2008 Honda FC Sport Concept

Today, Honda FC Sport design study model, a hydrogen-powered, three-seat sports car concept, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. "The Honda FC Sport explores how to satisfy automotive performance enthusiasts in a world beyond petroleum," said Dan Bonawitz, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "People who love sports cars will still have a reason to love in a hydrogen-powered future."

The most noticeable thing about this car is the low-cut profile body designed to introduce a more higher-technology appearance with sculpting and molding that combines a more linear shape in front of the vehicle that has been tapered into geometric, hex forms in the rear. If you would have to choose a electric scooter to this supercar, just think about that decision and refund your money.

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Honda Jazz VS Toyota Yaris – Which is the Best Version of Consumer Reports in 2009?

2009 Honda Jazz. Honda Jazz / Honda Fit get praise from Consumer Reports at the higher compared with the subcompact and other small city car. Interior is roomy get more value from the consumer magazine that examiner. Honda Fit is still the best subcompact car according to their version.

“2009 Honda Jazz / Fit looks more spacious than the estimated, versatile and flexible. Cargo capacity could rival a small SUV, “said David Champion, senior director of the Auto Test Center owned by Consumer Reports in East Haddam, Connecticut. According to him, the Honda Fit has other advantages such as light-footed, be steered comfortable, smooth and economical engines.

Consumer Reports tested two variants namely 2009 Honda Jazz / Fit base model ($ 16,020) with automatic transmission and the Sport model ($ 16,730) with manual transmission. They both get the value of “Very Good” for the road test. Meanwhile, two other subcompact in the test is the Toyota Yaris and Chevrolet Aveo5, both get the value “Good”. Two small sedan, Suzuki SX4 and Nissan Versa, both get the value of “Very Good”. Complete test results are presented in the March edition of the magazine.

Consumer Reports rates 2009 Honda Jazz / Fit most practical and comfortable in the test group. Roomy Cabin area and out wide perspective. Features full and comfortable Seating. 1.5 liter engine has a strong acceleration, but power is not excessive. Base model with automatic transmission makes the driver more relax, with a round engine at the lower at the toll road. Honda Fit Sport feels more sporty with the manual transmission 5-speed. Fuel efficiency is very impressive, 33mpg for Sporty Fit with manual transmission, and 30mpg for Fit with automatic transmission.

Suzuki SX4 ($ 17,378) is also considered as a subcompact, although price and fuel efficiency, better suited to compete in a higher segment. According to Consumer Reports driving the SX4 feels less comfortable in both the smooth road and bad Roads. The steer is not fast. SX4 is tested by Consumer Reports use four-cylinder 2.0 liter 143 hp engine paired with the automatic transmission. The breaking system is good enough.

Consumer Reports praised Nissan Versa interior ($ 16,130) that made a smooth and very good. The driving is quiet and comfortable. The engine is also smoother. Seat looks big for the size of subcompact cars. The steering is good but not too nippy. Efficiency 27 mpg, not too impressive for Consumer Reports. 1.8 liter engine producing 122 hp with enough acceleration capability. Automatic transmission is smooth and responsive. The breaking system is very good.

Toyota Yaris ($ 16,095) has a Capsule size, is ideal for city car. The efficiency is impressive 30mpg, and touch on the interior is quite subtle, such as the rear seats can be moved back ahead, and there are three storage boxes. Acceleration is responsive. Base models use a 1.5 liter engine 106 hp, which is powerful in the city but feels loss of energy reserves in the toll road. Gearbox 4-speed automatic is smooth and the breaking system is perfect.

Consumer Reports gives criticism on the Chevrolet Aveo ($ 16,470), which called not comfortable, outdated, and too expensive for what consumers can get. Acceleration is slow, rough and noisy engines. Machine Aveo 1.6 liter, 106 hp four-cylinder automatic gearbox with 4-speed that is considered not too responsive. The breaking system is good enough.

Information provided Consumer Reports can be used as consideration. But the situation in some countries is not exactly the same as the USA. Concerning the price, for example, Chevrolet bid to give more interesting than the Honda. Suzuki SX4 in India using the 1.6 liter engine that has a value of plus and minus from that in the USA.

