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admin, February 10, 2010
Honda has released some information and pictures of the concept car that will become the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid. The Honda Insight hybrid concept car will debut at the 2008 Paris auto show in October. Going on sale next spring in the U.S., the production Insight hybrid will be a 5-door, 5-passenger hatchback whose design will probably not stray much from the images you see here.
Honda says that the new Insight hybrid will be smaller than a Honda Civic, which means that it should be a half-size smaller than the Toyota Prius hybrid as well. Word on the street is putting the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid fuel economy as high as 60 miles per gallon.
A Hybrid Bargain
A second piece of big news comes from the good news that the Honda Insight hybrid will be priced well below any of the other hybrids on the market, including the Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius. That means less than $20,000, and we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see the Insight start between $16,000 and $17,000.
The savings in the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid are attributed to a more cost-efficient evolution of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist gasoline/electric hybrid technology.autobytel.com
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admin, October 2, 2009
Honda is testing reaction to a future rival for the Ford S-Max with this, the Skydeck hybrid concept.
Honda Skydeck
This sleek MPV is likely to replace the FR-V for Europe, although it has a more conventional three rows of seats instead of the previous car’s two benches.
The car’s proportions are only slightly smaller than those of the Ford, and it is substantially larger than the FR-V in all but width.
Honda Skydeck
Honda is keen to expand its hybrid range into a number of different segments, and that is likely to include people carriers.
“Honda wants to introduce a range of hybrid vehicles that appeal to different markets,” a source told Autocar. “There are currently no plans to put the Skydeck into production, but you can see the way we are going with this.”
Honda Skydeck
One significant feature of the Skydeck is that it relocates the Insight’s hybrid system battery, which normally lies beneath the rear floor to save on passenger space.
The battery is now mounted within the centre console that runs along the cabin floor. It may be a key feature of a next-generation Honda IMA hybrid system designed to power bigger vehicles.
There’s no word on engines; this concept is designed to gauge reaction to the styling and three-row seating layout.
For this show MPV, Honda has installed slim, lightweight sports seats with mesh backrests. The second row slides forward and under the front seats to maximise space.
The front doors hinge up and forward, while the rears slide backwards to allow access to the airy cabin.
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admin, September 22, 2009
The Honda Fit took the market by storm in 2001. It is referred to as the Honda Jazz in Europe and parts of Asia, the Middle East and select other parts of the world. The name Honda Fit is primarily used in China, Japan and the United States. The 2009 Honda Fit uses Global Small Car Platform and is considered a subcompact vehicle.
2009 Honda Fit
Listed as an entry level model, the Honda Fit is getting rave reviews for its excellent fuel economy. Now in it’s second generation, Honda has given one of their most popular models a face lift so it seems.
Search engine hits for the 2009 Honda fit were through the roof in 2008 as car enthusiasts were excited to see what the new model would offer. Those who patiently waited have not been disappointed either.
Expanded interior room, powerful handling and an even more powerful engine then ever before are just a few of the new features that can be found. This in return increased the Honda Fit’s length and width as compared to the previous years model.
2009 Honda Fit
Mixed emotions about restricted movements in the back seat were put to rest this year as well when extended leg room was added. Rear seating is still offering all its old tricks though, like raising the seat to form a cargo space.
Under that tiny hood you will find 1. 5 liter engine. The previous model also came standard with this same engine size, but 2009 saw a few changes. Among the most noticeable are the improvements to the iVTEC valve timing and the small increase in fuel efficiency. It is listed with an estimated 27 MPG fuel rating.
2009 Honda Fit
You every day run of the mill safety features were not left out, included are anti lock brakes, front and side curtain airbags and head restraints. New this year is the stability control system that can be added to the Fit Sport Model. The downfall to this was that it only comes packaged with the optional navigation system, one of the only complaints this car has seen in review.
Overall, this new model Honda Fit has rated very well. Evaluations and test drives of the vehicle have been extremely positive with very little disappointment. Some are looking for increased horsepower in up coming models but seem to be content with what Honda is offering at the moment. If your in the market for a fuel efficient small car then the Honda Fit is worth some looking in to.
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