Honda crz 2014

The 2014 Honda CR-Z enters its fourth year in the same specific niche it was launched in: the sole hybrid car that's a subcompact two-seat hatchback. Meant to combine the agility and rollerskate character of the much-loved 1983-1991 CRX with a modern, fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain. Now, although the company is saying “second-generation,” we’re inclined to believe it’s actually the car’s mid-life facelift. Since its launch in 2010, the CR-Z has just crossed the two-year old mark, and with Honda’s model cycles usually being five years, this one looks to be arriving about as scheduled, perhaps even a tad early.

For 2013, assist from the electric motor has jumped from 10 kW to 15 kW, thanks to the new higher voltage (144-volt) Lithium-Ion battery pack. The CR-Z now delivers a combined peak output of 130 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 140 lb-ft. of torque (127 lb-ft. on CVT-equipped models), a gain of eight horsepower and 12 lb-ft of torque (4 lb-ft on CVT equipped models). Manual-transmission versions also receive both a larger clutch and a new lower final drive ratio.

The engine remains the same: a 1.5 liter DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 with i-VTEC. What sets the CR-Z apart is the Integrated Motor Assist system that has an electric motor that provides an extra help to the engine to keep the revs down, hence saving fuel.Acceleration to mph out of sleep is 9.3 seconds, which is quite better than the factory promises of 9.9 seconds. The maximum speed of 203 km / h it is also slightly better than the factory promises, but only if you have summer tires. The CR-Z is available in base, EX and EX with navigation models. There is only one update to the CR-Z for the 2012 model year: Black seat fabric is available with models with a black exterior. 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 CR-Z could also get a lithium-ion battery, seeing that the Civic Hybrid already has said battery unit. Perhaps, the CR-Z might get the torque vectoring SH-AWD, which will give the small car 4WD capability. Or, could Honda abandon the hybrid powerplant and shoehorn in a screaming petrol engine?

The CR-Z's powertrain is shared with that of the Honda Insight, a subcompact five-door hatchback that's the least expensive hybrid sold in the U.S. The engine is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder unit that's paired with a 15-kilowatt (20-horsepower) electric motor between the engine and transmission. Last year's upgrade boosted the output to 130 horsepower, and the six-speed manual version now has rated torque of 140 lb-ft.The 2014 CR-Z uses a 1.5L i-VTEC motor with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) to develop a combined 136 PS and 190 Newton meters of torque in the 6-speed manual version, while the CR-Z with the 7-speed CVT makes 135 PS and 171 Newton meters of torque.

Honda crv 2014

The CR-V attracts buyers who need space, reliability, and safety and put a priority on them over dazzling styling or handling. With the Honda, you get a carefully edited set of trim levels and options, and a single drivetrain, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The 2014 CR-V is what you might call a “doer.” That’s because it can do just about anything. Sophisticated styling with an urban flare? It does that. A versatile interior that can adapt to your cargo needs on a whim? It does that with the one-touch 60/40 split rear seatback. Tech features to keep you connected to friends and family?The CR-V also has the exceptional traction of available Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System and enhanced efficiency of ECON mode to let you get more things done with less fuel. Hop in and you’ll find that practically anything you can think of doing, you can do in the CR-V.Abundant passenger and cargo room; good fuel economy; user-friendly controls; ample standard tech features; strong crash test scores.

It's easy to drive, park and see out of. Its big backseat and large doors make it easy to load the kids, while a pair of handles in the trunk allow you to easily flip that seat forward for items too big to fit in the otherwise ample cargo area. In this age of complicated electronics interfaces, the CR-V may not boast trendy graphics, but its controls are simple and yes, easy to figure out. Honda even makes it easy to pick out your CR-V, as there's only one engine, three trim levels and no options save for navigation and rear-seat entertainment systems on the top trim. That method may not appeal to everyone, but it certainly makes the car buying process simpler.

