2012 Honda Accord

The 2012 Honda Accord is not the latest mid-size automobile, it's due for a complete upgrade in another season or two. But the present edition is still one of the top alternatives in this training for inside place, appearance, trip relaxation, efficiency, and features--all with a sensible, reasonable, value-minded experience.

In the swarmed area of mid-size sedans, the New Honda Accord still controls to take a position out on the try. Whether you select the automobile or vehicle, four-cylinder or V-6, the Accord provides fulfilling overall efficiency and is among the better-handling automobiles in this training. Four-cylinder designs are gutsy enough, and very smooth; you won't need the V-6 unless you strategy to take some people or freight. But with it, such as the effective disturbance termination that top cuts get, the Accord seems more like a luxurious car at periods, and throughout the collection you'll discover sensitive guiding, good body management, and powerful braking system. Gas range has extensive been a energy for the Accord, too, but its results are cheaper than those of the new Hyundai Sonata.

Most customers will look for the Honda Accord inside structure rejuvenating when in comparison to challenges, at least from a range. Last season Honda offered a few of the handles a fresh look and feel; the Accord's rakish device section looks great, but the keeping the keys and handles sometimes seems as if it was done more for design than ergonomics.

Interior place is still a energy for the Honda Accord. While it's a mid-size automobile by most face, it enables as a huge car according to the EPA--and its inside really does experience big-car flexible for car owner and travelers. The entrance seating are relaxed and helpful, there's a lot of legroom in back, and the footwear is enormous.

The Honda Accord 2012  is just as well outfitted as any of its challenges, with one considerable red flag: It can be aggravating if you want some important technical functions, like Wireless hands-free, but don't want 'the operates.' While Honda has just for 2012 made a USB connection normal across the collection, you still can't get a manufacturer Wireless hands-free choice unless you phase up to the to-of-the-line EX-L, with leather and routing. The nav program has a big eight-inch display and now contains Zagat eating place scores, express identification, and a rear-view digicam program.

The 2012 Honda Accord is more pleasant to generate than most other mid-size sedans or coupes, even if its specifications aren't all that much different. Read also the article about the newly released Honda cars, the 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Honda City.

2012 Honda City

The 2012 Honda City would definitely be tremendous because now it has a improved look. In the previously designs there was no appearance in the car. Sometimes the entrance fender was put to create it different and sometimes the back of the car was made so enormous that it checked a little interesting. The 2012 style is developed with a nice touching to your body of the car. Now People will not have any issues regarding the look and within of the all new Honda City.

The New Honda City will have a face lift to its style but this time the face lift probably won't be extravagant but it would give a sportier look to the car than the present style. The signature of the Honda City that is the honeycomb-mesh grill with the individual internet explorer slat would be there with some variations which would create this car look more fashionable and gorgeous. The front signals are broader than before with wonderful treasure like small signals on top. The taillights would get an LED procedure. The Honda City Interior would get modest changes too. It would have new furniture alternatives and newly designed program with automated beginning and clossing with just a touching. The dash and the dash components are very management. The cottage is peaceful enormous. It is so decorative and the completing is very outclass that you just do not want to indulge it by placing any junk content on it. The steering

Honda City wheel is included with leather and the handbrake is also very smartly developed. You can keep your body pose very comfortable while relaxing on the seating. They are extremely comfortable with enough place. The back seating are likewise comfortable and the freight area can put in a lot of baggage within.

The 2012 Honda City is operated with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that would push a 180 power and 161 pound-feet of twisting. The twisting is the power that gets you shifting and the power is the power that keeps strength. So, in Honda City 2012, you are going to absolutely have a sleek and highly effective generate. It is highly effective. The website is very sensitive and has a great select up. It has an Automated Petrol Treatment. It has a five rate automated or stick shift. It gives a entrance rim generate. It has top rate of 175mph.

Honda City 2012 provides with an Anti-Lock Stopping System. It also provides you with an Automated Stopping program Force Submission so that you can generate properly and effortlessly. Its framework is very powerful which creates you experience secure within. It provides with the ability of seatbelts for all seating to protect you in situation of any fancy or collision.

While the 2007-2011 Honda City was not known for sensitive rate, but this new Honda City would have a very highly effective and sensitive rate. There would be decrease of express while generating on deafening roadways. The new 2012 Honda City would be recognized and beloved by all. It would definitely come up to be a finish loved ones car. Read also our article about the Ferrari California and Lamborghini Murcielago.

2012 Honda Pilot Review

2012 Honda Pilot is a spacious, efficient mid-size crossover. For the last model year received a mid-cycle refresh, with highlights such as style changes, improvements and an internal 25 miles per gallon highway rating of two-wheel drive models.

2012 Honda Pilot Review

The exterior modifications are relatively subtle, with a new three-bar grille, front bumper and more aerodynamic halogen headlights and turn signals back to work. Trim levels in the EX to get new five-spoke 18-inch aluminum alloy.

Inside, the biggest news is a larger, eight-inch infotainment, as well as a sophisticated center console that features the most intuitive and glossy black instead of the high contrast of silver used in the pilot year. A redesigned instrument panel and central rotunda is the largest storage pockets internal changes.

What has not changed is a generous amount of interior space: 18 cubic feet of cargo space available behind the third row of seats, the number swells to 47.7 in the third row folded, 87 cubic meters, if the second row can be folded , also. If the transport of passengers and goods should be made, roomy second row slides forward easily add a third line, which provides enough space for the knee of average size adult male to fit comfortably. Based on a survey of sales and buyer interest, the Honda Pilot was listed as the top 10 SUVs in 2012 along with the Kia Sorento and Ford Explorer.

Honda says the driver designed for low noise, pointing to the body seam sealing up around the connection points of the unity of body and re-listening rear suspension subframe mounts as factors contributing to quieter cabin. Cons-NVH Other body seam sealing to reduce leakage, the column dividers improved insulation and windshield glass acoustic revised on all models.

Honda on its promise to provide low-crossover eight passengers with a new network driver rating 18/25 mpg four-wheel drive (4WD models returning 17/24 mpg). Otherwise Move to 250 hp, 3.5-liter V6 features reduced friction inside, and some other tricks to promote counting mileage, but many other improvements in a variable displacement power steering pump for improved aerodynamics also helps the Department of 'economy. Aging, but also a five-speed automatic manages the transfer.

The optional Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive (VTM-4) system is a good choice for those who need more grip, but the pilot is not intended for serious off-road.

The driver comes in four different trim levels including LX, EX, EX-L and Touring.

LX is equipped with front and rear air conditioning, keyless entry, tilt and telescope steering column, cruise control, electric windows, electrically adjustable door and tailgate locks, AM / FM / CD stereo seven speakers including subwoofer, Radio Data System, board computers and integrated into a Class III towing receiver.

The EX adds three-zone automatic climate control, power driver's seat with a power of 10 tracks, a security system, XM Radio, Body-color outside mirrors and door handles, alloy wheels, roof bars, fog lights , an outside temperature gauge and HomeLink remote system, and much more. For the last year model, the EX also has Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (previously exclusive to EX-L Navi with previous models), Bluetooth audio streaming and a new CD-ROM 2 GB library that replaces the previous 6 CDs.

Other EX-L features leather-covered seating surfaces, heated front seats, four pieces of the front passenger seat, power moonroof, one-touch, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the availability of both the Honda or Honda Pilot satellite navigation system rear System DVD 9-inch screen. Furthermore, both the navigation or entertainment system adds a 115-volt. New Year's latest model have been added over the rear door can be Pilot EX-L, a USB audio interface, and an intelligent multi-information display (MID I) with a QVGA resolution. The MID-includes rearview camera display, the iPod album artwork and easy to download wallpapers for the function.

