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Auto123: 2017 Nissan Rogue Review
Staying in the lead pack
By Vincent Aubé ,
The popularity of utility vehicles is far from being news in 2016, and exhibit A from Nissan’s point of view is the Rogue, a compact SUV which is has been nipping at the heels of the category’s heavyweights (Ford’s Escape, the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4) for a few years now. The popular crossover is a cornerstone vehicle for the Japanese carmaker, and sits at the top of the manufacturer’s sales rankings for Canada and the United States.
Nissan Canada recently extended an invitation to members of the automotive press to experience a first contact with the 2017 edition of the Rogue. The mid-life retool carried out on the new version doesn’t represent any overturning of the apple-cart – it’s more of an evolution than a revolution in comparison with the 2016 model. That said, any opportunity to gain the attention of its target market is a winner for Nissan.
A spiffier new Rogue
The new model is just now making its first appearances in dealerships. As expected, its silhouette remains unchanged. The more curious and eagle-eyed among Rogue fans will have to check out the front and rear ends to notice any difference from the 2016 model.
The company’s design team has repeated the recipe applied to other recent models produced by the brand. The front grille’s “V” is more imposing, its greater eminence giving the SUV a more aggressive front end.
The front and rear lights have also been redesigned, as has the front fender, which houses new fog lights. Taking a look at the SUV’s rear end, it’s clear some work has been done on the rear position lights. While remaining angular in shape, their darker shade gives them a distinctive look.
Nissan also took things a step further by adding an SL Platinum Reserve version which infuses some decidedly luxury-car DNA. This edition features exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels that quite nicely fill in the space under the wheel arches. Buyers of this trim should however be prepared to pay a little extra for the oversized tires to match.
Same tones of luxury inside
Our first contact with the 2017 Rogue began with the very top-of-the-line version, an SL Platinum Reserve model equipped to the very hilt. From the outside this version is quite appealing, with its big boots, chrome elements and several colours, richer in tone and exclusive to the higher trims of the new Rogue.
But what really sets the SL Platinum Reserve model apart is its high-end interior finish. The superior-quality tan-leather upholstery, not to mention the leatherette panels on the dashboard, help enhance the refinement level in the dark-hued cabin. And that’s not all, as Nissan’s designers also succeeded in injecting a hint of sportiness into the inside of the Rogue with for example a flattened steering wheel that is quite pleasant to grip.
The soft front-row seats offer enough support to ensure comfort on longer trips. The second row is a little less convincing in that respect, although the option of advancing or receding the bench while choosing the incline level does allow passengers more freedom to maximize personal comfort. The manufacturer once again offers a third row for 2017, at least for the SV model, but as is often the case with this option, it is to be used on a need-to basis only! Please don’t even think about forcing a larger-sized adult to suffer through several hours in one of those seats – you may never be forgiven!
No hybrid for Canada
In the United States there is much excitement about the introduction of a hybrid version of the 2017 Rogue, but don’t be looking for it up here – it won’t be available in Canada. This is surely due largely to our much smaller market, as well as to the relatively lower price of fuel which currently favours sales of utility vehicles.
On the other hand, there’s good news in the fact that Nissan’s current mechanical set-up ensures Canadian consumers won’t suffer too much at the pump. The same 2.5L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that powered the 2016 is back; it delivers 170 HP and 175 lb-ft of torque. Also returning in the 2017 Rogue is the CVT transmission, as is the part-time all-wheel drive system. Take note, however, that a front-wheel drive option is available on the entry model of the new Rogue.
At the wheel
Apparent right from the first few kilometres driven is the improvement in the Rogue’s ride quietness, something Nissan had already confirmed it had worked on correcting. In fact, Nissan’s rogue was already a strong performer in this regard, most notably while at cruising speed when the engine is not being taxed by the CVT unit.
Of course, that same CVT brings the noise level up during acceleration, the driver’s foot on the gas pedal being a major contributor to the decibel level in the cabin. Meanwhile, though the vehicle’s mechanics may not win any prizes for dynamism, any complaints drivers may have will likely dissipate when it comes to time to tally up gas costs each month. The Rogue is a highly fuel-efficient crossover.
The new 19-inch alloy wheels do nothing to harm handling and manoeuvrability. But at the risk of repeating myself, the Rogue remains a vehicle in search of a certain spark. To benefit from a more responsive drive, you need to look elsewhere. Steering is light, and the suspension calibrated for comfort above all else.
