Honda Civic Si Coupe Compass 360 Racing HPD SEMA (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Honda Civic Si Coupe Compass 360 Racing HPD SEMA (2012) | After unveiling the Compass360 Racing HPD race car 2012 Civic Si Coupe, HPD Provided new details about its performance racing parts program for the all-new Civic Coupe.  Several modified 2012 Civic Si coupes and sedans are featured prominently in the Honda booth at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Earlier this year, HPD began sales of the Civic bodies-in-white, also on display. Additionally, HPD, HPD will soon offer branded racing designed parts and components for the new Civic through the Honda Racing Line. These racing parts are tailored for use in the SCCA World Challenge and Grand Am's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.

Honda S Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Honda S Concept (2012) | The Concept S bears a passing resemblance to Toyota's new Prius V. The Prius is Toyota's Prius V family joined this past year as the go-to hybrid option for families or people will not fit Whose junk in a regular Prius hatch.  Brought two obliquely named Honda concepts to the 2012 Beijing auto show: the first is the Concept C sedan and the second tall is this Concept S hatchback.

Like the Concept C, the S previews a new production model-in this case, a hybrid people mover.  Aside from saying it's a hybrid, Honda did not reveal much about the Concept S Compared to both Honda's own Insight and both versions of the Toyota Prius, the Concept S is a Looker.

The front end incorporates cues from Several recent Honda concepts, Including the cool EV-ster small sports car and AC-X sedan, and the look is nice even with the Concept S's rotund body. Otherwise, if the Concept S's design manages to Make its way into production Relatively unscathed, Honda Could have a-dare we say it-attractive hybrid carryall.

Honda C Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Honda C Concept (2012) | Unlike the Concept C, Concept S Could see the global distribution. BEIJING, China, April 23, 2012 - Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. today exhibited at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show the world premiere of the Concept C and the Concept S, That two concept models show the direction of mass-production models Honda will introduce to the market next year.  Honda debuted a pair of new concepts at Auto China 2012. Called the Concept C and Concept S, They are Meant to express Honda's new design direction.

Not surprisingly, Honda claims the design was inspired by the image of a dragon. Concept C is a concept model for a middle-class sedan Honda is developing specially for the Chinese market. The "C" represents "Cool," "Challenge," and "China." is planning to introduce a mass-production models based on this Concept C next year through Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.

Honda Fit Sport (2012)

 

CAR GARAGE | Honda Fit Sport (2012) | Honda Fit Sport receives additional chrome Accents around the instrument displays.  The top-of-the-line Honda Fit Sport includes a long list of exclusive, standard features compared to the entry-model Fit. For 2012, it gains a standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls for fingertip operation (Previously exclusive to navigation-equipped models) and upgraded seat fabric. When equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System  with Voice Recognition, the Honda Fit Sport now includes Bluetooth  Hands FreeLink  to help the make hands-free telephone calls more convenient.

Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the Honda Fit Sport models equipped with the available automatic transmission allow for manual gear selection. The Honda Fit Sport with the available automatic transmission has an EPA city / highway / combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/30 miles per gallon. All manual transmission-equipped models have an EPA city / highway / combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/29 miles per gallon.

Fifteen-and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport respectively) feature 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated discs in the front and 09.07-inch drums in the rear. Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side-curtain airbags are also standard equipment for 2012.

The Honda Fit Sport adds or replaces: alloy wheels, an under body aero kit, rear roof line spoiler, fog lights, illuminated steering wheel mounted audio controls and upgraded seat fabric. For improved audio performance, the Honda Fit Sport audio system has a total of six speakers. The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System debuting on the 2012 Fit Sport features 16 GB of flash memory in place of the DVD-based system used Previously.

2012 Honda Civic Coupe

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda Civic Coupe | The 2012 Civic models range embodies Honda's ongoing effort to offer a wide range of power train choices Including gasoline, hybrid and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) That offer unique solutions for different buyers. An advanced 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter i-VTEC  engine is standard in the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic HF, with a choice of a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission (automatic only for Civic EX-L Coupe, Civic EX and EX-L sedans, and Civic HF). A variant of the same 1.8-liter engine develops 110 horsepower in the compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Honda Civic Natural Gas, the which comes standard with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

