2011 Honda Odyssey

2011 Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 2011

Odyssey’s all-new 2011 Honda comes with a 3.5 liter engine ™ i-VTEC V-6 with Variable Cylinder Management three-mode ™ and economical fuel economy Earlier, the Odyssey Touring Elite (City / Highway): 19/28 miles per gallon. For the exterior, the Honda Odyssey Touring Elite is equipped with HID headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, 12.6-inch ventilated front brake discs, side mirrors with integrated turn on the power indicator and power tailgate.

Interior Features 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite include: AM / FM / XM / CD Premium Audio System with 12 speakers, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System ™ with Voice Activation, Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System (RES) with split-screen capability, HDMI External (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 150-watt AC power outlet, Media tray with an integrated beverage holder, a removable row center console with hidden storage, cold New box in the middle bottom of the stack (keep items cool when the vehicle is running), Skin -trimmed seating with heated front seats, Memory-linked 10-way power driver’s seat, LATCH child seat anchors in the five seating positions, including three in the second row position to accommodate a child seat three at once, two captain’s chairs in the second row gives adult comfort with the center seat folded down, One rope stowable 3rd-Row Magic Seat ®, Second-and third-row passenger window glasses, beverage holder 15 and ring Trash bags.

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2011 Honda Jazz Car Hybrid

2011 Honda Jazz Car Hybrid

2011 Honda Jazz Car Hybrid

Honda Jazz Honda hybrid will be launched at the Paris Salon in October. Honda Jazz Hybrid to lower emissions and improved fuel economy for city practice. Some elements are specific to the 2011 Honda Jazz hybrid version has slightly redesigned headlights, which now comes witha blue border, clear taillights, a new grille, redesigned bumpers and new exterior color Lime Green.

With the new Jazz hybrid, Honda will display the year 2011, the Insight model, CR-Z, Jazz, CR-V, Accord and Accord Tourer, as well as sports touring bike with V4 engine and a stylish scooter VFR1200F PCX top emissions under 125cc engine idling.

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2014 Honda NSX

2014 Honda NSX

2014 Honda NSX will feature a hybrid drivetrain

The NSX was discontinued due to slow sales in 2005. New information revealed that the NSX will feature a hybrid drivetrain. The NSX will feature a body made of carbon fiber panels on a frame unit in an all-aluminum body, short overhangs, and a large step. The exterior will feature slick and elegant lines, a lowered suspension, fog than any other model Acura, and a rear wing.

When discussions on a possible successor to NSX began a few years ago, it was rumored that the right engine for this would be a 4.5-liter V10 high-rev engine producing about 550 Hp. In particular, the NSX will get a 3.5L V6 engine will most likely be offered in a turbocharged version that will be paired with the car’s proven SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system. The SH-AWD system combines front-rear torque distribution control with independently regulated torque distribution to the wheels of the rear left and right freely distribute the optimum amount of torque to all four wheels in accordance with the guidance conditions.The next-generation Acura NSX is expected to go on sale in 2014 with a price of more than $ 150,000

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2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

Set to go on sale late summer in the U.S., the all-new Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s compact and lightweight Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Econ (Economy) and Normal driving modes.

The foundation of the 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe’s hybrid powertrain is a 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with “intelligent” Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the IMA system’s DC brushless electric motor. The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 horsepower2 at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft. of torque2 at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft on CVT-equipped models). The Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe standard six-speed manual transmission is engineered for optimal acceleration performance in gears one through five and for optimal fuel economy in sixth gear.

The two trim levels include the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich CR-Z EX. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM/FM/CD/USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The CR-Z EX adds, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off, fog lights, a 360-Watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with seven speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System1 with voice recognition.

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2012 Honda plug

2012 Honda plug

Honda announces plug-in hybrid & electric car plans for the 2012 model year

Honda isn’t exactly the first Japanese car company that comes to mind when thinking about hybrids. Toyota, thanks to its Prius and hybrid Lexus line-up, won the general populus a few years back, but Honda is set to make another run with the third generation of Honda Civic Hybrids along with a new line of electric vehicles.

These new lines should start hitting streets in both Japan and the US sometime next year for the 2012 model year. This comes on top of the current plans to introduce a hybrid version of the B-segment Honda Fit later this year. Details about the up-coming electric car wasn’t announced, but a few tantalizing specs concerning the next-gen Honda Civic Hybrid leaked a few weeks back and seem to confirm today’s report. Can we say Prius-killer? Yup.The biggest advantage the upcoming Civic will have over the Prius is lithium-ion batteries, which have a dramatically better power-to-weight ratio than the Nickel-metal hydride packs currently used in all of Honda’s and Toyota’s hybrids. This is the same sort of battery technology used in the Tesla Roadster and Chevy Volt. Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system would then assist a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired to CVT transmission or six-speed gearbox.

The same lithium-ion-powered IMA platform will eventually work its way into Acura vehicles as well, which will likely go head to head against the already-popular Lexus hybrids.

Honda no doubt wants to be known as a major player in the alternative energy car market and are going at it a slightly different way than other car companies. While Toyota is aiming at the top with the up-scale Prius and Lexus line, Honda is starting downmarket with the low-cost Fit, Insight, and the Civic. [Update: Add the CR-Z sports coupe to that list, too] After all, inexpensive cars is where Honda started so it’s rather fitting that the next chapter in its history begins the same way.

