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New Look for Honda Accord Euro
Honda’s Accord Euro range receives a facelift for 2006 with a series of subtle improvements – including optional factory-fitted satellite navigation.
Exterior changes include redesigned front and rear bumpers, front grille and new alloy wheels for both the Euro and Euro Luxury.
Interior changes include new panels with improved wood or metallic textures, an automatic day-night mirror (Luxury only) and the addition of a Multi-Information Display trip computer showing distance to empty, elapsed trip time, average speed, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, outside temperature, odometer and two trip meters.
Factory-fitted satellite navigation is optional for the Euro Luxury. The navigation system is DVD-based for faster route calculation and has a colour map, position arrow and voice directions. Unlike many stand-alone systems, the navigation is fully integrated into the vehicle’s dash and is housed with the heating, cooling and audio controls.
The Euro’s superb combination of a 2.4-litre engine and six-speed manual or five speed sequential-shift automatic transmission remains unchanged.
Honda Australia Director Lindsay Smalley said the facelift will boost the appeal of an already popular car.
“We have freshened up the top-selling Euro,” he said. “The car that was judged by Australia’s Best Cars as the Best Mid-Size car over $28,000 is now even better value.”
“The addition of satellite navigation really puts it in a class of its own.”
Prices for the standard vehicles remain unchanged with the satellite navigation costing an additional $3,000. Customers will be able to see the new Euro as it makes its way into Honda dealers throughout December this year.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Honda CR-V car
CR-V is powered by a 16-valve 2.0-liter four cylinder engine that is rated at 126 horsepower. When I first started driving the CR-V I thought it was underpowered, but then I remembered I had just left the Porsche Boxster. After a few days I became used to the Honda's power and felt it was adequate for the vehicle. The engine is connected to the wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
At no time do you get the feeling you're driving a truck in the CR-V. Even the smaller American SUVs are still truck-based and are bigger than the CR-V.
The CR-V comes with all the accessories you would want, including a good HVAC system and a sound system with no cassette or CD. Our tester also had the ABS option. In the warm humid weather in which we drove the CR-V, the air conditioner was sometimes taxed to cool down the vehicle.
The CR-V also has good amenities, like an extra power outlet and a lot of cupholders. One of the best goodies was a picnic table that doubles as the cover over the spare tire in the back. It's one of the most practical dual-use features in any automobile.
Honda fit car
The Edmund review found a surprising amount of room inside despite the exterior’s diminutive dimensions. Part of this is due to the vehicle's fuel tank placement. Their staffers really liked the reclining rear-seat headrests. As for driving, testers liked the manual shifter, though the automatic version seemed to have more ‘zip’ than its self-shift sibling. Testers also found the Fit to be balanced and stable on the road and track (similar to the Consumer Guide report). Their biggest complaint was the 10.8 gallon fuel tank, though the Fit did average 32 miles per gallon.
2007 Honda Stream MPV officially announced
The new Honda Stream MPV, which replaces the older homonymous model since July 14 in Japan, has been at last officially announced. The restyled version features much more aggressive and mature appearance and also makes some family resemblance with current Honda Odyssey JDM.
The 1.8-liter engine's maximum power output reaches 140 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. The power is being transferred to the wheels via a five-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.0-liter engine features up to 150 hp and maximum torque of 140 lb-ft and is mated to a CVT transmission with torque converter in FWD configuration, or a five-speed automatic on 4WD vehicles.
Honda Stream flows serenely in a crowded life
Enter Honda’s medium-sized 2-litre SE Sport Stream, a full 7-seater people-carrier in the compact segment, built for comfort. The 2-litre i-VTEC engine, offering an output of 156bhp, will provide all the power you need.
The 4-door Stream is an attractive looking car, if a little peculiar in shape for some people's taste. That end quarter seems to have a fight going on between the roofline and the end window.
More like a car in height, the Honda Stream offers one of the most comfortable rides in its class. It’s not that the seats, (and there are three rows of them), look a whole lot better than those in other models, it’s that they are so very comfortable. It is a car you could go a long way in.
The Stream is mostly aimed at the needs of a growing family or those with a pretty hectic lifestyle who need to truck around a lot of equipment.