Overall, the 2017 edition has changed for the better, which if nothing else should to allow it to remain in the lead pack in the segment. And right now, if you’re a carmaker, that small-SUV category is where you want to be!
Source;
https://www.auto123.com/en/car-reviews/2017-nissan-rogue/62991/
Driving.ca; Car Review: 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum
Big sedans aren't as popular as they used to be, but the Nissan Maxima adds some spark to the segment
It took eight generations and some 35 years to get to the point where Nissan can make the claim its flagship Maxima
four-door is “a sports car in sedan clothing” without some sort of
response bordering on incredulity. The slow transition from the now
painfully square, mild-mannered Datsun 810 to the robust and curvaceous
2016 Maxima has been agonizing at times, an impatient wondering as to
when the company was going to build a midsize car that had as much
performance as function – some European sport sedan-style zip.
Now that I’ve finally gotten around to
driving one — a 2017 model in top-of-the-line Platinum trim — any
thoughts of admonishing Nissan for its tardiness are banished. This
version is not just sporty; it’s deceptive, with performance and
handling to go with a smooth ride, plus luxury touches and premium
content exceeding reasonable expectations of the Platinum’s $44,200
price tag.
But it’s the awakened performance that first
grabs one’s attention. And it’s not as though Nissan went radical with
the car. Under the hood is the familiar 3.5-litre VQ-series V6, only
thoroughly reworked (60 per cent new parts compared with the previous
engine) and now pushing out 300 horsepower and 261 lb.-ft. of torque. In
truth, the engine feels stronger; the car shows distinct verve off the
line when the gas pedal is given a prod.
Though I’d much prefer an automatic with a
specified number of gears, there’s little complaint regarding the
Maxima’s Xtronic continuously variable transmission, which seems well
matched to the V6’s torque and comes with both Normal and Sport modes.
Its wide gear ratio range allows for strong acceleration from a standing
start, while Nissan says credit goes to the D-Step shifting logic for
both the rapid shifts at full throttle and for holding the engine’s
speed when hooning around corners, which allows for smooth acceleration
when exiting said corners.
In Sport, zero to 100 km/h is reportedly
less than six seconds — strong for a front-drive family car, if not
mind-blowing. The drive mode selector not only adjusts throttle response
and transmission tuning, but also steering feel and “active sound
enhancement” tuning. But, while the exhaust note has some musicality to
it, the engine itself is a bit coarse when under the hammer.
The other benefit to this re-engineering
effort is a claimed 15 per cent increase in highway fuel economy to 7.8
L/100 km over the previous-generation Maxima; city fuel economy is rated
at 11.1 L/100 km. I put 700 kilometres on the car during my week with
it, the bulk of it highway cruising, and averaged 9.9 L/100 km.
While the sedan wouldn’t be my first choice
for racetrack lap sessions, Nissan’s engineers clearly spent some time
working under the car to imbue it with a decent measure of on-road
handling. Up front is the usual strut/coil spring design, but ZF Sachs
monotube dampers are added to the rear end’s independent multi-link
double wishbone setup. Thick stabilizer bars are found at both ends.
Shapely and far more distinct than many of
its rival sedans, the Maxima’s styling, in truth, doesn’t completely
blow me away, looking over-designed with its aggressive character lines,
deeply scalloped doors and “floating roof.” Yet, I do like the boldness
of Nissan’s signature “V-motion” grille and boomerang-style lights.
Still, Nissan’s 3.5L V6-powered Altima,
which shares the same platform and pretty much all the mechanicals as
the Maxima (although with 30 less horsepower), is a more cohesive
design.
The Altima is also roomier, at least for
back-seat passengers. While there’s tons of room up front for the tall
and leggy in the Maxima, if those in the back are equally so, they’re
going to find their knees jammed in the front seat back and their heads
brushing the headliner.
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Nissan Unveils Special Edition Juke And Refreshed Versa Ahead Of LA
Nissan keeps its smaller cars relevant with some neat toys and visual upgrades.