Pilot EX-L Navigation updated navigation system adds a higher resolution VGA, QVGA display that replaces the previous one and an internal hard drive, which replaces the previous system based on DVD. New features include a traffic receiver, with the voice track, rear view camera and display 3-screen and multi-information center cluster meters.

The high-end system includes Pilot Touring Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation with backup camera, Premium Sound audio system with 10 speakers, rear DVD entertainment system, two-seat memory positions, roof rails, angle sensors and backup and mirror integrated turn signals.

The 2012 Honda Pilot protects its occupants with three rows of side airbags curtain airbags with rollover sensor, driver and front passenger front, active front head restraints and antilock brakes with electronic brake force and brake assist. Vehicle Stability Assist, Honda speaks for the electronic stability control is standard on all models.

2012 Honda Odyssey Review

2012 Honda Odyssey is the best minivan for you if you think that fashion and function can happily coexist.

Honda Odyssey is expanding the availability of Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone connection and a USB interface for iPod, but it is a copy of the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Odyssey 2011 was the first completely new version of the popular mini-bus in 2005. 2012 Odyssey returns to a spacious eight-seater with a high level of fuel. It 'a pleasure to drive, set up to five safety seats, and shakes his mini-bus design mold, "Lightning Bolt" singularity line of the rear windows.

Should you buy a Honda Odyssey 2013 2012 or wait for Honda Odyssey? IIF you need a minivan now there is little reason to wait for the Odyssey 2013. It's nice to see that Honda is Bluetooth and USB connectivity for high prices 2012 Odyssey EX models with the more affordable version. But overall, the pace of change is glacial minivan and the automaker can not affect the Odyssey 2013 enough to make these purchases stage of life. It will, however, is likely to increase prices. The Odyssey 2012 style, powertrain and features will be present for several years. And no new rivals on the horizon.

In 2012, Honda Odyssey style sheet repeats the all-new, where the Odyssey in 2011 as part of its overhaul. Honda intends to look to appeal to image-conscious customers who recognize the utility of a minivan, but rejects her mother Soccer-stigma.

2012 Honda Odyssey Review

Odyssey designers gave this odyssey of the fourth generation of a windswept form is inspired by an airplane. And to distinguish it from other minivans, they interrupted the long horizontal line with a window sill harassment zigzag. This is just behind the sliding side doors. Some critics argue that it gives an appearance after the third Odyssey displaced. But the dip in the Bodyline functionally pays to third-row passengers by increasing their outside perspective and allow more light. Yes, the feeling of expansiveness is a theme of this welcoming interior.

Or drive into the garage, 2012 Odyssey does not consume more space than any other minivan. But do not beat the competitor, at the foot of available space in all three rows of seats. 2012 Odyssey of the basic economic model, while the two second row seats, seven passenger seats. All other 2012 Odysseys back to 10 inches wide central part of the second row, which will increase passenger capacity to eight. External parts of the second row can slide from side to side a few inches of what Honda dubs wide mode. This will create sufficient width for three child seats security settings, the two can be locked in the third row seat.

2012 Odyssey of Big comfortably accommodate six adults, in fact, the younger ones are the best candidates for the positions of the center seat. Yet in 2012 Odyssey is saddled with a fairly normal in the second-row seats that flip forward more cargo room, but they are heavy and awkward to remove if you need maximum volume of cargo. Do not fold neatly on the floor of the caves is Stow 'n Go system, the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. They also do a kick-back in La-Z-Boy couch in the second row of seats available in the Toyota Sienna.

Each Odyssey 2012 is a waste row 60/40 folding / third, falling into a rear floor and create a flat loading surface. Honda does not offer a third row power folding mechanism, a means available for Chrysler, Dodge and Toyota minivans. Odyssey owners who want to flood the third-row seats must use a pull of a strap that folds fast sections, but with a thud away shaking motorized alternatives.

2012 Honda Odyssey returns with a range of seven models. It opens with the 2012 Odyssey LX seven-seater model. Then comes the best equipped Honda Odyssey EX 2012 with cloth upholstery. This is followed by the 2012 Odyssey EX-L with leather upholstery. 2012 Odyssey EX-L with DVD Rear Entertainment added a ceiling screen of 9 inches. 2012 Odyssey EX-L with the replacement of the navigation voice command navigation system.

The 2012 model Odyssey Touring has leather upholstery and comes with DVD and navigation systems. Altered only appearance in the Odyssey 2012, the Touring model gets an exclusive range of new exterior colors, Diamond White Pearl instead of white taffeta.

Once again the top of the line is the Odyssey Touring Elite 2012. Odyssey combines all the comforts and a bonus DVD entertainment system with widescreen Honda track cap of 16.2 inches in diameter with a split screen showing the entries in two separate video sources.

Mechanical: 2012-Honda Odyssey is mechanically unchanged. It is still a minivan based on a sophisticated all-independent suspension and impressive powertrain technology capable of producing, handling confident.

All Odyssey models re-use 3.5-liter V-6 power of 248 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. (Think of torque as the secret ingredient of the acceleration power of the energy that keeps the rhythm.) This is the engine to maximize fuel efficiency while driving with low job application system variable cylinder management Honda inactive for two or three cylinders. Immediately returns all cylinders when power is again required.

As part of an unusual strategy to control costs, the Honda Odyssey equipped with a transmission speed automatic or six to five, depending on the model. LX, EX and EX-L versions get five-speed automatic. Consistent with their role in the composition, Touring and Touring Elite models get a six-speed automatic. The accessories are designed to provide a smoother ride, even if our tests show only the most subtle difference between the real world performance.

Each Odyssey 2012 offers sufficient acceleration to deal with most situations without stress. Odyssey has been very stable at high speeds on curves and balanced. The Elite 2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring are the only 18-inch wheels and tires. This helps to maintain its advantage in the precise handling of light, but pleasant in other Odyssey models, which use 17-inch wheels and tires and offer a minor is defined as change of address.

The Odyssey 2012 is front-wheel drive, which means that the Toyota Sienna remains the only minivan that offers front-wheel and four wheels. FWD parts of the mass of the transmission of the tires, which also power the vehicle. This has advantages in packaging and traction in bad weather. All-wheel drive improves adhesion to the surface neglected, but adds weight compromising fuel economy. And the components that provide power to the rear wheels, occupy a space dedicated to the front room at the foot of the third row. Honda conducts its buyers want three rows of seats and AWD Honda Pilot SUV crossover.

Features: 2012 Honda Odyssey continues with a tempting selection of convenience and infotainment, but true to the custom of Honda, you go up the line model for some of them.

That's because Honda does not offer an alternative independent, but to be defined for each model of a static set of features. This contributes to the quality of assembly and reduces the complexity of the order. And Honda's credit, each suite features defined in the model appears to be based on the needs of most buyers in every price range.

But Honda, from time to time to show some flexibility on this practice. For the 2012 model year, extending it to the Odyssey EX model to select the functions previously exclusive to more expensive models in the range. These include Bluetooth and USB iPod interface, two gigabytes of storage music CDs, and Honda "intelligent multi-information display," or MID. This last point is installed in the table top center of a 8-inch screen that displays audio, telephone and climate information.

All 2012 Honda Odysseys to return to the standard equipment that includes a shaded glass privacy rear, cruise control, keyless remote entry, air conditioning, power driver seat, manual tilt / telescope steering wheel and electrically adjustable mirrors, central locking and windows.

Dashboard includes a sofa Odyssey "media tray" for iPods, cell phones and outlets such as power, nearby. The shifter is located just to the right of the steering wheel, mostly paste from the lower panel. The main commands are organized into three distinct layers stacked in the middle of the dashboard. Driver-information/navigation screens occupy the foreground, the center of climate control, sound systems the lowest. It is a logical solution to manage a modern minivan is a myriad of features and is cleverly integrated into an interior that is airy, very modern and well-assembled from quality materials.

