2014 Honda Accord Hybrid priced from $29,155

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid launches in North America.
In North America, the Honda Accord Hybrid is on Halloween at the dealership, the cheapest model costs U.S. $ 29,155.

The Honda Accord starts in the U.S. version of the end of October 2013, in a highly economical hybrid version. With a fuel consumption of just 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving the Accord Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient 4-door sedan in North America.

The cheapest version of the Honda Accord Hybrid will start from just $ 29,155 and can come up with a lane departure warning, blind spot warning, LED daytime running lights, electrically adjustable driver seat, 2-zone automatic climate control and a 160-watt sound system.

From U.S. $ 31,905, there is the hybrid EX-L, which also need a collision warning system, a lane departure warning, "Honda link" and has an electric sunroof.

The top model, the Accord Hybrid Touring has a price of U.S. $ 34,905 then LED headlights, a navigation system with HDD hard disk drive and an adaptive cruise control.

After Europe, the economical Accord will not come, but possibly the next-generation Accord will be available with hybrid power in Europe.

2014 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

The Honda CRX was in the 1980s one of the most popular small sports coupe, the Honda CR-Z is the spirit of the CRX was revived in 2010. Compact dimensions and a lot of athleticism at an affordable price are the ingredients for the CR-Z.

Also on board are, among other things, ABS, ESP, six airbags, LED daytime running lights, cruise control, a rear parking assistance, rain and light sensor, automatic air conditioning, electric windows, central locking with remote control, a premium sound system with 360 watts, 17 "alloy wheels and xenon headlights.

Quite a lot to offer Honda's sporty outfit and is also reflected in the interior. The fixtures for landscape looks very sporty, on the other, very futuristic. Satellite operator on both sides of the fittings, knobs and many many ads can equal even fear that the operation will not be easy.

But it takes place behind the wheel, you realize quickly that everything is arranged very logically and you can find his way straight away. The ads are extremely beautiful in presentation and change their color depending on the driving style. A strong green is intended to illustrate the driver that he is just very economical way.

The space available in the CR-Z is similar athletic cut as it was in the CRX, with driver and front passenger have plenty of space, the rear seats of the 4-seater, however, are more likely to be seen as occasional seats for small children. Also, the boot capacity is 207 liters with dimensions slightly, for the CR-Z offers many practical shelves in the interior, as well as good-sized cup holders in the center console.

In a small sportsmen like the CR-Z but should not this more driving fun than the space be crucial. To strike a balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency, the CR-Z has got a hybrid drive.

The 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 121 hp (89 kW) electric motor is powered by a 20 HP support (15 kW). The system output is 137 hp (101 kW). The system torque of 190 Nm is 1000-2000 rev / min is available, which already down and out of a lot of power is available.

Especially in the city can be extremely economical way. The manual 6-speed transmission is in fact graded very short, and you just over 50 km / h of 6 Passage of the recommended gear indicator is called for.

The driver can also select between ECON driving modes, Normal and Sport. In ECON mode, all systems will be trimmed to absolute frugality. Here, the throttle response is a bit tough, and the acceleration values ​​are not quite as appealing as the other modes.

In normal mode you can get the best in daily life to make ends meet and also experienced a good amount of fun, especially if electric and petrol engine combines do their work. Who wants to get close to the sportiness of the CRX previous models, must switch to Sport mode. Then the CR-Z is very supple brushed on sportiness and sprints in 9.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h

He is a little slower than the first CRX, by the hybrid technique that more facilities and the new safety standards, the CR-Z but also gained the weight properly. With 1282 kg it is indeed for today's vehicles still quite light, but was much heavier than the not by 900-pound CRX.

Remained the same is the love of speed, as before, the path leads to the greatest driving pleasure also in the CR-Z only high speeds. Here, you notice also that the noise reduction has become better and you hardly will notice the high speed orgy in the interior.

