The Japanese manufacturer Honda, completing the test program "mule", next generation of crossover 2012 CR-V, has begun to test a prototype model of pre, which was discovered by the paparazzi in Death Valley.
Studying the recent "spy" photos of the new generation Honda CR-V, it can be concluded that the vehicle has grown in all dimensions and has a more flowing body lines than its predecessor. According to MotorAuthority, future best-selling Honda, like its main competitor, Toyota RAV4, will get a third row of seats, which allow the car to compete with even minivans.
The range of engines will be pleasantly surprised with the variety of future owners of CR-V. Potential buyers will have the opportunity to choose between the new 4-cylinder gasoline engine capacity of around 180-220 hp, turbo-diesel unit and the current atmospheric petrol unit volume of 2.4 liters, which will become more powerful and more economical. It is assumed that after the upgrade installation will develop up to 200 hp and consumed in the urban cycle less than 11 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
The first show of the new generation Honda CR-V will be held in November at an international exhibition in Los Angeles. The choice made in favor of North American motor show, is not accidental. In the United States, CR-V is a best-selling SUV and the compact mid-size "SUV."
Scoop: Next gen 2012 Honda CR-V
2012 Honda CB1100 Type I ABS Special Edition only 500 copies
Honda has plans to start selling a special edition sports bike CB1100 Type I ABS Special Edition. Receiving orders for the new bike will be from July 12 for a limited time (until August 10).
The body and sides of the new items are blue. The engine and the wheels are made of silver. In addition, the bike has an exclusive poster, made in a new color.
Some features of a sports bike Honda CB1100 Type I ABS Special Edition:
- Dimensions: 2.205 m × 0.835 m × 1.130 m
- Wheelbase: 1.490 m
- Ground clearance: 0.125 m
- Seat height: 0,765 m
- Number of seats: 2
- Minimum turning radius: 2.7 m
- Engine: SC65E, air-cooled, four-cylinder, four stroke, DOHC
- Working volume: 1,140 cm3
- Bore x stroke: 73.5 × 67.2 mm
- Compression: 9.5
- Maximum power: 65 kW / 7,500 rev. min.
- Maximum torque: 92 Nm / 5,000 rev. min.
- Weight: 247 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14 liters
- Fuel consumption: 27.0 km / liter
Circulation bike special edition CB1100 Type I ABS Special Edition will be only 500 copies. New products will be priced at 1.092 million yen or 10,282 U.S. dollars (including tax).
Next Gen 2012 Honda Civic testing in London
While many manufacturers do their testing of new cars on the track of Nurburgring, the Japanese concern has sent the European version of Honda Civic hatchback the next generation of run-in one of the capitals of the Old World.
Honda Civic Hatchback generation "next" was seen today at Piccadilly Circus, one of the major transport interchanges, located in central London. Before his visit to the capital of the United Kingdom has replaced the old prototype plastic protective apron on the fabric, "camouflage", which hides the lights of a new form, modernized grille and a modified bumper. The back of the hatchback body in the picture is not visible, but is believed by experts to "feed" disappeared spoiler hampers visibility, and there was "caretaker" for the rear window.
"European" Civic, projecting that was fought in the German Research Centre for Honda, is built on the old front-drive platform. In power-line model will include engines, engine components range current generation Civic, which will undergo a small upgrade. Normally Japanese car will be equipped with fuel-efficient technology, Stop & Start.
Recall that the North American version of the Honda Civic, shown at the end of winter, is available for order with two petrol units with capacity of 140 and 203 hp and the 110-strong hybrid power plant, which brings together gasoline and electric motors.
The world premiere of the European version of Honda Civic will be one of the months remaining until the end of the year, sales of the model will start in 2012 at a price of around £16,000.