Honda CR V Diesel

Since the advent of the new and improved diesel cars, the car makers are going extra miles in order to make something better than the previous one. Currently, the market is enthusiastically waiting for the new Honda CRV Diesel, which as the name suggests is the diesel version of Honda’s popular SUV, CRV.
Honda has always been a major petrol car making company but sensing the sentiment of the Indian car buyers, the company is entering the arena of diesel cars. Diesel cars are a hot favorite among the buyers mainly because of the fuel efficiency and these cars are hence very cost effective. As an added bonus, in the recent past car makers have come up with improved diesel models with reduced sound and improved mileage.
The CR-V Diesel is expected to hit the market in 2011 and will be placed in a price bracket of Rs. 22.5-25 lakh. The new Honda CRV Diesel will have a common-rail diesel engine which is equipped with four cylinders with a displacement of 2200 cubic centimeters. The engine is all set to produce a maximum of 134 horses in pull and a torque of 347Nm. It will have inspired looks from its prior petrol model with just the difference of the engine.
So now,  after a long-standing trend of using only petrol engines in its car, the Japanese auto giant Honda Motors is all set debut its first ever diesel engine by launching a diesel variant of its popular luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) Honda CR-V in the country, next year. The launch of a new diesel version will enable the CR-V model to compete more promptly with its rivals like Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan X-Trail. The new Honda CR-V diesel is expected to be launched in the price segment of Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.

Engine & Specifications of Honda CR-V Diesel

As mentioned above the new Honda CR-V diesel model will be sporting a 2200cc, CRDi, 4 Cylinder engine. The powerful diesel engine of the CR-V is capable of out-pouring a peak power of 134hp along with a peak torque of 347Nm.  The all new CR-V diesel engine will be carrying superior acceleration and pick-up characteristics and is expected to be rolled-out in both two and four wheel drive variants.

Performance of Honda CR-V diesel

With high fuel economy and superior acceleration and pick-up characteristics, the new Honda CR-V diesel is expected to raise the bars in the luxury SUV segment. The fuel efficiency of new Honda CR-V diesel is expected to be ranging between 14 kmpl to 18kmpl, which is considerably high when compared to its competitors. Same as its petrol sibling, the new Honda CR-V will come blessed with a number of off-road capabilities such as Vehicle Stability Assist for uneven terrain. The advanced technology and superbly designed body of this model makes it perfectly suitable for the off-road journeys like jungle safari. On the other hand, the superb handling characteristic of this SUV makes it easy to drive in heavy city traffic conditions. While the CR-V model uses front wheel drive on even terrains, the rear-wheels starts kicking in as soon as the going gets tougher for the fornt wheels.

Exterior, Interior and Safety of Honda CR-V diesel

Both the exterior and interior designing of the car are expected to be almost similar to its petrol counterpart. The diesel variant of this SUV is expected to be offered in three trims, carrying a four-wheel drive as a standard feature. The interior of the CR-V Diesel is well designed and a user friendly instrument panel has been provided to take the driver-convenience level even further. The designers of CR-V have tried to utilize every inch of its interior space by offering a number of storage compartments including cup-holders, storage box under the front-passenger seats and many more. On the safety front, Honda has left no stone un-turned in making sure a full proof safety of the passenger as well as vehicle. The safety features that are expected to find a place inside the diesel version include front seat airbags, front and rear seat side air curtains, Antilock Braking System with electronic break-force distribution, traction control and vehicle stability assist.

Fact Sheet:2200 cc,134 BHP,347NM torque

Honda Brio Review

Honda Hatchback Brio

 To omitting the i-Honda airbags gives a space of about INR 45 to 60.000, making the Japanese automaker to the Brio Hatchback price is very competitive. From the first reviews of Brio Hatchback, Honda has managed to build Brio without indulging in cost to a large extent. So, what you see in the Brio is a product that stays true to Honda’s high standards of build and interior quality, along with a wonderful engine thrown into the equation.

Yes, on paper at least, the Honda Brio has it all sorted out as a car that Honda will have some difficulty meeting the demand, f they succeed priced correctly. The vibes we have always with Honda to be very serious about keeping costs to a minimum through measures such as a high amount of localization and the omission of features such as airbags on the base model of the Brio more cost competitive, Also this aspect seems to be made. Brio expect Honda to be priced at about INR 4.2 to 4.5 lakhs for the basic version!

