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Showing posts with label Honda Civic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honda Civic. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Honda's reasoning to back out of producing the K20 was due to the growing environmental pressures and expectations. But this MUGEN model serves as homage to the highly revving, naturally aspirated engines such as the K20.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Whatever Honda is saying, this looks to be a homerun for Honda in Europe. More to come ...
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Honda will launch the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. In the build-up to the reveal of the new Civic, Honda is releasing a series of short form films detailing its development. The third of these films focuses on noise and refinement. One of the focuses of the development team for the new Civic was optimising the interior refinement. The engineers worked intensively to hone every detail of the design, build and aerodynamics. The results add to a car that is relaxing to drive on all roads and in all conditions. The engineers have spent a lot of time testing the car in Europe, tuning the new Civic to suit the distinctive road conditions. The team used Honda's anechoic chamber in its R&D Facility in Swindon, England, to fine-tune the cabin insulation. One of the results of this research was to modify the design and construction of the roof lining, and how it interacts with the bodywork. The new Civic's aerodynamic efficiency also plays a key role in maximising its refinement. Several members of the development team have Formula One experience, which they used to deliver a car that combines a low coefficient of drag with excellent high-speed stability. Hours of meticulous work in the Honda wind tunnel has improved performance, reduced fuel consumption and resulted in an exceptionally quiet interior. "We did not improve the noise and refinement of the new Civic through just one technique," says Kazuo Sunaoshi, Development Leader - Chassis. "It was the accumulation of lots of little details. My big challenge was to match the noise and vibration levels of our European competitors. I am proud to say that we have achieved our goals." Find out more by watching the new ‘noise and refinement' film release. The film is hosted on an interactive media player where all the films will be shown and automatically updated.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Honda's flagship car, the Civic continues to be a staple on America roads ever since the cars humble beginnings in 1979, and now has sold over 17 million of them. The 2012 Civic is in position to hold the pattern of solid sales going strong. Texas dealership, Honda of Burleson is excited about the first iteration of the Ninth-Generation Civic, which boasts all the famous features and levels of trim that make the Honda civic one of the most personable vehicles in history. The new Ninth-Generation keeps lots of the similar popular eighth-generation visual cues. Even with the similar appearance, the new Civic is tweaked for lesser drag than the 8th generation, resulting in better MPG across the board. Honda of Burleson has taken the Civic to the streets! Read on to learn the highlights of every model of trim and what we think are some of the best options.
Depending on features, the cabins of any 2012 Civic will hold onto its futuristic appearance, comparable to the last generations feel. One of the most noticeable visual effects will be double decked dashboard, with an analog tachometer in the ‘traditional’ spot in front from the steering wheel plus a digital speedometer above. If equipped, the steering wheel also has numerous audio as well as Bluetooth control buttons. The navigation system, if equipped, is located within the console, directly to the right from the driver for simple use while the car is stopped. The driver also has a vast array of tech gadgets at their fingertips, matchless by cars in the cars class.
We like to point towards the brand new HF model as the best value of the 2012 model year. Powered by a 1.8-liter i-VTEC configured to attain 41mpg over the highway, the 2012 HF series is one of the best bang for your buck car found on the market when it comes to MPG. The HF is a gas only car, as opposed to a hybrid car. For all those looking for a hybrid vehicle, the Civic is ready for them too. The Honda civic Hybrid is the foremost energy conscious of them all, which is rated at an average of 44mpg. The hybrid still uses gasoline, but in addition utilizes self-created energy to control gasoline usage. Both models have Honda’s Eco Assist, an info system designed to create a much more fuel-efficient driving style. A study prepared by Honda has shown a 10% fuel economy improvement when drivers have the Eco Assist caused by drivers crafting a more fuel efficient driving habit. Anyone trying to save money will recognize that the HF and Hybrid models being a great investment. Also considering the Civic’s superb history of reliability and high resale values, they can be considered certainly a safe purchase and which will yield an amazing ROI
For those seeking speed and efficient, the Honda civic Si is once more a great option. The Si's engine is revamped to pump out 200 horsepower from its power-packed 2.4 liter i-VTEC engine. Lovers have clamored for more torque, and they will love that the torque is increased by 22% from the 2011 model, and now is 170 pound-feet of torque. Joined with a 6-speed transmission, the Civic Si can hit 31 miles per gallon over the highway. Added features include sport pedals, a leather bound steering wheel, and great looking 17inch alloy wheels. The whole Si package is bound to delight zoom freaks.
