Honda Civic Hybrid Review

Honda Civic Hybrid Review

As the price of fuel tries to take up permanent residence north of a dollar a litre, everyone is starting to look seriously at minimizing their future fuel costs and hybrid vehicles are making starting to make financial, as well as environmental sense.

Hybrid technology; where the best of electric and internal combustion technology are combined; is the way of the immediate future as it milks the best out of two technologies. The fuel miser recipe is to take a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder Ultra Low Emission internal combustion engine, because of its better mid-range power. Combine it with an ultra-thin electric motor; for its low speed torque and its ability to also generate power back into the batteries as it slows the vehicle. Blend well, using a constantly variable transmission and a computer system to manage the relationship and you have a vehicle that will fit most tastes.

However up until now the general motoring public has been slow to be embraced this technology, mainly because of the expense and compromise to creature comforts but the Honda Civic hybrid could reverse this trend.

First, the price wont scare you as it is only $3,000 dearer than the garden variety Honda Civic and when you hop into it is almost exactly the same, so the technology wont scare you. The only hint that you are in something different is a small gauge in the dash that tells you when the hybrid system is delivering power back into the batteries.

Honda Civic is quiet, especially when stationary as the petrol engine turns itself off, to be instantly started again by the electric motor when you push the accelerator. But I must say that waiting to turn at a busy Adelaide intersection, in an vehicle that does not having an engine running, does challenge your trust in the technology. However it works and a large part of the fuel savings come from not wasting petrol idling when it is not needed.

The Civic Hybrid cannot be used as an electric vehicle like the Toyota Prius as the 10kW electric motor is only there to the assist the 69kW petrol engine at times when it needs more power.

Because the fuel consumption difference between the Honda Civic Hybrid and the conventional Civic GLi is 2.3 liters per 100kms and the Hybrid is $3,000 dearer, it will take about 6 to 8 years of fuel cost saving to pay for the difference. Obviously it will be much shorter if you travel more kilometers than the average driver. On road test we achieved 7 liters per 100 kms, which is far short of the 5.2 claimed by Honda, but still very good.

The Nickel – Metal – Hydride battery has a life of around 10 years or 200,000 kms and a replacement will about $1,980.

On the road Civic Hybrid rode well, behaving and performing very much like a normal Civic. It is well equipped with safety equipment having dual stage, front air bags as well as side air bags. The system also has occupant sensors to only deploy the airbag when it is safe to do so.

Unlike its predecessors there is reasonable storage space in the boot as battery sits behind the rear seat.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the beginning of a new generation of affordable and responsible vehicles that will progressively become the norm.

How To Find Used Honda Accord Under 5000

How To Find Used Honda Accord Under 5000

Honda is Japan's first car manufacturers to create a luxury car. Design results of Honda Motor Company, Ltd. always get the advantage in overall quality for the road test experienced, tested for reliability and when tested for safety. So that the car manufacturer Honda is a predicate topping Consumer Report’s Top Picks. It also makes the Honda as the Big Four Asian car manufacturers.

As such, Honda Accord as one Item of Honda Cars. Advantage Honda Accord had been no doubt with a crowned the seventh generation Honda Accord as "Japan Car Of The Year 2002-2003." Specially designed exterior and interior design with a more exclusive new fitted a more powerful engine. Bringing luxury sporty impression in the medium class sedan. At the new Honda Accord was designed as a sporty car with the addition of as many as 10 PS engine power to a total of 170 PS which is more powerful than the previous generation with a time of achievement of the maximum torque that is shorter. Technology HID (High Intensity Discharge) * on headlights add riding comfort at night with light to produce two times more light than halogen lamps with lighting a wider area.

In 2011, Honda also launched its newest sedan, the New Full Size Accord. This time the appearance of the Accord comes with a more luxurious design and use a variety of additional new features.

On the exterior, the New Full Size Accord featuring front grille design and front bumper that is more elegant. In addition, so it looks more sporty, Honda uses the rim with a new design measuring 17 inches.

Also chrome garnish on the taillights, making the Accord is more luxurious, also use rectractable mirors door that is now present in all types of Accord.

Inside the cabin, features - new features are also embedded, such as rear audio control switches on the back seat, so passengers can adjust the audio system directly from the back seat.

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Honda CR-V 2011 Car Review

Honda CR-V 2011 Car Review

This Cars Review  Honda CR-V 2011, I hope you happy becauce you visit this blog :

When its your look different. Full driving comfort in the premium and dynamic touch, the more you reinforce your image while riding The All New Honda CR-V.

When her relaxing in sturdy cabin space, and indulge yourself in the cabin is roomy and quiet, with equal sharing of features and luxury sedans.

Various arrangements are in place right button on the center instrument console, meter cluster with trending information that is full of clues performance.

Watch for yourself how his unparalleled Honda CR-V to give freedom in the SUV class, the rear bench with 60:40 distribution that can be folded into a two-way gives you the breadth of organizing space in a cabin with a total capacity of 955 liters.

To suit your needs. Double Deck Cargo is sturdy yet lightweight cargo space can be divided into two parts, special again! This divider shelf can be folded in the middle.

Stable Full Performance Feel stability when driving a matchless with Honda CR-V. By redesigning the placement of the engine and Honda managed to lower the spare tire vehicle weight and center point mengkombinasikanya with a lightweight body structure and balanced as well as new suspension is more perfect with the comfort of a sedan.