We’re less than a week away from the once a year event where
automakers, journalists, and fans alike gather under the roof of the Los
Angeles Convention Center to see the flashy new models at the LA Auto
Show. A handful of automakers are scheduled to debut new models, and one
of these is Nissan. While the new Sentra Nismo
is at the tiptop of our wish list, Nissan has just released information
on two new noteworthy cars, the new Versa Note and a special edition of
the Juke CUV.
The latter of the two isn’t the Nismo Juke that we’re obsessed with,
but that doesn’t mean that its owners won’t feel special. Built for the
fans, the Black Pearl Edition Juke is going to be rare with only 1,250
models slated for production. Only 250 units will go to Canada while the
rest will be shipped to US buyers, both of which can opt for either
all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive configurations. The crossover’s
sinister styling will be an echo of a limited edition 1978 280Z using
contrasting white trim on the black body. The Black Pearl Edition will
feature the same 1.6-liter inline-four as the standard Juke that’s mated
to a CVT that mimics the shift patterns of a standard transmission.
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Honda now has independent shops checking for Takata airbags
by David Undercoffler of www.autoweek.com
Collision shops now have access to affected VIN database
Honda has added yet another weapon in its battle to find owners of vehicles with a potentially faulty Takata airbag module: independent repair shops.The automaker has teamed up with CCC, one of the largest software providers to collision repair shops in the industry, to create a program that flags a Honda or an Acura vehicle with an open recall notice when it's brought in for collision repair.
The collaboration "will augment and extend our existing recall notification process, providing us with an additional touch point to help reach consumers with recalled yet unrepaired vehicles," said Leigh Guarnieri, the national collision marketing manager for Honda. "Safety is everyone's responsibility."
22,000 shops
CCC's program, dubbed True Recall, was rolled out in October to all 22,000 repair shops across the country that use its data network. When an estimate is being written, CCC's system will run the vehicle's VIN against a database provided by Honda.
If the vehicle has an open Takata airbag recall that hasn't been fixed, a notification will pop up on the screen and a copy of the recall will be printed for the consumer. The notification advises the body shop to tell the owner of the vehicle, check with the owner on what Honda or Acura dealership they'd like to use and then the body shop is encouraged to reach out to that dealership to facilitate the repair on the customer's behalf.
The notification of customers via independent repair shops outside Honda's purview speaks to the urgency the automaker faces in identifying as many vehicles as possible that could have the potentially lethal Takata airbag modules inside.
In October, Honda and U.S. regulators confirmed the 11th U.S. death linked to faulty Takata airbag inflators. Another five deaths have been identified globally.
Pay per VIN
The Takata inflator crisis -- the largest safety recall in U.S. history -- has affected 15 automakers and led to the recall through 2019 of nearly 70 million inflators in U.S. vehicles. Honda and Acura vehicles make up 10.7 million of that total.
Honda has gone so far as to scour salvage yards and auto recyclers across the country to find its vehicles with affected airbag modules and has purchased thousands to keep them from returning to the road.
Honda approached CCC with the idea for the program, citing its 60 percent market share of the industry's data services, with Mitchell and Audatex splitting the rest. If the collaboration between Honda and CCC proves successful, the automaker might reach out to the other companies to explore a similar program.
The automaker pays CCC for each VIN it identifies as having an open recall, and it recently has averaged more than 1,000 VIN matches a day, a Honda spokesman said. Many of these are older-model Hondas that have passed through multiple owners, often the hardest consumer cohort to reach with a vehicle recall.
Eight of those matches have come from Vatche Derderian's three Fix Auto shops in the Los Angeles area. Fix Auto was already using CCC's data system, so Derderian's shops didn't need to do anything to enable the notifications.
"I definitely applaud Honda for putting it out there to do this because then it gets us more involved with the OEM and what's going on with their vehicles," Derderian told Automotive News.
Plus, customers affected have been taken aback by the level of service such a notification implies, despite not coming from a Honda dealer.
"It feels really good to do something for the consumer beyond just repairing their vehicle," Derderian said.
The article "Honda enlists independent shops in recall effort" originally appeared on autonews.com
Bold and Sophisticated Styling and Turbo Engine Power Restate the All-New 2017 Honda CR-V as the Outright Benchmark Compact SUV
- America's Best-Selling SUV gains more powerful turbo engine offering class-leading fuel efficiency
- Honda Sensing™ technology now standard on EX and higher trims
- New Display Audio featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
- More premium interior boasts larger cabin with best-in-class rear seat legroom and larger, more versatile cargo space
"The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way, delivering more performance, space and premium content together with higher fuel economy ratings and value than ever before," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience behind the wheel of this new CR-V."