The 2012 Civic can be available in the usual coupe and sedan packages. You will find the usual plethora of options on any model. Multiple front and side airbags are standard on all models to ensure the safety of all passengers. The 2012 Honda civic features Vehicle Stability Assist to keep the Honda civic from rolling in extreme situations. The Civic is also very environmentally conscious, as it's a Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle
If you are seeking even more fancy goodies, the Civic is jam full of them if you desired. A 360-Watt audio system can be added that includes seven speakers along with a subwoofer. Bluetooth and a navigation system may be added for all those wanting to make their drive a little less complicated. The highly intuitive Honda i-MID display can be added to the Civic for the first time too. The i-MID is the foundation for any data you’d need to know regarding your Civic. Some features included are your estimated miles-per-gallon, range and navigation information. The entire system is customizable, from colors all the way up to adding your own wallpaper.
We love the 2012 Honda civic since it can be completely personalized to your personal desires and wants. From class leading miles per gallon ratings all the way to a 6 speed sports car, the Civic has something for everybody. Now is a great time to build the Civic of your dreams!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Honda has released a teaser for the 2012 Honda Civic 5-door that will be sold across Europe and debuting at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. It's still covered in camo but you can make out some differences compared to the current 5-door version. Honda has also released a few details specs-wise, the 2012 Civic 5-door will come with a 2.2L i-DTEC turbo-diesel with 150hp and 350 Nm of torque, emissions have been lowered to 110g/km. More to come ...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Consumer Reports claims that it will take up to 18 years in order to return on the extra $800 investment a consumer makes when buying the HF model compared to the LX model because it estimates that the small increase in fuel economy will only really save consumers $45 a year.
An interesting option to help consumers save their money when purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles is to refinance their car loans. This process allows drivers to lower monthly payments while driving the same car.
The Civic HF offers alloy wheels, a decklid spoiler, underbody aero wind-cheating panels and a lowered suspension compared to the LX and is only available with an automatic transmission. Unfortunately, there are only two colors available on the HF, grey and white.
Monday, July 25, 2011
"The Honda Civic is like the Golden Retriever of cars. It's a vehicle that feels like a friend from the start, has the utmost loyalty to its owner (and vice versa) and is always ready to go where you want to, when you want to."
For more information, visit the OC Register's website @ http://www.ocregister.com/articles/civic-309218-honda-compact.html
GNA will collaborate with Honda to market the Civic Natural Gas sedan in 19 states spanning the Mid-West to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions including the District of Columbia. The project will be managed by GNA's East Coast office, based in New York City.
GNA chief executive officer Erik Neandross stated, "GNA is extremely fortunate to have played a role in managing the deployment of a number of nationally recognized NGV projects. We are excited to work with American Honda to promote its Honda Civic Natural Gas sedan, which is the nation's leading light-duty natural gas vehicle product."
One of the key factors were free maintenance plans that helped push the award winners to the top. Edmunds.com uses an algorithm that takes into account depreciation, financing interest, taxes and fees, fuel, maintenance and repairs, insurance premiums assuming these vehicles are driven 15 000 miles per year.
Honda is recalling 200 000 cars around the world, NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, to replace water pump pulleys that may become loose and stall the engine. In Africa, this includes 1638 Civics and 283 FRVs. 4 200 vehicles in Singapore are affected. 7 000 UAE Honda Civics are affected by this recall. 50 000 vehicles are recalled in Japan with a total of 150 000 vehicles recalled in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia. There have been 63 reports of engine malfunctions due to this problem in Japan alone. Globally, they include the Stream, Crossroad and Civic. These models were built at Honda's Japanese plant between July 2008-2010. Warning signs of problems include bolts becoming loose, a dislodged water pump, warning lights on the dashboard and lost power steering.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Honda's 2012 Civic Natural Gas model rates 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg in the highway meanwhile it has a combination of 31 mpg of both city and highway. Honda claims by owning a Civic Natural Gas model, consumers are able to reduce their total costs of owning a vehicle by 30% compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle. Honda's Civic Natural Gas sales have also tripled in the first half of 2011.
