2X 2017 Acura MDX Reveal Video's

Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX Makes World Debut in New York with Bold New Styling, Upgraded Features and Sport Hybrid Powertrain

Mar 23, 2016 - NEW YORK

• 2017 MDX showcases new diamond pentagon grille first seen on the Acura Precision Concept
• New Sport Hybrid powertrain delivers the ultimate in power and control while gaining 35 horsepower and anticipated to add 7 mpg to city fuel economy rating
• AcuraWatch™ safety and driver assist technology to be offered as standard equipment on all 2017 MDX models

Acura today unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV featuring bold new styling, added luxury features and available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) powertrain technology. The 2017 Acura MDX will be equipped with AcuraWatch™ on all grades, making MDX the first luxury SUV in its class to offer these advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including automatic emergency braking, as standard features. The 2017 MDX is slated to go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide this summer and will be joined by the MDX Sport Hybrid later in the year.

Showcasing the new face of Acura, the restyled 2017 MDX is highlighted by the bold and distinctive diamond pentagon grille, first seen on the Acura Precision Concept that debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January. The new Acura grille is integrated with a more sharply sculpted hood, front fascia and front fenders coupled with new LED fog lights and restyled Jewel Eye™ headlights, which enhance the MDX's distinctive and sporting demeanor. A new chrome rocker panel design adds an element of contrast to the MDX's profile, while a revised rear bumper, body colored skid garnish and the addition of twin tailpipes further emphasizes the performance character of the 2017 Acura MDX.

"Upping the performance pedigree of the MDX with bold styling, our exclusive Sport Hybrid powertrain and the standard application of AcuraWatch technologies that many in the industry refer to as semi-autonomous, represents a major injection of Acura's Precision Crafted Performance DNA," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These changes will continue to advance MDX's competitiveness and its legacy as the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time."

All 2017 MDX models benefit from increased standard luxury and technology features, including an Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold, Auto High Beam headlights, SiriusXM Radio® 2.0 and four 2.5-amp USB charging ports. Technology and Advance packages add Bi-Directional Keyless Remote Engine Start, two new 20-inch wheel and tire options, power folding side mirrors, and HD Traffic. In addition to these features, Advance grades add LED fog lights, genuine Olive Ash Burl or Black Limba wood interior trim, a heated steering wheel and Surround-View Camera System with six selectable viewing angles. Advance models can also be equipped with two second-row captain's chairs and a center console with two additional USB ports, replacing the three-person second-row seating found on lower grades.  An ultra-widescreen Rear Entertainment System is also available on models with the Advance ENT Package.

MDX Sport Hybrid
The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is the third model to feature Acura's innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain, joining the Acura NSX supercar and RLX flagship sedan to deliver the ultimate in power and control. The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is powered by a 3.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT) with an integrated electric motor powering the front wheels, and a Twin Motor Unit with two electric motors providing power to the rear wheels. Additionally, the system delivers electrified torque vectoring for improved straight line performance and cornering precision in combination with all-wheel-drive power application. Peak powertrain output of 325 horsepower is up 35 horsepower over the non-hybrid model. The MDX Sport Hybrid is anticipated to receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 (city/highway/combined), an estimated 7-mpg city fuel economy rating increase over the (non-hybrid) MDX with SH-AWD.

The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid will be available with Technology and Advance packages. Both add a new Active Sport Suspension that delivers improved ride quality, handling performance and is integrated with the Integrated Dynamics System featuring the dynamic modes of Comfort, Normal and Sport, and exclusive to Sport Hybrid models, a new Sport+ mode.

AcuraWatch Standard
All 2017 MDX models receive the AcuraWatch suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technology as standard equipment, including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with automatic emergency braking, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). AcuraWatch uses a millimeter wave radar and monocular camera sensing technology to detect other vehicles as well as lane markings and can help intervene to prevent or mitigate the severity of a collision. Moreover, with Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist, AcuraWatch can significantly decrease the driver's workload during freeway cruising by maintaining a set speed and following interval, initiating both braking and throttle inputs, and adding steering input to help the driver maintain their position in the detected lane.

The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time and Acura's best-selling SUV, with sales topping 50,000 units in each of the past three years. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif., developed and engineered at the R&D center in Raymond, Ohio, and will continue to be produced at the company's Lincoln, Ala. auto plant using domestic and globally sourced parts. In early 2017, an additional production source for MDX will be added at the East Liberty, Ohio auto plant.

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http://www.hondanews.com/releases/refreshed-2017-acura-mdx-makes-world-debut-in-new-york-with-bold-new-styling-upgraded-features-and-sport-hybrid-powertrain

Honda dealers clamor for more HR-V and Pilot crossovers

by David Undercoffler of www.autonews.com

It's a classic case of "Be careful what you wish for."

Like much of the industry, the Honda brand rode a light-truck wave in 2015, with a 12 percent increase in truck sales that contributed to the brand's record volume of more than 1.4 million vehicles.
But while Honda dealers had plenty to celebrate, they also were feeling squeezed by tight supplies of the most popular crossovers, said Bob Navarre, chairman of Honda's dealer advisory board and owner of Valley Honda in suburban Chicago.

"Our challenges are really good challenges to have," Navarre said.

Dealers are clamoring for more of the Pilot midsize crossover, redesigned for the 2016 model year, and the new HR-V subcompact crossover.

"That thing has been a home run for us," Navarre said of the HR-V, which was launched in the spring of 2015. "We can't get enough of those. We'd really like to have five times the production we have right now."

Honda dealers are also keen to use the redesigned Ridgeline pickup to feed consumers who are hungry for light trucks. To them, the second-generation truck can't come soon enough.

"We'd love to have our Ridgeline today," Navarre said. (It's due to begin arriving in dealerships this spring.) He's also hoping a lower entry price -- made possible by a new front-wheel-drive base model -- helps grab more customers than the first generation did.

As for dealers' product wish lists, Navarre said, retailers are always encouraging the automaker to take a look at potential holes in its utility-vehicle lineup. He notes the gap between Honda's CR-V compact crossover and the three-row Pilot. 