Honda Civic Review

The Honda Civic was first launched in 1973 and has since then become among the most popular cars in its segment. The popularity of this car can be attributed to its beautiful design along with its impressive performance and excellent fuel economy.

Honda Civic Specification

The Civic has a 4-cylinder 1339 cc engine that is equipped with i-VTEC feature. The car can generate power of 95 bhp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 121.5 Nm at 4500 rpm. The clutch of the car may need some getting used to. The car works smoothly and efficiently in the mid range. The i-VTEC feature in the car consumes fuel efficiently. Based on variables like engine speed, driver inputs and load the timing of valves as well as the ignition is adjusted resulting in good mileage and excellent response.

The car has option for manual as well as automatic gears. The car comes equipped with 5 speed synchromesh gearbox or 5 speed AT together with Paddle Shift and grade logic technology. The manual gearbox is excellent too. The length of the car is 4545 mm while its width is 1750 mm and its height is 1450 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals and the suspension system in the car is McPherson coil spring for the front while the rear has double wishbone. The car has power steering and ground clearance of 165 mm. The car comes equipped with front ventilated along with rear disk brake system. The kerb weight of the car is 1290 kgs and it has a turning circle of 5.40 metres. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 50 litres.

The design of the car is beautiful and the eye shape headlamps add to the elegant and stylish look. The front grille of the car is imposing and the front as well as rear bumpers, door handle, fog lamps and mirror all add to its beauty.

Honda Civic Mileage

The car can accelerate to 60 mph from 0 in just 7.1 seconds. The car provides mileage of around 9.1 km/litre within the city while on the highway it delivers mileage of 15.5 km/litre. The car has an overall mileage of 10.7 km/litre.

Honda Civic Interiors

The tachometer and other gauges in the car are located in lower portion under the steering wheel. The interiors of the car are in two tones and the cabin interiors compliment well with the stylish and elegant exteriors of the car. The car has advanced air conditioning system that provides uniform cooling in the cabin. The instrument cluster has a CD player that also supports WMA/MP3 formats.

Honda Civic Safety features

The safety features in the car include dual stage, side curtain airbags along with front airbags of dual threshold kind. The car also has advanced compatibility engineering wherein the crash energy on impact spreads out depending on the size of vehicles. The doors of the car have side impact beams and this protects passenger space. Some other features of the car include antilock brake system and 3 point seat belts that have automatic tensioning feature.

Honda Civic price and design variations

The Honda Civic price is between Rs 11.00 lakhs to Rs 12.97 lakhs. The design variations in the car include the Honda Civic 1.8 (MT) Sport, 1.8V MT, 1.8V AT and Honda Civic 1.8 (E).

Honda Civic colors

The colours available include Alabaster silver, Habanero Red, night hawk, taffeta white, misty violet, carbon bronze pearl and bluish silver.

Honda City Review

The Honda City was initially introduced in the market in 1996 and gained popularity in the Asian markets. The New Honda City review reflects that the car was recently launched with a powerful engine to meet the needs of consumers.

Honda City Specification

The new Honda City has a 1497 cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine that has SOHC and PGM-Fi features. The engine can generate maximum power of 116 bhp at 6600 rpm along with maximum torque of 146 Nm at 6600 rpm. The front portion of the car draws its inspiration from European Honda models while the rear portion looks similar to BMW 3-series.

The length of the car is 4420 mm while its width is 1695 mm and its height is 1480 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals comfortably. The suspension system of the car includes McPherson Strut for the front while the rear has Torsion Beam Axle. The suspension system of the car provides for comfortable and supple riding experience.

The automatic variation of the car comes with a Paddle shift for gear and this ensures the driver can change gears without making use of clutch pedal. The car performs well at all speed ranges. The boot space of the car is 506 litres and it has tilt steering. The car has front disk along with rear drum brake system along with 5 manual gears. The ground clearance of the car is 160 mm while its kerb weight is 1100 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 42 litres.

Honda City Mileage

The car provides excellent mileage of 18.22 km/litre on the highway while within the city it provides mileage of 10.82 km/litre. The overall average of the car is 12.66 km/litre.

