2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic

The 2012 model of the Honda Civic is one of the most expected cars of 2011. It seems that the Japanese builder will launch a concept version of the car in January, at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Honda also released a few sketches of the concept that will be revealed. The car seems to have a very sleek and aerodynamic profile, which will probably have a big impact on the car’s handling.
Honda also announced that the ninth generation Civic, which will be offered as a 2012 model, will hot the dealerships in spring 2011 the latest.

Honda CR-Z Petrol Variant

Honda CR-Z

Honda reportedly has plans to bring out a CR-Z with a new turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. According to Autocar, the engine is currently in the development phase at Honda’s Tochigi R&D centre.
Incidentally, the CR-Z is presently available with a hybrid engine option that combines a 112 bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 14 bhp electric motor.
As is the case with many automakers, Honda will aim to promote turbocharging to achieve high horsepower as well as conserve fuel. With forced induction and Honda’s patented VTEC-i fully variable camshaft timing system, the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine is expected to deliver an output similar to a 2.0-liter engine. Further, this engine is expected to be used in the Honda Jazz/Fit, Honda Civic and Honda Accord.

2011 Honda Fit Gets Standard Features

2011 Honda Fit

Honda Motor Co. has announced several updates and added some new features to the 2011 Honda Fit. Some of the new updates for the 2011 Honda Fit include Vehicle Stability Assist or VSA as standard equipment, along with more comfort and convenience features.

The company said that the new features that are added on the Fit include cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio interface and VSA. Along with the carpeted floor mats, the Fit Sport also gains VSA for 2011. The new 2011 Fit is offered in four new colors: Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Celestial Blue Metallic and Vortex Blue Pearl.
Under the hoods, the Fit features a 1.5-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that is tuned to deliver a rewarding combination of power and fuel economy. The new vehicle comes with an option of five-speed manual transmission and a five-speed automatic transmission. 1.5-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine generates a power of 117 hp at 6,600 rpm and a torque of 106 lb-ft. at 4,800 rpm.