"It's not hard to imagine an area like a Jeep Grand Cherokee," Navarre said. "That might be something that's worth taking a look at."

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http://www.autonews.com/article/20160328/RETAIL06/303289974/honda-dealers-clamor-for-more-hr-v-and-pilot-crossovers

TOV: Honda S1000 and Honda S2000 get speculatively brought to life

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http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=1272425

Honda Mobilio to be discontinued in India to make room for BR-V?

Honda Mobilio (Honda Fit CUV)

Honda BR-V (more traditional SUV styling)

by Nithyanandh Karuppaswamy of www.rushlane.com

A recent report in Times Of India alleges that the Honda Mobilio MPV could be discontinued in India owing to steadily dropping sales numbers. The car which started off with a monthly sales figure of around 3,500 units had registered 441 units and 226 units in this January and February respectively.

Withdrawal of the Mobilio from the market would also give Honda Car India a better room to position its upcoming BR-V which is essentially a more rugged variant of the Mobilio with upmarket dashboard. With the Hyundai Creta dominating the market and Renault Duster receiving a facelift, it’s imperative for Honda to get BR-V’s pricing right. We think the BR-V should be retailed in the similar price bracket as the Mobilio to make an impact, and discontinuing the MPV is the only way to avoid cannibalization.

The BR-V would be launched in the Q1 of FY2016-17 with heavy localization. The car maker’s Tapukara plant is reportedly getting ready to produce the vehicle. Honda Car India would be hoping that the BR-V will garner consistent sales volume that the Mobilio couldn’t.

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https://www.rushlane.com/honda-mobilio-discountinued-india-make-room-br-v-12191012.html

2017 Acura MDX facelift spied ahead of New York debut

The 2017 Acura MDX has been spied ahead of its debut at the New York Auto Show on March 23rd.
Looking instantly recognizable, the facelifted crossover has been equipped with a new front fascia that features a more prominent grille and restyled headlights.  The styling changes are less noticeable out back but the model appears to have a new rear bumper with vents at both sides.

Spy photographers couldn't get close enough to snap interior photos but Acura has previously said the model will be equipped with additional luxury, comfort, and convenience features.  There's no word on specifics but buyers can expect to find an upgraded infotainment system and some new driver assistance systems.

The current model is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque but Acura has suggested the facelifted variant will have "advanced new powertrain technology."  That's not much to go on but it the model could gain a new hybrid variant or possibly a new engine.

The 2017 MDX will go into production later this year and the model will be built in Lincoln, Alabama as well as East Liberty, Ohio.

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http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160317105242/2017-acura-mdx-facelift-spied-ahead-of-new-york-debut

Autoblog: Honda CR-V set to grow in its next-generation

Extra-long rear door suggests a three-row model is on the way.

by Brandon Turkus of www.autoblog.com

It's been accepted that cars grow with each successive generation. Honda looks to be stretching that theory as it conducts testing of the next-generation CR-V. It's big.

Judging by these images, Honda has essentially taken a CR-V and inserted a big, long door between the B- and C-pillars, stretching the wheelbase by what has to be several inches at the very least. This makes it a virtual certainty that when the new model debuts, it'll be with both five- and seven-passenger variants. Not only will this give Honda an advantage over basically all of its two-row-only competitors, it'll also create separation between its new entry level CUV, the HR-V.

Judging by the camouflage, we're also betting Honda has made some serious changes to the front end while still using the old CR-V's bones. You can see the engineers have jury-rigged some hefty auxiliary lights on the front fenders, since the entire fascia has been covered. And in back, there are (weirdly for a CR-V) two prominent exhausts.

Judging by these images, the next CR-V is still pretty early in its development cycle. We wouldn't expect it to debut before early 2017.

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http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/17/2017-honda-crv-spy-shots/#slide-3835044

Restoring #HondaSerialOne, the first Honda automobile in the U.S.

by Tanya Gazdik of www.mediapost.com

Honda is commemorating its heritage with an online series that follows the restoration of Serial One, the very first Honda that was sold in the U.S. in 1969.

The first video launched March 16 on Honda’s social channels and at serialone.com. Consumers can follow the progress on the Honda social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram in addition to serialone.com.

The series will be updated weekly and will follow the painstaking restoration of the vehicle. Fans can follow the journey as N600 mechanic Tim Mings brings the vehicle back to life.

“We’re so proud to bring the story of Honda’s roots in the U.S. to life through the restoration of this vehicle,” said Alicia Jones, Honda social media manager, in a release.

In the late 60s, after a decade of growth that led to Honda becoming the top-selling motorcycle manufacturer in America and the world, the company embarked on a new mission to sell cars in the United States. Honda entered the U.S. market with the Honda N600, which was just 122 inches in length and could actually fit between the wheels of some full-size vehicles in America, which measured up to 225 inches in length and weighed nearly twice as much as the NSX.

Episode one begins with an introduction to Mings, known for his ability to bring the most destructed of vehicles back to life, specifically for his experience in working with N600’s, having owned one himself, and having restored more than 1,000 N600 vehicles throughout his career, but none as special as Serial One. After collecting dust in a junkpile for almost 50 years, a twist of fate helps “Serial One” find its way to Honda and the right man who can restore it to its former glory.

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http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/271383/honda-celebrates-history-with-online-series.html

Honda Canada releases technical bulletin for 2016 Civic

An upper view of the body structure of the 2016 Honda Civic. Steel parts are colour coded based on their tensile strength in megapascals.

Toronto, Ontario -- March 16, 2016 -- Honda Canada has released new body repair information for the 2016 Honda Civic. Please note that the information provided here is for information purposes only. Always refer directly to the appropriate OEM procedures from Honda before attempting any repairs.

The 2016 Civic uses Honda’s Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. The body construction uses 58 percent high-tensile-strength steel (HSS), including 26 percent ultra-high-strength steel. In addition, a weight-saving steel centre pillar stiffener has been added, and the rear frame has soft zones for crash performance.

The lower front bulkhead assembly is a bolt-on resin composite. The upper bulkhead frame is constructed of mild steel. The bulkhead is attached with 20 bolts. Honda Canada advises that a damaged bulkhead must be replaced, not repaired.