Bold and Sophisticated New Design
The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisp and sharp front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all trims, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and dual exhausts give the new CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence.
The CR-V's new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Active Shutter Grille that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheels (sizes 17 to 18 inches depending on trim) and narrower A-pillars for improved visibility. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate with a foot activated sensor under the rear of the vehicle. Available Auto High Beam with High Beam Support (AHB) headlights, chrome garnishes, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof rails and numerous Genuine Honda Accessories also expand beauty, convenience and functionality.
New Powertrain and Chassis Technology
The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V's first ever turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder powerplant rated at 190 horsepower (SAE net) and delivering incredibly refined and responsive performance across the engine's full operating range. Combined with the CR-V's more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged powerplant will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC, direct-injected i-VTECÔ engine, and both engines will be mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch.
The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V's direct and satisfying steering feel.
More Premium, Spacious and Technologically Advanced Interior
The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin, with top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.
The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The CR-V 's Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.
Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support and heated front seats.
Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
The refreshed 2015 CR-V debuted the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, helping it capture the 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year honors. The 2017 CR-V further expands the application of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, expected to account for upwards of 75 percent of CR-V sales.
Honda Sensing includes Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). Additional new driver-assistive technologies include the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights.
Utilizing Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.
The 2017 Honda CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg, Indiana using domestic and globally sourced parts. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, with the CVT being produced in Russells Point, Ohio.
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http://www.hondanews.com/releases/bold-and-sophisticated-styling-and-turbo-engine-power-restate-the-all-new-2017-honda-cr-v-as-the-outright-benchmark-compact-suv
2017 Honda Pilot Gets Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
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TORRANCE, Calif.
- Pilot adds latest in connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Black interior now available on all trims with White Diamond Pearl exterior
- Pilot recognized among Best Family Cars by KBB.com, Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com
"The all-new third-generation Pilot has been a huge hit with SUV buyers," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "For 2017, we're making Pilot even more appealing with new technology and options that our customers are seeking."
Honda was among the first automakers to incorporate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, starting with the 2016 Accord and Civic. For 2017, Pilot EX and above trims will now feature Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ functionality integrated into an improved 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen. These models will also see application of a new coating to reduce the appearance of fingerprints on the screen while retaining high glare resistance. Customer choice is also further enhanced for 2017 with extended availability of a black interior, now available on all trims optioned with the White Diamond Pearl exterior paint (previously available only on Elite).
Since its introduction in the summer of 2015, the Honda Pilot has earned a host of awards and accolades, including being named one of the "Best Cars for the Money" by U.S. News & World Report; "Best SUV of 2016" by Hispanic Motor Press; "Best Family Cars of 2016" by KBB.com, Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com; and as a finalist for 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the Year.
2017 Pilot Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
| Model | Transmission | MSRP1 | EPA2 City/HWY/Combined MPG |
| LX | 2WD | $30,595 | 19/27/22 |
| LX | AWD | $32,395 | 18/26/21 |
| EX | 2WD | $33,030 | 19/27/22 |
| EX | AWD | $34,830 | 18/26/21 |
| EX w/Honda Sensing | 2WD | $34,030 | 19/27/22 |
| EX w/Honda Sensing | AWD | $35,830 | 18/26/21 |
| EX-L | 2WD | $36,455 | 19/27/22 |
| EX-L | AWD | $38,255 | 18/26/21 |
| EX-L w/ Honda Sensing | 2WD | $37,455 | 19/27/22 |
| EX-L w/ Honda Sensing | AWD | $39,255 | 18/26/21 |
| EX-L w/Navi | 2WD | $37,455 | 19/27/22 |
| EX-L w/Navi | AWD | $39,255 | 18/26/21 |
| EX-L w/RES | 2WD | $38,055 | 19/27/22 |
| EX-L w/RES | AWD | $39,855 | 18/26/21 |
| Touring | 2WD | $41,670 | 20/27/23 |
| Touring | AWD | $43,470 | 19/26/22 |
| Elite | AWD | $47,070 | 19/26/22 |
Family-Friendly Utility
The Pilot builds on its reputation for interior space, versatility and utility with comfortable seating for up to eight passengers and a cargo area that can hold an 82-quart cooler without compromising third-row seating capability. Third-row entry and exit is easy and intuitive courtesy of the available one-touch second-row seat on EX-L and above models, and large third-row entryway.