honda crv 2014

The 2.4-liter, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine has 185 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque (SAE net), a 23 city/31 highway mpg rating[1], and a ULEV-2 CARB emissions rating.The Honda CR-V has earned a host of favorable ratings, including a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star Overall Vehicle Score1 and a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It has also garnered awards and accolades from Edmunds.com, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, U.S. News & World Report and others. The CR-V finished 2013 as the best-selling SUV in America. The 2014 Honda CR-V goes on sale today, with prices starting at $22,945.2.The Honda CR-V has earned a host of favorable ratings, including a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star Overall Vehicle Score1 and a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It has also garnered awards and accolades from Edmunds.com, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, U.S. News & World Report and others. The CR-V finished 2013 as the best-selling SUV in America. The 2014 Honda CR-V goes on sale today, with prices starting at $22,945.2.

Honda civic 2014

The Honda Civic has proved to be one of Honda's greatest compact vehicles. Consumers are anticipating the release date of the 2014 Honda Civic, as information about the new model has been in short supply. Where other car manufacturers tend to tease the consumers with little pieces of their new models, Honda prefers to keep quiet.Doing so won't be easy. In June, KBB named the 2013 Honda Civic the sixth best sedan under $25,000. The Corolla did not make the top ten.The Honda Civic took a rare stumble in the 2012 model year. A redesign cheapened its interior, left it looking less cohesive than ever, and watered down the appeal of its typically perky powertrains and front-drive handling. At the same time, the competition grew more sophisticated and feature-rich.

The cabin carries over from the standard model but it now boasts class-leading interior room and the ability to hold up to 1668 liters (58.9 cubic feet) of luggage. The wagon has also been equipped with rear "Magic Seats" that fold down in one easy motion.There are two engine options. The 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel, which emits only 94g/km of CO2 in the hatch, will be available with a manual box, while the 1.8-litre petrol will come with a manual or automatic transmissions.Consumers probably wouldn't be upset to see a larger engine. Last year the 1.8-liter 16-valve engine produced 140-horsepower, which for a compact car is still pretty impressive. Even more impressive were the fuel ratings of 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.

Honda has more space than its predecessor, adds a more modern interior and has better fuel efficiency. The car remains more of an improvement for those who will only drive a Toyota than a real Civic- or Forte-challenger, even with those neat LED headlights and a well-tuned CVT.Much of the lineup continues with the 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Si models get a more muscly 201-hp, 2.4-liter four, and Civic Hybrid models will be back with their IMA mild-hybrid system that provides EPA ratings of 44 mpg, city and highway.Honda will open order books in December, with first deliveries in February. Trim levels are set to be shared with the hatch, and while prices and specs will be confirmed at Frankfurt, the brand did tell us to expect a similar price difference to rivals.

 honda civic 2014

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2013 Honda CR-Z Overview

The Honda CR-Z is a three-door subcompact hybrid hatchback with two seats. With an available manual gearbox, the CR-Z is not only entertaining for the driving enthusiast, but also fuel-efficient. For more on this car, including options, prices, and specifications, read our full review of the 2013 Honda CR-Z.
From a design perspective, the CR-Z evokes the design heritage of Honda's famed CRX coupe of the Eighties and Nineties. But sales have hardly been stellar, and the CR-Z turns out to face a kind of existential crisis: It's neither the most efficient two-seat car nor the sportiest. In working to balance between those two qualities, Honda may have built a car that's not top of the class for either.
The Honda CR-Z was introduced as a totally new model for 2011, and for 2013, Honda gave it a mild freshening with a new grille and bumper, revised front styling, an air inlet molding, and daytime LED running lights in the headlamps.