The 2012 Honda Civic includes a high level of standard safety equipment in every model. The 2012 Civic integrates Honda's most advanced safety technology Including the Advanced Compatibility Engineering  (ACE) body structure, two-row side curtain airbags and front side airbags in every models and trim levels. The ACE  body structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. Every Civic incorporates side curtain airbags and front side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) as standard equipment. Every 2012 Honda Civic models also features daytime running lights (DRL) and a pedestrian injury mitigation design for the front of the vehicle. The ninth-generation Civic is expected to earn top safety ratings for the driver and front passenger and rear seat passengers in both frontal and side impact crash-safety tests, as well top roll-over resistance ratings, undertaken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Like the previous generation Honda Civic, the 2012 models can accommodate five passengers. The Civic Coupe has deeper side bolsters than the Civic Sedan, Civic Si and the further increases lateral support with firmer side bolsters. Both front seats manually recline, and the driver's seat features a manual height adjustment control. To improve access into the rear seats on the Civic Coupe, the front passenger seat has a one-touch seat back release and slide feature.

To increase of storage space, the Civic DX, LX and the Civic HF Civic models feature a one-piece folding rear seat back, while the Civic EX, Civic EX-L and Civic Si models feature a 60/40 split-folding rear seat back. The Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas have fixed rear seat backs. Civic Coupe models have a bottle holder and storage bin integrated into each side of the rear cabin. Power windows are standard equipment on all Honda Civic models. Power door locks with a customizable auto-locking feature are standard on the Civic LX and above models. Remote entry is standard on all models except DX, and an engine-immobilizer system is also standard on all 2012 Civic models.

2012 Honda Civic EU-Version

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda Civic EU-Version | The development period for the new Honda Civic spanned over four years. The Civic team led by Mitsuru Kariya, the 'Large Project Leader', were given the task to create and develop the new Honda Civic. (Mitsuru Kariya, Large Project Leader) With the current increase of prices of fuel across Europe and the environmental targets set to Achieve low emissions, it was concluded from the European customer survey That the current Honda Civic customers not only considers the modern styling and performance to be Important but also advanced technologies to create a Civic That was even more cost efficient to run and Eco-friendly.

All the Civic models come equipped with ABS, controlled by a compact and lightweight VSA modulator. Brake performance has been improved on the new models with disc and caliper sizes optimized at the front and rear. Road, suspension and wind noise were all significantly reduced, with components meticulously checked for weaknesses and noise-generating tendencies. Since 2009 a conventional automatic transmission has been available for the 1.8 liter petrol engine. This system was developed exclusively for the Civic 5-door customers and offers smooth, easy operation in line with the vehicle's overall development principles. For the latest evolution of the Civic, the system has advanced even further in the direction of clean emissions, and has Achieved a 2% improvement in fuel economy through a number of measures. These include improved line pressure control, a high capacity torque converter, clutch friction and reduced Earlier shifts into the higher ratios, reducing engine speeds.

In line with improvements throughout the power train, the Civic's compact and lightweight 6-speed manual transmission has been updated contributing to Increased performance and fuel efficiency. The gear ratios have been optimized with higher 5th and 6th gears and a Taller final drive ratio to improve the quietness of the engine at high speeds and deliver better fuel efficiency. Since 2009 a conventional automatic transmission has been available for the 1.8 liter petrol engine. This system was developed exclusively for the Civic 5-door customers and offers smooth, easy operation in line with the vehicle's overall development principles.

The new 2.2-liter i-DTEC engine created for the Honda Civic tops the C-segment in its balance of performance and emissions management. It features a DC-driven EGR valve with a highly efficient EGR cooler system. The impressive fuel economy was reached by a number of measures, encompassing aerodynamics and gear ratios. Most importantly, the engine has been refined to Reduced engine friction as much as possible.

2012 Honda CR-Z

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda CR-Z | The 2012 CR-Z starts at $ 19.545, plus a destination and handling charge of $ 770. The Honda CR-Z is available in two models - the well-equipped CR-Z and the feature-rich CR-Z EX. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available. Standard features on the CR-Z include Vehicle Stability Assist, an AM / FM / CD / USB audio system with six speakers, automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, remote entry, cruise control, and more. The CR-Z EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition.

The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses ventilated front discs and solid rear discs. Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering enhances steering performance and improves efficiency. Additional safety technologies include: standard dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; standard front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side-curtain airbags, active head restraints; an anti-lock braking system (ABS); a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

The Honda CR-Z hybrid power train is a unique variation of Honda's original IMA technology, the which originally debuted on the 2000 Honda Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available for sale in North America. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 35/39/37 city / highway / combined mpg on CVT-equipped models and 31/37/34 city / highway / combined mpg on manual models.

