Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India

Car Review | Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India | Toyota has recently launched its hatchback Etios Liva in Indian markets. Etios Liva is the entry level car from Toyota in India. Etios Liva is also the cheapest Toyota car in Indian markets. Honda is also having its brand image for mid size luxury sedans in Indian markets. With the success of hatchbacks in India every automobile company is planning to launch hatchbacks in Indian markets. Honda Brio is the smallest car from Honda in India. Honda Brio will be the cheapest Honda car in Indian markets. Honda is likely to launch Honda Brio in October 2011.

Comparison of Etios Toyota Liva G and Honda Brio base:

Both are fitted with 1.2L petrol engines. Liva is priced around Rs.4.59 lakhs as compared with Honda Brio likely to be priced at Rs.5.00 lakhs. Etios liva is expected to provide a mileage of 14 kmpl of petrol under city driving conditions whereas Brio is likely give 18 kmpl of petrol. On highway driving Liva gives a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl compared with Honda Brio with 21 kmpl. Honda Brio is fitted with 15” alloy wheels whereas Etios Liva comes with 14” steel wheels. - CAR REVIEW

All New Honda Jazz manual and automatic cars models in Indonesia, prices, features and specifications

All New Honda Jazz manual and automatic cars models in Indonesia, prices, features and specifications | Car Sales | The market for hatchback models has an increasing in Indonesia. Honda Jazz is one of the models that has a success in the market of hatchback cars in Indonesia. Its cute and interesting appearance has attracted many consumers who want a practical and versatile car, particularly to who needs cars that suitable for driving in big cities in Indonesia that are always busy and well known for its traffic jammed. 

Various features offered by Honda Jazz make car buyers deciding to choose this hatchback, such as fuel economy, better safety features, sedan featured, small sized, easy to park, and its affordable price are the main reasons for Honda Jazz as a choice for consumers.

All New Jazz RS Manual Hellios Yellow Pearl

As a market leader in the class of 1500 cc sedan hatchback Honda Jazz with its flagship product, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) as a single agent of the Honda brand, it is not difficult to maintain its achievements. Even with its newest product, the All New Honda Jazz just did not seem to find it difficult to increase sales in this year. For two strong competitors, have no flagship product to rival it.

As PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has been doing "spec down" to overtake the Jazz (old version) is also not strong. Unless TAM includes Auris that the exterior design is more sweet. Something similar to the lower spec also been conducted by PT Indomobil Niaga International (IMNI) against Swift CKD. Even the features and technology devices - such as brake - the sedan that has embraced the four disc system. Then there is another one, the Chevrolet Aveo 1500 cc engine, but GM Astra World Indonesia (GMAWI) was targeted below 500 units per month.

All New Honda Jazz Automatic

Features and specifications of All New Honda Jazz :

The All New Honda Jazz to be launched by Honda Prospect Motor is little bit long and wide. But the length will be less and the height is reduced (Length 3.900 mm, Width 1.695 mm, Height 1.525 mm). Ground clearance is being increased (Wheelbase 2.500 mm). Better interiors, quality dashboard with digital fitting for meter readings, beautiful tail lamp with LED lamps are the changes with the All New Honda Jazz. The new All New Honda Jazz may come with 15” or 16” tyre. The new All New Honda Jazz is powered by VDA 384 / 1321 cc engine. Other significant feature  of All New Honda Jazz is Stereoscopic Meter Cluster that modern impressed with the LCD display on the speedometer with the functions:

• Trip : to measure the distance between the start point to the endpoint
• Average Fuel Cumsumption : to measure the average fuel use
• Bar Graph : fuel consumption display with graphics
• Range : determine the approximate distance that can still be reached by the rest of the remaining fuel in the tank.