The 2016 Honda Civic also has a wealth of advanced safety and driver assist technologies, including a collision mitigation braking system with pedestrian sensing capability.

Honda Canada cautions that heat must not be applied to any body part during straightening as it may compromise the internal structure and strength of high-strength steel parts. Any part that has had heat applied to it during straightening must be replaced with new parts. Ignoring this directive may significantly reduce occupant protection.

For more information, please see “2016 Civic New Model Body Repair information” at techinfo.honda.com.

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http://www.collisionrepairmag.com/news/18088-honda-canada-releases-technical-bulletin-for-2016-civic

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2017 Honda Civic hatchback patent images could show production version

We have stumbled upon a batch of patent images which could show the 2017 Honda Civic hatchback in production guise.

Honda unveiled earlier this month in Geneva the Civic Hatchback Prototype which serves as a preview for next year’s production model and now these patent images show a less exciting version of the prototype. It could very well be the production car as it comes with regular wheels and a slightly less aggressive body lacking the front and rear spoiler lips. In addition, the side skirts don’t stand out as they do on the prototype and at the back the dual exhaust tips are missing while a rear windshield wiper has been added.

Even if this is not the production version, the only change we could see on the 2017 Civic Hatchback compared to these patent images would be the meshes in the bumpers. On the attached images these are quite large and seem to mirror those on the prototype, so the production car could come with smaller meshes. Other than that, the vehicle looks ready to hit Honda’s assembly line at the Swindon factory in United Kingdom.

Compared to the outgoing Civic five-door hatchback, the prototype showed by Honda in Geneva was 130 mm longer, 30 mm wider, and it was sitting 20 mm lower. We already know the production model will be offered with a newly developed 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine which will be joined by the 1.5-liter available in the Civic Sedan and Coupe launched recently in United States. A more popular choice among European buyers will likely be the familiar 1.6-liter i-DTEC turbodiesel. Depending on selection, these engines will work with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional CVT.

Taking into account the 2017 Honda Civic in European specification is set to go on sale early next year, we will likely see it in the metal this October at the Paris Motor Show.

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http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160315105110/2017-honda-civic-hatchback-patent-images-could-show-production-version

Honda Australia wishing for ute and large SUV, may have to settle for seven-seat CR-V

We are not expecting the 3rd row seat CRV to get to North America, even though we expect it to be the same increase in size....

by Matt Campbell of www.driveadvice.com.au

A seven-seat version of the next-generation Honda CR-V could form an important pillar for Honda Australia, as the brand has confirmed it is unable to secure a large SUV or dual-cab utility vehicle in the near future.

At a business meeting this week with media, Honda Australia director Stephen Collins gave the best indication to date that Australians could get the next-generation Honda CR-V – likely due in 2017 – with three rows of seating.

“One of our big projects now that we’re working on is the next-generation CR-V. And I’ve got nothing to give you on that, I’m afraid. But I think trying to keep customers in your brand and having products that they can grow in to, or downsize to, is important.

“I think, in an ideal world, we’d love a large SUV,” he said, but following on from earlier reports by CarAdvice regarding a seven-seat CR-V, it appears clear that there is no viable option for an even bigger SUV to be offered locally.

Collins said a seven-seat CR-V is “under consideration”.

“If we were to be able to provide that sort of option, then I think that would sort of help us in that journey of customers upsizing and also downsizing,” he said. “I think we’re pretty covered on the downsizing front, it’s more the upsizing part.”

While Collins wouldn’t tell the assembled media if we would get that vehicle, he did say that the decision of whether to offer such a model has already been made.

Collins went on to explain how the Pilot SUV and Ridgeline pick-up that are designed for the US market would be on his wish list for Australia, if they were to be made in right-hand drive. But he admitted that there is a long way to go before such models would be viable here.

“In terms of what’s available, probably the two gaps for us in the market as we see it, are a large SUV – you don’t have to be Einstein to work that one out, we know there are certain variants available in the US that are only available for the US market.

“So at this stage there’s nothing on that horizon. But I think we will continue to scour the world for an option in terms of a large SUV,” he said.

“I think there’s no doubt that not having a large SUV makes it more difficult through that journey,” he said of retaining buyers who outgrow their current Honda.

“We’ve certainly made that desire known. The question comes, you know, for right-hand-drive markets, whether we can build a business case. At this point that’s not able to be done. I wish I could sit here and say it is, but it’s not.

“Our Asian office, and the global product planning office, is certainly aware. The numbers show it. The large SUV segment is growing, it’s not going to go anywhere south anytime soon. And nor are commercials,” he said.

The Ridgeline dual-cab pick-up is designed for lifestyle users rather than hardcore tradies, something that Hyundai is likely targeting with the production version of the Santa Cruz ute.

“We don’t have a pick-up available. There is one in the US. But again the prospect of a pick-up becoming available in the short term is not an option for us,” Collins said.

“So we’re going to concentrate on what our core business is, and what our core business is is selling SUVs and passenger cars.”

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http://www.caradvice.com.au/425221/honda-australia-wishing-for-ute-and-large-suv-may-have-to-settle-for-seven-seat-cr-v/

Honda's Jazz Based Crossover To Be Called WRV

Not for North America, but always nice to see what Honda is doing in other markets....

by Dennis James of www.drivespark.com

Honda's Jazz based crossover could be called the WRV when it makes its debut at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show later this year.

The Honda WRV will be Honda's entry into an extremely competitve segment in the Indian car market which sees the likes of the Hyundai i20 Active, VW Polo Cross and the Etios Cross from Toyota. The WRV is expected to use the same engines as the Jazz hatchback. Both 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines could make their way underneath the WRV's hood.

Design wise the WRV gets a redesigned front bumper and restyled taillamps along with some cladding on the body to give it a rough and tumble look. Also new seems to be the boot lid which looks a lot more narrower.

According to Autoesporte, the WRV is expected to make its debut at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show in November and is expected to make its way into India a few months later.