Visibility is great, due to the low scuttle line in the front and all that glass (tinted) which includes a very steeply raked windscreen, three good sized windows and a small A-Pillar window along the sides, as well as a huge rear window. High-mounted brake lights frame the rear window.
It is easy to get in and out of the car and this could be a boon if grandma and grandpa or an elderly aunt are being taken along for the ride, even sitting in the very back seats. An important factor, too, is that the centre headrest is lower so as to allow the driver a good rear view.The cabin is bright and airy with good quality materials and lots of chrome effect. Added light filters through the electric sunroof which comes with a slide across panel for those who have an allergy to light.
The central stack is square in shape, aluminised and with two big air vents on top. The Panasonic radio is a bit fiddly but the sound is good. Two big temperature knobs are situated on either side of nine big square buttons, all marked clearly with diagrams to tell you what they are. Dials are set in aluminium surround. Orange numbers stand out against the black background.
Honda Stream review
All MPVs are for the driver nowadays it seems. It is not acceptable to just be big or versatile or even safe; the people carrier must also be fun to drive. Illustrating this point is the launch of several new models this year, all touting a sporty side to go along with the versatility and space, or so the marketing men would have you think. The Corolla Verso, Mazda5 and Mitsubishi Grandis come to mind. The Honda Stream reviewed here has actually been on the market since 2001, purporting to offer the family man the opportunity to have his cake and eat it. The Stream received a minor facelift this year, aimed at making the car even more desirable. We wondered: does it live up to the marketing?
Personally, I don't think much of the Stream's new face. The headlights are too large and the bonnet detailing fussy. In contrast, the rest of the body is cleanly styled, with a large area of glass visually reducing the bulk. The rear lights are neatly integrated with the window and the 5-spoke wheels lend it a sporty edge. In the metal, it struck me that the Stream is much lower than its photographs suggest, not rising much above the average estate car.
This apparent lack of height is not an issue inside the Stream. There is plenty of space for six adults, though it is surprising that Honda didn't use the second row for three seats; instead a useful centre console with integrated cupholders splits the occupants. As with many large MPVs, the addition of a third row of seats drastically reduces the available boot space, though the rear most seats can be folded down to create a flat load area. Interestingly, it is far easier to get into the third row than it is in the Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan as the middle seats tilt and slide out of the way. Elsewhere, the Stream has ample storage space, but it doesn't set any new standards. The best seat in the house is undoubtedly the driver's. Like all modern Hondas, the controls are a joy to use, and well placed. Buttons and switches have a well-engineered tactility to their movement. The driving position is good too, and your sporty side is catered for with leather lining on the steering wheel and gear knob. The dials are clear, and the discerning amongst you won't miss the fact that the speedometer reads to 150mph and the rev counter to 8000rpm.
The only engine available in the Stream at present is a petrol 2.0-litre four-pot, with Honda's excellent i-VTEC variable valve timing system. Most of the time, the engine is quiet and refined. It has an alter ego though: it revs smoothly to the redline, emitting a growl not all that far removed from the roar that the Honda Civic Type-R makes at high revs. Though European buyers may favour the idea of a diesel engine in a car the size of the Stream, the petrol unit is a very competent all-rounder. Be wary of the combined fuel economy figure of nearly 33mpg though as the car will not have been filled to capacity when this measurement was taken. As well as being refined until pushed into sports MPV service, it endows the quite light (1418kg kerb weight) Stream with generous urge. The arbitrary benchmark 0-62mph time is a respectable 9.4 seconds, and the claimed top speed is 127mph. These figures mean little to the driving experience itself. On the motorway, the Stream marches along happily at and over the speed limit, while having enough in reserve for the occasional overtaking manoeuvre on the open road.
Honda has done a good job on the Stream's chassis too. Despite isolating the driver from kickback, the steering has a decent level of feel and is direct and accurate. Understandably, when pushed, the front wheels relinquish grip, but in general the Stream is actually well balanced through a sequence of bends. It certainly belies its size, and the long wheelbase ensures it is utterly stable under all conditions, notably so under heavy braking. You will not be disappointed by the Stream's abilities on your favourite road. Backing up the car's composure is decent feel through the well-spaced pedals and a slick 5-speed manual gearbox, though it must be noted that the brakes do eventually start to fade with heavy use.