Honda CR-V also comes with a variant of the 2.0-and 2.4-liter i-VTEC's aggressive with big power and torque are abundant to facilitate your adventure.

Suspension systems are increasingly perfectly with the new Mac Pherson strut susupensi on the front and well as Re-Actif Link Double Wishbone on the back of a vehicle specially designed for SUVs to be more stable and comfortable ride.

Honda CR-V SUV proved itself as a leader in the feature won 2007 Top Safety Pick Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. also followed by the * five-star rating * from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States.

Front dual SRS Air bags, driver and front passenger for a passive protection features that have become standard security in the Honda CR-V.

Features ABS + EBD and BA Effectively assist the driver when it comes to braking.

Through the framework of a renewed structure G - CON effectively deploy and reduce the energy due to collisions with crumple zone (the part that is designed to shed when the collision occurred).

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646,000 Honda Jazz in the World officially Withdrawn

646,000 Honda Jazz in the World officially Withdrawn

Honda finally officially announced the exciting production or Fit Honda Jazz from around the world. Total units of Honda Jazz recalled reaching 646,000 cars.

As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Saturday, January 30, 2010, the withdrawal of the product output is triggered 2001-2008 defects in the window.

Defects on the button that triggered the current window is short and cause a fire.

In a statement, Honda feared the worst conditions that can occur during extreme weather, especially during heavy rain and snow.

646,000 Honda Jazz in the World officially Withdrawn picture cars news

When the water coming through the window in large numbers, such as due to the melting of snow or floods, then the window close button will cause the steering wheel position electrical short, high heat, and can burning.

This type of product recalls could result in similar types in several countries, especially in Asia, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America.

United States itself has declared the official draw around 140,000 units. So is the British who said it would pull the product’s hatchbacks.

source : carscentre

Honda CEO Confirms New NSX and “Hot” 2012 Civic Type R

Honda CEO Confirms New NSX and “Hot” 2012 Civic Type R

Last April, we told you about Honda CEO Takanobu Ito's plans for a successor to the much-missed NSX supercar. Ito had then hinted that the “new NSX” would be more environmentally friendly, possibly using a hybrid powertrain like the Japanese firm's new small coupe, the CR-Z.

On the sidelines of this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Ito-San reaffirmed the company's commitment to build an NSX successor.

“I spent part of my early career at Honda developing the NSX, and specifically the aluminium body," Ito told reporters from UK's Autocar. "I really enjoyed the experience and learned much, so my wish is that Honda engineers have the experience of developing a sportscar like the NSX in the future. Within Honda, our engineers are already looking at developing such a car,” he added.

Ito was not willing to give away any information other than that the new model would be quite different compared to the old NSX.

“The original NSX was about high power but also about good driving experience. Today power-to-weight is what we have to focus on. The NSX was known for its aluminium body, so when we develop our new sportcar we don’t want to copy Ferrari for power, but to also chase efficiency as well," Ito said.

This is the second coming of the NSX successor: in 2003, Honda displayed the HSC concept pictured here at the Tokyo Motor Show, hinting at a production model. Indeed the company was scheduling a 2010 launch, but the plan was cancelled by then-Honda CEO Takeo Fukui in the middle of the economic crisis.

The high-tech supercar isn’t the only performance model that Honda is developing at the moment. The 2012 Civic's chief engineer, Mitsuru Kariya said that a hot version is also under development.

It seems like Honda’s management changed its mind because it initially denied planning such a version as it didn’t fit in its new, “green” image.

“The performance version is already under discussion”, said Kariya. “We know the Type R was a big success, and we are looking for a car developed in that direction. Whether it will be called Type R is not certain though.”

It’s OK, Mr. Kariya, as long as you stay true to the hardcore character of the original. After all, a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. 

 

 source : carscoop

Honda Unveils 1.6-Liter Diesel Engine

Honda Unveils 1.6-Liter Diesel Engine

Honda has announced new engines at the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese automaker has called its next generation of engines as ‘Earth Dreams Technology’. Out of all the new engines announced, one engine is of particular interest to us. It is the 1.6-liter i-DTEC turbo diesel engine, which produces 120 PS of power at 4000 RPM and 300 Nm of torque at 2000 RPM. This 1596cc motor is the lightest diesel engine in its class, weighing just 170 kgs. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and will do duty in the Honda Civic at first. The company will later plonk this engine into the Jazz for the European markets. We can expect Honda to offer this engine in the new 2012 Civic, when they launch it in India by the end on 2012. The same engine can be detuned for use in the City as well, this will help Honda fight competition till a smaller sub-1.5-liter diesel engine makes its debut in 2013.

“We are aware of the petrol price increase in India but we consider that as a sign of growth in the Indian market, definitely we are currently developing diesel engine cars. Indian market is asking for more diesel engine cars and we are fully aware of that,” Yasuhisa Arai, Managing Officer and Chief Officer, Development Operations, Honda R&D said.

The 1.6-liter engine is essentially a downsized 2.2-liter diesel engine, which has extensive reduction of mechanical friction in each section. This gives the 1.6 unit similar friction levels as a petrol motor. What is so special about this i-DTEC engine is the high fuel efficiency it offers, which is perfectly suited for the Indian car market. Even the CO2 emissions are very low at below 100 g/km. With power being delivered lower down, we can expect this new diesel engine to offer extremely good driveability. Furthermore, if Honda does not detune this motor for the Indian market, the Civic’s diesel version will be one of the most powerful diesel engines in its segment.