Very sporty design are also chassis and suspension, the CR-Z drives like on rails, which is also due to the low center of gravity. The steering could still be a touch more direct, but it fits very well when it comes to moving the CR-Z in city traffic.

When consuming the CR-Z is presented again as a saving master, if one is traveling in ECON mode. Then you could definitely get the 5.2 liter fuel consumption, as indicated by your work. We have come to use in normal and sport mode on an average consumption of 6.2 liters, which is still fully in order.

With the CR-Z Honda has a worthy successor to the CRX in the program, however not as good sells far as its legendary predecessor in any case. Our testing has shown that the CR-Z deserves far more resonance. It offers a top-quality equipment is very independent, drives both sporty as it is economical and is still calculated at fair price. Anyone looking for a small, crisp athlete who has an innovative drive with not too many hp, the CR-Z is definitely in the right place.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer

At the IAA, the new 2014 Honda Civic Tourer makes its world premiere, now Honda has released the first photos and information.

The first two generations of the Honda Civic was available as a practical wagon, then Honda has waived the compact space ships.

Only now Honda fans will again enjoy a Civic station wagon. The Civic Tourer will be unveiled at the IAA, and at first photos you can see that he has not changed much from the study to the series.

The sporty design has been maintained, and the Civic Tourer has been very dynamic at first glance. He not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a very spacious interior.

The boot capacity is 624 liters and can be expanded by folding the rear seats up to 1,668 liters. The CIVC Tourer also has the "Magic Seats", which allow plenty of seating configurations and thus maximum flexibility.

At the start of the Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine with manual gearbox, or with the 1.8 i-VTEC petrol engine will be available. The gasoline engine is available with both manual transmission, as well as automatic transmission.

First comes the Civic Tourer 2014 also an adaptive damper system is used, which is to provide high stability and comfort even when fully loaded. The driver can also choose between the modes Comfort, Normal and dynamic, and thus adapt its Honda Civic Tourer to taste different.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid launches in USA. Honda offers the Accord in North America from now on also in a plug-in hybrid version.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

The Honda Accord is one of North America to the best-selling cars, the Japanese are now expanding the popular series about a plug-in hybrid version. Is driven by the combination of fuel-efficient Accord a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with 141 hp and a 55 hp electric motor.

The large 6.7 kWH battery supplies the electric motor with energy and allows a pure electric range of around 22 kilometers before the batteries need to be recharged via a plug socket or engine power. To recognize the plug-in hybrid model on a modified front end with LED daytime running lights and the LED tail lights.

In the facilities of nearly $ 40,000 expensive Accord Plug-in Hybrid will also lack nothing. Also on board are, among other things heated seats front and rear, 2-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a navigation system, a 180-watt sound system and much more.

For Europe, the introduction of the Accord Plug-In Hybrid is not provided, as the U.S. Accord is fundamentally different from the European version.

Honda Odyssey 2014

The Honda Odyssey gets a facelift for the new model year and is the first car with built-in vacuum cleaner.

Honda Odyssey 2014

With the Odyssey Honda has a spacious van in the U.S. model program that appeals especially to many families with plenty of space and good facilities.

For the new model year, Honda has the practical Van slightly revised and made even more exclusive. Visually recognize the 2014 models in a slightly modified front-end design and new rear lights in LED technology.

Inside, customers will find an even more luxurious ambiance and a new radio unit with touchscreen display. Also available is a collision warning system and a lane departure warning.

With the Honda Odyssey Touring Elite also has a new top model in the range. A higher-quality equipment, including satellite radio and new fabrics characterize the model.

As a special highlight, the Odyssey Touring Elite also equipped with a standard vacuum cleaner with on board. This is located in the side storage compartment in the boot and makes it, again nice suck the car, no matter where you are.

Below the opening for the hose receptacle including a filter is placed, which can be taken out and emptied easily. A really handy feature, which really makes sense also for a family van.

In North America, the redesigned Odyssey will come on the market in the summer of 2013.