Standard on Odyssey EX 2012 and the above features, such as power sliding doors, alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, tri-zone automatic climate control, outside temperature indicator, and the second row of umbrellas. Models EX, 2012 Honda Odysseys also come clean and to collect "junk ring", a plastic wheel that turns off the back of the front center console as standard shopping bag plastic core.

Odysseys still have eight seats cup holders 15 and seven-seater LX has 12 years, but everyone understands that some owners to adapt to accommodate cups thin cans of Red Bull Big Gulp and plump.

For such features as leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power liftgate, power moonroof and navigation and rear DVD entertainment system, you still have to go to the EX-L and Touring.

All audio systems include an auxiliary audio Odyssey 2012 for digital music players, and a single disc in-dash CD player. EX and EX-L models updated with seven rather than five speakers, and two gigs of music storage. The Odyssey from 2012 EX-L and add the satellite radio. The 2012 EX-L with navigation model and the Touring and Touring Elite also includes a 15 gig hard drive and Honda song voice system used to access voice messages artist, song, reading, or type the hard drive or iPod connected.

2012 Honda Odyssey price range is $ 29.035 - $ 44.485. It will increase slightly over $ 28,885 - $ 44,335 price range that ended Odyssey 2011 model year. All base prices in this review are free mandatory destination of the manufacturer, a fee of 2012 Honda Odyssey is $ 810.)

Honda says EX-L family of models accounting for about half of all sales Odyssey, with the most popular model, the EX-L with Rear Entertainment System, about 23 percent by volume. The Elite Touring / Touring represents about 22 percent of sales Odyssey, about 20 percent EX and LX about 9 percent.

The Odyssey LX 2012 is priced at $ 29 035, and includes the basic equipment listed in the previous standard features section.

Odyssey EX-2012 is priced at $ 32,285, and adds to the LX additional equipment as described in the Features section.

In 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L is priced at $ 35,685 and gets leather upholstery instead of cloth (the third row is vinyl instead of fabric), heated front seats, a power liftgate, power sunroof, and a camera back whose image appears in the i-MID. Models start at this level will also come with an "icehouse" that folds from the bottom of the dashboard, and is driven by the electrical system of Odyssey and contain four 20-ounce beverages.

Honda is separated from the availability of rear DVD entertainment system and voice-activated navigation system to create exclusive models. These are called, appropriately enough 2012 Odyssey EX-L with Rear Entertainment System and is priced at $ 37 285, and 2012 Odyssey EX-L with navigation system at a price of $ 37 685.

To acquire these two functions in the Odyssey even have to move by 2012 Touring model. It is priced at $ 41 990 and also gets the six-speed automatic transmission, alloy wheels 18-inch front and rear parking sensors and a memory driver's seat of power.

The flagship Elite 2012 Honda Odyssey includes all the regular, more than 16.2-inch ultra-widescreen DVD, xenon headlamps, blind spot detection and visual alerting vehicles in adjacent lanes. The 2012 Odyssey Touring Elite is priced at $ 44 485.

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Review

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour combines the sophisticated elegance of a premium sedan with the versatility of an SUV aspects.

Take advantage of the many advantages of car-based platform, the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour begins with the improvement of high V-6 Accord sedan and further extends the usefulness of a good profile-yet-functional space burden.

A bold and stylish look for the presence of external transport of prestige, but the premium interior extends to the passenger compartment in the trunk. greater functionality provides a storage area under the rear of the vehicle, and a reversible load floor panel asylum plans for dirty objects. Cargo Area Access to further improve the back door, where a large opening and a small lift-over height.

New 2011, most commonly used in air conditioning buttons are located on the left side of the stack closest to the driver control to facilitate the use of the camera. Less frequently used buttons are now positioned on the right.

All 2011 Honda Accord Cross Tour models have a standard 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 Engine Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for electricity generation and efficiency. The engine produces 271 horsepower 6200 rpm and 254 Nm of torque at 5000 rpm, reaching the EPA-rated city / highway / combined fuel consumption is 18/27/21 MPG1 2WD models. The 2011 2011 Honda Accord EX-L 4WD Tour Cross improves fuel economy by 1 mpg city and highway driving combined city / highway / combined 18/26/21 EPA rating.

VCM cylinder activation of the system is programmed to operate with 3, 4 or 6 cylinder, which is based on the requirements of power supply. Technologically advanced 5-speed automatic transmission is standard. For the capacity CUV, the 2011 Honda Accord Cross Tour offers plenty of ground clearance and the Real Time 4WD ™ is available.

2011 Honda Accord Cross Tour has two trim levels, EX and EX-L. Highlights of the series 2011 Honda Accord EX Cross Tour are: dual-zone automatic climate control, second row of ventilation, 360-watt AM / FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, easy to fold the 60-40 split rear seat back, circles 17-inch alloy wheels and 225/65 R17 all season tires, hidden in a removable tray, cruise control, moonroof, auto up / down driver and passenger side windows, rear privacy glass, steering wheel audio controls integrated indicator and compass outside temperature, beam headlamps auto power off, fog lamps, chrome door handles, colored power mirrors, and thawing, and much more.

2011 Honda Accord EX-L adds Cross Tour or upgrades: covered with leather seating surfaces with heated front seats, leather steering wheel, knob, leather, auto day / night dimming rearview mirror, alloy wheels and 225/60 R18 18-inch all-season tires, auto on / off headlights, driver memory seats Side mirrors of memory and the ability to reverse tilt, privacy tonneau cover, Homelink ™ transmitter, privacy, tonneau cover, Kevlar ® woofers, dome tweeters aluminum, the type of front speakers and a USB audio interface.

Exclusive features available for 2011 Honda Accord EX-L Crosstour include the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System2 and Real Time 4WD, available together or separately. The navigation system includes a reversing camera with embedded guide lines on the screen.

 

 

 

 

security technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE ™) body structure, a body design that improves occupant protection exclusive Honda and falling support in frontal collisions. Additional safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®), commonly known as electronic stability control, antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, driver and front passenger Front passenger side with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), dual-stage, multi-threshold front airbags, front active headrests security.

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour met in New York at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant using domestic and global parts.

2011 Honda Element Review

2011 Honda Element SUV is ready for adventure with the doors open to side loading utility to clean floor and a multitude of seating configurations ranging from trendy lounge in the charging mode.

The interior offers a low awareness of filler in the floor with flat surfaces, with high domestic ideal to take many types of gear. The interior offers space for four people with a cargo area that quickly adapts to large items with rear jump seats fold flat, fold and on the side or removed entirely (seating 64-plus).

load compartment measures an impressive 74.6 cu-ft. with rear seats removed. 2011-Honda Element has a water resistant, urethane-coated utility floor that quickly wipes down and cover that resists moisture.

Element models for 2011 include the rugged and simple 2011 Honda Element LX and the more refined 2011 Honda Element EX. All Honda Element 2011 feature a 2.4-liter i-VTEC ® 4-cylinder with five-speed automatic. Available Real Time 4WD ™ improves traction at all times. EPA city / highway / combined fuel economy is ratings1 20/25/22 miles per gallon for two-wheel drive models and 19/24/21 miles per gallon for Real Time 4WD models.

2011-Honda Element LX comes standard with a 4-speaker AM / FM audio system with CD player, air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows and remote setting. 2011-Honda Element EX adds a 270-watt high-performance audio, XM ®, CD-based MP3/WMA ™ 2 possibilities, an auxiliary input for MP3 players or other audio devices, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and seven speakers including a subwoofer of 6.5 inches.

All models include a number of storage areas, and holders beverage items such as mobile phones, portable music and drink. Storage facilities are: a large three-bin tray above the glove box, a modular three-compartment above the tank (EX); back storage (EX), six hooks for strapping down bikes or other equipment are high, and door pockets on all four doors. 2011 Honda Element EX has only convertible center console with a removable cooler / storage box.