All New Honda Jazz RS Automatic

Prices of All New Honda Jazz Models in Indonesia:

All New Honda Jazz Car Models	Prices in Indonesia (Rupiahs)
All New Jazz Manual	196.000.000
All New Jazz Automatic	206.000.000
All New Jazz RS Manual	211.500.000
All New Jazz RS Automatic	221.500.000

All New Honda Jazz manual and automatic cars models in Indonesia, prices, features and specifications

The 5th Generation Honda Accord

Car Review | The 5th Generation Honda Accord | Japan, North America and Australia (wagon and coupe only for Europe). In 1994, the Honda Accord was moved to yet a larger "CD" chassis, primarily to better suit the requirements of the North American market. It grew in width but oddly shrunk in length, leaving it classified as a mid-size car in North America. It thus became too wide to fit within the favorable tax bracket in Japan, where its role was to be partially taken over by the smaller second-generation Honda Ascot and Honda Rafaga. The engines offered also exceeded the maximum limit of 2000 cc to remain in the favorable tax bracket as well. Honda of Japan marketed four different size engines in the Japan-Spec Honda Accord Sedan:1.8, 2.0, 2.2 VTEC and 2.2 DOHC VTEC. The Japanese-spec Accord models were marketed as the following: EF, EX, 2.0EX, 2.0EXL, 2.2VTE, 2.2VTL, 2.2VTS and SiR.

DX, LX and EX remained the American trim lines while Canada retained the LX, EX and EX-R. The 5-speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4-speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda's "Grade-Logic" shift program. All Accord models received a more ergonomic interior with standard safety features such as dual airbags and reinforced side-impact beams. Exclusive to the EX was the F22B1 SOHC VTEC version of previous generation 2.2-liter 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) up from 140 hp (104 kW) on the previous generation EX), anti-lock brakes (now an option for the LX), 4-wheel disc brakes, 15" alloy wheels, and a rear stabilizer bar. Leather was an option in the EX trim with leather equipped models now being referred to as EX-L. DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the previous generation and were fitted with a revised version of the previous generation's 2.2 liter non-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. This F22B2 engine was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) up from 125 hp (93 kW) the previous generation. The Accord was again named Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1994. The Accord coupe as in the previous generation looked almost exactly like the sedan, and was the last generation of the Accord to offer a wagon variant in North America until the introduction of the Accord Crosstour in 2009.

Honda of Japan produced three high performance models of the Accord (sedans, coupes, and 96–97 wagons) for the Japanese market (JDM) referred to as the SiR model which was available for sale in Honda CLIO dealerships in Japan. The Honda Accord SiR models were not hard to tell apart from the Accord EX model; which came equipped with the Japan-spec H22A DOHC VTEC engine instead of F22B1 SOHC VTEC engine. The Japan-spec H22A DOHC VTEC engine specs were 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) at 6800 rpm; peak torque 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) at 5500 rpm with a compression ratio of 10.6:1. The Japan-spec H22A DOHC VTEC engine was similar to the H22A1 engine found in the North America market used in the Prelude DOHC VTEC of the same era. The Japan-built Accord SiR Sedans (94–97) came available with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard equipment or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The Honda of America-built (HAM) Accord SiR Coupes and then the 96–97 Accord SiR Wagons had the four-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment (5-speed manual transmission were not available for these two models). It came with cloth sport seats styled similar to the Prelude and had some power options found on the Accord EX. The Accord SiR Coupes (94–97) and the Accord SiR Wagons (96–97) were exclusively available for the Japanese market (JDM). Honda Accord SiR chassis codes for the sedan were the CD6, the coupe-CD8 and the 96–97 wagon-CF2. The Accord SiR Coupes and the Accord SiR wagons (96-97) which were exclusively built in the U.S. at Honda's Marysville Ohio plant (HAM) but were marketed for Japan export only for this particular model was not offered in North America. The Accord SiR Coupes and then the Accord SiR Wagons were built with the Japan-spec H22A DOHC VTEC powertrains which were shipped from Japan and were installed into the HAM-built Accord SiR models. The 1994–1997 "CD" Accord chassis was designed for the H22A DOHC VTEC powertrain to be installed; because the firewall was curved at the top to allow more space for the tilting backwards of the H22A DOHC VTEC engine near the middle of the firewall. The H22A DOHC VTEC engine was the most powerful inline four cylinder engine Honda built for the Prelude and the Accord before the 1995 U.S.-spec V6 sedan. The Accord SiR suspenion was improved with stiffer front swap bar(27.2mmXt4.0mm), stiffer rear swap bar (16 mm), stiffer front coil springs and stiffer rear coil springs. Features for the 94–95 Accord SiR models (sedans and coupes) included the following items: cruise control, automatic climate control (Similar to the first generation Acura CL), Bose stereo system, 7,400 redline tachometer, optional electronic traction control and optional limited slip differential for automatic transmission, optional SRS and airbags, factory installed driving lights, optional factory installed "pop up" navigation radio head unit, sound insulation liner under front hood, black housing front headlights, no side molding was available on the Accord SiR sedan, optional sunroof and power retractable outside mirrors. Features for the 96–97 Accord SiR models (sedans, coupes and wagons) included the same as above while adding; optional cruise control, rear window wiper on the sedan, optional leather interior and a colored side molding for the sedan as well.