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 http://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2016/honda-jazz-based-crossover-may-be-called-wrv-014147.html

Honda's $20,000 (Partially) Self-Driving (Civic) Vehicle Hits the Road

The Obama administration has said to spend $4 billion to speed up autonomous car innovation during the next years. For $20,440, you can get a Honda with the ability of driving itself quite well on a highway today.

Honda Motor Co. HMC, -1.03 % is releasing automated security functions on its entry-level car Civic LX sedan, a step that takes some of the most sophisticated innovation on the marketplace readily available and makes it easily accessible to considerably more purchasers, consisting of more youthful ones. General Motors Co. GM, -0.26 %, set to introduce a brand-new version of its little Chevrolet Cruze this year, is the next compact car in line to include advanced-safety bells and whistles.

This shows a growing accessibility of advanced-driver assistance systems, or ADAS, such as lane-keeping help, automatic braking or adaptive cruise control in the market. As car makers offer the elements needed to power these functions in option packages as low as $1,800, they are being bought at a far greater rate than electrified automobiles.

After a decade of spending much of its time and billions concentrated on enhancing fuel-efficiency, Washington is enhancing its concentrate on innovation that might save lives.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is thinking about methods to make ADAS features more ubiquitous, and Congress will hold a hearing Tuesday from Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG, +0.50 % GOOGL, +0.72 % Google X group and General Motors.

A test drive in Honda’s fairly low-cost brand-new Civic shows how today’s innovation convincingly and economically attacks a growing issue.

On a 25-mile commute in City Detroit in Honda’s new Civic, much of the drive can be completed with hands off the wheel and foot off the accelerator as long as lane markings remain visible and another lorry remains in front of the car. A camera mounted at the rearview mirror watches the roadway, and the car’s main nervous system tells components when to slow down, swerve or knock the brakes.

Car makers advise against dealing with ADAS-equipped cars as self-drivers. Concerns about liability and a thicket of regulatory ambiguities cause a cautious approach by marketers afraid of suits or embarrassing situations.

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http://speedlux.com/a-20000-self-driving-vehicle-hits-the-road/

Honda and GM Share 2020 Vision On Jointly Developed Fuel Cell Vehicles

by Tim Healey of www.hybridcars.com

Since 2013 Honda and GM have collaborated on fuel cell powertrain development, and plans now are to launch individually branded vehicles in the U.S. by 2020.

While GM has yet to roll out an actual production FCV for all to see, Honda has been out in front with its second-generation Clarity which went on sale in Japan last week with plans for markets in the U.S. and Europe to receive it by end of this year.

It is a third-generation FCV as yet also undisclosed that Honda is aiming to launch by 2020.

The pairing between the number one and number two largest patent holders in hydrogen FCV tech is about achieving two goals: Increased volume and decreased costs.

Original FCX Clarity.

“There are big merits to combining to increase volume,” Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo told the media during the Clarity’s launch.

Honda hasn’t given a global sales target for either the Clarity or the next-generation vehicle that’s expected to launch in 2020. Honda said it would like to sell 200 units in Japan in 2016, and the company wants to sell in a volume of tens of thousands when the next-gen fuel cell launches. Up until now, fuel-cell vehicles have sold in low numbers.

“We are bringing all experience to the table, which means all that Honda learned from the Clarity fuel cell,” said Matthias Bork, head of all fuel cell powertrains at GM, to Automotive News during a fuel cell conference in Japan.

By contrast, Toyota is aiming for 30,000 units of fuel cell vehicles sold by the end of this decade.

GM began work on FCV tech in the 1960s, and has much behind the scenes development and patents behind it.

GM and Honda are working jointly on the fuel-cell stack and hydrogen tanks, but the rest of the vehicles will be developed separately, and it’s expected that they won’t share bodywork.
The advanced fuel cell is expected to generate 95 kilowatts of power.

Faster manufacturing is another reason for the joint venture, but building fuel-cell vehicles quickly is trickier, due to components that are fragile.

“Durability, quality control and cost are three areas that need to be controlled going forward,” Honda engineer Takashi Moriya told Automotive News. “These things are contradictory, so how we do this is going to be a challenge.”

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http://www.hybridcars.com/honda-and-gm-share-2020-vision-on-jointly-developed-fuel-cell-vehicles/

Top Gear: First drive: the brand-new Honda NSX

by Charlie Turner of www.topgear.com

What’s this then?
Honda’s V6 hyper-hybrid that’s been a decade in the making. Developed in the USA and built as a showcase for Honda’s engineering might, it’s a thorn in the side of the Audi R8, Ferrari 488 and McLaren 570S.

Why have we been waiting so long?
It’s fair to say the NSX has had a troubled gestation. In 2007, two years after the Ayrton Senna-developed first-gen model ceased production, Honda announced it would be developing a replacement powered by a naturally-aspirated V10. A year later the project was cancelled with Honda citing challenging economic conditions. In 2011, following signs of the beginning of a recovery, Honda announced the NSX was back on the cards and backed it up with a concept car at the 2012 Detroit show.
Since then it’s fair to say the NSX has been something of a unicorn: we’ve seen endless testing pictures, and speculation has kept online communities buzzing. It’s been the most tantalising tease in supercar history. And then there’s the back story…

Tell us more.
Having decided to ditch the V10 in favour of a V6 hybrid the team initially developed the car with a transverse-mounted normally aspirated motor. After extensive development the decision was made to add twin turbos and rotate the powerplant though 90 degrees for better packaging, weight distribution and heat management. That’s a colossal change to make mid-way through development. But it’s this deep-rooted obsession to get it right that defines the NSX.

OK, so where did the drivetrain actually end up?
Under the nose. Only joking. The NSX now has a 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo generating 500bhp. Wedged between it and the nine-speed twin-clutch ‘box lies a brushless electric motor, which fills in power as the turbos spool up. It also serves as the starter motor, which in turn saves weight.
At the front two further motors, sharing a single clutch, are mounted inboard, driving a front wheel each and allowing the NSX to indulge in the black art of torque vectoring, while at the rear a limited slip differential divvies up the torque. All three motors are powered by a lithium-ion battery pack running down the centre of the car and across behind the seats, forming a ‘T’.
The battery is charged by the V6 and regen braking. All told we have an AWD supercar with a combined output of 573bhp and enough computer processing power to make NASA blush.