2011-Honda Element is fully independent suspension uses a MacPherson strut front and rear double wishbone compact design for easy handling and comfortable ride. 101.4-inch wheelbase contributes to a compact exterior. A diameter of the circle ultra-turning of 34.9 feet provides excellent maneuverability in tight spaces. 2011 Honda Element LX and EX models have 16-inch wheels (steel on LX, alloy on EX) with P215/70R16 all-season tires. Other features standard EX and LX includes power rack and pinion steering and front and rear stabilizer bars.

The all-aluminum dual-overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine produces 166-peak power at 5800 rpm and 161 lb-ft. peak torque at 4000 rpm. 2011-Honda Element i-VTEC variable valve timing improves torque at low engine speeds while providing a high RPM power. The standard five-speed automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to minimize "gear hunting" on hilly roads.

Available Real Time 4WD system enhances all the light of time and off-road driving characteristics of rain, snow, dirt roads and sandy conditions for sending power to the rear wheels when the front wheels experience traction loss in acceleration.

Safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®), a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the external front, dual-stage, multi-threshold front airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front side airbags a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, antilock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and brake assist and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

In 2011, Honda Element is assembled in Ohio at Honda of America Mfg. Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant using domestic and globally sourced parts.

2011 Honda FCX Clarity Review

Honda FCX Clarity is a slim designed fuel-cell hydrogen-powered electric sedan available on a limited retail in Southern California. The FCX Clarity is an important part of Honda's efforts to develop, certify and distribute zero emissions vehicles.

Powered by an electric motor, which operates electricity in a fuel cell, the emissions FCX Clarity is just water, its fuel consumption is three times larger than a modern petrol cars and two times higher than that for 'petrol hybrid car.

The compact and powerful Honda V Flow fuel cell allows unprecedented space and a low profile and sleek futuristic previously unattainable in fuel cell vehicles and underscores the significant progress that Honda continues to make progress in the performance of the entire world and the real attraction of a fuel cell car electric.

FCX Clarity lease program has celebrated the anniversary of two years July 25, 2010. Customers pay $ 600 per month for three years of Honda FCX Clarity lease, which covers maintenance costs.

This rental program is the first major initiative for the retail vehicle fuel cell electric technology. Since its launch, over 70,000 people have expressed interest in leasing the FCX Clarity, and offered their vehicle website: www.fcx.honda.com.

Honda began operations of Honda solar hydrogen station, a new generation of prototype solar hydrogen station in January 2010, Los Angeles Center of Honda R & D Americas, Inc. The system is ultimately intended to be used as a home appliance supply that is capable of filling a vehicle fuel cell at night.

Compatible with a system of "smart grid" power, hydrogen station solar Honda would allow users to charge their cars overnight, without the need to store hydrogen, which would reduce CO2 emissions by using electricity more cheap off-peak hours.

power station in the average daily peak of solar hydrogen may take a renewable electricity grid, which provides a cost-effective for customers, while remaining neutral energy.

Honda Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle First:

The original FCX became the first fuel cell vehicle the EPA and CARB-certified in July 2002. The FCX was also the first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced in the U.S. and Japan in October 2002.

Other highlights:

* FCX was the first fuel cell vehicle to start and manage the sub-zero temperatures (2003).

* FCX was the first fuel cell vehicle in the hands of individual customers (July 2005).

* Honda becomes the first car of its fuel cell vehicle production line, in particular, vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells (2008)

* Honda becomes the first manufacturer to create a fuel cell vehicle from a dealer network (2008).

2011 Honda Fit Sport Review

The Honda Fit offers more value for model year 2011 in its versatile and pleasant to drive, five-door package on fuel. New for 2011, all models include Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®) as standard equipment, with more comfort and convenience.

New features of the Fit (base model) includes cruise control, keyless entry, a USB audio interface and CSR. Fit Sport (non-navigation) CSR also gains in 2011, with the mats. Fit Sport with navigation (already included with CSR as standard equipment) receives the mat as standard equipment.

Four new colors are available - Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Blue Metallic and Celestial Vortex Blue Pearl - and replacing the corresponding colors of the previous model.

Compact within the outside but spacious, the Fit is distinguished by the entry-level vehicles and others with its multi-functional interior and emphasis on quality and refinement. The exclusive distribution 60/40 rear Magic Seat ® offers multiple seating and loading configurations - top object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five passenger mode.

The exterior design offers excellent outward visibility and contributes to the dynamics of the car, sporting attitude. The 1.5-liter i-VTEC ® 4-cylinder engine is tuned to offer a rewarding combination of power and fuel economy. A gearbox five-speed manual is standard and a five-speed automatic transmission available. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the Fit Sport models equipped with optional automatic transmission allows manual gear selection.

Compact on the outside with a total length of 161.6 inches, the interior offers impressive occupancy rate of 90.8 cubic feet for his class and a rear cargo volume of 20.6 cubic feet. The rear Magic Seat provides a simple feature motion dive down and can be folded into the floor to create a rear cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet.

Highlights include the Advanced Compatibility Engineering Safety ™ (ACE ™) body structure, standard VSA, ABS and more. Two-stage multi-threshold front airbags, dual front airbags with passenger sensing system side of the occupant (OPDS) and side airbags curtain airbags are standard on all models.

The engine develops 117 hp at 6600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. The suits equipped with automatic transmission has an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy 28/35/31 miles per gallon. It fits Sport with automatic transmission has an optional EPA city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy miles per gallon1 27/33/30. All manual transmission models is it equipped with an EPA city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy miles per gallon.1 27/33/29

adjustments in the MacPherson front suspension and torsion box beam rear suspension are adjusted to provide a sporty driving experience, elegant and dynamic. Fifteen and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport respectively) as 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The antilock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated discs front and drums in the rear 7.9 inches.

Fit comes with standard amenities like air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, AM / FM / CD with four speakers, USB Audio interface2, auxiliary input, MP3/WMA playback, Radio Data System (RDS) , power windows, power mirrors and door locks. Fit Sport adds or replaces: carpeted floor mats, alloy wheels, an underbody aero kit, rear roof spoiler, fog lights and a security system.

Fit Sport audio system provides six speakers. The Fit Sport is available with a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System ™ with voice Recognition3 with a 6.5-inch screen and more than seven million points of interest.

Fit awards and recognitions including being named to Car and Driver magazine's "10 Best Cars of 2011" list (www.caranddriver.com), a prestigious honor he received in each of the five years he has been sold in the United States.

2011 Honda CR-Z Review

The exterior design of the Honda CR-Z is formed around a corner of a movement "concept with a low hood line and position of the scale giving the car a sporty look. Design Honda has signed so that the glass rear door on two levels, aerodynamic roof surface slope referred to in the elegant cut design and then combined with a curvilinear shape and deeply sculpted exterior.

The general performance of the engine and the IMA system is a healthy 124 hp and 174 Nm of torque. maximum torque figure is the same 1.8-liter Civic and arrives at just 1500 rpm, at a level where previously only turbo engines deliver maximum. Even if the couple directly comparable with the Civic, Honda CR-Z releases 35 g / km less CO2 than its traditionally powered cousin. Other exhaust emissions are extremely low, and Nickel Metal Hydride battery can be recycled at the end of Honda dealers in the life of the vehicle.

For the first time, fuel, low emission hybrid is connected to a parallel high-precision 6-speed manual transmission. Manual gearbox is an integral part of the driver of Honda engineers wanted to bring the model of Honda CR-Z. The flexibility of the Honda into a single parallel hybrid IMA system allows its use with a variety of objects, not just the CVT-based transmissions.

