2016 Honda HR-V

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">2016 Honda HR-V</span></h2> <div> <span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsCusca02VzPgnGfydhulpmRKERvOuqpAhfJnw_5gkhAE-FtNAywpwh4hmMMpJIn0AfbN08L0NGh8auuJprzzq9nZ4fuR6BMYuUQEdrYFSA0w6fGdiOSE2IzEcbGeC4xPnZXWkpFGSHVO/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsCusca02VzPgnGfydhulpmRKERvOuqpAhfJnw_5gkhAE-FtNAywpwh4hmMMpJIn0AfbN08L0NGh8auuJprzzq9nZ4fuR6BMYuUQEdrYFSA0w6fGdiOSE2IzEcbGeC4xPnZXWkpFGSHVO/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DK79zWgXpMd_N_CIjhKxRNi-5oz5OQkB2TDAfjX6tJzRvLNdetlUCk4p2mM9W4qHSjp43BWeNU2q67uxvDVEkcre3-qF5TOXeS1yXTGKw_kag61xn8VYo3aoNtOFmrQNgs1D_FF7PJEC/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DK79zWgXpMd_N_CIjhKxRNi-5oz5OQkB2TDAfjX6tJzRvLNdetlUCk4p2mM9W4qHSjp43BWeNU2q67uxvDVEkcre3-qF5TOXeS1yXTGKw_kag61xn8VYo3aoNtOFmrQNgs1D_FF7PJEC/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuDBWc-Jp3VhyJ_N6oQOcBCMmg3EkQbT_ZRw4uTuHBLuPYGrCjI7onka1zlBNCeJWCXd0WsKJCC33iRX1SE8IOCHqf14eab0EwFLwGmEb1oawo9gC-ytD1_ENcUrDlihgoA8Xn8-kKpTc/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuDBWc-Jp3VhyJ_N6oQOcBCMmg3EkQbT_ZRw4uTuHBLuPYGrCjI7onka1zlBNCeJWCXd0WsKJCC33iRX1SE8IOCHqf14eab0EwFLwGmEb1oawo9gC-ytD1_ENcUrDlihgoA8Xn8-kKpTc/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3M_W38Oj9XBXjgysi96TE5k0FnWzya2CvnzVXUsvYGB0jap0xfsGaJxTTnCPqiaND_S0fEX6UvqsPbBdG_CeCoJ2fA3MY-FUrIv3GeMo5gvTsRLUo4_TJQ0zwUO57NB7468L0v9gbrNn/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3M_W38Oj9XBXjgysi96TE5k0FnWzya2CvnzVXUsvYGB0jap0xfsGaJxTTnCPqiaND_S0fEX6UvqsPbBdG_CeCoJ2fA3MY-FUrIv3GeMo5gvTsRLUo4_TJQ0zwUO57NB7468L0v9gbrNn/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAD0LXK38hRg9jyoxfwGvvzPwOCdPWABi96MBkVJCbLYS67xTxgARhYCQ2m3ohepyRuz0GkQNJHeUW0brBrIraS9_QjQuTBlkwRnyEGj0Kjm8u_m4lZC22Z60fseUx4bQ5Pv_5SjBOc5z6/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAD0LXK38hRg9jyoxfwGvvzPwOCdPWABi96MBkVJCbLYS67xTxgARhYCQ2m3ohepyRuz0GkQNJHeUW0brBrIraS9_QjQuTBlkwRnyEGj0Kjm8u_m4lZC22Z60fseUx4bQ5Pv_5SjBOc5z6/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div>

