Honda CR-V 2012 : presentation postponed

After the events that have hit Japan, the automotive industry is facing some difficulties. Local manufacturers are no exception and Honda announced the postponement of the presentation of its CR-V restyled.
Honda announced the postponement of one month's presentation of its CR-V restyled. Consequently, production of the current generation of SUVs will be extended for its part of a month. Like many local manufacturers, Honda is struggling to recover from the impact of the earthquake and tsunami.

Similarly, the manufacturer has decided to reduce the production of other models for the North American market such as the next Honda Civic. A trend that is unlikely to improve until a few months.

Honda announced that production will remain confined to small volumes probably until the end of summer. The objective is to regain a normal pace by the end of the year. Suffice to say that the 2011 balance sheet looks very difficult for the Japanese car.

Honda Civic 2012 (US spec) in New York

The production version of the new Honda Civic is presented in New York. The 9th generation Civic is available in 3thyri 5door version and the previous, it has new bumpers, new grille, darkened lights and a bit smoother in terms of design. The interior resembles that of the outgoing model, but a new steering, new instrument panel and new panel.

Mechanics now under the bonnet there are 4 engines available. The main engine is 1800aris cylinder 142 horsepower and 173 Nm of torque average consumption 6 L/100 km, while the adoption Civic HF (High Efficiency) by improvements in aerodynamics consumption decreased to 5.7 litra/100chlm.

H Civic Hybrid version equipped with 1500ari i-VTEC and a small electric motor powered by lithium ion batteries. Returns 112 horses with 172 Nm of torque with an average consumption of 5.2 litres/100 km

Top of engine version is the Civic Si 2.4 liter 203 horsepower performance 230 Nm of torque. Combined with a new 6-speed manual transmission with an average consumption of 7.6 litres/100 km 1.800aris Finally there is a natural gas engine, the adoption Civic GX.

Please note that all information and photos sent to the American version. Prices on the opposite side of the Atlantic range from $ 15.605 to $ 26.750.

2012 Honda Civic Si present modernized in New York

In the Honda hopes to maintain its lead in the U.S. market in the segment of economical cars.
In New York Japanese company presented updated series of family Civic. The new coupe and sedan Civic in the base version and a sports version of Si.


In addition there will be a hybrid version, and version HF (low fuel). In the base model engine is gasoline volume 1.8 liters.


For more sports models Si engine is upgraded and more powerful modification of the petrol 2.4 liters, known from Accord. Its power is 201 hp and maximum torque is 230 Nm. Previous versions of Si models are two-liter engine and less power.


In 2012 a model of Civic, the length and width are not changed compared to the current modification date, but the wheelbase is reduced by about 30 mm.

Meanwhile, Honda claims that the interior space is reduced and comfort of passengers in the front and rear seats is even increased.

The suspension is a familiar MacPherson front and multi-link rear. Si models are more concise and sports suspension and a limited slip differential.

The equipment is quite rich, as the board see five inch LCD display, which are given various data, including the navigation system if so ordered.
Curb weight is reduced by 22 kg. compared with the previous version.

Honda began testing a new Civic hatchback for Europe

The British magazine Auto Express has published spy shots Honda Civic hatchback the new generation, designed for the European market, and passing the test.

In February this year the company introduced the new Honda sedan and coupe, Civic to North America. However, representatives of the British branch of manufacturer announced the publication Auto Express, that as before, all changes in the design of these cars still are relevant only to the machines for the U.S., and the model for the European market will look different.

It is expected that in the new Europe will be offered with four-cylinder petrol engines volume of 1,4 and 1,8 liter and 2.2 liter turbodiesel in volume, developed from 80 to 140 horsepower. In addition, a variety of modifications will be a hybrid version with the power plant, which combines the 1.5-liter gasoline engine, electric motor and CVT. It is likely that such a machine will be used lithium-ion batteries, which was first among all models of Honda appeared on the new American Civic.

Spyshots: the next Honda Civic 2012 matte black surprise in London

Honda recently introduced the new version of its Civic America, but the European model will be different as is the case for many generations. A future European model which has caught out in central London.

The next Honda Civic then walks the streets of London. Difficult to miss, it really does not pass unnoticed under his huge camouflage layer composed of a sort of black plastic shell. The next Civic obviously retains the same overall proportions that the current model at the very end of their careers, a form midway between conventional compact sedan and hatchback sports car chubby way or Toyota Prius.

This new Civic should be marketed to the very end of the year or early next year. Diesel and gasoline are available, and a hybrid variant.

Mugen Honda CR-Z = Type R - Comes sports version of the CR-Z Type R with dynamics

All expect the new Honda CR-Z to be the next tool for the Japanese adrenaline. The result however was slightly different. The car is very comfortable to drive, fun, but not sports, at least not as much as we want.

Mugen Dorabotchitsite of apparently the same opinion because they already prepare their version of the hybrid Honda CR-Z, as promised dynamics inherent in the Type R versions.

The good news, however, limited to this. E car prototype that will be manufactured in a single number, as for now not predvizhva product version, provides official information.

Chance of production version optimized Mugen Honda CR-Z, however, has. There are, for the simple reason that the Mugen promise more power and lower fuel consumption, in other words - car, better in every respect than its serial version.

Mugen subjected Developing as 1.5-liter gasoline engine and IMA system of Honda. Equip the car with new suspension, new braking system, light elements such as carbon fiber hood and special wheels Mugen, and special aerodynamic components.

From Mugen stress that the car is under development and not yet known the exact figures of maximum power and torque. It is clear that they will be seriously increased, however, as fuel consumption and emissions will be lower.
The vehicle was developed for Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro. We'll see this year's "Goodwood Festival of Speed", in July.