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Earth Dreams Technology
Honda Unveils First Engine from its New Earth Dreams Technology Range at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The first example of Honda’s ground breaking new Earth Dreams Technology will be on display at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.6-litre diesel is the first in a new generation of engines being introduced over the next three years. Lining up next to the engine display will be the NSX Concept, EV-STER and a prototype of the European C
Earth Dreams Technology – delivering class-leading fuel economy
Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology is a new generation engine series delivering excellent performance and environmental values. Due to be introduced throughout the product range, the new technology will see Honda become number one in fuel economy within three years.
The new 1.6 litre diesel will be the first engine from this series and it will be introduced to the new Civic in late 2012. It will be the lightest engine in its class, delivering sub 100g/km CO2 levels and a class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance. A cut engine display of the new 1.6 litre diesel will be shown on the Honda stand.
1.6 litre diesel engine specification:
- Displacement: 1596cc
- Max Power: 88kw (120 PS)/4000rpm
- Max Torque: 300Nm/2000rpm
Honda NSX Concept
The stunning NSX Concept will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show badged ‘Honda’. Highlighting the design and technology direction for Honda’s next generation supercar, the NSX Concept features a V6 mid-mounted engine and will employ a range of new technologies including the innovative Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system. It is expected to go on sale within the next three years.
European CR-V Prototype
Honda will also present the European CR-V Prototype, a preview model highlighting the exterior styling direction of the all-new fourth generation European Honda CR-V, which is set to go on sale in Autumn 2012. Compared to the previous generation, the model adopts a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly into the fascia for improved aerodynamics.
New Jazz Models for Europe
Two new Jazz derivatives will also be displayed for the first time. The Jazz Si, on sale from Summer 2012, features an upgraded sporty suspension package and styling changes to the interior and the exterior.
The second derivative, the Jazz 1.2 with Idle Stop, delivers a reduction in CO2 emissions of 3g/km compared to the standard 1.2 variant and will available to order in Spring.
EV-STER
Further underlining Honda’s aim of developing sporty, exciting products, the Honda EV-STER will also make its European debut at the show. The EV-STER, an electric rear wheel drive two-seater open sports car, features dynamic and innovative styling and excellent environmental performance.
The Honda Press Conference will take place at 09.15 on Tuesday 6 March.
Labels: Honda Canterbury, Honda Concept, Honda Dream Earth Technology, Honda Kent, New Honda
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Honda Hybrid Sales hit 800K
Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Honda was the first manufacturer in the world to launch a hybrid model and the Insight delivered 83 miles per gallon* giving it the highest fuel economy among all petrol powered vehicles at the time.
Honda now sells seven hybrid models in 50 countries and they all come equipped with Honda’s original lightweight and compact IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system.
In the UK, Honda has sold more than 22,000 hybrids since the original Insight was launched in 2000 and the current hybrid line up now consists of the CR-Z, Jazz Hybrid and Insight.
Honda’s annual worldwide hybrid sales for 2011 was approximately 200,000 units (up 30 per cent compared to 2010), and Honda’s total hybrid sales during the last three years exceeded 500,000. In Japan, the ratio of hybrid vehicles exceeded 45 per cent of all new Honda vehicle registrations for the month of December 2011. Labels: Barretts Honda, Honda CR-Z, Honda Insight, Honda Insight. Honda Canterbury, Honda Jazz, Honda Kent
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Honda NSX Concept
American Honda unveils New NSX Concept at 2012 Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS)
American Honda unveiled the new NSX Concept, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar.
Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world.
The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from Honda. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system.
Speaking at the Detroit Motor Show, Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, who led the development of Honda’s first NSX supercar, explained the values of the new NSX, “Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities.”
While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions the true racing philosophy of an extremely favourable power-to-weight ratio.
Utilising a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering, which Honda anticipates will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a powerful next-generation VTEC® V-6 engine with direct-injection, works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor, to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make the NSX the ultimate expression of, “the synergy between man and machine,” added Ito. “The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way.”
In addition to the new NSX Concept, American Honda also unveiled the Accord Coupe Concept, providing the first glimpse of the styling direction of the ninth-generation US Accord, set to go on-sale in the US in autumn 2012. This model is designed uniquely for the US market and is not destined for Europe.
As the Acura brand enters its second 25 years as Honda’s premium luxury-performance automobile brand, a concept version of the Acura ILX luxury compact sedan and a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sports utility vehicle were also unveiled.
The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to an all-new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in spring 2012. To be positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX will feature three different powertrains, including Acura’s first-ever petrol-electric hybrid.
Labels: Approved Used Honda, Barretts Honda, Honda Canterbury, Honda Kent, New Honda, Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
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Honda Hybrid Sales Hit 800,000
Honda has sold more than 800,000 hybrid vehicles since the first generation Honda Insight hit the road in November 1999. Honda was the first manufacturer in the world to launch a hybrid model and the Insight delivered 83 miles per gallon* giving it the highest fuel economy among all petrol powered vehicles at the time.
Honda now sells seven hybrid models in 50 countries and they all come equipped with Honda’s original lightweight and compact IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system.
In the UK, Honda has sold more than 22,000 hybrids since the original Insight was launched in 2000 and the current hybrid line up now consists of the CR-Z, Jazz Hybrid and Insight.