In 1995, the Accord debuted a V6 engine, the 2.7L C27 borrowed from the first generation Acura Legend, in the U.S. market. The V6 was offered in both the LX and EX versions of the sedan, LX models being referred to as LX-V6 and EX models as EX-V6. EX-V6 models came equipped similarly to the EX-L with leather seats being the only option in the EX-V6. Addition of the taller C27 engine required substantial alterations to the CD platform, with V6 models sporting a redesigned engine layout, taller front fenders, and a different hood than I4 models; however, these differences are difficult to spot without both models parked side-by-side. Both versions of the V6 received a dual-outlet exhaust, a 4-speed automatic transmission, 15" machined aluminum alloy wheels on the EX-V6 and 15" steel wheels with full covers on the LX-V6, and a slightly updated front grille. The Accord saw very few other changes in 1995 with the exception of a few different exterior and interior color combinations.

In 1996, Honda Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift. More rounded bumpers, a slightly modified front fascia with new signal lights and rear taillights gave the Accord a softer look. All Hondas now complied with the federal government's requirement of OBD II engine diagnostics though all three engine choices remained the same. In order to increase the Accord's competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets, Honda CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto decided on one basic platform for the sixth-generation Accord, but with different bodies and proportions for local markets. In the U.S. the 1996 model lineup included the 25th Anniversary Edition, a model positioned between the DX and LX.

In 1997, Honda released the "Special Edition" version of the Accord (not to be confused with the SE). It was offered in three colors: Heather Mist Metallic, San Marino Red and Dark Currant Pearl. The Special Edition received a factory installed security system with keyless entry, single-disc CD player, body colored side molding, distinctive alloy wheels and a sunroof. It was offered in an automatic transmission only and was fitted with the same engine as the LX.

In New Zealand, the 5th generation Honda Accord was assembled at Honda's manufacturing site in Nelson and was released in March, 1994. It was available in LXi, EXi and EXi-S trim levels. A facelift was released in December 1995, which coincided with the release of VTEC engines in the upper-spec models. Trim levels were LXi, VTi, and VTi-S. These were the first NZ-market Accords to have airbags – two in the VTi-S, one in the VTi. - Car Review

The 5th Generation Honda Accord

Honda Accord SE 1993, 10th Anniversary Edition Accord in the US

Honda Accord SE Coupe 1993

Mobile Review | Honda Accord SE 1993, 10th Anniversary Edition Accord in the US | In 1993, Honda introduced the 10th Anniversary Edition sedan to commemorate the 10th year of U.S. Accord production. The 10th Anniversary Edition was based on the Honda Accord LX sedan but came equipped with several features not available in the Accord LX trim. The upgrades included ABS, 4 wheel disc brakes, 16" EX coupe six spoke alloy wheels, body colored side moldings, chin spoiler, and standard automatic transmission.

Three colors were offered for the Honda Accord SE 10th Anniversary Edition: Frost White, Granada Black Pearl, and Arcadia Green Pearl. The 10th Anniversary models also included the same premium seat fabric found in Honda Accord EX models. The Frost White and Arcadia Green cars were paired with the same interior color as their Honda Accord LX/EX counterparts, Blue and Ivory, respectively. The Granada Black cars were paired with Gray interior, while the Granada Black EX had Ivory interior.

Honda Accord SE returned for 1993 as both a sedan and, for the first time since the 1989 Honda Accord SE-i, as a coupe. Honda Accord SE sedan featured dual front airbags; the first Honda Accord to do so. An 8-button, 4-speaker Honda-Bose audio system, automatic transmission, leather trim, body colored bumper and body side moldings were standard. 