The Pilot's center console features a cavernous storage compartment capable of accommodating items as large as a full-size iPad or a purse. And with its seamless cover in the closed position, the console provides a convenient, non-slip surface for items that the driver or front passenger may need close at hand.
Powertrain
The 2017 Pilot delivers refined, powerful and fuel-efficient performance courtesy of its 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) cylinder deactivation technology producing peak output of 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque.3 The engine is matched to a choice of two advanced transmissions – a 6-speed automatic transmission or, on upper trims, a 9-speed automatic transmission – both delivering refined, responsive and fuel-efficient performance.
These powertrains combine with a light yet rigid unit-body structure and aerodynamically efficient body and chassis designs that result in class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings topping out at 20/27/23 mpg (city/highway/combined) for two-wheel-drive models and 19/26/22 mpg for all-wheel-drive models.2
Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD System
The Pilot's available Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced all-wheel-drive system offered in a mainstream, three-row SUV. This entirely more capable system progressively distributes optimum torque between the front and rear axles and dynamically distributes engine torque between the left and right rear wheels. Benefits include superior all-weather handling and neutral, accurate steering under power that is more effective than front-drive, rear-drive or conventional all-wheel-drive systems.
Intelligent Traction Management
All Pilots feature a button-operated Intelligent Terrain Management System that offers different operating modes, for the AWD: Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand; and for the FWD: Normal and Snow. Developed, tuned and tested in challenging locations in the U.S. and around the world – including Imperial Dunes "Glamis", California; Moscow, Russia; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates – the Intelligent Traction Management system allows the driver to select the operating mode that best suits the driving conditions by simply pushing a button on the vehicle's center console. Based on the setting selected, the system adjusts the drive-by-wire map, transmission shift map, Vehicle Stability Assist™ and i-VTM4 torque distribution for AWD-equipped models for optimal performance in a variety of road or surface conditions.
Advanced Safety and Assistive Performance
In keeping with Honda's commitment to safety and driver convenience, the Pilot is available with Honda Sensing™, a suite of technologies designed to expand the driver's situational awareness while sensing and responding to potential road hazards, including other vehicles, road obstacles and even pedestrians, even to the point of mitigating the possibility or severity of a collision. The Pilot includes a standard Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and an available suite of safety and driver assistive technologies that includes LaneWatch™ display, a blind spot information system, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.
The 2017 Pilot earned top safety ratings from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, and is expected to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in all crash modes and a SUPERIOR rating for front crash prevention. The Pilot incorporates Honda's next generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, designed to efficiently absorb and disperse the energy from a frontal collision, along with ultra-high-strength door rings designed to help better protect occupants.
Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with real-time display of individual tire pressures.
Pilot Manufacturing
The Honda Pilot was designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in Los Angeles and Ohio, and is manufactured exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC in Lincoln, Alabama using domestic and globally sourced parts.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
1 MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $880 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2017 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.
3 Peak power: 280 HP @ 6000 RPM (SAE net), peak torque: 262 ft-lb (355 Nm) @ 4700 RPM (SAE net)
Source;
http://www.hondanews.com/releases/2017-honda-pilot-gets-apple-carplay-and-android-auto
Honda reveals WR-V compact SUV
Based on the research of customer
needs in South America, Honda R&D Brazil developed the WR-V as a
vehicle that realizes a “tough and urban” SUV design as well as
excellent utility and a spacious cabin within a compact body size.
Moreover, the all-new WR-V also features outstanding fuel economy and
stable handling performance, which accommodates various needs in the
daily lives and recreational activities of customers who enjoy active
lifestyles.
Honda is planning to sell the all-new
WR-V in South America, and the market introduction in Brazil is
scheduled to be in the first half of 2017.
Takahiro Hachigo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., said, “Ever
since we began business in Brazil in 1971, Honda has been supported by a
total of 24 million customers in Brazil through their purchase of our
motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Introduction of this
all-new WR-V is a testament to Honda’s commitment to the South American
market, and we will continue to deliver more products unique to Honda
that please our customers,”
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