Car Honda CR-V Review

Although small crossover SUVs are extremely popular these days, it's interesting to remember that the Honda CR-V was one of the first to pioneer the segment. Through multiple generations it's become a best-seller, with people finding much to like in its refined driving demeanor and practicality. The 2011 Honda CR-V continues the trend and is certainly an example of Honda at its best. There are some downsides to the CR-V, but overall they're overcome by many strengths. We're certainly smitten with the CR-V's ability to comfortably take on both people and cargo. It's one of the best small crossovers for carrying stuff, as it has a roomy cargo area that's good for both bulky and smaller items. Other comfort and convenience features abound, such as a reclining/sliding second-row seat and available luxuries that include heated seats, a navigation system and iPod integration. On top of this, the CR-V provides responsive handling, a comfortable ride, top safety scores and a long-standing reputation for high quality and steadfast reliability. The biggest downside to the CR-V is that it only comes with a four-cylinder engine. Most of its rivals offer available V6s. Although the CR-V's four-pot mill is fuel efficient and makes competitive power, there are certain (albeit likely rare) situations when the Honda is going to break a sweat worthy of a sprinting "Biggest Loser" contestant, such as when ascending a long grade while fully loaded. Also, the CR-V's elevated road noise and slightly firmer ride quality make it a less serene highway cruiser than some other choices. If you foresee situations like this or just like having extra power on tap, you might want to check out other crossovers like the Chevy Equinox, Kia Sorento, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. All are very good picks and offer more power through their upgraded engines, and the Equinox and Forester are quieter. The 2011 Honda CR-V is also a bit more expensive than the norm, which might be an issue for shoppers on a very tight budget. But considering how much it gets right, we have no problem recommending the CR-V as one of our favorite models in the class.

The 2011 Honda CR-V is a crossover SUV that straddles the line between compact and midsize. It is available in LX, SE, EX, EX-L and EX-L with Navigation trim levels, and each can be equipped with front- or all-wheel drive. The LX comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver seat height adjustment, 40/20/40 sliding and reclining rear seats, a retractable front center tray table and a four-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack. The SE adds alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and an upgraded audio system (with a six-CD changer and six speakers). The EX adds a sunroof, a dual-level cargo area and steering-wheel audio controls. Going with the EX-L gets you automatic headlights, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a fixed front center console and a seven-speaker stereo (with subwoofer, USB audio jack and satellite radio). The EX-L with Navigation adds a (surprise!) navigation system along with voice controls, Bluetooth and a rearview camera.

Every 2011 Honda CR-V comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic and front-wheel drive are standard, while all-wheel drive is optional. The latter sends power to the front wheels exclusively until slippage is detected, at which point power is sent to the wheels with the most traction. In Edmunds testing, an AWD CR-V ran the 0-60-mph dash in 10.1 seconds -- on the slow end for a four-cylinder compact crossover. In terms of fuel economy, the CR-V is also about average for the segment; EPA estimates for the front-drive model are an estimated 21 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. AWD CR-Vs drop slightly to 21/27/23.

The 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. A back-up camera is available on the EX-L with Navigation, and Honda dealers can install parking sensors on lower trim levels. In our brake testing, a CR-V EX-L came to a stop in a tidy 119 feet, which is better than average for this segment. In government crash testing, the CR-V achieved a perfect five stars for all frontal- and side-impact tests. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests, the CR-V earned the best possible rating of "Good." However, in that agency's new roof strength test it received the second worst rating of "Marginal."

The CR-V's cabin is both functional and attractive. Gauges are clear, controls are where you'd expect them to be and materials quality is good. Parents will appreciate the wide-opening rear doors, the sliding and reclining backseat, the two-tier cargo area and the lightweight rear liftgate, all of which ease the process of loading small children and the many items that go along with them. A "conversation mirror" built into the overhead console's sunglasses holder enables front seat occupants to keep an eye on the backseat without turning around. Unfortunately, there is less room for a rear-facing child seat than in some rival vehicles such as the Equinox. Luggage capacity with the seatbacks up measures a generous 35.7 cubic feet and we're also big fans of the split-level cargo area, which essentially doubles the amount of smaller, grocery-sized items you can carry. With the split-level divider stowed and the rear seats folded, the CR-V can hold an impressive 73 cubic feet of cargo.