The manual transmission is completed with an engine of 1.5 liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder, which is new in Europe and is a key element in the uniqueness of the Honda CR-Z. This engine is powerful and effective, but based on the engine fitted to some versions of non-European jazz. The wait for the revolution of the engine type of the average capacity is increased by the additional 78 Nm of torque of the electric motor PS 14, which is located between the engine and clutch. The electric motor increases torque at low revs and medium enterprises, which gives flexibility Honda CR-Z, usually associated with turbo engines.

If you want to maximize the choice of the driver and increase the daily drivability of the car, the Honda CR-Z is equipped with 3-mode drive system. This unique feature allows the driver to select three driving modes that change throttle response, steering, air conditioning and the level of service to the IMA system. In developing this new opportunity, Honda, the driver can change the settings of the street car to enjoy, to maximize economy, or to find a balance between the two.

Sport buttons have become common, usually provides a sharper gas, but Honda 3-Mode Drive system is different. The new system changes the behavior of the hybrid transmission and care of the steering and throttle mapping between the three modes.

When the Honda CR-Z, the driver is out of town and want to enjoy the open road, may be "Sport" mode of the car. This sharpens the throttle to change the behavior of IMA hybrid system in an electric motor to provide more help and more emphasis on electric power steering.

Honda recognizes that even the most enthusiastic driver can regularly experience heavy traffic, which maximizes fuel economy is preferable to a complete line through a corner. In these situations, the ECON mode, you can choose what to give priority to fuel economy of operation of the throttle valve drive-by-wire, the ECU, air conditioning and a hybrid system. For those times when the busy driving is not possible or desirable, Eco Assist with the ECON mode, the driver can enjoy the best economy rating of their way to work, or in heavy traffic.

At all times the car can be run in normal mode, which offers a balance between performance, fuel economy and emissions, and is suitable for most situations.

Lighting and the speedometer is used in the same way as the Insight guide the driver to drive more economically and ecologically. In addition, Eco Assist, Honda CR-Z meter is connected to the 3-mode. In normal mode, and speed ECON state indicator is lit blue, bright green when the hard economically. ECON mode is back in Green Eco-Flower symbol. When the speedometer is illuminated with a red light environment, this indicates that the Honda CR-Z is a Sport mode.

Careful thought about the design of exhaust gas to ensure that, in addition to being efficient, the Honda CR-Z is a car that encourages enthusiastic driver and sounds instead of the previous compact hybrid. Other parts, including engine mounts and the shock has been tuned to the elements of this sport exhaust heard the driver, but less desirable sounds associated with sports exhaust were weak.

Aspect of the Honda CR-Z consciously to mind the iconic style of the 1980 CR-X, which was originally developed to provide a small, elegant car that can not achieve the spectacular economy. Signature property CR-X, as the rear door glass on two levels and low-low roof slope has been referred to the design of an elegant coupe and then together, and very shapely sculpted appearance.

The sloping roofline and sharply truncated shallow tail of the Honda CR-Z is a feature shared with the past and present for many of Honda, including the CR-X, 1999 Insight and FCX Clarity. All these vehicles were designed to cut the air with as little disruption as possible to reduce the drag to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Honda CR-Zs headlamps are accentuated with time of day to LED lights, which are placed in the bottom of the headlights. This is the first LED lights have been applied to the front of a Honda automobile production and help to focus on the direction of the range of new hybrid sports coupe.

The interior of the car production was influenced by the cab of Tokyo Motor Show 2007 Honda CR-Z Concept, especially the speedometer and rider 3D model. The cockpit instrument rather than high technology to all commonly used controls near the driver's hands, allowing full concentration on the conduct of all time.

The dashboard of the new coupe has a complex form and interesting, with a black top seems to float on a light gray lower section of dashboard that has continued in the middle of the inner door panels.

level of equipment on the Honda CR-Z is generous with all the qualities to take six airbags, active head restraints, vehicle stability assist and Hill Start Assist. All CR-ZS will also be equipped with air conditioning, CD player with 6 speakers, iPod ® USB link and a button to start the engine. middle and senior ranks of the benefits of leather seats, steering wheel audio controls and alloy pedals. Top grades get Bluetooth ® hands-free phone control, cruise control, panoramic glass roof, HID headlamps and 360W high power sound system - including a boot-mounted sub-woofer.

The elegant decor is a 2 +2 layout that opens the possibility of smaller adults or children small distances for long journeys. One-touch folding rear seats motion to open a baggage compartment with a flat bottom, which gives an amazing 382 liters of cargo space, tied with the most C-segment sedans, which allows a wider range of bags to carry . The area also has a flexible luggage area in-boats from 19 liters to store extra load or store items out of sight.

The chassis has been an important factor in the development of the new car, with the pleasure of the pilot at a central part of the design brief. The shares of platform elements of Jazz and Insight models, but the wheelbase, track width and set-ups are all unique to the new hybrid. Overall, the Honda CR-Z has a wheelbase of 115 mm shorter and shorter as 310 mm in overall length of the Insight increase agility, and reduce the empty weight of 57 kg compared to its 5-door Five-seat family car cousin.

The suspension of Honda CR-Z unique springs and shocks and adjustment tolerances are also unique. A major change in detail is the adoption of a forged aluminum lower arms in the MacPherson front suspension to replace the elements of the penetration of pressed steel. This reduces the weight of 2 kg each triangle and also increases the strength to cope with the width of the wider track and tires.

Exterior Styling and Body

Honda CR-Z was created by a project to create a sports coupe in the second decade of the 21st century. The compact, lightweight construction and aerodynamics provides a dual advantage of improving performance, but also reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

The design has hints of the history of Honda's window split-level and shallow pitched roof, combining them with complex curves and deeply scalloped panels that would have been impossible to mass produce just a few years ago .

modern car design has many limitations, with the increasing number of rules and policies that affect the design of new models. The challenge, says the designers and engineers Honda has been to keep the design small thin cover initial design studies, while adopting a 1.5-liter engine with IMA system and meet the requirements of pedestrian protection. Honda engineers have worked tirelessly with the designers to reduce engine height, and work on suspension and points hard body to allow clearance for the deformation of the hood.

The wide track and low strengthens against unusual piece of a grid that extends above and below the front bumper. This network is a key element of the order of "face" with a surface marked up the hood of his right under the top line to the base of the windshield. Sharp headlights, the day fire elegantly integrated into the lower edges, extending to the edges of the fenders badly burned.

The angle of curvature at the edge of the windshield of the Honda CR-Z is the largest of all current Honda models, and mixed almost seamlessly into the A-pillars and side windows. This effect is only possible to wrap the rain gutters revolutionary integrated in front pillars that significantly reduce the usual way between the edge of the windshield and the pillar of 50%. In addition to creating a distinctive visual effect, reducing this stage has obvious benefits and reduces aerodynamic turbulence in this important area. The eye gloss finish accented with black integrated surface applied to the columns, creating the illusion of a single piece of glass.

The positions of the screen wrapping A-pillars further in lateral profile, giving the hood look longer and lower. Curved glass on the sides of the car was Honda's engineers have managed to obtain excellent forward visibility, an important factor in safety and driving enthusiast.

Aerodynamic

Exterior mirrors are very aerodynamic shape, keeping fit with the wing, which combines the visual appeal, design and aerodynamic drag. Extensive testing has led to the aerodynamic design team for the final formulation, which combines the thin end of the indicator repeater watch.

The slope of the roof and the length is important for overall performance and aerodynamics of a vehicle designers and engineers worked together to create the largest possible length of the deck, without compromising overall visual balance of the car.

The rear of the Honda CR-Z is a particularly important role to play in the aerodynamics and many hours of wind tunnel tests was to enhance the final design. Broke back arches strongly we feel proud of the bodywork and the candles in the rear door glass on two levels, a common understanding with the second generation CR-X, 1999 model FCX Clarity and Insight.