Honda Accord SE coupe included a factory rear wing spoiler which differed slightly in design from the already available dealer installed accessory rear wing spoiler. In Canada, the SE came with heated front seats and heated side view mirrors. Both the sedan and coupe received distinctive 15" alloy wheels as well. All Accord SE sedans in 1991 and 1993 were manufactured in Japan, while all Accord SE coupes were produced in the U.S. The 1993 sedan was available in two colors: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Geneva Green Pearl, both with Ivory interior. The coupe was offered with two colors as well: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue Pearl, both again with Ivory interior. Sadly, 1993 would be the swan song for the SE as an exclusive, high content, limited edition Accord model. Later generations would use a "Special Edition" designation rather than the previously used "SE" designation. These models were a combination of an Honda Accord LX with several EX features similar to the 1993 10th Anniversary Edition LX.

At the end of the model life of the Honda CB Accord, a "pillared hardtop" model called the Honda Ascot Innova was launched in Japan, based on the Honda CB Accord chassis, but with a different, much more modern-styled body, taking cues from the 1992 Honda Prelude. - Mobile Review

Honda Freed 2011

The Honda Freed is a Mini MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 2008. The vehicle is a replacement for the Honda Mobilio. The Freed is based on the Jazz/Fit platform. Three different versions of the Freed are available: a seven-seat version which features captain’s seats in the second row; an eight-seat version; and a five-seat version.

Silver Honda Freed 2011 Performance

Blue Honda Freed wallpaper

 

Honda also stated that a wheelchair-accessible model is offered in addition to versions with a side lift-up seat and passenger lift-up seat. The Freed is equipped with a 1.5L engine with 118 horsepower, which is the same engine that is used in the Honda Jazz/City, but the engine used in the Honda Freed has a small difference in torque. For example, the Honda Freed's engine has torque of 148 Nm, while the Honda Jazz/City had 120 Horsepower with torque of 145 Nm.

Engine Interior Honda Freed

On the 21st March 2009, the Freed was launched in Indonesia, the second country where the Freed was released after Japan. It will be assembled at Honda's Karawang Plant and will be exported to other Asian markets. For the Asian market, Honda Freed ground's will be high up 20 mm than Honda Freed for Japanese Domestic Market.

On 22 April 2010,the Freed was launched in Malaysia, the fifth country where the Freed was released after Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Honda Malaysia target to sold 1200 units a year in Malaysia.

On 23 Jan 2011, Freed was officially launched in Hong Kong. Unlike other non-Japan markets, all Freeds sold in Hong Kong are manufactured in Japan and 7-seat version is available.

2011 Honda Odyssey

Luxury Silver 2011 Honda Odyssey

2011 Honda Odyssey On The Road

2011 Honda Odyssey Front Side

2011 Honda Odyssey Hatchback

2011 Honda Odyssey Front View

2011 Honda Odyssey Performance

2011 Honda Odyssey interior

Engine Interior 2011 Honda Odyssey

All About Honda Odyssey

Honda Accord SE

Honda Accord SE 1991

Car Review | Honda Accord SE | Honda reintroduced the Honda Accord SE (previously SE-i) model for 1991. It returned to the lineup without the traditional Bose high powered audio system but with an AM/FM stereo cassette 4x20 watt EX audio system; leather-trimmed steering wheel, leather seats and door panels, a fuel injected 140 hp (104 kW) engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and ABS as standard equipment. For the first time, a manual transmission was not offered in the Honda Accord SE. Two colors were available: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Ivory interior. Unlike previous editions, the 1991 Honda Accord SE was not equipped with uniquely styled alloy wheels but instead carried the EX model wheels.

