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2010 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V
IMAGES OF HONDA’S updated CR-V have been let out ahead of the car’s Japanese launch on September 17, showing mild styling revisions are in store for the marque’s popular softroader.The side sheetmetal and headlight shapes carry over, but the front bumper, grille and bonnet are new. The 2010 Honda CR-V also receives new 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels.

For the European market, the 2010 Honda CR-V will be offered in base SE, mid-range ES and top-spec EX variants. New technologies introduced to the 2010 Honda CR-V include adaptive cruise control and a collision-detecting crash avoidance system, both of which are optional on the EX grade model.

Cabin fabrics and plastics are upgraded, and a new centre stack design will house the 2010 Honda CR-V’s audio system and ventilation controls. Improved sound deadening is claimed to lower noise from the engine and the outside environment, which, in Honda’s words, makes the 2010 Honda CR-V “an even quieter and more relaxing car to drive”.

The Euro-spec CR-V will offer a new 110kW 2.2 lite i-DTEC diesel engine, which produces a sizable 350Nm of torque from 2000rpm and comes with the option of a manual or five-speed automatic gearbox. All engines in the 2010 Honda CR-V range will be Euro V emissions compliant.

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Honda CR-V

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Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V




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CR-V facelift delayed by Honda

CR-V facelift
HONDA has delayed the vital midlife facelift for its CR-V, which was once Australia’s top-selling compact SUV but now trails Subaru’s all-conquering Forester, Toyota’s once-dominant RAV4, Hyundai’s Tucson, the Nissan X-Trail and even Mitsubishi’s Outlander. Launched here in February 2007, the third-generation CR-V – sales of which are more than 50 per cent down so far this year – was due to have been upgraded this year, as revealed to GoAuto by Honda Australia managing director and CEO Yasuhide Mizuno at this year’s Melbourne show.

The release of the yet-to-appear CR-V facelift, which is believed to comprise cosmetic updates and extra safety features at base level but no mechanical changes, has now been pushed back to 2010 because of the worldwide automotive market downturn.

Honda Australia national public relations manager Mark Higgins said this week the refreshed CR-V will go on sale here later than expected in the first quarter of 2010. “It has been pushed back one quarter or two, but that’s about all,” confirmed Mr Higgins. “I think it’s probably a lot to do with the global financial crisis. All the factories have moved down in the number of shifts they are doing. It is a global decision – not ours.” GoAuto understands the revised CR-V will bring side curtain airbags at no extra cost on the entry-level variant, which currently only features twin front and front-side airbags as standard, bringing Honda’s small SUV entrant into line with its leading competitors.

Honda has confirmed it will also bring a smoother front-end look than the current model’s, via revised headlights, a less complex grille and new front bumper. “It’s a minor model change, not a full model change, so my understanding is there will be mainly cosmetic changes – just some visual changes. There will be no mechanical changes at this stage,” said Mr Higgins. The CR-V’s share of Australia’s compact SUV segment has shrunk by almost half since mid-2008, from more than 13 per cent to 7.4 per cent.

CR-V facelift

CR-V facelift

CR-V facelift

CR-V facelift

CR-V facelift



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2010 Honda CR-V Facelift: European Market Model Revealed, gets More Powerful Diesel and Auto

2010 Honda CR-V Facelift: European Market Model Revealed, gets More Powerful Diesel and Auto
While the Japanese market 2010 CR-V facelift isn't due to be revealed until September 17, Honda's European division surprised us today with the unveiling of the domestic market model that's set to go on sale from January 2010. In addition to the gentle cosmetic facelift, the European-spec CR-V that is built in the UK also benefits from a cleaner and more powerful 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine that can now be coupled to a new automatic transmission.

For the 2010 model year, the CR-V's looks have been slightly refreshed with newly designed front and rear bumpers, a more conventionally styled front grille without the chrome bars and new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels plus color coded bumper on higher grade models.

2010 Honda CR-V Facelift

There are no pictures of the interior as of yet but Honda says that the 2010 CR-V receives upgraded fabrics and plastics inside along with a new audio console design. Furthermore, the company claims to have improved sound deadening around the engine and cabin. Under the bonnet, the revised SUV gets a updated version of the company's 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine that now produces 150 horsepower and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 rpm, an increase of 10 hp and 10Nm over the previous unit.

This diesel unit can be paired with either a manual transmission or Honda's new 5-speed automatic gearbox that has been developed in-house. Honda said that full specs and pricing on the 2010 CR-V will be announced later in the year, but it is possible that we might learn more about the facelifted model at next week's Frankfurt Show.

