Take a Look at the 2011 Honda CR-Z

Motor Trend took a look at the amazing 2011 Honda CR-Z:

The letters stand for Compact Renaissance Zero and announce Honda's goal of transforming the automotive landscape with a compact car that produces negligible emissions. As implied by renaissance, Honda has been down this road before: In name and silhouette, the CR-Z is clearly meant to trigger fond memories of the original Honda CRX. That little coupe helped foster and legitimize the Japanese, front-drive sport-compact craze. Light and snappy handling, the CRX proved a high water mark for the era, especially in canyon-carving Si trim.

Though 15.9 inches longer (9.3 inches of that between the wheels), 4.6 inches wider, and 4.1 inches taller than the original CRX, the CR-Z shares many characteristics with that car and the tadpole-shaped first-generation Insight. All are two seat (2+2 in Japan and Europe), front-drive coupes with wind-cheating Kamm-back profiles and vertical rear-deck windows. All come equipped with tiny four-cylinder engines and manual transmissions, though only the Insight and CR-Z have the hybrid raison d'etre, Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system.

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JD Power & Associates Honors 3 Honda Models

JD Power and Associates has named 3 Honda models in their 3 year dependability study of 2007 models.   The models are the CR-V, Fit and Ridgeline:

J.D. Power and Associates has named the 2007 Honda CR-V, Fit and Ridgeline as the "most-dependable" vehicles in their respective segments in its 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study℠ (VDS).

The study, which measures problems experienced by original owners of three-year-old vehicles (2007 model year), includes 198 different problem symptoms across all areas of the vehicle. Overall dependability is determined by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The industry average for all vehicles in the 2010 VDS survey measured 155 PP100.

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Motor Trend's First Drive: 2011 Honda CR-Z

Motor Trend recently drove Honda's new hybrid, the 2011 Honda CR-Z:

Built on a slightly shorter, but wider, Insight platform, the CR-Z's wheelbase has been clipped 4.5 in compared with the Insight. It's also 1.2 in lower, and 97 lbs lighter. It seems much more low-slung when you slip into the driver's seat, because the H-point is closer to the floor. There's plenty of headroom for driver's up to 6 ft 5 in, but forget the rear seats, which would struggle to accommodate a 12 year old. Flatten the rear seats and you create 14.1 cubic feet of luggage space, enough for a couple of suitcases, or two golf bags.


Under the hood is the 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine from the Fit, and mated to a revised 6-speed manual transmission lifted out of the European-spec 1.8-liter Civic. The internal combustion engine delivers 112 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 107 pound-feet of torque at 4800 rpm; the CR-Z's brushless DC electric motor -- positioned in place of the flywheel, and powered by nickel metal hydride batteries -- generates 14 horsepower at 1500 rpm and 57 pound-feet at 1000 rpm. Through a complex calculation, which we won't go into here, Honda claims the combined power output of the CR-Z's hybrid system is 122 horsepower at 6000 rpm while combined torque is 128 pound-feet at 1500 rpm.

Given the 1.5-liter's greater torque we had to redesign the IMA system and gearbox to cope," explains Tomobe. But to experience the full force of this beefy bottom end grunt, Tomobe suggests we first select 'sports mode' from the car's new dash-mounted, 3-mode drive system switches. In sports mode, throttle response mapping is changed, and the electric motor acts as a kind of mild supercharger when accelerating, Tomobe says. The other modes -- 'Normal' and 'Econ' modes -- retard throttle response to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.

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The 2011 Honda Pilot SUV Offers Comfort for 8 With Variety of Features

The 2011 Honda Pilot SUV will offer not only a comfortable ride for up to 8 people, but also a variety of features to appeal to almost anyone:

The 250-horsepower V-6 engine provides both performance and enhanced efficiency with Variable Cylinder Management (TM), a technology that can deactivate up to three of the engine's six cylinders to save fuel when cruising or lightly accelerating.


The available Variable Torque Management™ 4-Wheel-Drive (VTM-4 (R)) directs power to the wheels with the most traction in rain, snow and slippery terrain. All models are equipped with a standard towing hitch receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models.

Consistent with contemporary SUV styling, the exterior conveys a bold and substantial approach that also helps to maximize interior space, yet the Pilot still maintains a garage-friendly exterior length of less than 16 feet. The interior emphasizes an expansive feel with an efficient and modern design that supplies 152.7 cu-ft. of passenger space within three rows of seats. Adjustable storage compartments in the center console can accommodate items large and small from handbags to mobile phones. The instrument panel's wide center stack intelligently groups similar controls for the audio system, climate controls and the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System and Honda DVD Entertainment System (if equipped). All models provide an auxiliary audio input jack for digital music players, and navigation-equipped models also include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and a USB audio interface2.

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Stop By For Info on the Really Big Thing Honda Sales Event

Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Honda for information on The Really Big Thing Sales Event.  There are special rates available for qualifying leases and purchases. 

Two Honda Vehicles Named Kiplinger's Best in Class

Two Honda Vehicles were recently named as Best in Class by Kiplinger's:

Best in Class $25,000 - $35,000-  HONDA ACCORD EX V6:  Tops for the third year in a row, Honda’s bestseller is renowned for reliability. The V6 is powerful—it puts out 271 horses--yet thrifty. The Accord features ample interior space and a comfy ride in addition to a full complement of standard safety equipment.

Best in Class Small Crossover-  HONDA CR-V:  The top-selling compact crossover in the U.S. features straightforward design inside and out, a perky four-cylinder engine (so it doesn't sacrifice fuel economy) and smooth, carlike performance. It’s available in front-wheel as well as all-wheel drive. Top resale values are another plus.

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Honda Civic GX NGV Named Greenest Vehicle

The Honda Civic GX NGV was once again named the "Greenest Vehicle" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.  The Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Fit also made the list.

For the seventh straight year, the Civic GX NGV was named "Greenest Vehicle" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Not only did the Civic GX beat out the Toyota Prius for the top spot, but three other Honda vehicles also made the list, making 2010 the ninth consecutive year Honda has had more than three cars named to ACEEE’s "Greenest Vehicles."

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