Honda Accord SE 1992

Accords received a minor facelift for the 1992 model year. Honda Accord SE  trim was dropped again but left behind its 140 hp (104 kW) F22A6 engine for use in the EX model. This engine added 15 hp over the DX and LX trims and 10 hp over the 90-91 EX trim due to a further revised exhaust system. The system used the same EX-SE twin outlet muffler, a revised air intake tract, a revised camshaft and a revised intake manifold using IAB butterfly valves which open at 4600 rpm to increase air intake breathing at high rpm. It was similar in design to the 92-96 Prelude Si and VTEC models. For the 1992 and 1993 model years, the motorized shoulder belt system were replaced with a standard driver-side airbag and conventional shoulder/seatbelt arrangement for all but the center rear passenger. Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes became standard on the EX. The front and rear facias received a more rounded and updated look. Coupe and sedan models received a new grille, new headlights, clear parking lights, slightly thinner body side molding, updated wheel designs and for the first time, the EX coupe used wheels different from the EX sedan. The sedans received restyled shortened taillights with inverted amber turn signal and backup light positions. The coupe and wagon taillights though still resembled those from the 1990-1991 Accord. The coupe used the new revised inverted positioning of the signal and backup lights but the wagon taillights however remained the same as the 90-91 models. EX trim levels included a radio anti-theft function to deter stereo theft. A front driver's seat armrest was now standard on LX and EX models. Some dealer-installed accessories were dropped including the luggage rack, trunk-lip spoiler and cockpit cover. A gold finish kit was added.

Honda Accord SE 1993

In 1993, Honda introduced the 10th Anniversary Edition sedan to commemorate the 10th year of U.S. Honda Accord production. The 10th Anniversary Edition was based on the Honda Accord LX sedan but came equipped with several features not available in the LX trim. The upgrades included ABS, 4 wheel disc brakes, 16" EX coupe six spoke alloy wheels, body colored side moldings, chin spoiler, and standard automatic transmission. Three colors were offered for the 10th Anniversary Edition: Frost White, Granada Black Pearl, and Arcadia Green Pearl. The 10th Anniversary models also included the same premium seat fabric found in EX models. The Frost White and Arcadia Green cars were paired with the same interior color as their LX/EX counterparts, Blue and Ivory, respectively. The Granada Black cars were paired with Gray interior, while the Granada Black EX had Ivory interior.

Honda Accord LX 1993

Honda Accord SE returned for 1993 as both a sedan and for the first time since the 1989  Honda Accord SE-i, as a coupe. The sedan has two front airbags, the first agreement to do so. An 8 buttons, 4-speaker Bose audio system-Honda, automatic transmission, leather interior, body-color side moldings are standard. Honda Accord SE Coupe includes a rear spoiler that is a little different in design accessories dealer installed spoiler and rear wing is available. In Canada, the Honda Accord SE comes with heated front seats and heated exterior mirrors. Both the sedan and coupe have distinctive alloy wheels 15 "and all the sedan in 1991 and 1993 were made in Japan, while all Honda Accord SE coupes were produced in the U.S. The 1993 sedan is available in two colors. Cashmere Silver Metallic and Geneva Green Pearl both with the interior Coupe d'Ivoire is offered with two colors as well:. Cashmere Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue Pearl, both again with Ivory interior.

Unfortunately, 1993 was the swan song of SE as an exclusive, high-content, limited edition model of the Honda Accord. Posterity would use the "Special Edition" label, not previously used the designation "Honda Accord SE". These models have been a combination of an Honda Accord LX with several Honda Accord EX  features has the same with 1993 10 Anniversary Edition, Honda Accord LX. - CAR REVIEW

Honda

1981 Honda Accord Hatchback

Car Review | Honda | Watch all vehicles across the roads. Sure, your eyes will always knock on the Honda vehicles, whether it be cars or motorcycles. This Honda brand is always crowded the traffic. So, it probably is worth to mention that Honda as one of kings of streets.

1976 Honda Accord Hatchback

Honda (Honda Motor Company) is a Japanese multinational corporation primarily known as a of cars and motorcycles manufacturer . Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines every year. 

Honda Accord Hybrid

Honda Motor Company surpassed Nissan in 2001 to become the second-largest Japanese car manufacturer. As of August 2008, Honda surpassed Chrysler as the fourth largest car manufacturer in the United States. Honda is the sixth largest car manufacturer in the world.