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Honda Hybrid Insight 2010 – The Affordable Price of Hybrid Cars

Honda Hybrid Insight 2010. Honda car manufacturers do not want to lag with Toyota which has produced the latest variant of the hybrid car, the third generation Toyota Prius. Honda also issued their latest car, the Honda Insight 2010 that also a hybrid car. This car will be hybrid cars with the most affordable prices in the U.S. market at this time. Currently, Honda has not announced a price but it is estimated under $20,000.

“With the introduction of the latest Honda Insight, can provide options for people who previously not interested in buying a hybrid car because the price is expensive,” said Executive Vice President American Honda John Mendel.

Second-generation Honda Insight is a combination of all the advantages and agility Honda Civic Hybrid and the Honda Jazz preoccupation driving. Honda Insight using the chassis and front suspension similar to Honda Jazz. This is the key to get the Honda Insight predicted will be the main value of this hybrid.

Honda Insight 2010 uses a combination of engine 1.3-liter aluminum-alloy SOHC i-VTEC with CVT, which is derived from the Honda Civic Hybrid (Honda Insight use first-generation three-cylinder engine 1.0 liters). This machine is able to produce energy torque of 88hp and 88lb-ft. Another source of Insight is the electric motor that can produce 13hp and torque 58hp-lb. The combination of both is the 98hp/5800rpm and torque 123lb-ft.

Such as other electric and hybrid cars , Honda Insight 2010 is also equipped with Kinetic energy recovery system (KERS). The system works by saving the kinetic energy to the battery when the car brakes. Honda Insight is also equipped with a hybrid Honda IM (Integrated Motor Assist), which makes Honda Insight more economical and convenient be steered.

Honda Insight 2010 apply drive by wire technology to control the work machine through accelerator pedal. The system consists of electronic sensors connected to the accelerator pedal that sends a signal to the computer machine. Computers combine accelerator pedal position signal with other data, namely lap engine, engine cooling temperature, and speed of the car. After that, the new specified size of the gas valve is opened. To move the gas valve in the throttle body, use a stepper motor work electronically. This system is already widely used by the latest car, either by Honda themselves, and other factories.

Honda also complete the Honda Insight 2010 with their current technology, the Ecological Drives Assist System that was introduced years ago. With this equipment, drivers are given guidance to drive the car at the most economical mode of fuel. Other tools offered are cruise control, USB interface, gear shift paddle model installed in the wheel, ABS, EBD, stability control, and navigation satellites.

Honda also complete the Honda Insight 2010 with their current technology, the Ecological Compared to the first generation efficiency reaches 70mpg, this second generation can go up to 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 miles per gallon in the city outside. However, according to Chief Technical Insight Yasunari Seki as quoted Reuters, Insight can go up to 72 miles per gallon. Compare that with the Prius can go up to 50 miles per gallon.

However, the decrease in efficiency will be paid with the view that is more interest, convenience, and the preoccupation driving many other things. Therefore, Honda sales are optimistic this will be the second generation far better than the first.

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All New Honda City Test Drive – Use Paddle shifts Will Be More Aggressive

Honda City Car. Honda invited a number of automotive journalists to test drive the All New Honda City, which recently launched early last November. This event took place Saturday (20/12), took the start at page of the central office of HPM in Sunter, North Jakarta, the President opened this HPM Director yukihiro Aoshima.

Before the start flag flap he said: “All New City sedan is the best in class. To see for, give us the opportunity to you (journalists) to try all the benefits of this small city car, including one hundred and enjoy the features of this revolutionary sedan. ”

Test drive was divided groups, each All New City filled with the two journalists to travel as far as 160 km route from Jakarta to Bogor and finished at the Water Bomb on Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta.

This event was very unique because Honda set a test drive with a game similar to the rally tour. The journalists were not only given the opportunity to go the performance, but also must filled out a questionnaire about the features of the All New Honda City Car and found items that had been determined to get a route that would be taken next.

Removed from the Plaza FX, All New City was directed towards Toll entrance to the Jagorawi. In the middle of the rain and dense traffic, the Smart Drive colleagues who were in the back wheel acknowledge performance sedan plant i-VTEC 1.5-liter was, indeed extraordinary.

“Wow! This car compared to the its rival, Toyota Vios, Suzuki Baleno Neo, and the Chevrolet Kalos, All New Honda City Car is much more fun. Unfortunately, the price for the top variants Reclining Seat automatic transmission, offered $ 22,608 is quite expensive, “said SmartDrive.

