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Sunday, March 28, 2010
New Honda CR-Z production car unveiled at Detroit!
After many concepts showing us how the design of this new compact has been slowly refined over time, we finally see the production version of the new Honda CR-Z unveiled as a 2011 model year car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
From what I can tell the CR-Z is a two-seater and it is powered by a sole engine option – a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine mated to an IMA electric motor. Honda says this is the first hybrid car designed with style and fun taken into consideration as well as efficiency and economy. That is why other than a CVT that you usually see with Honda’s IMA system, you also get the standard option of a 6-speed manual!
Even if you can’t be bothered with a clutch, you can swap cogs with paddle shifts and when in Sport mode, the transmission is programmed to stay within a certain gear even if you hit the rev limiter, which means you will bounce off the limiter instead of the CVT automatically upshifting on its own. This is the preferred ’sports mode’ behaviour for many.
The 1.5 liter hybrid system’s peak output is 122 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 173Nm of torque from between 1,000rpm to 1,500rpm. This is of course the peak torque that is achieved only when the IMA motor kicks in to boost acceleration, but it’s still very very nice torque figures from just a thousand revolutions! Should be quite fun! The IMA motor is rated at 14 PS and 78Nm and is powered by a 100V IMA nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The system also has brake energy regeneration and auto start-stop.
The production CR-Z has a three-mode drive system that allows the driver to switch between Sport, Normal and Economy driving modes. You can choose between these modes via three backlit buttons to the left of the steering wheel (presumably to the right in a right hand drive car). Sports mode is as its namesake – sportier throttle response, EPS steering weight and how often the IMA motor kicks in to assist with power.
In addition, the RPM meter inner ring changes its illumination to red. In Economy mode, this inner ring changes between blue and green depending on how efficient your driving is – you know you’re driving fuel efficiently when the ring turns green. Normal mode has a similiar behaviour, but with a more balanced setting instead of a full eco-friendly mode.
What we see here is the American version but the blue-ish European version shown above will also feature daytime running lights with 8 LEDs running across the edges of the two headlamps.
The chassis sits on MacPherson struts at the front and a H-shaped torsion beam at the rear. Compared to the Insight, the CR-Z has a 115 mm shorter wheelbase and is 295mm shorter in overall body length. Standard wheels are 16×6 inchers wrapped with 195/55R16 tyres but optional are 17×7 inch wheels with larger 205/45R17 tyres. There is ABS as standard, with disc brakes at all four wheels.
Honda CR-V facelift in Malaysia adds VSA stability control and side airbags
The Honda CR-V facelift is now here in Malaysia, with a new price tag of RM149,980, a premium of slightly over RM2k when you compared it to the outgoing pre-facelift model. However in return for the RM2k the equipment list has had some very important safety additions in my opinion. Here’s what’s new:- VSA stability control has been added to the vehicle.
- There are now a total of 4 airbags, up from the previous 2. The additional 2 are the two Occupant Position Detection System side airbags.
- New engine hood, fog lamps, upper and lower front bumper, front grille and 17 inch alloy wheel design.
- Four reverse sensors instead of two previously.
- A new in-car entertainment unit featuring USB input – which is found neatly tucked in the upper glove box.
- New fabric design for the seats.
- New seat-mounted fold-down arm rest which is wider.
- LCD screen in the middle of the meter cluster now has blue backlighting.
- Sound insulators enlarged and new seals added in dashboard, hood, inner fender, fender enclosure, rear door lining, rear side lining, cargo lid and wing mirror garnish.
- Revised suspension geometry – front caster trail from 20mm to 15mm, rear double wishbone damper settings revised and rear compliance bush shape improved.
Five colours are available – Alabaster Silver, Polish Metal, Crystal Black, Taffeta White and a new colour called Urban Titanium. Look after the jump for a hi-res gallery of the new CR-V facelift.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Mercedes SL-600 adorned with 300 thousands Swarovski
At the Tokyo Motor Show, which opened in Japan on January 15, was presented to Mercedes-Benz SL-600, decorated with 300 thousand crystals Swarovski.
Decoration of the Mercedes has developed a Japanese company DAD, dedicated to tuning. At the Tokyo Motor Show are mainly represented by local car manufacturers. Thus, special attention was riveted to the visitors of the novelties of Toyota and Honda.
First introduced its new hybrid Prius. Honda also showed the "green" concept car Insight.
As reported, on January 11 in Detroit opened the largest U.S. auto show. On January 24 it will be possible to see more than 700 models of the leaders of the world automobile industry, 50 of which will be presented for the first time.
In the auto show will be attended by major manufacturers from the U.S., Asia and Europe. In Detroit, as noted by the media, also ruled a ball of hybrid cars.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Honda Civic Type R photo gallery
Honda Civic Type R
Honda Civic Type R
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