Sounds complicated - and complicated normally means heavy.
Yes, complexity adds weight. The NSX tips the scales at 1,725kg, which is chunky compared to the Audi R8 and Ferrari 488, at 1625kg and 1475kg respectively.

What about the styling?
Styling is always a fiercely personal thing, but the NSX has remained relatively true to the original concept’s design, which was first created in Japan, then further refined in Honda’s LA studio. It’s Manga meets Tony Stark with a sharp origami precision.
The final bodywork is predominantly aluminium stretched over the structure to manipulate the airflow and cool the battery cells and complex hybrid drivetrain. Not that it helped my laptop, which was mildly boiled having spent the afternoon in the trunk. Incidentally, the trunk is large enough to accommodate the ubiquitous automotive unit of space measurement, the golf bag. As long as you like your seven-iron lightly baked.

So, styled in the USA but developed in Japan?
Nope, US influence doesn’t end in the styling. The whole development of the NSX has been lead by a hugely enthusiastic team in the US (the decision presumably taken as it will be the car’s biggest market).
The nine speed ‘box, rear motor and other hybrid systems will be manufactured in Japan, then shipped to Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Centre in Columbus, Ohio, where they meet the locally-built V6 and are hand-assembled by a team of 100. To give you some idea of the detail and time that goes into making one, at full production capacity the team will produce eight units a day. In Honda’s factory next door they will create 850 Accords in the same time.

What about the chassis, I’m guessing carbon-fibre?
Wrong, actually. The chassis is constructed using “mixed materials”, predominantly aluminium, with carbon fibre for the floor. While Honda won’t get drawn on specific numbers they say this method delivers a chassis stiffer than anything the opposition has, sighting the Audi R8, Porsche 911 Turbo S and Ferrari 458 as reference points (which talks to the length of the car’s gestation).
The other area they won’t be drawn on is aerodynamic efficiency or downforce. All they will say is that the NSX uses a number of clever aerodynamic channels to ‘attach’ air to the bodywork and develop ‘significant’ downforce without the need for complex deployable spoilers.
This keeps the car looking uncluttered, although you can option a carbon fibre rear wing and more aggressive front splitter. I’d be tempted, as the matte carbon weave adds an additional layer of intent.

OK, enough tech already. What’s it like to drive?
Hang on, interior first. As you approach the NSX the door handles come to life and project outwards. There’s no swan, gullwing or other avian trickery here, just standard doors, and the seats are plush, comfortable and designed to hold you tightly when the NSX starts upping its game.
It all looks suitably modern and stylish, but my biggest issue is with some of the materials used – what looks metal is often plastic, removing a layer of authenticity from some of the key touch points, most notably the door handles, dynamic mode selector and paddle shifts. Honda says some of this may get addressed before final production begins.

So what’s it like to drive?
Despite the complexity of the drive train, or perhaps because of it, the NSX has only four drive modes: Quiet, Sport, Sport+ and Track, all controlled through the dynamic mode wheel in the centre of the dash.
You can configure which of these settings the car starts in so you can make a stealthy exit in the morning or let the neighbours know you’re off. Quiet mode allows you to leave in silence using pure EV drive, a nice party tricky for a supercar. It’s good for about 2 miles before the V6 kicks in to help things along and act as a generator for the batteries.
Sport turns the NSX into a hybrid with the V6 and E-motors working together to optimise efficiency. Flick it to Sport+ and the car comes alive, the third-gen magnetorheological dampers stiffen and the steering and throttle response become more eager, the whole car becomes more focused and purposeful. Lower down the rev range the V6 doesn’t make the most satisfying noise, but push the NSX harder and above 4000rpm it starts to sing.

And the acceleration?
The combined thrust is mighty - think Audi R8 with a more instant shove at the bottom end and you won’t be far off. The gearshifts are instantaneous and with nine to play with there are plenty of opportunities to flick around and push to the 7500rpm redline.
We threaded the NSX along the famous Palms to Pines highway. A road as open and inviting as this is perfect for settling into fast flow, piling into corners and then jumping on the throttle earlier than you’d dare in many competitors. That allows the torque vectoring to work its magic and pull you out of the corner, delivering impossible exit speeds and firing you down the next straight. It’s effortless and addictive and delivers on the brief to create an accessible supercar, or as Honda would have it “a New Sportscar Experience.”
There’s a suppleness to the ride which is reminiscent of the McLaren Super Series and testament to the effectiveness of the adaptive dampers and the hours spent optimising them. Even more pleasing is that the NSX does an impressive job of hiding its mass. There’s initial understeer as a safety warning system, but push further and the NSX deploys its giant processing power to swallow tarmac at an alarming rate.

Did you get to drive it on track, too?
Yep. And in full-attack Track mode and wearing Pirelli Trofeo R tyres. To spice things up a bit Indycar legend (and NSX development driver) Dario Franchitti set the pace. After a few laps following his lead I start to dig deeper into the NSX’s capabilities.
You can brake impossibly late (our test car was on the optional carbon ceramics), turn in and after initial understeer the car begins to rotate. Even with the traction on it will allow a decent amount of angle before the nannies kick in. Most of the time it does a staggeringly good job of hiding its extra mass, although it’s most obvious mid-corner. The trick is to lay off the throttle, allow the car to settle, then jump back on it letting the torque vectoring weave its magic. It’s brutally effective.
In track mode the NSX opens a valve in the intake manifold, which directs sound into the cockpit and increases the noise by 25db, so even with a helmet on you can hear the V6 charging to 7,500rpm and blipping beautifully on downshifts.

Any other tricks?
Yep. The NSX has one of the most undramatic but effective launch control systems I’ve experienced. In Track mode and with your left foot on the brake turn the Dynamic dial to the right until it beeps and notifies you in the dash that LC is enabled. Push the throttle and the revs rise to 2,500rpm, step off the brake and all three electric motors fire you off the line, the V6 joins the party once the turbos have spooled up and the combined effect is violently effective. No wheel spin, no violent dumping of the clutch, just dramatic, effective thrust.