Honda CR-V Facelift

Honda CR-V Facelift

Honda CR-V Facelift

Honda CR-V Facelift

Honda Civic Review

Honda Civic
If you're looking to buy a new Honda Civic, this UK owner's review and road test will prove helpful. It reviews a Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi Diesel ES specification car, covering all aspects of buying a new or used Honda Civic with some useful before you buy tips from UK Honda dealers.

The new Euro Honda Civic is an sporty car with beautiful lines and a radically different shape from the previous Civic, aimed at increasing the car's appeal to a younger clientele. The all new design has considerable Italian influence as the Japanese designer spent time in Italy formulating a truly unique and beautiful concept car. To complement the range, the new Honda Civic type R is now launched offering exhilarating performance and superb handling. The new model Civic Type R is equipped with a 204BHP 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine, capable of 0 - 60mph in 6.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 146mph.

Honda Civic
Honda Civic

Honda Civic
Honda Civic

Honda Civic
Honda Civic

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Honda Civic
Honda Civic

2011 Honda CRZ

2011 Honda CRZ
Honda's CR-Z hybrid coupe remains on track as a 2011 model, on sale in late 2010. Honda wants sports-car enthusiasts to buy it not because it's green, but because it's fun. The carmaker considered doing a non-hybrid version of the CR-Z, but it desperately wants to be seen as a hybrid supplier on par with Toyota and believes it needs a range of dedicated hybrid-only models to achieve that.

So the CR-Z gets a lively 140-horse, 1.8-liter Civic-derived engine. The IMA system -- motor, battery, electronics -- will be like the Insight's, as will the platform, to save cost. A senior engineer says, "It must be fun to drive, must remind you of the original CRX." And a manual gearbox will be offered. "CVT is fine for the market, mostly. But we are Honda! We must have a manual!"

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ







Honda recalls Jazz or Fit

Honda Recalls Jazz-Fit

List of car withdrawn from circulation, especially in the United States (U.S.) and Europe, grew last week. After Toyota pulled back (recall) 2.3 million units of cars in the U.S., Honda's turn now to do a similar move.

Honda Motor Co. (HMC) 646,000 units withdrew Honda Jazz, which in some countries known as the Honda Fit, due to defects in the window. Defects that could cause a short circuit, thus potentially causing a fire. HMC spokesman yesterday said the withdrawal was included output of 140,000 units in 2001 car-2008di U.S.. "Inijugabisaberpengaruh of models sold in North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia, but not in Japan," he said.

In September 2009, Cape Town, South Africa, a two-year-old son, Vanilla Nurse, died while sleeping in the Honda Jazz car suddenly caught fire. Friday (29 / 1) and then, a number of media, describing the cause of the burning Honda Jazz in Cape Town. According to timesonline.co.uk, Honda recognizes the event is triggered on key issues at the window pane mobil.Masalah on this panel buttons vulnerable cause a short circuit, particularly if the troubled parts exposed to water.

Honda Jazz news recall that happened just moments after announcing the withdrawal of millions of Toyota cars in the U.S. and European markets. Last week, Toyota pulled 2.3 million units of cars from various models in AS.Toyota also pulled 1.8 million units of cars which spread in Europe and China. "We apologize for making the customer feel comfortable and with condition dipersulitkan This (withdrawal of the car), "said President of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Akio Toyoda told NHK the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Friday (29 / 1), local time.

Toyoda promised to immediately give an official explanation of the large-scale withdrawal of their cars. Some car models are drawn, including Camry, Corolla and RAV4 sport-utility vehicles. Thursday (28 / 1), Toyota will reveal RAV4 attract 75,552 units spread over a number of cities in China starting next February 28. "We realize that this situation raises a very big disappointment and we are very sorry for this," says Toyota executive Motor Europe, Tadashi Arashima.

Withdrawal of millions of products this time clearly influenced the public perception of this Toyota.Selama Toyota holds title as the record holder for the largest sales of automotive products in the world. Throughout 2009, Toyota can only sell 7.8 million units worldwide. Although the official explanation yet put forward, the public has a different perception about this recall. As the holder of the first rank in the world of automotive product sales, product quality output are now joined Toyota in question.

"Currently, we are trying to gather facts and prepare a formal explanation to the customer that we will pull the car," says Toyoda. Before Europe, Toyoda has announced the withdrawal of 2.3 million his automotive products in the United States (U.S.). News circulating mention, the withdrawal is done because there are problems on the gas pedal functions Toyota cars.

Huge withdrawals made by Honda and Toyota in the U.S. light a crucial impact on the New York stock exchanges. Friday (29 / 1) and then, Toyota's stock price fell 2%. When combined with the decline happened last week, Toyota's stock price has corrected 17%. The same thing happened at Honda's stock price.

(AFP / BBC / Reuters / anastasia f / masirom)