The curvature and shape of the tailgate and the area of ​​glass is part of the measures relate were used in the design of the Honda CR-Z and bring a fresh perspective to a design feature Honda's signature. Much attention has been given to maximize the visibility through the rear hatch and the size and location of the fin, which separates the two areas has been very carefully studied and tested.

masks rear diffuser exhaust Honda CR-Z, a balanced view behind the truck and contribute to the efficient management of the air flows back of the car. The diffuser is made of a material containing aluminum flakes to give the appearance of a metallic finish.

Body structure

To achieve a radical look Honda CR-Z Concept, we need innovative solutions to ensure that the style does not compromise the availability or response dynamics Honda CR-Z. Engineers wanted to create a rigid unit to ensure a dynamic response design creates expectations. To achieve this goal, metal reinforcements are used in critical areas around the front and rear suspension turrets solid foundation for the excellent suspension control. Moreover, the "performance of wand" in the form of H is designed for the back to add stiffness to the rear fuselage. Stiffening of these efforts is a figure similar to the rigidity of the Civic Type R. European

As with all Honda models in recent years, the CR-Z has a structure EngineeringTM Advanced Compatibility Engineering body (ACETM). This unique technology was developed by Honda of years of testing at the Honda Center in Tochigi R & D where cars crashed in real life situations. The front frame to distribute the load on the structures of a frontal collision the Honda CR-Z offers maximum protection for impacts with vehicles of different bumper heights.

INTERIOR DESIGN

The interior styling of the Honda CR-Z concept was warmly welcomed and the Honda engineers and designers were keen to take this into account in the production car.

The cockpit of the Honda CR-Z has been designed around a theme of the cabin, the consolidation of critical controls near the driver, creating a sense of purpose and reduce distractions. The upper section of the dashboard contains all the controls and brand and is a RIM (reaction injection molding) molded black plastic, which has never been used for a panel before Honda. This new plastic offers a nice surface to touch the edge of table.

At the bottom of the dashboard is made of light gray material that gives the appearance of a floating top. Smaller, lighter period lasted almost without interruption in the doors, the cabin is wrapped around the driver and passenger. The doors are equipped with two beautiful colors, most of the texture and color corresponding to the top "float" of the media and devastated by the coordination of the lower part gray. Door to grab some types are treated specially coated metal that is used for the first time cars for internal use. This film is glossy coated metal evaporated to create a unique composition of the upper class cars.

The seats are designed to support the driver in a freeway, with particular attention to the inclination of the seat relative to the pedals. Angle, which allows the driver to sit in the car a bit 'and maintain a position of practical and useful guide. Half-cushions and seats are designed to support various sizes of people, and is optimized for seat on the size of a person. Courtesy of reach and tilt adjustable steering wheel, driver's seat is 50 mm in different height adjustment, driver and passenger with a 240 mm between the front to support the movement.

One element that has been reflected most strongly in the production car is the design of the dashboard, which has a catchy design and 3D instrument tech. The mark of the Honda CR-Z is designed to be more than attractive, the lighting of the dials to play a key role in the system 3-mode drive and Eco Assist functions.

Instrumentation

Forms tachometer cornerstone of the dashboard with speedometer back into the center of the disc. The tachometer performs a scale from zero to maximum and back to start, drawing the eye of the driver's cockpit instrument when you put the car on.

Both sides of the speedometer and tachometer gauges and accessories are the display, the less critical data. To the right of the center is the fuel gauge and fuel economy meter and below these is the Multi-Display (MID). On the left is a key indicator, the IMA battery meter and charge / assist gauge that indicates when the engine is to help, or to charge the battery.

MID can display the time travel, fuel economy, average fuel economy and average speed. MID can also display the current engine and motor to provide power and Eco Assist Bar, which provides detailed information on driving style and avoiding excessive acceleration and braking, when the economy is goal. Drivers can also control the economy figures are achieved in their previous missions and their progress towards Eco Assist Awards.

Ski area is framed by two wings as an instrument hood extensions, which includes frequent inspections of equipment used, move close to the driver's hands. On the left wing, "controls the drive 3-mode system were merged with adjustable mirrors.

To the right "controls and display temperature control are placed together for ease of use. The wheel is the same design philosophy of other Honda models, audio controls on the left speaker and the cruise control (if ) on the right to speak. MID under the right to voice and speakerphone and voice activated satellite navigation controls HFT (if applicable) under the rays of the left.

Internal flexibility

The interior is elegant 2 +2 layout, which offers the opportunity to expand the availability, in addition to the two-seater and is equipped with ISOFIX child seat points. The rear seats have been designed to be folded easily and quickly to significantly increase cargo space. One Touch Business rear seats can be folded easily, even standing in the car, quickly reaches the standard 214 liters (VDA) of space. Folding seats opens flat luggage compartment floor, which is surprising given 382 liters (VDA window) of cargo space, the largest amount of baggage to carry.

There is also a boot-boot space of less than 19 liters to pay more load, or store items out of sight. This area is very deep, between the IPU and the rear bumper and can easily take a laptop or something like that. Boot of the region can be configured tonneau cover, or it may be removed and attached to the boot floor. This allows the user to point the boot lid forms a hidden partition in the boot lip, almost invisible from the outside. The third option is to secure the lid when rolled across the floor to remove the limitation on the load height when folded.

Team

levels of equipment for the Honda CR-Z is a generous, all the qualities to benefit from the six airbags, active head restraints, Vehicle Stability Assist and Hill Start Assist. Once you begin the steep slope to stop, Hill Start Assist, temporarily prevents the vehicle from sliding backward and keep the brake pressure during the time between the release of the brake, clutch and pressure of gas (approximately 1 , 0 seconds).

All Categories Honda CR-Z is equipped with temperature control, CD player with 6 speakers with USB and iPod ® link motor start button. The dashboard has a semi-hidden box in the upper space in front of the shifter. This table is sized to accommodate an MP3 player containing the cable to connect compatible devices with the stereo in the Honda CR-Z. Customers will benefit from the ability to control the MP3 music players from the main stereo to maximize ease of use and minimize distractions.

Benefit middle and higher grades of leather seats, steering wheel audio controls and alloy pedals. Top grades make hands-free Bluetooth ® telephone (HFT) controls, cruise control, panoramic glass roof, HID lamps and 360W high power system sound - including a boot mounted sub-woofer.

Engine and the IMA system

The Honda CR-Z is the first car that combines an i-VTEC engine of 1.5 liters and the IMA system, providing excellent fuel economy and emphasis on driver enjoyment. The engine is 114 hp electric motor attached to a PS 14, which also increases the torque with an impressive 78 Nm at low to medium engine speeds. The peak power figure of 124 hp combined with a healthy 174 Nm of torque.

Performance and driver enjoyment can be seen as a conflict need good fuel economy and exhaust emission levels. CR-Z 1.5-liter 16-valve i-VTEC petrol engine gives the driver the pleasure of the engine note with enthusiasm, a willingness to rev, and a wide spread of torque. At the same time its modest capacity, increased the electric motor can achieve good fuel economy and low emissions overall, as the all important CO2 emissions. CR-Z hybrid Honda Insight is the first since the original uses a 1 liter four-valve per cylinder, the IMA system.

Honda CR-Z to send only 117 g / km of CO2 in the EU test cycle and consumes only 5.0 l/100 km of fuel. This figure is only 1 CO2 g / km higher than the original Civic Hybrid, an incredible achievement considering more than 30 horsepower advantage of the CR-Z is more than his ancestor sedan.

The Honda CR-Z used is based on the Jazz unit of 1.5 liters with changes in valve timing for intake valve should be turned off at low revs. This creates a whirlpool effect that allows the rapid combustion further and higher gas recirculation. The effect of this additional turbulence to reduce emissions and improve fuel consumption. At high speeds, both intake valves open to increase power.