2014 Acura MDX

In April, the Acura MDX in New York celebrated its world premiere, now it is also available in North America.

The third generation of Acura's big SUV is not only present in a new outfit, but also on a completely new platform.

Compared to its predecessor, the new MDX 2014 offers more space for passengers and luggage, as well as a new interior with even more luxury to do than before. Still have room for up to seven people.

The new MDX but can also come up with lots of new technical highlights. Among other things there is for the sporty SUV LED headlights, air-conditioned seats, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot-Warner, the "forword Collision Warning" system or a new infotainment system with online access.

The Acura MDX is powered by a new 3.5-liter V6, which replaces the previous 3.7-liter V6. The performance of the new gasoline engine is 290 hp. Thanks to cylinder deactivation, the new engine is also much more economical than the old engine in the predecessor.

In addition, customers can choose between front or the SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) all-wheel drive, which ensures optimum power distribution to all four wheels for the first time.

Price of the new Acura MDX starts at $ 42,290 U.S., the top model, the MDX SH-AWD with Advance Package, comes to U.S. $ 56,505.

2013 New Honda CR-V

Since its debut in 1995, the Honda CR-V is sold in over 160 countries over five million copies. On 3 November rolls manufactured in the UK fourth generation in the trade. The 2013 Honda CR-V appears more compact: It is 4565 millimeters by five millimeters become shorter than its predecessor, the height shrank by as much as 30 to 1790 mm. However, the newcomer will offer more interior space for passengers and luggage. The storage volume in the trunk grows from 589 to 1,669 liters, while the latter value increases to 147 liters compared to its predecessor. The spatial extension can be done thanks to the "Easy-Fold-Down" system according to the manufacturer with a single handle.

Otto, now with 155 hp
Under the hood of the new Honda SUV uses either a two-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine or a 2.2-liter diesel iDTEC. The output of a petrol engine has been increased from 150 to 155 hp and torque to 192 Newton-meter by two. Despite the power increase, CO2 emissions are the models with manual transmission at 173 instead of getting 192 grams per kilometer and the automatic version at 175 instead of 195 grams, the models with manual transmission is now also a start-stop function at the factory.


Gasoline for the first time with front-wheel drive
Power and torque of the diesel remains at 150 hp and 350 Newton meters, but the CO2 emissions are in the variant with manual transmission by twelve percent from 171 to 149 grams per kilometer, and in models with five-speed automatic transmission from 195 down to 174 grams. The petrol models are also available for the first time with front-wheel drive. The new version emits 168 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Econ mode and Eco-Assist
All Honda CR-V now get the Econ mode and Eco Assist as fuel-saving helpers. Upon activation of the Econ-switch to fit the throttle and the air conditioner automatically in order to minimize fuel consumption. The Eco Assist provides the driver using the ambient lighting of the speedometer, as his driving style affects fuel consumption.

All-wheel drive brought up to date
Revised is also the all-wheel drive. The new, electronically activated "Real Time All Wheel Drive system" should now react faster to a loss of traction. It has been compared to the previous hydraulically activated by 17 percent lighter, the internal friction was reduced by 59 percent. Thus, the system should contribute to lower fuel consumption.

Collision warning system in case of emergency braking
The assistance systems in the new Honda CR-V 2013, the VSA electronic stability program and the Advanced Driver Assist System by Honda (ADAS). This is a combination of an active lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and collision warning system that warns of an impending accident, and even slow down to minimize the impact. For the first time is also the Emergency Stop System (ESS) is used, which automatically activates during emergency braking the hazard lights.

Mitigate whiplash
If this does happen to crash into the front seats, a system to mitigate whiplash is integrated. For safety and to enable the development of Honda's ACE Body Structure (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) contribute. It improves occupant protection by the impact forces wegleitet the accident from the passenger compartment.

No prices released
The prices, Honda has not yet been addressed, they will be announced at a later date.