Honda Tuned New CR-Z 2011

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!" As a two-seater, the CR-Z's smaller body mass versus the Insight should make up for the weight of the bigger engine, brakes, and tires. So a 2800-pound total, with lots of electric-assist torque and a revvy gasoline engine, should make it the real deal as a pocket performance coupe.

2011 Honda CR-Z EX A New Hybrid Car model

Honda would like you to think of the 2011 CR-Z as the spiritual successor to its sporty and now iconic CRX of  ’80s glory. But the Z is more of a two-seat Insight and thus the spiritual successor to the original, and now, ironically, much-sought-after Insight. Underpinning the CR-Z are the same building blocks that compose the Insight and the 10Best-winning Fit. Compared with the Insight, the CR-Z’s wheelbase is 4.5 inches shorter, at 95.9; its 160.6-inch length is clipped by about a foot, though the Z is wider, at 68.5 inches, by 1.8. The CR-Z should start at under $20,000 for the base model, to just under $24,000 for a fully optioned EX with navigation. EPA mileage figures are 31/37 city/highway for the 6-speed (versus 35/39 for the CVT), but it’s worth learning how to drive a stick here for the added performance. Plus, it’s a great linkage, which should please the estimated 25–30 percent of CR-Z buyers who opt for the manual. Look for the CR-Z at Honda dealers starting August 24.

2011 Honda FCX Review

The compact and powerful Honda V Flow fuel cell allows unprecedented space and a low profile and sleek futuristic previously unattainable in fuel cell vehicles and underscores the significant progress that Honda continues to make progress in the performance of the entire world and the real attraction of a fuel cell car electric. FCX Clarity lease program has celebrated the anniversary of two years July 25, 2010. Customers pay $ 600 per month for three years of Honda FCX Clarity lease, which covers maintenance costs.

Honda is on the fourth generation of its integrated engine/motor hybrid design

Honda is on the fourth generation of its integrated engine/motor hybrid design. The system combines a 1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine with a 20-hp electric motor to deliver a total of 110 hp. The nickel metal hydride battery pack has a 158 volt output. In addition to turning the engine off at stops, the Civic can save fuel by de-activating all of its cylinders and cruise under electric motor power alone in some circumstances. With the electric motor attached to the engine’s crankshaft, the engine never stops turning when the car is moving, as it does in the Toyota and Ford hybrids, but it can shut off the fuel supply and valves, which has a similar effect. Also, the engine uses eight spark plugs to allow greater flexibility with the firing order for more complete combustion of fuel in the cylinder. Add an improved battery pack and regenerative braking from the previous generation to produce a hybrid with Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions status.

The 2011 Civic Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan

The 2011 Civic Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 13 trims, ranging from the DX 5-Spd MT to the EX-L 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System. Upon introduction, the DX 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The EX-L 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The stylish Civic coupe comes in two flavors: regular and the 197-hp Si

The stylish Civic coupe comes in two flavors: regular and the 197-hp Si. Build quality is excellent, reliability is beyond reproach, and all models wear competitive price tags. Though upstaged by hotties such as the Mazdaspeed 3 and the VW GTI, the Si is still a tiny terror on twisty roads.

Civic Si's high-strung four-cylinder sings up to its 8,000-rpm redline

As the Civic Si's high-strung four-cylinder sings up to its 8,000-rpm redline, it indeed provides a stunning soundtrack for corner-carving festivities made possible by quick, responsive steering and a balanced chassis. Yet, it's the Si's engine that should make or break its appeal in a segment filled with a diverse band of compelling alternatives.

The 2011 Honda CR-V ranks 5 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs

The 2011 Honda CR-V ranks 5 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 91 published reviews and test drives of the Honda CR-V, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The 2011 Honda CRV is ranked at the top among affordable compact SUVs for a good reason: it’s one of the most practical family SUVs on the market. "It's fun, cute and practical, and it's a bargain,” says Cars.com. “What more can a mama ask for?" The 2011 Honda CR-V is a Renaissance man -- or woman -- of the automotive industry. It gets good gas mileage, has comfortable seating, plenty of interior cubbies and a roomy trunk. “As practical as a backpack, this benchmark crossover is an easy, stylish one-size-fits-most car choice," says Kelley Blue Book. The CR-V isn’t the fastest or most stylish affordable compact SUV, and its fuel economy ratings aren’t the highest in the class, but parents on the go will find it hard to turn down this practical vehicle that does a little bit of everything.