Though the Honda CR-V is certainly competitive against other four-cylinder-powered crossovers, it lacks low-end power and there's no getting around the fact that there's no upgrade available. Nevertheless, the CR-V sets itself apart with relatively nimble handling and sharp steering. Even braking is quite good, which is unusual for a Honda. The ride is slightly busier than the norm and the noise from wind and the road are excessive, making the 2011 Honda CR-V feel a little less polished and sophisticated than some competitors

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Honda Civic Review

The 2011 Honda Civic is a 2-door, 5-seat coupe, available in 29 trims, ranging from the DX (M5) Coupe to the GX (A5) Sedan. Upon introduction, the $15,605 DX (M5) Coupe is equipped with a standard 1.8L, 4-cylinder, engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. A Manual transmission is standard. The $25,490 GX (A5) Sedan is equipped with a standard 1.8L, 4-cylinder, engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. An Automatic transmission is standard.
he Honda Civic continues to hold its position at the top of the compact class, thanks to innovative styling, refinement, reliability, and a broad model line that ranges from the eco-friendly Civic Hybrid to the racy Civic Si.

Inside, all Civic models are pleasant, attractive and inviting. Available technology features include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink on Navigation-equipped models, and a USB audio interface on Civic EX, EX-L, Hybrid, and Si. We've found the Civic to be comfortable in which to ride, nice to drive, and with ample windows that provide outstanding outward visibility.

The Civic comes standard with side-impact airbags and other safety features that are optional on some competitive models. Vehicle Stability Assist, which is Honda's name for electronic stability control, is standard on the Civic EX-L, Hybrid, and Si.

The sporty Civic Si coupe and sedan share a 197-horsepower engine, six-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, and supportive sport seats.

The Civic Hybrid sedan is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a permanent magnet electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The Hybrid model features dramatically reduced emissions, and it delivers an EPA-rated 40/45 mpg City/Highway.

The Civic GX sedan uses natural gas for fuel. Natural gas is available to residents of California and New York and is used by fleets elsewhere.

For 2010 the Honda Civic line is essentially unchanged from 2009 when the styling was freshened. The Civic was last redesigned for the 2006 model year.

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All New Honda Odyssey USD 53,000 Only

PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) today officially launched the All New Honda Odyssey.Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is priced U.S. $ 53,000 on the road in Jakarta.

All New Odyssey is equipped with a 2.4-liter DOHC engine i-VTEC engine that can produce maximum power 180 PS at 6500 rpm with peak torque up to 22.2 km at 4500 rpm.

Through a system of 5-speed automatic transmission drive by wire hold shift and grade logic control system New Odyssey gets an injection of 20 PS power than previous generations.

All New Odyssey comes back with a more elegant way to show its position as a luxury MPV and provide comfort and high utility as well as sporty in any details said President Yukihiro Aoshima HPM Director in his speech at the Ritz Carlton.

All New Odyssey to come up with firm body lines are sporty and help aerodynamics.Newly designed headlights and using technology High Intense Discharge (HID) and auto leveling.

 Also seen a new front bumper that is now equipped with chrome material and model V-straight on the rear bumper and the use of dual mufflers.

Inside the cabin, the aura of luxury is also more condensed on the design wave shape dashboard. This section also appear multicluster layer 3D and touchscreen audio system that is connected with a rear parking camera.

Safety matters, has been equipping All New Honda Odyssey with VSA and motion adaptive features of EPS technology combined with Vehicle Stability Assist.Honda claims this is the first time the technology applied to the premium MPV.

 Besides, there are also standard safety devices such as Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD),  Brake Assist, dual airbags i-SRS, side airbags, curtain airbags, and seatbelt pretensioner.

All New Honda Odyssey appear in four color options, premium white pearl, black crystal pearl, polished metal metallic, and alabaster silver metallic.

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Facelift Accord Car Price USD 43,500 in India

When Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) will launch the new Honda Accord facelift India launched its first car today.

in a country famous for films such Bollywood ,Honda will release the newest products with the lowest price of USD 43,500 to USD 56,500 for the highest variance.

Accord was first introduced in India about three years ago, since then its sales continued to increase up until now has sold over 25,000 units .With this latest model is expected the Japanese car manufacturers to further increase its sales.

"We sure can improve the products based on feedback from customers who asked us to launch a facelift version of the Accord with a unique look combined with the luxurious features Honda India" said President Takashi Nagai.

New Accord revealed for the first time in January this year and will be introduced in Europe in carpet Geneva Auto Show 2011 this March.

It comes with the i-DTEC engine new 2.2-liter ,the new car is claimed to be environmentally friendly, because it only produces CO2 emissions by 138 grams per kilometer. This car, will go on sale in Europe in April .

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