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2015 Honda CR-Z - Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"> 2015 Honda CR-Z - Review </h2> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhjl7wLLLUK2dkPVfJkcWgjF8jrQjtTcYXo5j0gC4gIvjTKviib_t_dY90kS3ZuEhRPLo-MAsqpkmjRMiM9EKCsiU18ZExpqMOr8PVshXH563cKa0Fts-ymoTbXgOFap37Vz2v1ByRgaR/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhjl7wLLLUK2dkPVfJkcWgjF8jrQjtTcYXo5j0gC4gIvjTKviib_t_dY90kS3ZuEhRPLo-MAsqpkmjRMiM9EKCsiU18ZExpqMOr8PVshXH563cKa0Fts-ymoTbXgOFap37Vz2v1ByRgaR/s320/0.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">   The 2015 Honda CR-Z, now in its fifth year on sale, has always been a very specialized car that never found its specialty. Intended to channel happy memories of the sporty, nippy, fuel-sipping CRX two-seater of two decades ago into a modern, ultra-efficient sports coupe, the CR-Z instead is neither very sporty nor terribly high-mileage. In fact, its gas mileage--rated by the EPA at 37 mpg combined for the more fuel-efficient model--is walloped by the 50-mpg combined rating of the far larger, more capacious, five-seat Toyota Prius. Especially in its design, the CR-Z was always meant to be a followup to the beloved Honda CR-X, a small Civic-based hatchback that put an emphasis on handling and low weight. The CR-Z was to take that car's concept, add a simple hybrid powertrain for fuel economy, and keep the fun dream alive. Unfortunately, modern safety and the hybrid powertrain added a lot of weight, and the feeling that resulted just couldn't compare to the CRX, a car from another era entirely. In a car market that increasingly opts for utility vehicles over passenger cars, the CR-Z's small size and two seats present a major drawback for many--and its very limited cargo capacity undermines its suggestion of hatchback practicality.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqnCD4SLUwfHoJecp27rznvjZUbGUTlWQvocK9roo92T5IvMSFIzL8FNnRwU3fAYBeGDf4v6VOT53UwQeivV_04xSUbk-AAKBx5hs79AwwkRpZl4kekq6EA_e01Zs56_W4xIEak1rvday/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqnCD4SLUwfHoJecp27rznvjZUbGUTlWQvocK9roo92T5IvMSFIzL8FNnRwU3fAYBeGDf4v6VOT53UwQeivV_04xSUbk-AAKBx5hs79AwwkRpZl4kekq6EA_e01Zs56_W4xIEak1rvday/s1600/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  The 2015 CR-Z's styling blends elements of the classic CRX--long hood, long doors, not much behind that--with a few cues from the first-generation Insight hybrid two-seater. Those include the narrowing tail and the extra vertical rear window in the hatch. It's a good-looking car from most angles, but its sporty looks aren't adequately backed up by its driving character. Inside, the two-tier instrument panel uses bright colors to convey vehicle operating information as well as the usual speed and engine revs. The seats are well bolstered, although a number of reviewers have suffered back aches as a result of their limited range of adjustment. The CR-Z's engine is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder unit that's paired with a 15-kilowatt (20-horsepower) electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission. A 2013 upgrade boosted the output to 130 horsepower, and the six-speed manual version now has rated torque of 140 lb-ft. CR-Zs now also include a boost function: a "Plus Sport System" lets the driver press a steering-wheel button marked "S+" that directs the motor to deliver an extra jolt of electric torque for up to 5 seconds if the battery's charge is sufficient. The battery pack uses lithium-ion cells--the CR-Z was the last Honda to make the switch--which are lighter and have higher energy density than the nickel-metal-hydride pack used in early CR-Zs.