The HONDA CITY VTEC !
The new Honda City is probably the most successful model marketed by Honda in the ASEAN region. It is a bold new model, featuring what many Honda fans considers a 'futuristic design' that is based largely on the platform of the highly successful Honda Fit/Jazz. Coming out of Honda R&D Asia in Thailand, it was originally launched in only 1 variant, what has now come to be called the 'City i-DSI' featuring the new L15A 1.5l i-DSI engine. I have reviewed the Honda City i-DSI extensively here on TOVA, it is an excellent vehicle with plenty of 'go' and superb fuel economy - a fine all-rounded vehicle. Early this year, Honda Asia launched a new variant, the Honda City 1.5l VTEC. This new VTEC variant turned the City range into a 2 variants line-up by adding the much eagerly awaited performance-oriented variant, what might be called a City 'sports sedan'. Launched first in Thailand as usual, for Malaysia it was launched back in late-July by Honda Malaysia, a very awaited event by Honda and City enthusiasts. A short while after attending the launching, around early August, I got the invitation to attend the City VTEC's media test-drive session to be held at the hill-top resort of Bukit Tinggi. It was a very interesting session where Honda Malaysia also brought in some engineers from Honda R&D who designed the City VTEC to participate.
Timing-wise, the City VTEC launch and media preview was placed smack into the exciting and hectic period where Honda Malaysia was developing their MME Race Civic. Then there was the excitement of being able to cover the HMRT race from their pits at Sepang, the race report and finally the big scoop on the technical coverage of the MME Civics themselves. As a result, I had no time to cover the City VTEC launch at all. I had a number of readers especially in ASEAN impatiently asking me when I intend to review this new City VTEC. I think some might even have given up waiting for it. To everyone who were waiting, I do extend my sincere apologies. Now that I have time to catch up with my quite considerable backlog, here then is my review of the new Honda City 1.5l VTEC.
Honda City ZX iDSI review
The suspension of the city has always received accolades but as I was told, the city suspension was not very good at handling the bigger potholes. So, Honda has decided to stiffen the suspension wee bit, now the city suspension feels great. The city comes with 175/65 R14 tires mounted on 14x5 1/2JJ steel wheels. Bumps and humps are absorbed with a neat thud, letting you know that you went over it but not letting you feel it. Ride is quite nice even at very low speeds and gets better in the 40 to 60kph range. Corners are handled quite well at low speeds; the suspension is not exactly old city style, so under steer is quite easily provoked at three digit speeds or during hard cornering. The car is very happy cruising at 120kph, but I really missed all round discs, if Honda is listening I wish they make the changes for thesecan go a long way in improving the safety of this car.
The EPS( Electric power steering) is a boon around town, it trasfers none of the effort of turning to the steering wheel, its almost automatic the closest one has been to such effortless steering is on my Sony Playstation! Though it cuts out at higher speeds, its doesnt feel very reassuring as feedback is almost absent. The city continues to have amongst the best rear seats and if you are one to be chauffeured around town, the city is can be an excellent choice thanks to the long travel front seat which is able to liberate a lot of leg room at the rear.
Pricing
The City ZX iDSI models, starting from the base EXi will cost you Rs.684,101, ex-showroom Bangalore. The GXi Rs.730,735, Rs.790,340 for the CVT. The VTEC is dearer still by 20 grand.
Verdict
The Honda city is a car which lives up to its name; it is an excellent urban commuter. Each and every piece of the car has been designed with urban commuting in mind, Honda brand equity is unquestionable. This car can easily outlast you and will not drain UAE of its oil in the process. The city makes for a very sensible 8lakh rupee car; well that was of course untill the Fiesta entered the market. My point is that for all the quality that Honda has on offer, it is collecting a huge amount of money as brand value. I really don't understand how to explain why a Chevrolet Aveo 1.6LT should cost roughly Rs.20000 less when it is offering an engine which atleast on paper offers the same power as a VTec! Well, reasons are many yet they continue to remain subjective. But, the big question is why should you pay so much more? Well, the answer lies in the fact that this a Honda and there isn't much wrong with paying the premium because along with economy that will make an Indica Xeta owner turn green with envy, you also get peace of mind as a freebie.