A journalist sitting beside the driver also felt the severity performance ALL New City. With maximum power 120 hp, car assembled Thailand, played so skilled and sophisticated in the lap top and bottom of the machine. Especially when the paddle shift transmission similar F1 behind the wheel All New City activated.

With the manual switching gear style, the All Torque New City with a volume of 145 Nm felt more aggressive. Passing in the middle of the density of traffic on the Jagorawi toll feels pleasant, especially the small cortege car HPM was another mainstay romp that other drivers were forced to concede defeat.

This capacity for the full rudder movement followed All New Honda City Car accurate and lightweight, but still ‘a’. In addition, the low ground clearance plus the tapering body aerodynamics, All New City does not give effect confused about when took maneuver.

In the test drive, the All New City speeds up to 180 km/hour. Of course, the speed could still be developed if the traffic allows. However, the most ideal speed All New City, the most comfortable and secure around 100 km per hour. Moreover, with the support of features ABS (Anti lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist), plus comprehensive crash test in Real World Crash Test Facility Honda in Tochigi Japan.

Although the aggressive driving style that made nearly all the participants test drive, All New City spent fuel was only an average of 13.5 km/liter to 15, with 5 liters of routes throughout the approximately 160 km.

“We want to show the fuel consumption of real All New Honda City Car. Driving style here reflects the style of driving the average driver in Jakarta. I believe that the value of the participants noted that this day is a number that can be best, “said Marketing & After Sales Service Director Jonfis Fandi.

Available in 6 attractive colors, namely Read Habanero Pearl, New Deep Lapis Blue Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Bold Beige Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl.

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Honda Odyssey 2009 – A Revolutionary Change

Honda Odyssey 2009. Tokyo – Honda Odyssey continues to evolve with various significant changes on the outside and inside. Design a more mature to make All-New Honda Odyssey more reliable in the MPV segment of the premium. All the body is also covered luxury and exceptional comfort.

Honda Motor Co.. Ltd. officially sell the All-New Honda Odyssey on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Japan.

The fourth-generation Honda Odyssey is designed with a center of gravity is lower so that can be trusted to provide stability and handling, a more steady, without forgetting typical of a luxury minivan, which has a wide cabin.

Try to see the exterior design so beautiful. Each trap line and create an impression that reflects the dynamic reliability of a premium MPV.

Grille front of the V made with the touch of chrome look luxurious and elegant. Still behind the display is very modern and gallant. While the panel instrumrnt connoisseurs and made more easily operated.

Lights speedometer made more attractive with interesting color and style three-dimensional.

New Honda Odyssey is also equipped with the latest safety technology, including the Multi-view Camera System, Lane keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS).

Many of these features will help the driver and passengers are safe, easy to monitor the situation around, maintaining stability in the rate of road, until the technology absorbent of the collision occurred.

In the interior, Honda will design a cabin with the concept of the V-shaped configuration on the three lines of their seats, which aims to provide broad views of the future for all passengers.

Seat passengers also can be folded flat to create a more spacious cabin to store goods, and many large.

While the Odyssey is now the heart of mechanical energy spurt in the 173 hp 6,000 rpm Torque 222 Nm with the 4,300 rpm that comes from the gasoline engine 2.4 liter DOHC i-VTEC.

Consumers can also choose the highest Odyssey variants that figure is more sporty called Absolute with the energy produced reaches 206 hp and 7,000 rpm Torque 232 Nm at 4,300 rpm. Although most forceful, but Honda claimed the use of the fuel is very economical owing to the transmission drive-by-wire Torque converter with the CVT transmission makes the transition smooth and precise.

Honda claims in each one liternya able to travel the distance to 14 kilometers.

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All New Honda City 2009

All New Honda City. The third generation of the concept design “arrow-shot” or arrows, make All New Honda City looks very different from the generation predecessor. Overall view All New Honda City more impressive. With exterior design changes so that the overall look sporty luxury at a time.

All New Honda City is a perfect evolution of a mini-class sedan. The latest generation of Honda City will continue success in the automotive market. Honda City have this revolutionary view, and the more luxurious for a mini-class sedan.

Design front bumper and spoiler made refers to the cars racing to the level of Aerodynamics can be maximum. In addition, also made a hole big enough air on the spoiler to reduce barriers when its winds, also as Feed of fresh air to the engine room. The larger size of the headlight to make Honda call it “The Eagle Eye”.