So you’re impressed?
In a word yes, more than I had expected to be if I’m honest. The scale of achievement in making this immensely complex car feel so immersive is what sticks in the mind. The braking, steering and integration between the V6 and three motors could have been a recipe for a car that constantly interrupted your enjoyment. In the NSX you learn to drive with the systems not against them, and in return it delivers a fascinatingly engaging experience.
In many ways it would be wrong to compare the NSX to an R8 or 488 although those are the benchmark competitors. In fact it feels more directly related to a Porsche 918. Both took years to get right, both hide their additional mass with trick electronics and both represent a new kind of performance car that’s hard not to admire.
Supercars used to be one trick ponies, but the NSX represents a new generation. For some, Quiet mode will be anathema, but for others that, and the breadth of the NSX’s capabilities, represent a new and attractive proposition. Honda describe the NSX as an articulation of the brand as a whole and more importantly “not the finish line, just the start point”. Having been so long in the making it would have been painfully easy for the NSX to disappoint, but for my money, it was well worth the wait.

Source;
http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/honda/35-v6-2dr-auto/first-drive

All-New 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Goes on Sale March 15 Providing Enthusiasts with the Most Stylish, Refined, Dynamic and Connected Vehicle in its Class

Mar 10, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif.

• Roomy and refined interior wrapped in sleek and sporty new body
• Two new fun and efficient powerplants: 2.0-liter i-VTEC and 1.5-liter Turbo
• Sophisticated chassis provides superior comfort, refinement and dynamic handling performance in a compact-class coupe
• Available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ enhance connectivity
• Honda introduces new responsive consumer website with Civic page on automobiles.honda.com

Delivering a new level of style, sporty driving performance, technological sophistication and value, the all-new 2016 Civic Coupe goes on sale on March 15 with a starting MSRP of $19,050¹ for the Civic LX Coupe with manual transmission. Following the highly successful introduction of the 2016 Civic Sedan, named 2016 North American Car of the Year, the Civic Coupe includes many of the same attributes in a more personal and enthusiast oriented two-door body style.

The 2016 Civic Coupe is available in three powertrain configurations: a 174-horsepower² 1.5-liter DOHC turbo engine with CVT (EX and above), a 158-horsepower³ 2.0-liter i-VTEC™ paired with CVT (LX and LX-P) and the same 2.0-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission (on LX trim). EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2016 Civic Coupe are 31/41/35 mpg⁴ (city/highway/combined) for 1.5-liter turbo models with CVT, 30/41/34 mpg for 2.0-liter models with CVT and 26/38/31 mpg for the LX with 2.0-liter engine and manual transmission.

"This new Civic Coupe exemplifies Honda’s focus on fun-to-drive character with two powerful engine options and a chassis tuned specifically for driving fun," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "As the second model in our sportiest and most ambitious Civic lineup ever, the coupe sets the bar for performance, refinement and connectivity in the compact coupe segment.”

Virtually everything about the 2016 Civic Coupe is new – all-new vehicle architecture, sporty and sophisticated new interior and exterior styling, a more spacious and high-quality cabin, two advanced new engines, and a host of new premium features and technologies. Further, with the addition of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies on the Civic Touring Coupe and the first application of Honda turbo engine technology to EX and above trims, the 2016 Civic Coupe offers buyers a wider range of options than ever before, each a high-value proposition.

For the 2016 Civic Honda will roll out a new consumer website design on March 15. The one page vehicle experience has a responsive design to be fully functional on mobile devices and is focused to inspire, educate, and activate customers. This new design will be introduced initially on Civic but ultimately the pages for all Honda models will be upgraded. Customers can experience the new website design and view, build and price a 2016 Honda Civic Coupe at automobiles.honda.com/civic.

2016 Civic Coupe Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (US NUMBERS)

Trim	Transmission	MSRP1	EPA MPG Rating4 (city/highway/combined)
LX	6MT	$19,050	26/38/31
LX	CVT	$19,850	30/41/34
LX-P	CVT	$20,850	31/41/35
EX	CVT	$22,300	31/41/35
EX-L	CVT	$23,425	31/41/35
Touring	CVT	$26,125	31/41/35

New Technologies
Major new technologies, features and capabilities of the 2016 Civic Coupe, depending on trim, are as follows:
Powertrains

• Turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected engine
• 2.0-liter DOHC port-injected i-VTEC engine

Body

• Ultra-rigid body with 63 percent application of high-strength steel and 12 percent application of ultra-high-strength steel (up from 55 percent and 1 percent, respectively, in the previous model) – the most extensive use of high-tensile steel ever in a Civic
• 76 pound reduction in unibody weight versus the previous Civic Coupe, despite its larger size and greater stiffness
• ACE™ body structure with new crash stroke design (Honda and Civic first) for improved collision performance in a sportier, more compact front frame design
• Ultra-rigid 590-MPa high-strength-steel floor for enhanced collision performance and improved ride quality (Civic first)
• Most tightly sealed Honda body ever, with a 75 percent improvement in air leak performance over the previous model
• Premium noise isolation materials and design features that combine with the tightly sealed body for cabin quietness that challenges luxury-class compact-segment products

Chassis

• New multi-link independent rear suspension
• Hydraulic compliance bushings for premium levels of ride quality and road vibration isolation (Civic first)
• Larger stabilizer bars with bonded bushings for more refined body control (Civic first)
• Rigid aluminum rear damper brackets for improved ride quality (Civic first)
• Agile Handling Assist brake torque vectoring for cornering precision and stability (Civic first)
• Dual-pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio for improved steering feel and maneuverability (Civic first)

Exterior

• Standard aluminum wheels on all trims
• Available LED exterior lighting
• Complete underbody covering for fuel efficiency and cabin quietness
• Flush mounted, acoustic glass windshield
• Capless refueling

Interior

• 91.0 (LX) and 88.6 (EX-T and above) cubic-feet of passenger volume (+7.8 cubic feet vs. previous Civic Coupe) – amongst the most spacious cabins in the compact class
• New ultra-thin A-pillars for enhanced forward visibility
• Premium, soft touch cabin materials exceeding current class standards
• Electronic parking brake
• Standard automatic climate control (LX)
• Dual zone automatic climate control (EX and above)
• Available Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™⁵ and Apple CarPlay®⁶
• Available premium comfort and convenience features including Remote Engine start, Smart Entry with Push Button Start and rain-sensing wipers

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies (Touring trim)
• Next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• New crash stroke front frame design
• Ultra-rigid 590-MPa high-strength steel floor for enhanced collision performance
• Targeted highest-available collision performance safety ratings – a 5 star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA’s NCAP, a TOP SAFETY PICK from the IIHS for the LX through EX-L trims and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the IIHS for the Touring trim.