The Honda Motor Company was the first Japanese car manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Aside from their core car and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, scheduled to be released in 2011. Honda spends about 5% of its revenues into R&D. - Car Review

Honda Brio 2011

Honda has unveiled the prototype for a small-sized vehicle, called the Honda BRIO, developed for the Asian markets and destined for Thai and Indian markets in 2011. The car will make its presence felt at the Thailand International Motor Expo starting November 30, 2010. The small four-door hatch is being

2011 Honda Brio review with new gallery pictures 2011-Honda Brio 2011 featuring a new version developed in Thailand and India.Honda introduced in 2011 model in March with prices starting at 400,000 baht or about U.S. $ 13.300.Interior offers plenty of space and equipment of good quality, but very easy and no additional lots Honda .2011 Brio has a concept of luxury, exciting and full Styles.Beside the addition of engine specifications and performance of this car has improvement.The faithful reader of my article, here are the images directly Honda Brio specifications, features and performance from various angles. Pictures Gallery Honda is the latest Pictures Brio 2011.

The all new Honda Brio will be available in four variants - Brio E, Brio S, Brio V and Brio AT. The new Honda Brio car comes powered by a 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 89 Bhp @ 6200 and a peak torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Coming to the engine, 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine is the same one that powers Honda Jazz. Honda planning to take on other car in its segment like Swift, i20, polo etc with this all new 2011 Honda Brio.

Driving interior toyota Brio

As per the performance review of Honda Brio, the new Honda vehicle will offer a Fuel mileage of 20.00 kmpl in Highways and 14.00 kmpl in City. Other features of the new Honda Brio includes Remote Central Locking, Remote Fuel Filler, Rear Wiper, Remote Boot, AC without Climate control, Power Windows, Rear Defogger, Dash Integrated MP3 Player Music System, EBD, ABS, Fog Lamp, Body Color Bumpers and Tachometer.

Honda Brio will comes available in 7 colors which includes - White, Black, Green, Red, Blue, Grey and Silver.

Being developed as a commuter car which is easy-to-use even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO adopts an easy-to-handle compact body while ensuring sufficient cabin space achieved through highly efficient packaging. With this vehicle, Honda thoroughly pursued the creation of an advanced exterior form, which is compact while asserting a strong presence.

Honda Fit

The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback subcompact car manufactured by the Honda Motor Company of Japan. It was first introduced in June 2001 and is now in its second generation. The Fit shares Honda's Global Small Car Platform with the City/Fit Aria, Airwave/Partner, Mobilio, Mobilio Spike, Freed and Freed Spike.

The Honda Fit is a super-metro champion. For 2011 the subcompact five-door hatchback offers exceptional space efficiency and fuel economy in an affordable and stylish package. The Fit is one of the most fun small cars in its class to drive. The hatchback has already won a multitude of awards that prove the vehicle's dominance.

This is the 2010 Honda Fit, the five-door fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive small sporty car, which truly takes after its name and could “fit anything.” It’s interesting how it’s compact on the outside and yet, it’s incredibly spacious inside. Using multifunctional interior and high levels of refinement, the car offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations. For excellent outward visibility, the exterior design has a “super-forward aero-form” that contributes to its aggressive, sporty stance. The 1.5-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine produces 117 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard but a 5-speed automatic transmission is available too.

The Honda Fit has established itself as a viable platform for tuners in Japan and with the apparently minimal amount of love being heaped upon the new Civic Type-R, aftermarket firms are focusing more attention on the Civic's younger brother.

Elegant Silver Honda Fit Concept

The packaging of the new Fit is based on Honda's innovative center tank layout. with a longer wheelbase and wider track for enhanced interior space and practicality, combined with the small-car maneuverability of a 4.7-meter minimum turning radius. The front pillar has been moved forward to create a spacious interior, while the exterior boasts exhilarating styling. An ingenious interior layout helped create a comfortable cabin with space equivalent to a mid-sized sedan. The new Honda Fit's practicality has also been enhanced with four-mode "Ultra Seat" and three-mode "Ultra Luggage" storage spaces.

The new Honda Fit's dynamic performance is made possible by a newly developed 1.3-liter i-VTHC engine that delivers maximum output of 73kW (100 PS). Combined with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and newly developed torque converter, the engine provides enjoyable driving and class-leading 24 km/l fuel economy. The body rigidity and crash safety performance were also enhanced while maintaining weight equivalent to the previous model. Moreover, the newly designed chassis also helps achieve superior comfort and steady handling.

Newly added to the Honda Fit lineup is a Road Sailing (RS) version which highlights a sportier and sophisticated character with a newly developed 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and a specially designed suspension with enhanced styling and a richer feel.