Verdicts on the CR-Z's lines vary a lot; some feel the little hatchback looks great, while others see it as nothing more than a squashed two-door Insight, with a tall hoodline and incoherent interior themes. Anyone who's been in a recent Civic or Insight will recognize the two-level instrument panel, but its colors and shapes are edgier than those of the Insight, and your choice of performance mode--and your driving style--will cause the gauge cluster to change color, from green (most efficient) through blue to red (highest output, lowest gas mileage).
The CR-Z's 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine is mated to Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system, giving a combined peak output 122 horsepower. As in the Insight and the Civic Hybrid, the IMA hardware is technically a mild-hybrid system, since it can't more the vehicle from a stoplight on electric power alone. It does permit electric-only cruising for very short distances with the gasoline engine off, but only under an extremely narrow set of running conditions.
Several new Honda hybrids in recent years use Honda's mild-hybrid IMA system, and the CR-Z is a low-volume member of the group. Added to a 1.3- or 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the IMA hybrid uses a small electric motor to restart the engine after stops and to contribute additional torque under heavy load. That allows a smaller engine than would otherwise be needed to be used. But like the other such cars, the CR-Z can't run solely on electricity, as do full hybrids. Honda has said its future small hybrids will add that capability, but for now, the CR-Z (and the Insight as well) lack all-electric running.

The most important updates for the 2013 CR-Z are in the engine and hybrid system; the engine is retuned to boost its output to 119 horsepower, and the electric motor is enlarged from 10 kilowatts (15 hp) to 15 kW (22 hp). A new, smaller lithium-ion battery pack similar to the one used in the 2012 Honda Civic replaces the previous CR-Z' nickel-metal-hydride pack, cutting both its size and weight. There's also a new "boost" button that allows the driver to call on the electric motor for extra torque, assuming the battery is more than 50 percent charged.
Unusually for hybrids, CR-Z buyers can choose between a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or a rare six-speed manual gearbox. The latter feels much more sporty, and occasionally gives the electric power boost from the mild hybrid system the feel of a turbocharger kicking in. There's a fuel-economy penalty to be paid for picking the manual, though--the CVT produces higher gas mileage, at the expense of driver involvement. Sadly, the CR-Z lacks the handling prowess that its sporty lines hint at, with the feeling of a higher center of mass than you'd expect for a small coupe, producing body roll and a lack of eagerness.
Honda offers three driving modes--Sport, Normal, and Economy--to let drivers chose to optimize fuel efficiency or maximize performance. The software in each recalibrates the engine and transmission mapping and adjusts the stiffness and speed of the power steering and throttle response. The CR-Z's character changes for the better in Sport mode, feeling more nimble and responsive behind the wheel.
Like most small two-seaters, the packaging of the CR-z is tight. Its two seats are roomy and supportive, though the driving position is a bit low--and at least two of our drivers ended up with signficant back-aches no matter how they adjusted the angles. Where a back seat might sit, there is a pair of storage wells. Total cargo space is a decent 25 cubic feet, but the load deck is high, so the cargo area just isn't very tall--which keeps it from being truly useful.
Standard features in the CR-X have included automatic climate control, keyless entry, power accessories, and a six-speaker sound system with USB connectivity. But Bluetooth connectivity is reserved for the EX models. Otherwise a 360-watt premium sound system, bundled with a navigation system, is also on offer.
Direct competitors to the Honda CR-Z are few and far between. The minicar segment includes the Mini Cooper Coupe, a new two-seat variant of the better-known Mini hatchback; the Fiat 500 Abarth and 500T turbocharged "hot hatch" models;and the Hyundai Veloster. There's also the Volvo C30, the Swedish make's sole remaining compact after it canceled its S40 sedan and V50 wagon, but the stylish three-door hatchback starts above $26,000 with delivery and easily migrates into the low $30,000 range with options--putting it in a different category.
In the end, the problem with the CR-Z is that it's neither a great sports car nor a high-mileage champ. Its small size and limited interior space—and compromised performance credentials—would suggest much higher EPA ratings than it actually receives. The 2012 model lands at 35 mpg city, 39 highway with the CVT or just 31 mpg city, 37 mpg highway with the manual. That's not tha much better than the 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway numbers delivered by the (non-hybrid) Hyundai Veloster.

2015 Honda Civic Type R Release Date

2015 Honda Civic Type R Release Date - The latest news coming from the Honda camp. wqzxc Japanese manufacturer was signaled to introduce sedan Civic Type-R in 2015.

