Wednesday, December 1, 2010











Not entirely the most applauding review of the Accord, but nonetheless here it is, http://reviews.cnet.com/sedan/2011-honda-accord-ex/4505-10865_7-34212153.html?part=cnet&subj=2011+Honda+Accord+EX-L












A diecast model of the Honda CR-Z in convertible form has been released, so what's your take on it? Interested in seeing a CR-Z convertible? Or meh ... a hybrid convertible seems a stretch ... ?
















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

New features on the Fit (base model) include cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio interface and VSA. The Fit Sport (non-navigation) also gains VSA for 2011, along with carpeted floor mats. The Fit Sport with Navigation (previously equipped with VSA as standard equipment) receives carpeted floor mats as standard equipment. Four new colors become available - Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Celestial Blue Metallic and Vortex Blue Pearl - and replace similar colors from the previous model year. 

Compact on the outside yet spacious inside, the Fit stands apart from other entry-level vehicles with its multi-functional interior and emphasis on quality and refinement. The exclusive 60/40 split rear Magic Seat® offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations - tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five-passenger mode. 

Rumors are on the fly that Honda Canada is about to axe the Element for 2011 and the Civic Hybrid for 2011 and possibly even the Insight for 2011. The current design for the Element is on the way out with an uncertain future, the Civic Hybrid however will return for 2012 and the Insight is not selling well in Canada to meet expectations.

Time will tell if Honda chooses to axe the slow-selling products.











It's a feat that no automaker, especially Honda, wants to achieve. But it did. In Canada's 10 worst selling cars list, the Acura RL listed number 1 having 33 RLs sold to date in 2010. US sales are definitely moving better than Canada, but at no rabbit pace, as they're about 2000+ units sold.

Compare that to 44000+ units of the Honda Civic sold so far in 2010 making it Canada's best selling car to date.

Is it finally time for Acura to axe the RL?




















American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 89,617 vehicles, an increase of 16.1 percent based on the daily selling rate, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 1,100,864, an increase of 5.9 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. 

Honda Division posted November sales of 78,899, an increase of 15.9 percent versus last year. The Accord was the top-selling Honda model for the month with sales of 19,025, up 5.8 percent, followed by the CR-V with sales of 18,263, up 25.4 percent, and the Civic with sales of 16,562, up 16.3 percent. The all-new 2011 Odyssey continued to build momentum in its second full month of sales with 8,805 units, up 31.7 percent. Overall, Honda Division light-truck sales increased 24.7 percent to 38,802 and car sales increased 8.5 percent to 40,097. 

"Our Acura Division sales continue to be strong, led by red hot year-to-date sales of our MDX and RDX SUVs," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "And with the newly released Odyssey minivan and CR-Z sport hybrid selling well, we look forward to a good year end." 

Acura Division posted November sales of 10,718, an increase of 17.1 percent versus November 2009, and year-to-date sales reached 118,117, an increase of 24.6 percent. The MDX was the top-selling Acura model for the month with sales of 4,191, up 15.9 percent. Acura TSX sales totaled 2,589, up 16.7 percent, followed by the TL with sales of 2,431, up 13.1 percent. 











Honda slashed $1,560 from the base price of its Insight hybrid for the 2011 model year, creating a new entry-level trim that carries a sticker price of $18,950, including destination charges. That's $18,200 without the destination tax added. 
The move gives the Insight a pricing edge of about $4,610 over the Toyota Prius. The Insight LX was the base model for the 2010 model year, and its price started at $20,510.
To cut the base-model price, Honda removed some content from the Insight LX, such as a 4-speaker audio system, remote keyless entry. It also used less expensive seat fabric and downgraded the stereo system to two speakers. Honda did not remove any safety features.
The new base Insight includes remote unlocking, automatic climate control, power windows, 8 cupholders and a tilt-and-telescoping steering column.
Honda added features to the other models in the Insight lineup. All 2011 Insights have stability control, which was previously exclusive to the Insight EX. The Insight LX gets cruise control, a USB audio interface, a center-armrest storage console and floor mats. The Insight EX adds steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, which previously required the addition of the navigation systems.
The Insight's hybrid powertrain is unchanged--a 1.3-liter gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor. Fuel-economy ratings remain at 40 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway.
Cheaper cost for an Insight, will that sway your decision to get one?

 

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