New Honda City Interiors

The interiors of the car have beige shade and come with an AC knob that has silver finish. The interiors are quite simple and clean and have integrated audio and newly designed steering wheel. The instruments are all quite beautifully laid out and the controls are of excellent quality though the plastics may seem a bit hard. The steering wheel can be adjusted as per the height. The car does not have climate control feature and this is a major let down.

The new Honda City has advanced integrated audio system which allows integrations of Ipod, USB memory, cell phone as well as MP3 player and promises exceptional sound quality. The controls for the audio system are mounted on the steering wheel and also have separate remote control. The interiors of the car also have advanced meter design and the cabin feels quite spacious. The car has several storage spaces and the air conditioning system within the car along with heater is quite powerful.

New Honda City safety features

There are several active as well as passive safety features in the car and these include antilock braking system that has brake assist, seat belts with pre-tensioner, G-Force control feature and dual SRS airbags. The structure of the car also offers pedestrians safety features. On detection of possible impact in excess of certain threshold deployment of the airbags occurs. These airbags are then gently deflated so as to ensure that no head or chest injuries occur. Impact energy is also controlled in collisions so as to limit the extent of injuries.

Honda City price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 8.37 lakhs to Rs 9.54 lakhs depending on the design variation. The car is available in three design variations and these include Honda City 1.5 S M/T, 1.5 V M/T, 1.5 V, A/T, 1.5 Elegance V, 1.5 Elegance S and Honda City Inspire S and Inspire V.

Honda City colors

The colours available include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Bold Beige Metallic, Crystal black pearl, Tefetta white, Polished metal metallic and habenero red pearl.

Honda CBR1000R Review

Honda CB1000R-
Is a bike with a stunning looks and a compact design that is sure to be a hit with India’s bike lovers and it will take the competition from Yamaha’s MT-01 head on. CB1000R a sibling to the higher priced CBR1000RR gets its splendid engine from the latter fitted beautifully into its naked frame. The CB1000R includes fully adjustable radial and front brakes taken from the Fireblade CBR 1000RR and a highly secure H.I.S.S. Security System.

Apart from adding glamour to its appearance the lightweight naked frame design gives the rider a great riding experience. The forward bend orientation helps position the rider slightly forward and seemingly above its dynamic four cylinder engine. This compactness of the bike takes the rider closer to the steering handle and thereby giving the rider greater comfort and swift control that is a unique differentiator between a sports bike and the regular bikes.
Specifications-

Engine-

Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline 4
Engine Displacement: 998cc
Bore & Stroke: 75 x 56.5mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2 : 1
Max. Power Output: 92kW @ 10,000rpm
Max. Torque: 100Nm @ 8,000rpm
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with  the electronic advance technology
Starter: Electric

Transmission-

Gearbox: 6-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring sealed chain
Dimensions and Weight-

Length x Width x Height: 2,105 x 785 x 1,095mm
Wheelbase: 1,445mm
Seat Height: 825mm
Ground Clearance: 130mm
Fuel Capacity: 17 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve)
Dry Weight: 217kg (F: 106kg; R: 111kg) Kerb Weight

Wheels, Suspension and Brakes:-

Wheels Front: Closed-section 4-spoke cast aluminium
Wheels Rear: Closed-section 4-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres Rear: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Suspension Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm cushion stroke
Suspension Rear: Monoshock with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 128mm axle travel
Brakes Front: 310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear: 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads.

Honda Accord Review

The Honda Accord is a car that gained a great deal of popularity in United States since it was introduced in 1976. The car has been extensively redesigned and introduced in the Indian market. This redesign includes powerful engine, extra safety features and advanced technology that helps in saving fuel.

Honda Accord Specification

The Honda Accord review indicates that the car combines exceptional styling with comfort as well as sophistication. The car delivers power as well as great space and comfort. The car has aggressive looks and delivers great performance on a consistent basis. The car has a 2354 cc petrol engine with 16 valves and the engine comes equipped with advanced i-VTEC technology.