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2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic

Report: 2012 Honda Civic Si getting new 2.4L engine with 200 hp

Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Honda Honda Civic Si Coupe Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Honda gave us a preview of its 2012 Civic at this year’s Detroit Auto Show , and while the car we saw on stage was technically a “concept,” we expect the production car to look very similar, albeit with more conventional wheels, headlamps, and, you know, an interior. Instead of just showing one Civic, Honda brought out both a sedan and Si coupe concept, and now our friends at Temple of VTEC have reportedly confirmed that a new 2.4-liter mill is on deck for the sportiest of Civics. Known internally as “K24,” the 2.4-liter engine slated for Civic Si use will be very similar to the powerplant currently used in the Acura TSX .

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2011 Honda Civic Coupe

2011 Honda Civic Coupe

2011 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan Concepts are visions of a compact future

Honda dusted off concept versions of the ninth generation Civic Coupe and Sedan at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show today, and the automaker says that along with mildly updated exteriors, both vehicles will wear improved interiors compared to the current-generation Civic. Judging from the history of Honda concepts, there’s a good chance that the production versions of both the four and two-door Civics will be very similar to the vehicles you see above. That means that the Civic Coupe will wear styling influenced heavily by the current Accord Coupe.

2011 Detroit: 2012 Honda Civic Coupe ConceptMeanwhile, four-door buyers can expect an exterior design very similar to the 2011 Civic. Though the sedan’s front-fascia wears a little bit more menace than the current design, the carried-over grille and headlights are more than a little familiar. Out back, new tail lamps and a re-sculpted trunk deck dominate the view.

2011 Detroit: 2012 Honda Civic Coupe ConceptHonda says that for the first time, buyers in all 50 states will be able to get their hands on the natural-gas Civic. Previously, the green machine was only available in select markets. Additionally, the Civic Hybrid will now boast lithium-ion batteries as opposed nickel-metal hydride.

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2011 Honda Odyssey

2011 Honda Odyssey

2011 Honda Odyssey earns five-star crash safety rating

2011 Honda OdysseyThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new testing methodology has proven to be remarkably tougher than its old tests. In the past NHTSA gave out five-star ratings like they were “massage” pamphlets on the Vegas strip, but the new regulations have led to only 11 five-star Overall Vehicle Scores out of 50 vehicles. So with that in mind it’s big news for Honda that the all-new 2011 Odyssey has earned an overall five-star rating for all three crash tests, test category and overall. In fact, the Odyssey’s only four-star score came in rollover testing. Honda points to its new Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure as a reason the Odyssey fared so well in NHTSA testing. ACE evenly distributes crash energy throughout the front end of the vehicle, making front-end collisions less dangerous for passengers.
The Odyssey’s big win from NHTSA comes after the popular minivan managed the top score of “Good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Odyssey isn’t yet eligible for the Top Safety Pick designation since it hasn’t been tested for roof strength. Hit the jump to read over the Honda press release.

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2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Si getting new 2.4L engine with 200 hp

Honda Civic Si Coupe ConceptHonda gave us a preview of its 2012 Civic at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, and while the car we saw on stage was technically a “concept,” we expect the production car to look very similar, albeit with more conventional wheels, headlamps, and, you know, an interior. Instead of just showing one Civic, Honda brought out both a sedan and Si coupe concept, and now our friends at Temple of VTEC have reportedly confirmed that a new 2.4-liter mill is on deck for the sportiest of Civics.
Honda Civic Si Coupe ConceptKnown internally as “K24,” the 2.4-liter engine slated for Civic Si use will be very similar to the powerplant currently used in the Acura TSX. No official power numbers have been divulged, but this engine currently makes 201 horsepower in the TSX, so we’ll bet that Civic Si output will be somewhere between 200 and 210 hp. That isn’t a huge increase over the 197 hp currently available from the Si’s 2.0-liter four, but the 2.4-liter engine should prove to be a bit torquier. Look for something along the lines of 170 pound-feet in the 2012 model, whereas the current car only produces 139 lb-ft of twist.

Honda Civic Si Coupe Concept

Honda Civic Si Coupe ConceptOfficial data will be revealed closer to the Civic family’s launch later this year. And while these new Si numbers aren’t leaps and bounds better than what’s currently available, the easily flickable driving dynamics and rev-happy power should still make it an engaging steer.

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2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 The new Honda CR-Z

Honda Hybrid CarThe Honda CR-Z has us a bit stumped. It’s interesting looking and it’s a sporting handler, but with only 122 horsepower under the hood, power is in sadly short supply. Yes, the CR-Z is also a hybrid, but its 38 miles per gallon combined fuel economy rating is less than impressive.

Honda Hybrid CarThe solution could be right around the corner. Back in December, the Brits over at Autocar quoted sources who said Honda was planning a turbocharged CR-Z minus the battery pack or electric motor.

Honda Hybrid CarFast-forward a little over a month and the U.K. magazine now reports that the CR-Z turbo is being rushed to production. If there’s any truth to the rumors, the boosted hatch will come in 160- and 200-horsepower versions; a healthy bump for such a small vehicle. So what does “fast-tracked” mean in terms of timing? Autocar claims we could see the CR-Z turbo at the Tokyo Motor Show in December.

Honda Hybrid CarGiven the fact that Autocar neglected to divulge its “sources,” we’re not quite ready to take the publication at its word. But all the same, Honda must be listening to all the lukewarm reviews regarding the CR-Z, and a production model based on the boosted CR-Z R concept from SEMA could well be the shot in the arm the little three-door needs.

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