Behind, All New City is designed according to “tail” arrows. Effects of arrows is established by design decks high and the trunk cut off, which also contribute to the smooth flow of air to the rear body. In addition, the form of bumper diffuser also added to create the effect HANDICAP style press and the road surface in order to maintain stability when the car was on high speed.

The shape of the rear lights also changed, now mica lamp made in two colors, red and white three-dimensional. Interior also participate improvement, Honda wants to apply the concept of “cozy Lounge” in the car cabin. This is possible with the dimensions of space that is longer and more widely each 5mm from the previous generation (4.395mm and 16.95mm) and less than 15mm (1.470mm).

There are also features reclining seat, which allows rear seat passengers could be laid down sitting position to get more comfortable. This technology may be applied first in a sedan, usually because the rear seat passengers with what is required baggage.

All New Honda City is also a vehicle that has a variety of entertainment features that are complete enough. Because already equipped with Double Din W/USB, WMA/MP3/WAV/AUX READY + ipod with the following surround sound WOW Effects and illumination display that has the look interesting and can reassure the motorist who is driving.

In the machine sector, All New Honda City, which already meet the Euro 4 standards now promote the 1.5 liter engine i-VTEC four-cylinder that has been equipped with Torque boost resonator and the Drive By Wire is the perfect combination to get the most energy but still less fuel consumption.

With this combination, the strength of All New Honda City also increased to 10 hp to 120 hp at 6,600 rpm Torque with a maximum of 14.8 kgm at 4,800 rpm. The strength of this energy is the largest in the class.

Features paddle shift on the All New Honda City has also entered the phase ‘modern’. Because allows drivers to make the transition gear by pressing a button on the steering wheel. And for the security , Honda is not likely want to play in the car. Security devices that are on the All New Honda City can be considered quite complete.

Because the braking is equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist), Neck Shock Mitigation Seat, belts with pretensioner and load limiter, dual SRS Airbags, and the body structure of the G-CON + Advanced technology Compatibility Engineering (ACE) and has been through the crash test in the Real World Crash Test Facility Honda in Tochigi, Japan. “We design the third generation Honda City is in accordance with the needs of the market. All New Honda City is our aim to penetrate a standard sub-compact sedan, “said project leader Large, Honda R & D, Honda Motor Company Takeshi Nakamura.

Honda offers six colors on the All New City, the habanero Read Pearl, New Layer Deep Blue Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Bold Beige Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl. Interested?

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New Honda Accord – The Best Value Euro NCAP Car Crash Test

Car crash test. In the safety test that was announced Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Program) on 26 November one of the family Honda sedan that is New Honda Accord successfully reach the level of safety of the combination is the best in class.

In testing the New Honda Accord achieved a first class in the form of value for the three-star pedestrian safety. The safety board to reach the highest form of five stars in protecting adult passengers. Meanwhile, the value of four stars achieved in protecting children passengers.

“We are very satisfied that the results will be announced Euro NCAP, the latest Accord prove the most prominent in combination to protect adult passengers, children, and pedestrian in the family sedan class. Obviously consumers do not need to impugn the safety technology available in the Accord. This means that we have successfully created vehicles that are safe for all, “said Ken Keir, Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe.

Believed to design the front of the Accord is designed with very serious in order to further reduce injuries on the pedestrian. This is evidenced by the design angle wiper and bonnet are designed to absorb impact with the good and not cause serious injuries.

Deserve only the latest Accord achieved the best of the numbers in the test version EuroNCAP crash. Honda has expanded its family sedan with the various features of active and passive safety angle within Accord. Among them, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) are able to help the rider to control both the Accord with a sharp curve, acceleration and maneuvering.

Another new feature is the Motion Adaptive EPS (Electric Power Steering) to make the control wheel rim Accord more accurate, although the slippery road conditions or when the brake suddenly.

Fennel (Advanced Driving Assist System), LKAS (Lane keeping Assist System) is guided by a camera to monitor the line of the road and warns if the driver accidentally likely exit point barrier.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) of the radar to monitor distance with the vehicle around and Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) automatically monitors the distance between the vehicle and make braking when the possibility of there.

Accord other features passive safety belt is a form of pretention with a load limiters, dual stage front airbags, side airbags for driver and passenger airbags and ISOFIX window on the fixture and the exact location of the additional seats for children (Child seat).