2007 Honda Odyssey Reviews
All Odyssey models are powered by a 244-horsepower V6 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. Four trim levels make it affordable to a wider group of buyers, yet all deliver car-like ride and handling and a comprehensive set of safety features, including electronic stability control and side curtain airbags for head protection. In its third year of production, the current generation Odyssey still seems fresh. The base LX starts at about $26,000 and includes most of the features that make family travel easier. The line-topping Touring has as many bells and whistles as a good luxury sedan. Odyssey's range of models has some drawbacks, to be sure. Certain desirable features such as the navigation system or fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management are included only on the higher-priced models and not available as stand-alone options. With the Odyssey Touring approaching $40,000 out the door, it's out of reach for many buyers. New for 2007: Honda's Tire Pressure Monitoring System is now standard on all Odyssey models. The system reports a significant drop in tire pressure with a warning indicator in the instruments and identifies the specific tire. Improvements for 2007 include a telescoping steering wheel and a more convenient coin holder. Otherwise, the Odyssey lineup carries over to 2007 unchanged. Well designed, enjoyable to drive.
Introduction The Honda Odyssey might be the best minivan on the market. It's certainly one of the most enjoyable to drive, and it lives up to Honda's reputation for refinement, convenient features and great fit and finish. Its flexible seating system can accommodate up to eight passengers.
2007 Honda Fit Reviews
The Honda Fit distinguishes itself with agile handling, zippy performance, and impressive practicality. A four-door hatchback, the Fit is amazingly comfortable, given its dimensions, even in the back seats. It's a particularly pleasant car for running errands. It's easy to get in and out. It's easy to park. It does indeed fit, just about anywhere. Perfect for the big city, at home in the suburbs, the Honda Fit offers a smooth ride on bumpy streets and easy manueverability. The five-speed manual is smooth and easy to shift, while the five-speed automatic has paddle shifters, useful when you feel like Rubens Barrichello driving flat out through Eau Rouge. The 1.5-liter engine features Honda's VTEC techonology, giving it a free-revving 109 horsepower, while achieving an EPA-estimated 33/38 mpg City/Highway. The Honda Fit offers five-passenger seating and comes with a sporty, two-tone fabric interior. The rear seatbacks can be flipped down to create a big, flat cargo hold. Most of the other cars in this class don't offer such a big, flat floor, and that's crucially important when trying to transport a big box. Alternatively, the seat bottoms can be flipped up, creating a nice cargo hold behind the front seats, handy for groceries and errand running or for tall items, like framed art. Fold down all the right-hand seats and you can transport a surfboard. Recline the front seats and they form a couch. Plug in your iPod, lay down and relax. In short, the new Honda Fit is an exceptionally good package that should please anyone shopping for an inexpensive new car. It retails just below $14,500. Even more compelling is the Sport model, which adds 15-inch alloy wheels, a nice stereo, sporty styling cues, and the all-important keyless remote for less than $1,400. Adding to its sensibility, the Fit comes standard with six airbags and anti-lock brakes. And it looks like fun. The Fit presents a smart ambience, especially a Sport model swathed in Vivid Blue Pearl, Milano Red or Blaze Orange Metallic paint to highlight its massive and colorful headlamp assemblies. All-new subcompact is fun, inexpensive and practical.
Introduction Subcompact cars are not the penalty boxes they once were. A raft of totally models brings comfort and happy motoring at bargain prices. Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Chevrolet have launched new subcompacts for 2007, while Kia and Hyundai barely beat them to the party with new models for 2006. They come with wacky names like Fit, Yaris, Versa, Aveo, Rio and Accent. For the most part, they're all delightful, get excellent gas mileage, offer comfortable, reliable transportation, and are highly space efficient. There's not a bad one in the bunch.