Many small modifications to the engine depending on the characteristics of the Honda CR-Z, the IMA system integration and installation in the body cut. The original engine because it was installed in the Jazz would not fit under the hood of the car low in its current form. The development engineers have developed a new intake manifold and a set of dishes cleaner air, providing enough space and provide space for pedestrian impact protection.

Engine 1.5-liter i-VTEC was not seen in a car before European specification, and was chosen for its combination of low weight, fuel consumption and compact size. Block 1.5-liter engine is similar to other engine variants and Jazz Insight means that the IMA system integration is simplified. Because the layout of the basic block is shared with the 1.3 liter engine Insight was the sump pan that has been developed for this car passed. This helped the team in the task of reducing engine height and lower position in the cabinet.

IMA System

IMA system is divided into Insight hybrid, but the software and settings have been changed in interaction with the 3-mode drive and manual transmission. Although the operating cycles are very different from the manual car, the Honda IMA flexibility of a parallel hybrid system makes the integration of different engines and transmissions, much easier.

Extensive testing was done to ensure that sustainability impressive hardware Insight IMA has not been compromised in any way by the addition of a manual gearbox. Emphasis was placed on the possibility of over-revving the engine due to lost gear changes and the implications this may have on the system

The electric motor provides maximum torque immediately from the start, taking the low-end torque of the Honda CR-Z more than 70 Nm, better initial acceleration. The torque curve of the new hybrid is particularly flat for a naturally aspirated engine, with the peak reached just 1500 rpm, allowing for flexibility at all engine speeds.

Battery for Honda CR-Z is a 100.8-volt nickel metal hydride units, which provides an excellent balance of power, reliability, security and price. Like the rest of the system, the battery is divided into an incredibly reliable model Insight, which has proven to be the lowest warranty claims of all Honda cars sold in Europe in 2009. When the battery life of the vehicle can be recycled through Honda dealers.

Design and Tuning exhaust

To ensure that drivers will enjoy driving the Honda CR-Z on the road, the development team has spent much time and thought to the design of the exhaust pipe. The brief was to create not only an effective unit allowing engine operation to minimize emissions and to generate the target power level, but also to produce a pleasant sound. Due to the diversity of environments, pilots and the speed of the CR-Z was designed, engineers would not be satisfied with an exhaust system having a capacity of slightly less quiet.

Much development time has been devoted to the design of the exhaust to give it a sporty note when the engine was working hard but not too much noise while using the highway or city. For this, the team has spent time setting of the other components, including engine mounts and noise insulation, sound insulation unpleasant, and allow the market more pleasing sound of exhaust gases can be heard in silence, without reduced too far.

3-Drive System

Honda CR-Z is designed for the car, which connects the driver enjoy excellent driving performance and economy of the city. Two of the important role of the car can sometimes be made with the characteristics of strong opposition, such as gas, and more guidance to give greater weight to the satisfaction of the driver driving on the open road, but perhaps proving to be frustrating traffic and bumper to bumper.

Honda engineers have developed a 3-Mode Drive System Honda CR-Z, which allows the driver to change the properties of the car, depending on their needs and the environment inside the car is driven by significantly alter responses to new system of a car CR-Z allows the driver to adapt to different road and traffic situations.

The new feature allows the driver to select between three driving modes that alter the response of the accelerator, climate control steering, and the level of assistance that the IMA system.

In developing this new facility, Honda allows the driver to decide whether to maximize the sportsmanship, the economy or the best balance between the two.

Sport Mode

Sporting buttons have become commonplace, often provide a sharper throttle response, but the Honda system of 3-mode is different. The new system changes the behavior of the hybrid powertrain and steering assistance as well as the mapping of gas between the three modes.

When the Honda CR-Z is far from the city and want to enjoy the road, you can put the car in Sport mode. This sharpens the throttle response, changes the behavior of IMA hybrid system for electric motor assist and increase the weight of the electric power steering.

ECON mode

Honda recognizes that even the most enthusiastic driver can regularly experience heavy traffic, which maximizes fuel economy is preferable to a complete line through a corner. In these situations, the ECON mode, you can choose what to give priority to fuel economy of operation of the throttle valve drive-by-wire, the ECU, air conditioning and a hybrid system. For those times when the busy driving is not possible or desirable, Eco Assist with the ECON mode, the driver can enjoy the best economy rating of their way to work, or in heavy traffic.

ECON mode reduces sensitivity to smooth throttle inputs and this action is facilitated by using a different engine map that emphasizes fuel economy. The climate control system is also influenced by the mode of Economic and Monetary Affairs of the air circulation and reduce the compressor to reduce power consumption. Using the engine to assist the gasoline engine is overridden by the priority given to fuel economy does not improve performance.

NORMAL mode

At all times the car can be run in normal mode, which offers a balance between performance, fuel economy and emissions, and is suitable for most situations.

Eco Assist

With the ECON mode, the CR-Z uses a manual function that can be used to obtain high energy efficiency and reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

During the race, there are two main elements in the system: a bar "Eco-Drive 'flag in the multi-information display (MID) and meters around the screen behind digital speedometer Both instruments are synchronized to provide real-time information on fuel consumption. and provide advice on how to change your driving style.

The "eco guide in MID is a solid bar icon that moves from each side of a trunk. The idea is to run in a manner that holds the bar in the middle and outside shaded areas on both sides.

When you drive safely, efficiently and, therefore, the bar is near the center of the indicator to move slightly to the right when accelerating gradually and slightly to the left when braking gently. Under these conditions, the environment back behind the speed meter to display the green color seems to be the best eco-driving performance.

Under a greater acceleration, braking and moderately, the bar moves in the MID to one end of the scale, which shows the use of more fuel, and the meter room is lit with a green / blue.

With the aggressive acceleration or sudden braking, the head of the indicator bar to the right or left, the shadows of the scale to show greater fuel consumption and the meters surrounding blue respectively.

To get the best fuel, the pilot is designed to keep the bar in the middle and the green light screen as much as possible throughout each trip.

To help motivate drivers on each trip, another screen above the bar indicator awards grants to more efficient driving. If successful, it leaves little to "grow" above the bar to see the economic engine courses, with more leaves and, finally, a flower added to the system records a "perfect" he says.

In addition, pressing the Info button on the steering wheel and scrolling displays MID, drivers can not only watch their average fuel consumption of going to class, but can also get their average fuel economy for the last three rounds .

The Honda CR-Z features a shift indicator (SIL), which warns the driver to switch between optimum efficiency up or down the point. As shown in the light, together with advice on Aid driving can improve fuel economy up to 10%, reaffirming the commitment of Honda to improve fuel economy every day.

Eco Scoring

Once the trip is over, and the ignition is off, ecological changes MID guide for "an echo score. Now, the symbols of the leaves at the summit, a report on driver behavior during the season Last, while the bar and symbols on the bottom of the screen show a score to life. This is shown in three stages with the plant and flower, due to the right of the bar that shows the highest score .

If the pilot has improved over recent trip to the recognition of a symbol of the wreaths will be displayed. At the end of the third phase of the award indicates progress.

Conversely, if the driving style is worse, the regression score and life and on stage, so that the symbol of recognition of a plant is wilting.

Normal mode - normal - which ensures a balance between performance, economy and emissions in general suits all driving situations. Normal operation of the system balances the IMA, control of temperature and gases between the economy and maximum driver enjoyment is the default Honda CR-Z to business creation. In this mode, the address settings are the same as ECON. All certification tests are performed in the normal way, as it is the default mode of the car to start. Between different modes, each mode icon appears on the MID for two seconds before returning to pre-selected information.

Scramble-Assist

Scramble-Assist is a control strategy that detects driver calls for the acceleration of the accelerator pedal movement and increases the amount of motor assistance. SPORT mode assists proportionately larger for a given pedal movement, resulting in better acceleration compared to normal.