The engine is capable of generating power of 180 bhp at 6500 rpm along with maximum torque of 222 Nm at 6500 rpm. The length of the car is 4950 mm while its width is 1845 mm and its height is 1475 mm. The car is capable of seating 5 individuals comfortably. The engine has enough power to allow quick acceleration along with smooth shifting. The owners have option of choosing between automatic transmission and manual transmission which is five-speed.

The suspension system of the car is independent double wishbone and it has tilt steering. The car also has front ventilated and rear disk braking system. The car has a ground clearance of 155 mm and its kerb weight is 1525 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 70 litres. The new Honda Accord was launched in India in May 2008 and is an eight generation car. The new car has increased width and length by 25 mm and 80 mm respectively. The front portion of the new car is more muscular and bigger. The new car has increased body roll particularly on twisty roads but it is still quite stable.

Honda Accord Mileage

The car provides mileage of 7.12 km/litre in the city while on the highway it delivers around 14.38 kms/litre. The overall mileage of the car is 8.9 km/litre.

Honda Accord Interiors

The new Honda Accord has greater cabin space. This allows for increased space between seats. The car has enough legroom for the front as well as the back. The instrument cluster is arranged in a way so as to allow improved visibility. The central console is of high quality and this adds to the elegance of the car. The rear seats of the car have AC vents, reading lamps and audio controls. The interiors of the car are dual toned and the dashboard of the new Honda accord is revamped.

The base model in the car does not have adjustable lumbar support. The rear seat of the car can be folded with the use of release levers within the trunk. The materials within the cabin are made of high quality and the rear seats are made of soft cushioning.

Honda Accord safety features

The safety features included in the new car include six airbags. These airbags also include airbags for side impact in the front as well as side curtain bags. The car has advanced compatibility engineering technology and this ensures that dissipation of crash energy occurs in the event of front collision with shorter or taller vehicles.

Honda Accord price and design variations

The Honda accord price is around 16.49 lakhs to 18.14 lakhs. The design variations include the Accord 2.4, 2.4 Elegance and 2.4 Inspire.

Honda Accord colors

The car is available in 12 colors and these include Alabaster silver metallic, Basque red pearl, bold beige metallic, mystic green metallic, royal blue pearl, taffeta white, Bali blue pearl, crystal black pearl, polished metal metallic, san Marino red, white diamond pearl and belize blue pearl.

Honda CBR1000RR Review

Naked bikes have enjoyed a great deal of popularity because of their sporty design and performance. Yamaha introduced the MT-01 in India and Hero Honda followed suit with the introduction of the Honda CBR1000R. The bike has a beautiful design and has set a new benchmark among the superbikes within India.

Honda CBR1000R Specifications

The Honda CBR1000R review shows that this superb bike has a 4-stroke, 16-valve DOHC 998cc engine and this engine can deliver power of 126 bhp along with peak torque of 100 Nm. The length of the bike is 2090mm and its width is 775mm while its height is 1090mm. The engine is accompanied by 6-speed gearbox and the huge torque of the bike gives it tremendous power.

The naked design of the bike makes it extremely attractive and gives it a masculine stance. The bike can provide an instant rush to thrill seekers and it has a top speed of 225 km/hr. The bike has excellent acceleration and has 43-mm inverted HMAS cartridge front suspension. The bike has monoshock with gas charger HMAS damper rear suspension. The bike also has floating disc brake system and this allows the bike to stop easily.

The weight of the bike is 217 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres. The bike has a wheelbase of 1445 mm. The bike has mono backbone cast aluminium chassis. The bike has a wide rear tyre and this ensures that the bike has tremendous stability and can conquer turns with complete ease.

Honda CBR1000R Mileage

The bike can deliver mileage of around 18.9 km/litre

Honda CBR1000R Features

The bike has a tail cowl and the fuel tank is forward tilted. The bike has digital instruments and a large headlamp. The bike is also equipped with antilock brake system and this operates on bad road conditions. The antilock brake system works in the event of small change in speed of the wheels. In such a situation brake pressure is applied by the system so that steady deceleration takes place. The bike also has tubeless tyres.

Honda CBR1000R Price and design variations

The starting price of the bike is Rs11.23 lakhs and the bike is available in a single design variation.

Honda CBR1000R Colors

The bike is available in two colors and these include pearl nightstar black and dragon green metallic.

Honda Brio Base Variant might dump Airbags to be more competitively priced!