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Reported by AutoExpress, Tuesday (07/30/2013) Honda CEO Takanobu Ito confirmed its latest hot hatch is ready to be shown to the public in two years.

Ito said the Civic Type-R will be prepared as the fastest car in the front-wheel drive being tested at the Nurburgring circuit, Germany. wqzxc To that degree, the Civic Type-R should be able to beat Renault Megane 265 Trophy with a record lap time of 8 minutes 7.9 seconds.

For your information, this car was developed from the experience of Honda during the World Touring Car Championship event. wqzxc The car is expected to have tanaga up to 300 hp. Blowing news this car will be embedded 1.6-liter engine or a 2.0-liter turbocharged.

2015 Honda Civic Type R Release Date

The Honda Civic Type R is shaping up for its launch in 2015.

2014 Honda Ridgeline Release Date

2014 Honda Ridgeline Release Date - Some of the assumptions that the Honda Ridgeline 2014 will be produced in three colors, wqzxc including white, brown and black. 2014 Honda Ridgeline will have a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and maximum torque of 247 lb-ft. Front-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive will be included in the standard equipment Ridgeline. The news is that Honda engineers plan to replace the 5-speed gearbox with 6-speed transmission.

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Review 2014 Honda Ridgeline 

The exterior of the new Honda Ridgeline, remained virtually unchanged in relation to the current model. wqzxc The biggest change related to the possible expansion of various colors, but this has not been confirmed. As far as the interior, the dashboard remains the same. The only thing we can hope for is to add some technical features, such as rear camera, bluetooth, navigation, etc.

There is very little official information about the 2014 Honda Ridgeline. wqzxc So far for 2014 Honda models ensure a complete surprise. Although the idea has not been officially approved redesign, some of the assumptions that the 2014 Honda Ridgeline will sustain major change considering the exterior and interior design. Expected changes, in addition to the redesign, including a hybrid version of the Honda Ridgeline, and it will be the 5th type of this car. Ridgeline models previously offered in four types of car: RT, sport, RTS and RTL. More style and elegance, Honda Ridgeline 2014 interior, will ensure a comfortable ride with a seating capacity for 5 people.

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2014 Honda Ridgeline Release Date and prices

2014 Honda Ridgeline will release date the end of 2013, price of 2014 model is estimated at about US$ 32,000 up to $37,000.

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Review Release Price

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Review Release Price -  2014 Review Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid Release date Price and go on sale : Honda will also offer the Accord Plug-In Hybrid for rent $ 429 per month in New York and California. wqzxc Remember, party rentals received tax credits, which enables Honda - like other cars that they lease plug-in - to subsidize monthly rates. Honda has no plans to offer the Accord Plug-In Hybrid outside of California and New York.

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Although expensive, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid goes for broke on technology, wqzxc with a standard navigation system, backup camera, forward collision warning systems and lane departure, adaptive cruise control, power driver's seat, heated seats and Honda Bio Fabric upholstery. Only the Prius Plug-In has standard navigation, but both Ford includes standard leather. Compare the group here.

Honda announced yesterday 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will start from $ 40,000 including $ 790 destination wqzxc charge. It's on sale now but only in New York and California. The automaker announced a plug-in Accord EPA mileage - 115 miles per gallon equivalent - at 2012 LA Auto Show. This bests the 2013 plug-in such as the Ford Fusion Energy (100 MPGe), Chevrolet Volt (98 MPGe), Toyota Prius Plug-In (95 MPGe) and the Ford C-Max Energy (100 MPGe).

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Accord Plug-In Hybrid EV has a maximum range of 13 km, wqzxc after which the electric-motor-assisted 2.0-liter four-cylinder pick EPA rated 47/46 mpg city / highway. It was a low EV range but powerful gas mileage than the Prius Plug-In (11 mile EV range and 50 mpg thereafter), Fusion / C-Max Energy (both 21 miles and then 43 mpg) and Volt (38 miles then 37 mpg on gas premium).

2014 Review Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid Release date Price and go on sale
The 2014 Accord Hybrid will go on sale nationwide in October 2013.