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Saturday, August 14, 2010

2010 honda insight review and photos gallery

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid hatchback goes on sale on Earth Day, which is April 22, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $23,900 for the Insight LX.

The 5-passenger, 5-door hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist system comprised of a
1.3L i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together contribute to a Transport Canada fuel economy rating of 4.8 L/100 km (city) and 4.5 L/100 km (highway).

The Insight features the Ecological Drive Assist System, which is an innovation that can further enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback related to individual driving styles.

"Honda Insight is designed to bring hybrid technology within closer reach for many new car buyers in Canada with its affordable pricing," said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "In addition to making sound environmental sense with higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions, hybrid technology is now entering an era where it can also make financial sense for a broader range of customers."

A premium version of the Insight is also available. The Insight EX, with an MSRP of $27,500, adds Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Bilingual Voice Recognition; Vehicle Stability Assist; Bluetooth HandsFreeLink; alloy wheels; steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters; an upgraded audio system with six speakers; USB audio interface; a centre console with armrest and storage compartment; heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals; and more.

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Monday, August 2, 2010

2011 Honda Ridgeline

What will become of the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck after the 2011 model year? Honda isn’t saying, other than to confirm earlier reports from the Chicago Auto Show that "there would be no significant change to the Ridgeline through the 2011 model year." That said, PickupTrucks.com has apparently heard from reliable sources that Honda’s innovative unibody truck won’t be renewed for another go ’round after the present model’s rapidly approaching expiration date.

It’s no secret that the Ridgeline has failed to live up to Honda’s lofty sales goals of 50,000 units per year. In 2009, Honda moved just 16,464 total units, which may not be enough to justify the expense of a major remodel. Alternatively, Honda may be taking a wait-and-see approach to the compact pickup truck market – just in case there’s a rebound from the current segment-wide sales slump. Stay tuned.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

2011 Honda CRZ Hybrid Car Photos

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!"