2012 Honda Fit Sport

The Honda Fit is based on the proven strengths of the year 2012 to date style of the Honda Fit Sport interior upgrades for all models, and the addition of new standard features and available.

Adjust the compact size and small turning circle (34.4 feet, curb to curb) can conveniently browse in the confined space in urban areas and in small parking spaces. However, a spacious and versatile interior offers the opportunity and the cargo volume of a relatively more important vehicle. Compared to any other class subcompact car, the Fit offers five places lower, flat load floor and the cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet. when the rear seats are down. His other four-seat configurations are designed to accommodate large objects ranging from mountain bikes to surfboards high plants.

2012 Honda Fit Sport exterior updates to include new designs for the grille and bumpers, headlights black borders and black "surface machined" finish for the wheels (to replace a painted surface appearance). Fit the input model retains its exclusive front fascia design and in 2012 received color mirrors (previously black) and covers up to date.

Inside, the Honda Fit Sport interior is decorated with dark metallic cockpit components, a uniform color scheme (which replaces the previous theme of gray and black). Honda Fit Sport adds chrome inserts can be about the instrument display. All models receive a newly designed center console-mounted beverage holder, and mixers, which is easier to use and improve stability. All models will also be added to the noise protection measures on the floor, front fenders and front corner pillars and thicker glass help create a quiet and refined cabin. Two new colors: Metallic Blue Raspberry and Orange Metallic Burst, replacing the corresponding colors on the first model year.

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2012 Honda Crosstour

The 2012 Honda Crosstour approach the crossing formula clearly from a sleek, sporty and fuel efficient and maximize the capacity of the premium interior, versatility and ease of use. By 2012, the official name became Crosstour, replacing Crosstour Agreement (models 2010 and 2011).

Appearance Honda Cross Tour emphasizes a bold, aerodynamic look that also hides the back of the boot fits, with a large lift-over tailgate. Interior Award, meetings and details ranging from the cabin through the whole trunk. Storage space under the rear of the vehicle more features, but the reversible cargo floor panels can accommodate a dirty objects.

Honda Cross Tower is available in two trim levels, Cross Tower EX and EX-L with Real Time 4WD is available on the EX-L. For 2012, includes new features on the EX auto headlights turned on / off, a backup camera, Bluetooth hands-free connection and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also available on all models tour: Twilight Blue Metallic Blue Metallic replaces glacier, and Basque Red Pearl Tango Red Pearl replaces.

Honda Cross Tour is a standard 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine has variable cylinder management (VCM), power and efficiency. The engine produces 271 hp at 6200 rpm and 254 lb-ft. torque is 5000 rpm, and at the same time to achieve the EPA-rated city / highway / fuel consumption is 18/27/21 mpg for 2WD models. At the same EX-L 4WD Cross Tour offers real-time the EPA-rated city / highway / mpg fuel economy rating 18/26/21.

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2010 Honda Insight Review

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Using the latest generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist ™ (IMA ®) hybrid technology and new production methods more profitable, Honda Insight 2010 sets a new milestone in the development of hybrid technology for hybrid customers with new levels of accessibility Fun to drive performance, and a U.S. EPA city / fuel economy rating on Highway 40/43 miles per gallon. Honda Insight 2010 will be launched at the Honda dealers across the United States in early April 2009 and the price will be lower than the Civic Hybrid.

"Hybrid Honda have always offered a valuable, high fuel efficiency and a healthy dose of fun near the middle price range is Honda lineup," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "When you introduce a new Honda Insight, Honda funny we have the opening drive, a versatile fuel and hybrid technology to a whole new buyers that previously could not think of a hybrid, since both the image or the cost. "

Chambers versatile and slim, five-door hatchback design operating point is the revolutionary vehicle Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell, the new Honda Insight is a low center of gravity and a spacious interior for five passengers, offers a driving experience and a great versatile interior space that customers expect from Honda.