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhFPrQlWOFck9BHNxgWq9SO-BsddP_iF8kOOih_Y7qkGMvsIoI9nhzcfHKH3RzZHi1j8vCgbmbaFwNOg9IsIkNFuyeoWIu4RJTJVsK4oCjRFUfQx-NXcLQAFRhWrdYgPy0tKnleRu0nFR/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhFPrQlWOFck9BHNxgWq9SO-BsddP_iF8kOOih_Y7qkGMvsIoI9nhzcfHKH3RzZHi1j8vCgbmbaFwNOg9IsIkNFuyeoWIu4RJTJVsK4oCjRFUfQx-NXcLQAFRhWrdYgPy0tKnleRu0nFR/s1600/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  To address some of the criticism that the CR-Z isn't quite sporty enough--finally--Honda will begin offering a kit that should go a long way toward transforming the car's character. For CR-Zs equipped with the manual transmission, the Honda Performance Development (HPD) kit includes a supercharger for the engine, an HPD clutch, a limited-slip differential, new front brakes, a sport suspension, 18-inch wheels, a sport exhaust, and several aero and dress-up parts. Engine output climbs to 187 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. For CVT-equipped models, the engine is left alone but the other dynamic and aesthetic improvements apply. It's likely that fuel economy will suffer a bit, swinging the CR-Z's balance farther toward sport, but since it's a dealer-installed kit, the setup doesn't get tested by the EPA. The 2015 CR-Z weighs 2,600 pounds--fully 700 pounds more than the CRX of 30 years ago--and its fuel efficiency ratings are notably lower than those of the original (much slower) Insight. It has a full complement of airbags for two people, and its longer front end reflects considerably more robust crash structures.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  The old CRX had no airbags and would likely be horrifying in today's tougher crash tests. Fuel efficiency depends on the transmission you choose. Get the continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the car is rated a combined 37 mpg (36 mpg city, 39 mpg highway). It's also available with a six-speed manual gearbox--making it one of very few hybrids indeed with a stick--which gives it a sportier driving character, but reduces mileage to 34 mpg combined (31 mpg city, 38 mpg highway).</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KMFbOtrOf_IGqw_xb5sOdNCh1s6auV1fi1rTYrSp0s0vtJmzym5Nlb_Sl3FpM2uwNNfj1-IrOyhRJWDkOiXziXAJzVLbXk14yHwVTexKW9LHkiZr8K2QpNMcXKpH1ognNuhPSQpMIuk2/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KMFbOtrOf_IGqw_xb5sOdNCh1s6auV1fi1rTYrSp0s0vtJmzym5Nlb_Sl3FpM2uwNNfj1-IrOyhRJWDkOiXziXAJzVLbXk14yHwVTexKW9LHkiZr8K2QpNMcXKpH1ognNuhPSQpMIuk2/s1600/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  The CR-Z's challenge is that there are sportier cars out there, but there are also more fuel-efficient models. The Chevrolet Sonic and updated-for-2014 Ford Fiesta are both five-door subcompact hatchbacks that offer more space and real-world fuel efficiency in the low 30s for less money. If you want sporty, there's the Fiat 500 Abarth, the Chevy Sonic RS, the Ford Fiesta ST, and the standard Mazda 2. Or if you're all about fuel efficiency, four separate Toyota Prius models are all rated higher than the CR-Z--though none of them are remotely sporty. The CR-Z has suffered from this betwixt-and-between identity since its launch, and sales have been correspondingly low.</div> </div>