"The high-performance new Honda Civic Si is the perfect match for the IndyCar Safety Car fleet," said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada. "With its larger and more powerful 2.4-litre engine and enhancements provided by HPD, it is ready to lead the IZOD IndyCar Series field at the Honda Indy Toronto and beyond." Modifications to the already highperformance stock Civic Si include: Sparco seats and four-point racing harnesses; an HPD high-performance brake system with four-piston calipers; competition rotors; racing pads and stainless brake lines; a Honda Genuine Accessory aerodynamic body kit consisting of front, side and rear under spoilers; and Firestone Firehawk tires mounted on Enkei alloy wheels. An exclusive graphics theme completes the conversion from a showroom Civic Si Coupe to an IZOD Indy-Car Series Safety Car. The Safety Car was be driven during IZOD IndyCar Series events by three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Johnny Rutherford.
Unveiled in April at the New York International Auto Show, the 2012 Honda Civic features more streamlined and expressive "mono-form" exterior styling, wrapped around a spacious cabin with more style and convenience. Available new technology features include an intelligent, Multi-Information Display (I-MID), USB audio interface, hands-free Bluetooth and a satellite-linked Navigation System with voice recognition and FM traffic.
Honda recently released a new commercial for the 2012 Honda Civic with elements from the 39-year history of the compact car. There are several vintage Honda commercials and footage of current Civic models mixed together with an indie vibe set to a track by Dirty Vegas. If you look closely, the commercial highlights several bright spots of the numerous Civic generations throughout its 39 years including the first Civic Si, the Civic CR-X and the Civic Del Sol. When the ad closes, a few Civic stats are unveiled on the screen including the car's 39 years in production and a sales figure of 19 000 000 sold. While this is a commercial produced on a cheaper scale, it certainly is somewhat better than the To Each Their Own ad campaign done by Honda to launch the 2012 Civic earlier this year. Check it out above!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
The base 2012 Honda Civic DX, for instance, starts at $14,990 and comes equipped with a standard five-speed automatic transmission, versus $16,990 for the 2010 Civic DX with autobox.
It’s a similar story right down the Civic lineup, including the sporty Si which for 2012 is $890 cheaper than the less powerful, less well-equipped 2010 version.
In fact, Honda Canada officials such as senior product planner Matt Wilson argue that not only are prices down, but content across the board is up to the tune of thousands of dollars in value.
Make no mistake, with the 2012 Civic that is being advertised with some pretty incomprehensible commercial spots, Honda Canada is selling the deal at least as much as the latest engineering and design developments.
That’s shocking. For decades Hondas have pretty much sold themselves on the usual left-brain merits of durability, reliability, safety and resale value. Honda’s sales strategy has been more about finding ways to let people buy the cars as opposed to selling them with discounts, low-interest financing and savvy showroom tactics. No more.
The consequences of starting down the road of a discount brand are many for Honda. First among them is resale value.
The latest research from Canadian Black Book shows that Honda brand vehicles have the fourth-best 48-month residual values in Canada. Four years from now your Honda car should be worth 47.7 per cent of its original price, while on the light truck side the four-year residual value for a Honda is 48.8 per cent.
What will happen to Honda resale values now that the company has started moving metal by cutting prices, offering payment deals and sweetening offers with cash-back incentives. Surely this can only have a negative impact on residuals.
This ninth-generation Civic is as much about the deal as it is about the engineering, design, comfort, reliability, safety and fuel-efficient performance. As I said, a shocker and perhaps also a sign of the times.
Honda has earned its best ranking, at 2nd place in a recent J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study for 2011. Honda led the industry having 7 models earn the top initial quality spots including the Honda Accord and Honda Civic. Honda's premium brand, Acura was next in line, topping out at 3rd place. This is the first time since 2002 that an automaker has won to the amount 7 1st place awards out of 11 models. Honda received 2nd overall but 1st among non-luxury brands.
Honda's Ridgeline earned the highest in the truck category while the Odyssey improved upon its initial quality score from last year's model. The Element and the CR-V earned 1st and 2nd place respectively while the mid-size crossover Accord Crosstour also earned the top initial quality. The Honda Fit and Honda Insight joined the list as well.
The Initial Quality Study surveys new car buyers to measure the initial quality of new vehicles after the first 90 days of ownership, it is recognized as a measure of vehicle quality and owner satisfaction. The study recognized Honda's Indiana, Ohio and Japan plants for superior manufacturing quality.
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