ACE body structure (advance Compatibility Engineering is the holder of the role of Accord passenger safety guarantee to get high from the various impact. Similarly, improvements in the frame body side become stronger, but not create increased vehicle weight.

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New Honda Accord 2009 – A Perfection of Honda’s Technology

New Accord Honda. From Torrance, California, Honda Motor Co.. Past produce the latest generation Accord Coupe and Sedan and has been marketed in the USA, which began last September. The new accord honda 2009 has the design bigger, more forceful, more efficient and increase safety. New V6 engine produces power most in the history Accord.

The exterior of New Accord Honda 2009 appear dynamic and athletic feel with classic elegant lines with a design that combined firmly in the groove and recess whole body. Greater dimension be measured, namely: the length of 194.1 inch length of more than 3.0 inch, 72.7 inch width of 1.1 inch or more in width and height 58.1 inch or 0.9 inch higher.

Although the new Accord Honda 2009 dimension is greater, the torsional rigidity (related to ginger and handling vehicle) had increased 20%. This is another benefit from the application of advanced body construction, where 48% of them are high-tensile steel – the most ever used the mass production of Accord. Other benefits, vehicle weight is up only 5%, although the size of larger, more rigid and features increase.

New Accord Honda 2009 has the interior build quality premium with the design simple, modern and roomy. Accord Sedan has a volume of 120 CUBIC feet of interior or 3.3 CUBIC feet higher than the previous generation Accord and the cause shift from class mid-size sedan to a large sedan based on the classification of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), USA. Is to provide an additional convenient equivalent between the passenger seats front and rear. More interior width allows more wide center console, which often are associated with luxury cars.

The interior theme of new Accord Honda 2009 appear dynamic, high intuitiuf and connoisseurs. Start from the display of information that is easy to read, the share instrument associated with the vehicle operational information at the top and the bottom. In the day, the controls are more clearly separated by color to distinguish between Climate control (Aqua Green) and audio controls (white). Speedomenter and classic style tachometer round. Audio controls on the steering wheel so the standard. Redisain front seats to make it bigger and equipped with lateral support. Rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space.

On new Accord Honda 2009, there are three options can be selected audio system consumers, all with MP3 / Windows Media ® Audio (WMA) and auxiliary input jack. The system is equipped with six standard spekaer 160 watts, and the CD-player single-chip, plus Radio Data System. The other option, the same specifications as above with additional 6-disc in-dash charger. The top is 6-disc CD charger, 270 watts and 7 speakers including SUBWOOFER 8 inch.

New Accord Honda 2009 uses a double-wishbone suspension for front and multi-link suspension for rear. Suspension architecture is designed to provide the best handling. Wheelbase Accord Sedan is 110.2 inch up 2.3 inch compared to the previous version. Accord also has a wider wheels, ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist.

Honda claim to offer a higher level of protection for passengers on the pedestrian. Body structure Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) that make them more resistant frontal collision of vehicles in different sizes and bumper height. This is the answer to the concerns so many people choose sedan, which is considered to be the victim when the country with most SUVs. Another safety feature is the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), which makes the car more stable and controlled, side-curtain airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags for the position where the passengers equipped Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) to deactivated if necessary airbags, active front seat head fine, and other ABS.

In the USA, new Accord Honda 2009 is offered with three engine options, namely the two types of engines 2.4 liter four-cylinder i-VTEC engine and 3.5 liter V6. The 2.4 liter engine can produce power 177hp/6500rpm and 218Nm/4300rpm or 7hp greater than the predecessor. The second option is 2.4 liters produce power 190hp/7000rpm and 220Nm/4400rpm. This difference owing to different ECU program username and high-flow muffler with Variable Valve silencer.

Meanwhile, V6 engine up from 3.0 liters in the previous version of a 3.5 liter that produces 268 liter/6200rpm and 336Nm/5000rpm of torque. SOHC V6 engine is equipped with variable cylinder management, which allows the engine to operate with only three, four-cylinder only for fuel efficiency. If you need perform, all cylinders working. The result Accord get EPA rating 19/29 mpg. In addition new Accord Honda 2009 already emits recognition Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). There are three transmission options 5MT, 5AT and 6MT.