Honda’s annual worldwide hybrid sales for 2011 was approximately 200,000 units (up 30 per cent compared to 2010), and Honda’s total hybrid sales during the last three years exceeded 500,000. In Japan, the ratio of hybrid vehicles exceeded 45 per cent of all new Honda vehicle registrations for the month of December 2011. Labels: Approved Used Honda, Barretts Honda, Honda Canterbury, Honda CR-Z, Honda Jazz, New Honda
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Your Honda, Your Way
New 'Your Honda, Your Way' Campaign Gives Customers More Choice
Honda is giving customers the opportunity to create their very own exclusive offer package in the new ‘Your Honda, Your Way’ campaign. Buyers have a choice between a range of offers including four years complimentary servicing, an insurance contribution and extended guarantee to tailor-make a package to suit their requirements.
Customers visiting a Honda dealership to purchase any new Jazz, CR-V or current Insight on orders between 1 January and 31 March 2012 and registered by 30 June 2012 will have the opportunity to choose three of the following offers, while CR-Z customers have the choice of two:
- Four years complimentary servicing including roadside assistance
- Fourth year Honda Happiness Extended Guarantee
- Up to three years road tax
- £300 insurance contribution
- Three years 6.4 per cent APR representative PCP with nil deposit – a Honda first
- Two years 0 per cent HP with 35 per cent deposit
Customers can pick and choose two or three of the above to make any combination they wish.
“‘Your Honda, Your Way’ follows on from the successful ‘4’ campaign which launched in summer 2011. We wanted to carry forward some of the popular elements of the ‘4’ offer, however we recognise that everyone has different requirements and this new campaign gives our customers the flexibility to tailor-make a package which best suits their individual needs,” commented Paul Runza, Tactical Marketing Manager. “Customer satisfaction is a top priority for Honda and this is a perfect example of how we are always looking at ways we can deliver customer excellence.”
Love Hearts Imagery
To bring the campaign advertising to life, Honda has teamed up with Swizzels Matlow, the makers of Love Hearts and used the retro sweet imagery to emphasise the customer choice element of the ‘Your Honda, Your Way’ campaign and give the adverts a fun, fresh look and feel.
The Love Hearts images will be a familiar feature across all Honda Marketing activities throughout the first quarter of 2012.
To find out more about this HONDA OFFER - please visit: http://www.barrettskent.co.uk/honda/latest_offers.htmLabels: Barretts Honda, Honda Canterbury, Honda Kent, Honda Offers, New Honda
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Honda's UK Plant
PRODUCTION OF NEW CIVIC AND NEXT GENERATION CR-V TO BE BUILT AT HONDA'S UK PLANTHonda has confirmed that both the new Civic hatchback for Europe and the next generation CR-V will be built at Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) in Swindon, UK. In a further boost to HUM, weekly production will return to normal levels in early September after a period of parts supply interruption following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year. Associates proud to build new CivicThe new Civic – designed exclusively for Europe and tested extensively on the region’s roads – will be the ninth generation of the popular hatchback. Honda’s first ever Civic went on sale back in 1972. Production of the small family car will start later in the year at HUM, ahead of the sales launch in early 2012. The introduction of the new model into production remained on plan during the recent parts supply interruption and the 3,000 Honda Associates continue to prepare for the arrival of the new Civic, as well as conduct additional training to further their development during this time. “Our Associates are all really excited to be producing the next generation of Civic here at Swindon,” says Mark Trowbridge, Director of Quality and New Model at HUM “The next six months will be busy, as we ramp up to full production following the training and trial builds of the new car. “The fact that we will be the only Honda plant in the world producing this hatchback version of the new Civic, makes us extremely proud of the highly skilled and dedicated team we have working here in Swindon,” Mark continued. The company’s decision to also produce the next generation CR-V at HUM is a further endorsement of the high quality produced by Honda’s UK based Associates. The new CR-V will go on sale in Europe from Autumn 2012. Production to return to normalHonda can also confirm that weekly production at HUM will return to normal levels from early September, following a period of parts supply interruption and reduced production levels following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Parts supply from Japan has continued to improve significantly and HUM is aiming to recover volume quickly in order to respond to customer requirements. Labels: Barretts Honda, Honda Canterbury, Honda Civic Hatchback, Honda CR-V
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CR-Z MUGEN RR
MUGEN DEVELOPS HONDA CR-Z MUGEN RR DESIGN CONCEPT
MUGEN of Japan has built a CR-Z MUGEN RR design concept to demonstrate MUGEN’s capabilities in terms of function, style, performance and agility. The CR-Z MUGEN RR was produced by M-TEC in Japan for show purposes only and there are currently no plans for further production.
The CR-Z MUGEN RR has been created with many bespoke prototype parts, several of which are created in carbon fibre, including the bonnet, passenger doors and rear tailgate. Other features unique to the car include a full length carbon-fibre underbody, a twin central-exit exhaust, vented front bumpers and race-developed suspension. Orange 4-piston monobloc brake calipers and forged 18-inch alloy wheels both complement the vibrant Valencia Orange Pearl exterior paint work.
Inside the car, the seats are clad in MUGEN-branded colour-coded leather/Alcantara. The addition of a race-developed information screen has the ability to record chassis and engine data as well as housing a Satellite navigation and audio system. This high tech kit will monitor the car over two laps to “learn” a circuit and then record lap data and vehicle tracking using GPS.
The design concept was unveiled for its world debut at the beginning of July in the Moving Motor Show area at Goodwood Festival of Speed and complements the high-performance CR-Z MUGEN, which was designed and built by MUGEN EURO based in the UK.
Labels: Barretts Honda, Honda Canterbury, Honda Concept, HONDA CR-Z MUGEN RR, M-TEC
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