Last week we brought you a comprehensive round of what the Honda Hatchback Brio will offer Indian customers. We have also hinted that Honda Brio basic variant is a top price warrior with a few of the features, especially on the security front dumped for a more cost-competitive package. In news just in development, could Honda Brio basic variant devoid of airbags, and ABS could be maintained.

Even Honda’s i-SRS Airbags are expensive compared to normal as the i-SRS airbags to deploy in a spiral fashi, unlike conventional airbags. This results in faster deployment and reduced occupant impact. So, in essence, the i-SRS airbags are an advanced version of air bags, which consequently leads to shooting their costs compared to conventional airbags. So, Honda is a significant cost to the omission of this feature in the base model.
Honda Hatchback Brio

Honda Hatchback Brio

To omitting the i-Honda airbags gives a space of about INR 45 to 60.000, making the Japanese automaker to the Brio Hatchback price is very competitive. From the first reviews of Brio Hatchback, Honda has managed to build Brio without indulging in cost to a large extent. So, what you see in the Brio is a product that stays true to Honda’s high standards of build and interior quality, along with a wonderful engine thrown into the equation.
Yes, on paper at least, the Honda Brio has it all sorted out as a car that Honda will have some difficulty meeting the demand, f they succeed priced correctly. The vibes we have always with Honda to be very serious about keeping costs to a minimum through measures such as a high amount of localization and the omission of features such as airbags on the base model of the Brio more cost competitive, Also this aspect seems to be made. Brio expect Honda to be priced at about INR 4.2 to 4.5 lakhs for the basic version!

Honda JAZZ

Honda has unveiled the Fit EV Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Honda unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept (Jazz in Indonesia) electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle.  Honda is proud to announce the world debut of the Fit EV Concept.  The new Fit EV concept is powered by a high-density motor that combines a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor, derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle. World Debut of Honda Fit EV Concept Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Platform at Los Angeles Auto Show. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility. Displayed alongside the Fit EV Concept at the show is a prototype Honda charging stand. The Honda two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency: all-electric, gasoline-electric and a unique, engine direct-drive mode.

Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

Honda has unveiled the all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Honda introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment. The two-passenger CR-Z introduces a new three-mode drive system that allows the driver to select between Sport, Normal and Econ (Economy) driving modes. The Sport mode enhances multiple vehicle systems for performance including the engine throttle responsiveness, electric power steering effort and the electric motor power assist. Normal mode provides standard settings for steering, engine response, motor assist and air conditioning. During Econ mode operation, the engine’s responsiveness is tuned for optimal economy, the electric motor assist gives priority to fuel efficiency and the air conditioning system can reduce its overall load on the engine.  Additional safety technologies include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA); 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; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle.

Honda Civic Concept

Honda has unveiled The New Sporty 2012 Honda Civic Concept  at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show. The ninth-generation Civic 2012 has been labelled as “energetic, sleek and aerodynamic”. The Sporty 2012 Honda Civic concept  will be priced at $16,355 for the coupe and $16,555 for the sedan.

The new Sporty 2012 Honda Civic Concept offers green driving with its Eco assist system, which is equipped with the ability to modify the shift points as well as restrain the sensitivity to encourage eco-friendly driving. This offers safe driving for the individual as well as the environment.

The new Sporty 2012 Honda Civic Concept has been built on the current model’s signature one-motion, mono-form design with more expressive body lines. This complete redesign offers a bolder, more energetic, sleek and aerodynamic appearance. Yet the focus continues to be on timeless and enduring design where form follows function. The new Sporty 2012 Honda Civic Concept is more compact outside, but with best in class cabin space and a more sporty and fun-to-drive spirit to it. The car will also be more fuel-efficient.

The new Sporty 2012 Honda Civic concept equipped with a base engine size of 1.8 L, a single overhead cam, 4 inline cylinders, 16 valves with a variable valve time and a gas base engine. Civic 2012 can accelerate with front wheel drive and has a transmission of five speeds automatic. The owner can use regular unleaded gas as fuel to head start the engine.

Sporty 2012 Honda Civic concept features with Luxuriant leather front seats, leather trim on shift knob and leather steering wheel add to the comfort of the car that makes it an instrument of inspiring awe.