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2011 Honda Civic Review

Friday, June 24, 2011

2011 Honda Civic Review

Introduction to 2011 Honda Civic

The loyal customer base for the Honda Civic series is going to get a treat from the manufacturer with the release of the eighth generation model. The goal for the manufacturer with the release of the Honda Civic 2011 model such that the series will continue to sell as good as it did in the past few years. If you wanted to find out more information before you decide if this is going to be a great purchase, you can read more details below.

Honda Civic 2011 will introduce new colors into your body color option to suit your own personality and taste. Due to the success of the series, the manufacturers have opted not to tinker much with the design concept of this new vehicle while trying to keep it futuristic looking to be able to compete with the others in the same segment. However, do not expect a complete body overhaul on this one.

When you examine the inside of the 2011 Honda Civic, you will instantly notice the simpler but cleaner interior. Indeed, minor revisions are done on the interior to add some sophistication. There are also new features incorporated into this vehicle such as the improved navigation system, cup holders, ports for your external devices, such as iPod or iPhone, and cotton/polyester seats to make the passengers feel as comfortable as possible.

The power-train capacity for the Honda Civic 2011 model has been noted in several car reviews to take a giant leap for the series. You can choose from two different engines, which are the 1.8-liter four cylinder that can produce 140 horsepower max and the 2.0-liter four cylinder with up to 197 horsepower. Despite of the maximum capability of the engine, you will be surprised to find out that this vehicle has excellent fuel rating, which averages at 26 mpg for the city and 34 mpg on the highway.

Advantages of 2011 Honda Civic

*You have more options in exterior body colors;
*It is an impressive fuel economy rating to increase cost savings;
*The interior features incorporated here make it comfortable and efficient;
*The improved navigation system offer maximum assistance in the driving process;
*It offers top notch engine performance;
*This vehicle is available in an affordable price tag.

Disadvantages of 2011 Honda Civic

*Aside from the addition of new body colors, there are no distinctive changes to the exterior styling that would make it stand out.

Pricing Information

There are several car reviews written about the Honda Civic 2011 model and estimates are therefore given about how much you should shell out for this model. The base price is estimated to start at $16,000 but if you incorporate various features to customize your ride, then the prices could go up to as much as $28,000.

Looking to get a new car? You might want to check out more about the 2011 Honda Civic model and give it a test drive. There is probably no distinctive changes to the styling aspect of this vehicle, but it does deliver optimum practicality when using it mainly for transportation purposes. For a series that has earned so much popularity, then you will be pleased with this bargain!Visit car reviews for more reviews about cars.

honda civic hybrid 2006 review and pictures

Monday, May 9, 2011

honda civic hybrid 2006 review and pictures
The Honda Civic Hybrid is the car that has set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact hybrid car market. The sedan adds to the LX's features automatic climate control,

a roof-mounted radio antenna, a rear decklid spoiler, and hybrid-pertinent digital data displays. For 2006, the Honda Civic Hybrid has been redesigned.
The good: The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid includes the best voice-recognition system we've seen in a car.

Honda crv 2012

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Mechanical: The 2012 Honda CR-V will continue its basic formula of a four-cylinder engine working through front- or all-wheel drive. Sources suggest Honda will essentially carry over the third-generation CR-V’s engine for the first few years of the new design, then transition to a new powertrain as part of a mid-cycle update, probably around model-year 2015. That would mean the 2012 CR-V would reprise a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that would again be rated around 180 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. (Think of torque as the force that gets you moving, horsepower as the energy that sustains momentum.)
That would allow the 2012 CR-V to retain a competitive horsepower number but would keep it behind the class curve for torque. The 2012 CR-V would also remain off the pace if Honda chooses to continue fitting a five-speed automatic as the sole transmission. Top new rivals use more efficient six-speed automatics. CR-V’s default drivetrain layout will again be front-wheel drive, which puts the weight of the engine over the wheels that propel the car. That benefits wet-pavement traction. AWD will continue available at extra cost as a grip-enhancer on snow or loose surfaces.
It’ll again be a crossover-typical system that normally operates in front-wheel drive and automatically reapportions power to the rear wheels when the fronts begin to slip. CR-V’s design brief will never include severe off-road duty, but Honda would enhance the next-generation’s backwoods mobility by fitting it with a driver-selected switch to lock AWD into a 50:50 front-rear split at low speeds. Many rivals offer such a feature. While the 2007-2011 CR-V wasn’t known for responsive acceleration, it was a compact-crossover benchmark for sharp handling and composed ride. That leadership is likely to continue, given Honda’s suspension-design expertise, though some reduction in wind and road noise is necessary to keep the fourth-generation CR-V in line with more refined new rivals.

2011 honda civic interior

Of note we now not only know the engine’s power, but at what rpm. The new 2.4-liter makes just 4 hp more than the old 2.0 but does so at 800 lower rpm. More significantly, the torque jump of 31 ft-lbs comes on at almost 2000 rpm earlier.