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2009 Honda CR-V Review

New Honda CRV. 2009 Honda CRV vehicle is the most popular mini SUV class. The manufacture of Honda call it as “The All-New Honda CRV.” Built on the chassis of a Honda Accord, is more spacious, comfortable and easy to drive. 2009 Honda CRV performance is better than ever for zooming around town or across the hills. What’s more, with a number of CRV parts and accessories to enhance functionality, this car is as fun as it is practical.

The New Honda CRV has some advanced standard features such as power windows and power outside mirrors, front and rear accessory outlets, manual height adjustment on the driver’s seat, removable picnic table, adjustable steering column , Interior door handles for each side, maintenance interval indicator light, AM / FM stereo cassette/CD changer, cruise control, rear storage and water, power door locks, air conditioning with micron air filtration system.

The New Honda CRV protects its occupants with some sophisticated security features such as front and side-impact airbags, front seat airbags, front belt force limiters and pre-tensioners, vehicle stability assist (VSA) with traction control, three-point belts and head restraints in all five seating positions, etc. Also to watch out for is his power specifications.

Using a highly rigid body and fully independent suspension result in a quiet cabin and smooth, agile handling performance. A dynamic and emotional forward cabin blends the familiar CRV identity into a sculpted lower body with a rugged lower body appearance. A new double grille and a side profile with an arched window shape accent the New CRV’s distinctive and upscale presence. Adding to the clean lines, the spare tire now resides under the rear floor as opposed to the exterior of the tailgate; benefiting aesthetics, visibility and garage-ability.

The inside of the 2009 Honda CRV blends Honda’s renowned ergonomics and clever storage integration with classy, modern and efficient architecture. More standard features and available new features like a navigation system with voice recognition highlight the dedication to taking the interior to an entirely new level. The increased body width allows the seats to be wider and more supportive, and a newly-designed retractable center tray table not only provides the prerequisite beverage holders, but EX and above models also contain an additional 12V power outlet and auxiliary audio jack. The New CRV models outfitted with a leather interior (EX-L) provide a spacious multi-function center console that can accommodate up to 24 compact discs (on models without the navigation system).

Powered by Honda’s 2.4-liter, Dual-Over Head Cam, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, the 2009 Honda CRV offers refined and responsive performance with good fuel economy (EPA-rated 23/30 city/highway mpg, 2WD) and low emissions (CARB LEV II ULEV). A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment on all New CRVs, and a traction-enhancing Real Time 4WD system is available. The engine produces 166 horsepower and 161 lb-ft. of torque – a 10-horsepower increase and a broader torque curve compared to the 2006 CR-V. The power upgrade is attributable to a slight increase in compression ratio and enhanced valvetrain, intake and exhaust tuning. From a refinement standpoint, the Drive-by-Wire (DBW) throttle control works closely with the transmission for extremely smooth shift points and intuitive gear holding on hilly roads.

The fully automatic Real Time 4WD system (available) enhances the New CRV’s all-weather capabilities when driving in rain, snow, dirt roads and sandy conditions – without the significant weight, fuel economy and handling performance drawbacks of a conventional four-wheel-drive system. For 2009 Honda CRV, enhancements have been made to the system for improved torque transfer to the rear wheels – making the CR-V even better in rain, snow and sand.

The all-new Honda CRV transmissions are quite remarkable, too. Through a mainstay MacPherson front suspension, along with a double Wishbone configuration in the rear, the CR-V also has superior handling. The all-new Honda CRV produces decent fuel economy – 22 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on highways. It has been designed in Sayama, Japan. The all-new Honda CRV comes with the basic guarantee of 3 years or 36,000 miles. Adding to its breadth.

The latest generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and rearview camera, available on the New CRV EX-L, features a 6.5-inch motorized display that opens and closes for access to the internal single-disc CD player and a digital audio card reader that can play MP3 and WMA files from CompactFlash(R) cards. The navigation system features more than 7 million points of interest and can control the audio system. The voice recognition is capable of recognizing and entering numbers, street names and cities.

Finally, there are CRV accessories such as aluminum wheels and performance Overall, the all-new Honda CRV has some of the best fuel efficiency on the road today. For a mini SUV, this is unprecedented. Not surprisingly, every Honda CRV review is very positive.

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2009 Honda CR-V Review

New Honda CRV. 2009 Honda CRV vehicle is the most popular mini SUV class. The manufacture of Honda call it as “The All-New Honda CRV.” Built on the chassis of a Honda Accord, is more spacious, comfortable and easy to drive. 2009 Honda CRV performance is better than ever for zooming around town or across the hills. What’s more, with a number of CRV parts and accessories to enhance functionality, this car is as fun as it is practical.