Exterior Design
Advanced engineering and next-generation sporty Civic design themes are combined in the sleek new Civic Coupe exterior styling. The taut, tidy and sporty overall proportions of the new Civic Coupe are complemented and accentuated by its performance inspired design details, including its sleek, swept-back bodylines, its sharp and aggressive face, and its bulging wheel arches. The hood features sharply defined character lines that draw the eye forward and down to the Civic’s aggressive new face, highlighted by a chrome-plated Honda “wing” that runs the full width of the front fascia and is flanked by available new LED headlights in an in-line configuration.

The new Civic’s ultra-thin A-pillars lend the cabin an open, airy feeling with excellent forward visibility, while the aggressively sloped roof line connects seamlessly with gracefully arching C-pillars that carry the curvature of the roof rearward to the outside rear corners of the long deck, where they intersect with distinctive C-shaped “light-pipe” LED taillights forming a continuous line across the rear.

The sharply creased and curving upper-body side line swells over the rear wheel arches and curves aggressively inward to join the upper bend of the distinctive LED taillights, while the upswept lower-body side line is bisected by the bulging rear wheel arches before bending inward to meet up with the rear bumper’s upper surface. The overall effect is one of dynamism and premium quality with an unmistakable and yet thoroughly modern Civic design aesthetic.

Interior Design 
The completely new interior of the 2016 Civic Coupe carries through on the exciting, modern and sophisticated styling of the exterior while providing enhanced comfort, leading-edge technology and class-leading quality. The 2016 Civic Coupe takes Civic interior quality to a new level. High quality, soft-to-the-touch materials are applied liberally—to the instrument panel, front door sash and door inserts and the larger, more thickly padded center armrest. Fit, finish and materials quality throughout the cabin have been thoroughly modernized and upgraded in keeping with the more premium and sporty compact coupe character of this all new Civic.

Interior Packaging
Honda’s vehicle packaging expertise, along with the Civic’s longer wheelbase and wider body, results in the most spacious interior in the competitive class. With 91.0 cubic feet of available passenger space (LX) and 88.6 cubic feet (LX-P and above trims), the 2016 Civic Coupe delivers top-of-class comfort by giving its occupants a sense of spaciousness and premium comfort beyond the compact class with ample headroom, legroom, shoulder clearance and side head clearance, including an additional five inches of rear seat legroom compared to the previous model.

A class leading 84.3 degrees of forward visibility is aided by a new, ultra-thin A-pillar design, 18.2 mm (0.72 inch) narrower than the A-pillar in the outgoing 2015 Civic. Even the forward visibility of rear-seat occupants is taken into account, as the new Civic features newly shaped front seatbacks and a smaller head restraint.

More legroom for the driver is made possible by the reduced intrusion of the instrument panel into the driver’s knee space, while rear-seat foot room is improved by a 27 mm (1.1 inches) wider space between the front seat rails. Trunk room has also been significantly increased, by 0.2 cubic-feet to 12.1 cubic-feet (LX), among the largest in the compact class, with a lower lift over height, larger rear opening, and wider and taller cargo area than the outgoing model. An all-new reconfigurable center console, with up to 7.2 liters of storage space, can hold multiple full-size tablets or an oversized water bottle with the console lid closed.

Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
The new Civic is designed to be the most comfortable, convenient and connected Civic ever. In addition to its more spacious interior, the 2016 Civic Coupe incorporates new, available premium comfort and convenience features including, remote engine start, electronic parking brake, walk away door locking, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers.

Raising intuitive operation and digital connectivity to the next level, the 2016 Civic Coupe in EX-T and above trims incorporates a new 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that serves as the nerve center for control of audio, HVAC and other functions. The new Display Audio is integrated with new Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ platforms, providing seamless integration of smartphone features and functions, including app-based navigation, streaming audio, voice-controlled search capabilities, and access to a host of Apple- or Google-approved smartphone apps.

Powertrains
Powering the 2016 Civic Coupe are two all-new engines, first introduced in the Civic Sedan, that were both designed to provide highly refined, responsive and fuel-efficient performance. Civic Coupes in LX and LX-P trim are powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve, port-injected, inline 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC™ valvetrain producing a peak 158 hp at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm, making it the most powerful base engine ever offered in Civic. The new 2.0-liter engine is mated to a sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Design shift control, or on the LX trim, a quick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

Civic Coupes in EX, EX-L and Touring trim are powered by an all-new turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected 4-cylinder engine with VTC and electronic wastegate, turning out 174 hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 162 lb-ft. from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm. The 1.5-liter turbo engine is mated to a new CVT that leverages the engine’s low-inertia turbo with electronic waste gate and variable cam timing (VTC) to optimize power delivery across the engine’s full operating range.

Both engines feature a wide array of friction-reduction design and engineering features that support both high performance and high fuel efficiency. These two ultra-efficient engines, married to the 2016 Civic’s light, rigid and highly aerodynamic body, help the Civic garner anticipated class-leading EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 30/41/34 mpg (city/highway/combined) for the 2.0-liter engine with CVT, 26/38/31mpg¹ for the LX with the 2.0-liter engine and manual transmission, and 31/41/35 mpg for the 1.5-liter turbo with CVT.

