 1.8 – liter SOHC i – VTEC engine which is able to pumps out more than 132 PS of maximum energy at 6300 rpm and high level of torque. This powerful engine is paired with standard double – wishbone suspension.
2011 Honda Brio Review and Specs
Honda has developed a new compact car for the Asian market “BRIO (Brio),” announced today, the government’s eco-car certification model 1 on sale in late May as Thailand. Being developed as a passenger car that is easy to use, even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO adopts a compact easy to handle while maintaining the booth space was a very efficient package. With this vehicle, Honda carefully place the creation of an advanced form outside, it is compact, while affirming a strong presence. Read more…
2012 Honda Civic launches in five flavors
That’s right, this is the 2012 Honda Civic in all its glory. Though it might be difficult to tell with just a casual glance, this Civic is brand-new, sharing practically nothing but its moniker with the previous generation. As much as we may have liked some additional visual flair, it seems Honda is being conservative and aiming right for the heart of the market with five separate and distinct flavors of its compact offering.
We’ll start with the all-new HF model, which, as you may have guessed, is the most fuel efficient of the non-hybridized Civics that will be available in the United States. Honda expects the HF, with its 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine, to earn EPA-estimated fuel economy of 41 miles per gallon on the highway. The HF will share its aerodynamics package with the returing Civic Hybrid, which manages a combined rating of 45 mpg (a four-mpg improvement over the outgoing Civic Hybrid) thanks to its lithium-ion battery – a Honda-first – and 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and CVT transmission. There’s also a natural gas-powered Civic GX. Read more…
LA 2010: Honda debuts Fit EV concept, production version coming in 2012
We were a bit miffed at the Paris Motor Show this year when Honda debuted its Fit Jazz Hybrid and told us there were no plans to bring it to the United States. Bigger plans were in the works, however, and we’ve now caught our first glimpse at the Fit EV concept on display at this year’s LA Auto Show.
Visually, the Fit EV doesn’t stray too far from the design language we’ve come to know from the gasoline-powered hatchback, albeit with a few concept-y touches thrown in for good measure. Interior refinement is standard-grade Fit spec, as well, with a modified gauge cluster showing battery and efficiency information.
Honda has outfitted the Fit EV with a version of the electric motor used in the automaker’s FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, and we’re told that range will be around 100 miles with a top speed of 90 miles per hour. Sounds like a Nissan Leaf competitor to us. Though purely a concept right now, Honda plans to sell a production version of the Fit EV sometime in 2012, and fleet testing of the electric hatch will commence in the coming months.
[Source: Honda]
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