The New Honda CRV has some advanced standard features such as power windows and power outside mirrors, front and rear accessory outlets, manual height adjustment on the driver’s seat, removable picnic table, adjustable steering column , Interior door handles for each side, maintenance interval indicator light, AM / FM stereo cassette/CD changer, cruise control, rear storage and water, power door locks, air conditioning with micron air filtration system.

The New Honda CRV protects its occupants with some sophisticated security features such as front and side-impact airbags, front seat airbags, front belt force limiters and pre-tensioners, vehicle stability assist (VSA) with traction control, three-point belts and head restraints in all five seating positions, etc. Also to watch out for is his power specifications.

Using a highly rigid body and fully independent suspension result in a quiet cabin and smooth, agile handling performance. A dynamic and emotional forward cabin blends the familiar CRV identity into a sculpted lower body with a rugged lower body appearance. A new double grille and a side profile with an arched window shape accent the New CRV’s distinctive and upscale presence. Adding to the clean lines, the spare tire now resides under the rear floor as opposed to the exterior of the tailgate; benefiting aesthetics, visibility and garage-ability.

The inside of the 2009 Honda CRV blends Honda’s renowned ergonomics and clever storage integration with classy, modern and efficient architecture. More standard features and available new features like a navigation system with voice recognition highlight the dedication to taking the interior to an entirely new level. The increased body width allows the seats to be wider and more supportive, and a newly-designed retractable center tray table not only provides the prerequisite beverage holders, but EX and above models also contain an additional 12V power outlet and auxiliary audio jack. The New CRV models outfitted with a leather interior (EX-L) provide a spacious multi-function center console that can accommodate up to 24 compact discs (on models without the navigation system).

Powered by Honda’s 2.4-liter, Dual-Over Head Cam, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, the 2009 Honda CRV offers refined and responsive performance with good fuel economy (EPA-rated 23/30 city/highway mpg, 2WD) and low emissions (CARB LEV II ULEV). A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment on all New CRVs, and a traction-enhancing Real Time 4WD system is available. The engine produces 166 horsepower and 161 lb-ft. of torque – a 10-horsepower increase and a broader torque curve compared to the 2006 CR-V. The power upgrade is attributable to a slight increase in compression ratio and enhanced valvetrain, intake and exhaust tuning. From a refinement standpoint, the Drive-by-Wire (DBW) throttle control works closely with the transmission for extremely smooth shift points and intuitive gear holding on hilly roads.

The fully automatic Real Time 4WD system (available) enhances the New CRV’s all-weather capabilities when driving in rain, snow, dirt roads and sandy conditions – without the significant weight, fuel economy and handling performance drawbacks of a conventional four-wheel-drive system. For 2009 Honda CRV, enhancements have been made to the system for improved torque transfer to the rear wheels – making the CR-V even better in rain, snow and sand.

The all-new Honda CRV transmissions are quite remarkable, too. Through a mainstay MacPherson front suspension, along with a double Wishbone configuration in the rear, the CR-V also has superior handling. The all-new Honda CRV produces decent fuel economy – 22 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on highways. It has been designed in Sayama, Japan. The all-new Honda CRV comes with the basic guarantee of 3 years or 36,000 miles. Adding to its breadth.

The latest generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and rearview camera, available on the New CRV EX-L, features a 6.5-inch motorized display that opens and closes for access to the internal single-disc CD player and a digital audio card reader that can play MP3 and WMA files from CompactFlash(R) cards. The navigation system features more than 7 million points of interest and can control the audio system. The voice recognition is capable of recognizing and entering numbers, street names and cities.

Finally, there are CRV accessories such as aluminum wheels and performance Overall, the all-new Honda CRV has some of the best fuel efficiency on the road today. For a mini SUV, this is unprecedented. Not surprisingly, every Honda CRV review is very positive.

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Honda CR-V & Mercedes-Benz

Honda CR-V Aero Wallpaper

Honda CR-V Sport Concept Picture

Honda CR-V Car Wallpaper

Honda CR-V Aero

Honda CR-V Sport Concept

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Wallpaper

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Side View

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Interior

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Sport Car

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Picture

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