To assist owners of Honda Insight fully realize the benefits of hybrid Honda Insight will have a new interactive application, driver-focused technology to improve fuel Ecological called Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ™). Eco Assist combines several functions:

ECON mode activated by a driver that optimizes the control of the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), the engine and powertrain components to improve vehicle fuel efficiency;

a feedback driver who uses a speedometer innovative display with alternating background colors to provide advice to the driver in real time to achieve fuel efficiency and

a single function of consumption with a graphic rating leaved plants to provide information to the driver driving on the current efficiency and life return to driving fuel efficiency.

All Insights is powered by a peak of 1.3 liter SOHC aluminum-alloy i-VTEC and CVT, with a new generation of Honda's IMA hybrid system for exceptional fuel economy and exciting performance.

Honda Insight IMA system contains a 10-kilowatt (13 hp) electric motor and a compact Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) - recovering and storing kinetic energy from vehicle braking and deceleration and provides extra power for acceleration when needed. Packing of the IMA battery ultra-compact and the IPU in the rear floor of the vehicle for increased utility to a 60/40 split-folding rear seatback.

Insight IMA system is designed to operate solely on electric power in certain driving conditions with low to mid-speed. It also offers cylinder deactivation in the gasoline engine during deceleration and stopping the engine when the vehicle is stopped. With a fuel tank of 10.6 liters, delivers the Honda Insight has an estimated maximum driving range of 400 miles.

Standard safety features for all Insights include two phases, dual-threshold front airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position (OPDS), curtain airbag system and ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), driver and passenger head restraint and body active front panel is designed to mitigate pedestrian injuries. All Honda Insights were also new Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure for improved crash compatibility between vehicles of different size and ride height to enhance the protection of residents Honda Insight, while reducing the risk injury to the people by opposing the vehicle in a frontal collision.

Other standard features on all new ideas includes 60/40 split-folding rear seatback, dual digital dashboards, automatic climate control, power windows, mirrors and door locks, tilt wheel and telescopic a 160-watt AM / FM / CD with MP3 audio playback, auxiliary input, and speed-sensitive volume control (SVC).

Honda Insight models EX adds alloy wheels, cruise control, 6-speaker audio system with USB audio interface, steering wheel paddle levers, Honda, Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®) and the making available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System ™ Speech Recognition.

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2011 Honda Freed Mugen Review

2011 Honda Freed Spike - Front

Honda has released a new compact model of multi-van in Japan 2011 Honda Freed named Spike is designed for those "active lifestyle." Honda Freed based on the basic design of the Honda Jazz or Honda Fit. 2011 Honda Freed Spike new version available only with two rows of seats for five passengers that can be arranged in various configurations. Honda has a new floor dual band high in the trunk and additional storage space on the side panel. visual changes to the exterior, a new front with new headlights, grille and bumper, while the third side window was replaced by a plastic panel that looked a little rough. The rear wheel covers and partial alloy exterior upgrades just completed. Election Mechanics Honda Freed is based on the standard version. Honda Freed Spike offered with petrol engines of 1.5 liter FWD (with CVT) or AWD (with a five-speed automatic transmission) configuration.

Honda released Spike advanced discount sale and Honda in Japan today. Honda released Spike came with a different facial nerve Honda has the released if the same platform. Honda Freed capitulated and spewed out of the covenant of several wagon.The additional plan capitulated Released striking fragrance, courteous and advanced. At the mouth of the car, the belts of the network with cross-platinum chrome lamps and Honda City. Condyle released report brawnier front design appears abundant. The rear tail lights seem courtlier and advanced.

Since the motor powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC, which is capable of energy to 118 hp at 6600 rpm with 146 torque at 4800 rpm. This car has increased especially economic, with fuel consumption rating of 16.4 km / liter. Freed Spike has a long dimension (4215 mm), width (1695 mm) and height (1715 mm). As a multi-carts, Spike has two floors Freed-height (dual-Heights), which allows the owner to use the platform rear cargo lot of depth or flat for storage of goods. may include bending backward induct induced in various conformations that allow flexibility in the consignment items.

Japanese Honda is starting to pay Rp 159 to 245,000,000, and the target of 2500 units per calendar month's gross income.

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