Exterior colors include Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red Pearl, North Shore Blue Metallic (exclusive to CR-Z), Premium White Pearl and Storm Silver Metallic. The Honda CR-Z features a six-speaker, 160-watt AM / FM / CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack for connection to a portable audio player, and all models include a USB audio interface for connecting an iPod or other compatible audio device. Other audio features include speed-sensitive volume control and CD/MP3 text readout. The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System  is available on the CR-Z EX models and features a 6.5-inch display. The navigation system database includes more than 7-million points of interest and integrates the audio system.

2012 Honda Odyssey

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda Odyssey | Class-leading achievements include the highest EPA highway fuel economy ratings for an eight-passenger minivan of 28 mpg for the Honda Odyssey Touring. Plus, all Odyssey models Achieve the best possible safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK with a, an achievement That no other currently-tested minivan can match. Designed and built in the United States, the five available models consist of the Honda Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite, each with a unique combination of Providing features, value, luxury and in-vehicle entertainment technology. Changes for 2012 include the Addition of select features to the Odyssey EX That were Previously exclusive to the Odyssey EX-L. The 2012 Odyssey Touring receives an exclusive exterior color, White Diamond Pearl, Taffeta White Replacing on the prior model.

Technology features available on Certain models include a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition, the which is available on the Odyssey EX-L and standard on the Odyssey Touring.

The engine Produces 248 hp (the most ever for Odyssey) and 250 lb-ft. of torque, while delivering aspects an EPA-estimated city / highway / combined fuel economy of 19/28/22 mpg on Odyssey Touring models (18/27/21 mpg on Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models). A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on the Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models. Odyssey Touring models feature a 6-speed automatic transmission for enhanced driving refinement. A 118.1-inch wheelbase, a fully independent suspension design and features Such as Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control Contribute to the Honda Odyssey's confident driving performance and comfortable ride.

The Honda Odyssey was recently named a TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the institute's highest safety rating. In Addition to earning the TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Odyssey was one of the first vehicles to Achieve NHTSA's best-possible "Overall Vehicle Score" of 5 stars. The Honda Odyssey Achieved its top "Overall Vehicle Score" with 5-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash safety tests in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and scenarios. The Odyssey also received four stars for the rollover rating. Additional standard safety equipment includes: Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist; three-row side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger -side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags.

The Honda Odyssey uses a tapered body cabin design with a signature "lightning bolt" character line to create a dynamic and distinctive appearance. Engineered for a quiet interior, the Odyssey's highly-rigid body with 59 percent of high-strength steel (an exceptional amount by industry standards) helps enhance the effectiveness of the vehicle's sound-deadening material to isolate road noise. The interior offers multiple modes for accommodating child seats, adult passengers and cargo, along with offering a comprehensive range of in-vehicle entertainment technology.

Honda CR-V (2012)

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda CR-V  | The 2012 Honda CR-V rides on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and measures 178.3 inches in length, 0.8-inches shorter than the previous-generation CR-V. At 71.6 inches, overall width is the same as the previous CR-V, and at 61.6 inches front/61.6 inches rear, the track is also the same. But the most significant departure is in height: at 65.1 inches tall, the 2012 CR-V is a noticeable 1.0-inch lower on AWD models and 1.4 inches lower on FWD models.

It also benefits from a more car-like driving position compared to the previous generation CR-V. The CR-V's audio systems offer a new level of connectivity, led by a Pandora  internet radio interface. For the first time, the CR-V now offers an available DVD Rear Entertainment System (RES), with a remote control.

Honda operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test laboratories specifically created for the development of improved safety designs and technologies. The facility in Touching Japan contains the world's first indoor mufti-directional car-to-car crash testing facility and plays a critical role in the development of enhanced designs for occupant safety, pedestrian injury mitigation and vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility. It also features one of the world's highest-resolution impact barriers, the which enables precise measurement of the distribution of impact load forces on a vehicle. The CR-V is fitted with 4-wheel disc brakes have vented front rotors That and solid rear rotors.

Additional standard safety features include front seat belts with automatic pensioning system and load limiters, driver-and front-passenger seat belt reminders and daytime running lights (DRL). A 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard on all Honda CR-V models. The CR-V's Power train Control Module (PCM) manages overall power train operation, and provides precise management of the Interaction Between automatic transmission and engine. This integrated control strategy makes for smoother shifts with reduced shift shock. For 2012, the transmission incorporates a range of features combine to help improve That the CR-V's EPA-estimated fuel economy. Finally, the CR-V has revised gearing to Reduced cruising rpm.