Motoren-Assist is a control mechanism in which the electric motor takes over when the accelerator is pressed. It can be divided into four situations: the Eco Drive-Away Assist stampede support and 70-80% for gas. SPORTS committed with fashion, there is a performance improvement over the scramble for assistance.

ECON cruise control

When the cruise control is set during normal operation, it is removed too quickly when driving on a flat and descending a hill, to improve fuel consumption. However, the slope of the change, you too can accelerate the traditional system, causing increased fuel consumption. ECON Cruise Control to reduce unnecessary gas openings in these situations. ECON Cruise Control soften the responses to an increase of the slope and speed enables small to reduce consumption. Allied with the ECON mode, this cruise control reduces fuel consumption without sacrificing comfort.

Cruise control function of the traditional options are available in Sport or Normal mode, as it is expected that the premises used for the driving conditions in which the vehicle speed varies greatly throughout the journey.

TRANSMISSION

The RZ is Honda's first hybrid to be fitted with a gearbox 6-speed manual, which allows pilots to control the maximum combination of engine torque 1.5-liter i-VTEC and IMA.

For the European market with a manual transmission is considered essential and a gearbox 6-speed considered optimal for the economy and sportier driving. As a parallel hybrid system, is easy to adapt the Honda IMA system to work with a variety of hardware as indicated in the original 1999 Insight, a manual can work very well with good hybrid technology.

The manual gearbox give the CR-Z is a very different hybrid models and the driver to a new level of interaction.

The gearbox is designed for the enthusiast driver in mind, thanks to a short and firm action of light, but that encourages the driver to change regularly. Tolerances for components moving mechanism have been optimized to reduce the free play in the system. The timer is a component that controls the movement of the shifter, and this area has undergone considerable attention to achieving a positive click in each gear change.

Even with a gearbox and six-speed transfer action sports, there is no need to continually work the gearbox Honda CR-Z. The ample torque at low engine speed and the IMA system is synonymous with flexibility in the process is also impressive.

FRAME

The development of the chassis of the Honda CR-Z will always be the cornerstone of the nature of the car. From the beginning, the basic platform will be shared with the hybrid Honda Insight, but with significant changes in the length, size, components and parameters.

The most significant change is the frame, reducing the wheelbase is 115 mm to increase flexibility and reduce the overall length of the CR-Z is 310 mm. Together with the reduction in width of the track pitch is increased by 20 mm (front) 25 mm (rear) offers greater stability.

Basic structure of a suspension of the Honda CR-Z is similar to Insight which shares the platform architecture. Changes were made to the components suitable for the nature of the sport Honda CR-Z, and to maximize the driving pleasure. Springs, dampers and anti-roll bars are unique in the new coupe to adapt to the different characteristics of the Honda CR-Z.

To complement the broader issue and lower weight, lower control arm front suspension with MacPherson struts are formed from forged aluminum instead of steel used for the arms Insight. These aluminum spacers for a total of 4 kg lighter than steel components, and the ongoing strengthening of support to the largest forces generated by the increase in road width and tire size.

The rear suspension is H-shaped torsion bar, which is built on the concept of design as the Insight offers excellent control of the rear wheels, creating space for the installation of low-IMA battery and control unit. The installation of the IMA, the batteries in the trunk, and low and the Honda CR-Z is a clear benefit from treatment, lowering the center of gravity of a coupe. Wishbone is the Honda CR-Z has been amended to increase the width of the carriageway and strength.

Director

In a first for Honda, a new advanced control EPS provides a more linear feel and natural management has been implemented. The new software combined with the possibility to choose the level of support from the system drive of 3 mode gives the Honda CR-Z in a totally different feel to other Honda hybrids.

All the qualities of the Honda CR-Z is equipped with 16-inch light alloy series, which is shod with 195/55R16 tires. 17-inch wheels are available from dealers as an option for customers who wish to further customize their cars.

Recycling the CR-Z

Honda CR-Z is 92% recyclable materials collected and Honda is constantly working on ways to improve the figure closer to full recycling. The battery is included in this figure, which means that Honda CR-Z is not less recyclable than a conventionally powered vehicle.

myth of mountain battery

Since the start of sales of Honda hybrids in 1999, raised the issue of batteries, if you ever need to replace the car or at the end of life. He was concerned that hybrid cars produce a mountain of used batteries, or fill up the landfills.

In fact, the batteries contain metals that still has a value at the end of its useful life and can be recycled economically to create new battery packs or other uses.

Honda dealers will backpacks, and they are either recycled locally by battery recycling plants in the country or who recycle batteries Umicore Honda key.

The metal recovered from the primary batteries, nickel is used in hundreds of applications and uses. The amount of nickel used in the production of batteries, is small relative to global consumption of mercury for the production of alloys such as steel. The economic value of nickel: the hostages out of the Honda network is almost certain to find its way into a recycling facility to recover recyclable materials.

Energy consumption in buildings through the life cycle

Because hybrid cars have more technology and materials, beyond what is found in a conventional car engine, it has been erroneously suggested that the energy consumed in their construction outweigh the energy savings in use. Honda's own research shows that even a small amount of extra energy used in the construction phase and the elimination of the life cycle, economies of the period of use is significantly greater than the extra energy.

A life cycle analysis of the Civic Hybrid presented here indicates that over a shorter life cycle than usual of only 100,000 km, the energy used is 40% less than a conventional Civic sedan 1.8 liter. This is due to the use phase of life cycle uses more energy (78%) than elsewhere and thus saving energy during this critical phase has a greater impact on the overall figure.

Honda is constantly working on reducing the impact of its plants in the environment in several ways. One of the longstanding goals of Honda, has been the development of technologies to ensure that the manufacturing process is not only the energy and cost, but produces no waste to landfills. This objective was stated by its founder Soichiro Honda in 1956: "After the materials are transported on the ground, nothing but products should be the same.

When Mr. Honda made the bold statement had little interest in global environmental protection. However, despite this, the founder strongly believes that Honda should avoid contamination of the environment in the manufacture or use of its products. Last zero waste to landfill has been a lengthy process and that the necessary innovation perseverance and commitment. All Honda factories in Japan have achieved this and all other Honda plants are planned to reach this point of interest in late 2010.

efficient use of energy is an essential element of the manufacturing philosophy of Honda's Suzuka factory and is an example of these ongoing efforts. The roof of the plant is covered with a large solar panel contributes to the energy needs of the plant, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The Suzuka plant also uses a giant cogeneration unit, which is used to heat the plant and produce electricity simultaneously. Using the energy of natural gas fuel more efficiently, the cogeneration unit reduces overall CO2 emissions by a combination of two methods. The production of electricity locally is much more efficient because it removes the power line losses are experienced when the electricity is used a great distance from where it occurs.

Heritage

Since the compact 2 +2 coupe with a double rear hatch window and the roof line low, the CR-Z has links with the CR-X, are clear. What is perhaps less obvious is your car and the objectives of the original design brief.

CR-X was launched in 1983 and received a warm welcome and a compact, nimble coupe, which Honda has changed opinions about the United States and Europe. What is less known is that the main purpose of the CR-X was to break the barrier of 50 mpg in the U.S. and the top ratings EPA fuel consumption. The design of the car was driven by the need to be compact and so light and aerodynamic needs.

Since the passage of a compact and lightweight, the CR-X has proven to be excellent handling and fun with a car. Current Honda President and CEO, Takonobu Ito, who has worked in the design platform for the CR-X, and recognizes the need for a new era in eco-car entertainment, "said 's 2010 Detroit auto show debut of the CR-Z: "The first task of the United States was in the early 1980s I was a young engineer, to develop a platform for the first. generation of Honda CR-X. You might remember that the "pocket rocket." I remember the CR-X of the vehicle to show that the machine can be both sporty and fuel. Times have changed ... but the idea of ​​developing vehicles that are both fun to drive and fuel consumption is alive and well. "