The European version of the updated Honda CR-V will debut next week in Frankfurt, as it comes with more powerful and eco-turbo 2.2-liter engine which will now be available with a new automatic transmission. External changes Honda CR-V includes new bumpers, grille and wheels, and interior materials are available for more design and more powerful audio system. Moreover, the vehicle can now be ordered in colors of the passenger compartment Alabaster Silver, Premium White Pearl and Urban Titanium. Although Honda does not give information on all engines, which will be renewed for sale CR-V, in a press release stating that the current 2.2-liter turbo engine is upgraded and is now available as a five-speed manual transmission and a new five – automatic. The power of that diesel has risen to 150 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 350Nm., even at 2 000 rev/min.
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The Head of Honda drag recently confirmed rumors that the company is introducing a new crossover. It is called Accord Crosstour and as implied by its name is based on the model Accord. More information is not currently reported, as is clear is that Accord Crosstour will appear on the U.S. market in the autumn and will have both versions of the drive to the front wheels, and 4×4. Expected appearance of the Honda Accord Crosstour is similar to that of the concept Acura ZDX (picture) which was presented at the exhibition in New York in April, and the price of the new crossover is about 25 000 USD. The model of Honda will be really impressive from the pictures were found in the website of the company.
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Stream MPV popular model of the Japanese company Honda receives refreshing facelift, which includes minor cosmetic and mechanical improvements and the introduction of a new level of equipment RST. Honda Stream has received new bumpers, side thresholds radiator grille and wheels, and the suspension is radically changed, thanks to a trip by car became more comfortable. Stream RST reminded many models Type-R, but not with a double engine, but with the standard model for 1.8 and 2.0-liter gasoline units. The car differs from the standard version of the Honda Stream unique bodykit, rear lights and alloy wheels and visible in the interior sports seats, leather steering wheel and gear shift, and aluminum pedals.
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Honda decided to madden their fans by running two photos of European Mugen Civic Type-R, not reported whether the vehicle has received only styling changes or are made and mechanical improvements. Of photographs shows that the hottest Civic version received very aggressive appearance thanks to the overall bodykit including new front bumper, radiator grille, side and rear bumper aprons, with its built-in Venturis and enlarged ends of the exhaust system, and and air holes on the front cover and massive rear spoiler. As already mentioned, by Honda not to disclose information to the engine of the car, but note that the standard Civic Type-R is driven by the 2.0-liter I-VTEC engine with a power 200 h.p. which is combined with 6-stage mechanical transmission.
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Honda Insight breathed incredible optimism of the fans of hybrid vehicles, after the Japanese automobile association announced that the model is the most sold car in the country for the month of April. In the past month in Japan have sold 166 365 new cars, or 28.6 percent less in comparison in April last year. 10 400 of them were Honda Insight, which started sales at the end of February. In March another 4 088 people were spur model. Honda Insight became popular in that it is the cheapest hybrid car on the world market at the moment.
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