2007 Honda CR-V Reviews
Buyers choose from three models, the LX, the EX and the EX-L. The latter comes trimmed in leather and can be fitted with an optional navigation system that incorporates a rearview video camera for safe and easy backing. All have four doors and seat five. The engine, still an inline four cylinder, employs variable intake valve timing to optimize horsepower and torque for acceleration and cruising speeds. The transmission is a new, five-speed automatic. Real Time all-wheel drive is offered on all three models. The U.S. EPA rates the front-wheel drive CR-V at 23/30 city/highway miles per gallon and the all-wheel drive at 22/28. Inside, compared with the 2006 CR-V, there's slightly more room in the front seat and slightly less room in the rear seat, except hiproom, which is up by about an inch. There's also marginally more cargo room. Everything by way of instruments, controls and storage is, respectively, logically arrayed, properly placed and reasonably plentiful. In terms of safety, the new CR-V is fully featured. In addition to the required three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions and front seat airbags, people protection includes front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear seat side air curtains with roll-over sensors and front seat active head restraints (which work to reduce whiplash in rear impacts). For crash avoidance, antilock brakes, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution and Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control are all standard. As for how the '07 CR-V stacks up against the competition, well, in a number of ways, it could do better. Several, especially its arch rival, the Toyota RAV4, offer seating for seven, more powerful and smoother V6 engines and moderately more-capable systems for driving all four wheels. The Mazda CX-7, which seats five, is more fun to drive and to look at. And the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage carry substantially lower sticker prices. Thus, buyers looking for peppy performance, snazzy styling and easier financing have better choices. But for Honda loyalists looking for something better than their current CR-V or an SUV to step up into from their Civic, the '07 is the logical way to go. Source: automotive.com New and improved for 2007.
Introduction The new, 2007 Honda CR-V is more powerful, more stylish and more comfortable than the previous-generation 2006 models. Its new suspension geometry delivers an improved ride and better, more responsive handling.
2007 Honda Element Reviews
As with the other models, the 2007 Honda Element SC can in minutes change roles from a four-seat people mover to a surprisingly big cargo hauler. Likewise, it delivers sedan-style driving dynamics and good fuel economy, at least by SUV standards. However, the SC is not a muddy boot, hose-it-out kind of vehicle, and it's dropped any pretense of all-terrain capability. Clearly, the Element has evolved. Launched as a 2003 model, the Honda Element was originally aimed at young adventurers who need to haul wet or messy gear within the security of an enclosed cargo area. Its durable, quick-clean interior was a big part of its charm, rather than a strippo-model drawback. Low step-in height made loading mountain bikes or surfboards or big dogs easy, and vinyl flooring made it extra dog-friendly. Dark vinyl fenders and heavy cladding made stone chips or brush scrapes a non-issue. But young surfer boys weren't the only ones attracted to the utility and cuteness of the Honda Element. Other folks saw the benefits of roomy box that got good gas mileage and was easy to park. The utility benefits mentioned above still apply to the 2007 Element LX, an unadorned base model. And to a considerable extent those benefits still apply to the high-trim EX. Starting with the 2006 models, however, the EX models began rolling out of the factory with painted fenders and cladding, though the bumpers and roof trim remained basic dark vinyl. Now comes the Element SC, the first model with a fully painted exterior and cloth upholstery. Its suspension is lower and stiffer for improved handling, and it has big 18-inch wheels. All 2007 models benefit from a major infusion of safety features, including curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passengers and Vehicle Stability Assist for improved driver control, making them the benchmark for small utility vehicles. With these upgrades, Honda completes its Safety First marketing initiative, which it claims gives all its vehicles luxury-grade safety features. A new five-speed automatic transmission for 2007 and a slight increase in horsepower improves throttle response. Despite its utilitarian roots, the Element has always driven more like a car than a truck. Think of a base Honda Civic sedan with softer springs and a higher driving position and you won't be far off. The Element is a fine little automotive appliance. Dressed up as the SC model, it has a little more style. Stylish and versatile.
Introduction The Honda Element was created to be the ultimate in utilitarian chic, and this year it got a little chic-er. The mainstream models that dog lovers and surfers love remain, but the introduction of the chic new Element SC turns this versatile box on wheels into a lowered, carpeted, monochromatic urban cruiser.
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