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2015 Honda CR-Z - Review    The 2015 Honda CR-Z, now in its fifth year on sale, has always been a very specialized car that never f...

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2015 Honda Crosstour - Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h2> <b>2015 Honda Crosstour - Review</b></h2> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr66sYzhnWYrqUifNA1wRcqU0GQcbfmy2opz4i9peWDzqn92a0xPnZC1RFAXe-e_dpkpNC4Qx_wTY15lIPCcWn0MfLObsWmw7pDtLFLuTdPYAkQRXyeoObSyOj58P-iJvtkMA6XBt2J_Wt/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr66sYzhnWYrqUifNA1wRcqU0GQcbfmy2opz4i9peWDzqn92a0xPnZC1RFAXe-e_dpkpNC4Qx_wTY15lIPCcWn0MfLObsWmw7pDtLFLuTdPYAkQRXyeoObSyOj58P-iJvtkMA6XBt2J_Wt/s1600/0.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Honda Crosstour isn't the return of the Accord Wagon that many missed from generations past. And that's too bad. Instead, it's a tweener crossover vehicle with a hatchback shape that's less practical than a wagon or full-figured crossover, with styling that doesn't share the Accord sedan's taut lines. Its major selling point, aside from a little more cargo space, is that it offers all-wheel drive, while all Accord four-doors make do with front-wheel drive.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When the Crosstour first hit showrooms, it was actually called Accord Crosstour. This made sense, since it was based on the Accord sedan sold at that time. SInce then, it has dropped the Accord name, while the Accord itself has moved on to a new generation, leaving the Crosstour behind as somewhat of an orphan. So now the Crosstour is simply a husky Accord relative, with more sluggish handling.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6Bab8Bqn9GdfS86UuhIVnuy3Dwf3VSAHjo5CAl43NEC2TI_7-Sy2DyhnXQ3AVVPiSmbRq5X4wkhVBKxFnqWAloVjy7XF_gttUlvSxttCP0hJDnJc12rN0wG0l21mvXZwBCpB0GbaYT8s/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6Bab8Bqn9GdfS86UuhIVnuy3Dwf3VSAHjo5CAl43NEC2TI_7-Sy2DyhnXQ3AVVPiSmbRq5X4wkhVBKxFnqWAloVjy7XF_gttUlvSxttCP0hJDnJc12rN0wG0l21mvXZwBCpB0GbaYT8s/s1600/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> At least at first look, the Crosstour teases a lot more utility and versatility than Accord sedans. Even if you're not a convert to the Crosstour's pumped-up-hatch styling ethos, it offers some key elements of crossover appeal. One is that it rides a couple of inches higher than the Accord sedan and is around four inches taller altogether—which makes getting in and out easier. In front there's loads of space and headroom, as you might expect, but in back the downward slope of its roofline, as well as the fact that it curves inward, makes headroom a potential issue for taller riders.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The cargo situation is disappointing, too, as the strut towers infringe on space behind the rear seats, although the seatbacks do flip forward. One handy feature is a large stowage area underneath the carpeted cargo floor, big enough for a briefcase or laptop bag. The lid can also be reversed to an easy-wipe material, for muddy gear.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Crosstour offers a choice of either a four-cylinder or a V-6 engine. Most will be fine with the adequate performance of the base 192-horsepower four and five-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 models get Honda's new Earth Dreams 3.5-liter V-6, rated at 278 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque, connected to a six-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. While the Accord sedan has been ushered over to a front-strut layout—more tunable for ride and handling, Honda says—the Crosstour maintains the double-wishbone layout that for a long time was a point of pride for Honda enthusiasts. Handling is further aided by front and rear stabilizer bars along with a front strut-tower bar, and the steering is hydraulic-assist—standing apart from the electric-assist systems that have been introduced across the new Accord lineup and much of the rest of Honda's models. Those who want all-wheel drive will have to pony up for the top-of-the-line V-6 model.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z0mmtjImG50FGA4PzVtZj9_Z7W9avq6Mp6m4CWUAucIKcI7kI5VhlVFB_wEVNSgQAOH0O_8vrm73qy6NRxi5AsIlY701kqNaNu7bTHkAWLOcHwbNY20_09n6eo4MWtqPDYiuy7J4Uc_5/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z0mmtjImG50FGA4PzVtZj9_Z7W9avq6Mp6m4CWUAucIKcI7kI5VhlVFB_wEVNSgQAOH0O_8vrm73qy6NRxi5AsIlY701kqNaNu7bTHkAWLOcHwbNY20_09n6eo4MWtqPDYiuy7J4Uc_5/s1600/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fuel economy also lags behind that of an Accord sedan, but it's decent compared to true, boxier crossovers. Four-cylinder models are rated by the EPA at 22 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway, while the front-drive V-6 now gets ratings of 20/30 mpg. The V-6-only all-wheel-drive models aren't far behind, with ratings of 19/28 mpg.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Crosstour drives like an especially heavy, somewhat taller, and less nimble version of the Accord. It weighs about 300 to 500 pounds more, across the board, than a comparable Accord sedan; with or without that knowledge, you'll be surprised to find that the Accord sedan's nimble feel is simply missing here, especially at lower speeds.<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The NHTSA has rated the Crosstour only in its rollover tests, awarding it four stars out of five. The IIHS gives it a 'good' score in available tests--it hasn't been subjected to the new small-overlap test. Its safety-feature set includes available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). It also offers Honda's LaneWatch blind-spot display, which shows a wide-angle view alongside the vehicle's passenger side when you activate the right turn signal.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhts8CTfONO-BIW-OeuCUFlLyLzcCkwAx_IFOA2sdtWx17yGSBgE87riHL6gZ2RQ-0DcdeaEO4AAqyfmk0jfQLLushug9me5nHUC7W5deqwjVB-k9KY7vo3afO6_c7vwiVno3sEExiqLWJ/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhts8CTfONO-BIW-OeuCUFlLyLzcCkwAx_IFOA2sdtWx17yGSBgE87riHL6gZ2RQ-0DcdeaEO4AAqyfmk0jfQLLushug9me5nHUC7W5deqwjVB-k9KY7vo3afO6_c7vwiVno3sEExiqLWJ/s1600/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Crosstour EX comes standard with automatic air conditioning with filtration, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB audio interface, steering wheel-mounted controls, and with an auto dimming rearview mirror. Top shelf EX-L models add dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather-trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, along with HondaLink with Aha capability, Pandora, and Internet radio capability. The system also rolls in the Pandora interface and voice-to-text SMS texting feature (Android and BlackBerry only), with pre-programmed responses. The V-6 is available at either trim level, while all-wheel drive can only be found on six-cylinder EX-L models.</div> </div>

Honda Cars 2015 Honda Crosstour - Review

2015 Honda Crosstour - Review The Honda Crosstour isn't the return of the Accord Wagon that many missed from generations past....

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