Body
The 2016 Civic Coupe’s new powertrains and sophisticated chassis design are underpinned by its entirely new body construction, where engineers went deeper in the study of dynamic body rigidity to realize an ultra-rigid platform architecture that serves as the foundation for its more sophisticated chassis design, its class-leading collision performance, and its powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains.

Global bending and torsional rigidity are increased with specifically localized body rigidity tuning in key areas, especially at suspension and subframe mounting points which are dramatically improved.
The new Civic’s sleeker body design combines with aerodynamic features, including nearly full underbody covering, front and rear wheel strakes, optimized rear exhaust silencers and a highly aero-efficient engine compartment, to create the most aerodynamically efficient body in the compact class. The 2016 Civic Coupe’s Cd*A – the combination of coefficient of drag (Cd) and frontal area (A) – is improved by 12.5 percent over the outgoing Civic to best-in-class levels, based on Honda internal test data. The Civic aero design was optimized using a combination of advanced CFD (computation fluid dynamics) and wind tunnel testing of highly detailed 25- and 40-percent scale models and a full-scale model.

Chassis
Building on the foundation of its ultra-rigid and lightweight body structure, the 2016 Civic Coupe utilizes the most sophisticated chassis design in the history of Civic. Its fully independent suspension includes an all-new multi-link rear design mated to a rigidly-mounted rear subframe for a high degree of lateral stability.

Hydraulic compliance bushings, a feature typically reserved for larger or more expense vehicles, are also utilized on Civic (front bushings on all trims, front and rear on Civic Coupes with 1.5-liter turbo engine), improving ride compliance and reducing road vibrations without compromising sporty handling feel. The new Civic Coupe also applies bonded front and rear stabilizer bushings for smoother and more progressive anti-roll behavior. And Civic’s new dual-pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio provides for more precise steering control and feel—with only 2.2 turns lock-to-lock (vs. 2.87 turns on the previous model) for greatly improved low-speed maneuverability.

The new Civic Coupe’s wider track, plus 1.9 inches at the front and plus 2.5 inches at the rear, and its 0.39 inch wider tire tread, compared to previous Civic Coupe, aid flat handling and lateral grip, while its 3.1 inch longer wheelbase improves ride quality on undulating or rough road surfaces. The Civic also applies Agile Handling Assist for the first time, using the VSA⁴ system to apply the brake of the front inside wheel at the entry to a corner, improving cornering attitude, stability and precision.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Engineers for the new Civic adopted premium noise-isolating materials and design features to achieve a new level of cabin quietness in the compact class. This includes the adoption of new methods to measure and reduce air leaks in the Civic body that, based on Honda’s internal test data, is the most tightly sealed body in the competitive class. Full body air leaks have been reduced 75 percent compared to the previous Civic Coupe. 

Safety and Driver Assistive Features
The 2016 Civic Coupe is designed to provide a high level of collision safety performance in a wide variety of collision scenarios, including offset and oblique-angle frontal collisions as well as side and rear impacts. The Civic’s safety performance starts with its class-leading forward visibility and precise, stable and predictable steering, handling and braking performance. Standard four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ⁷ with traction control and Agile Handling Assist further enhance dynamic stability and emergency maneuvering and braking performance.

Standard on the Civic Touring Coupe, Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology can further reduce the potential for a collision and mitigate the consequences, alerting the driver and taking emergency action when a collision is determined to be imminent. Honda Sensing™ uses both millimeter wave radar and a monocular camera to sense and respond to detected road hazards. The Civic Honda Sensing technology suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow. Honda Sensing features include the following:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™)⁸
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)⁹ integrated with RDM
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)¹⁰ integrated with CMBS
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow¹¹
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)¹²
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)¹³

All Civics come equipped with a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera¹⁴ and Expanded View Driver’s Mirror.

The 2016 Civic utilizes its advanced body structure – including its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body structure (ACE™), new crash stroke technology and a 590MPa high-strength steel floor – to provide a high degree of occupant protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.

Engineers were challenged not only to create a body that supported their goals for dynamic performance, but also for top-in-class collision performance. The adoption of a more compact front end and shorter front overhang proved to be an exceptional challenge to achieving their goals, effectively shortening the front frame’s crash stroke (the area available to absorb and redirect frontal collision energy). To overcome this challenge and maintain the sporty proportions of the new Civic, engineers developed a new crash stroke design for frontal collisions. A new subframe linked attachment creates a mechanical hinge effect that directs the engine downward in a frontal impact, effectively increasing the front “crash stroke” by 80 mm (3.0 inches).

The Civic utilizes advanced front, side and side curtain airbag technology, including a driver’s front airbag with new spiral stitching for an improved deployment profile; SmartVent® technology for the driver and front passenger side airbags; and a new front passenger airbag with safety vent technology that can mitigate the possibility of injury from airbag deployment when the passenger is “out of position.”  These systems work in conjunction with the advanced body structure and optimally tuned interior components to help mitigate injuries in a collision.

Utilizing these design features and safety technologies, the 2016 Civic Coupe targets the highest available crash protection ratings – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), with top ratings in all test modes; and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for LX through EX-L trims, with a score of GOOD in all test modes, and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for the Touring trim, equipped with Honda Sensing.

Manufacturing
The 2016 Civic Coupe for the U.S. market will be produced at Honda’s global lead plant for Civic in Ontario, Canada, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Both new engines and the CVT transmission are produced in North America, with the 1.5-liter turbo engine being produced in Anna, Ohio, at the largest automobile engine plant in Honda’s global production network, the 2.0-liter engine being produced in Alliston, Ontario, and its highly precise CVT transmissions are assembled in Russells Point, Ohio, where two on-site wind turbines provide for upwards of 10 percent of the plant’s power needs.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/civic. To join the Civic Coupe community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacivic. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe is available at hondanews.com/channels/civic.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² 174 horsepower at 6,000 rpm (SAE net)
³ 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm (SAE net)
⁴ Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
⁵ Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.
⁶ Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
⁷ VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
⁸ CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
⁹ LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
¹⁰ FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
¹¹ ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. The driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision.
¹² LKAS only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position. LKAS may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
¹³ Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. Road Departure Mitigation may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
¹⁴ Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.