Nik J Miles

Posts Tagged ‘Honda’

Fuel Efficiency Without Hybridization.

For 2012, customers have more variations of the Civic to choose from than ever before. There are five in fact: The Civic, Civic Natural Gas, Civic Hybrid, Civic Si, and the Civic HF or “high efficiency.” Read the rest of this entry »

“Honda’s 2012 Accord serves up style, performance and value”

Every 2012 Honda Accord benefits from updates and improvements with increased fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, as well as the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level implemented for last year’s model lineup. There are a variety of models available either the form of a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, with either an inline 4-cylinder, or a V-6 engine as a power source. Each of the Accord models provide a pleasing blend of style, performance, efficiency and value.

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“Honda’s New Civic Hybrid moves to a higher level on all fronts”

Honda’s 9^th generation Civic takes the 2012 Civic Hybrid to a higher plane with the latest version of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) System. It now ranks as the most fuel-efficient sedan available in the U.S. with an estimated EPA rating of 44 mpg across the board including city, highway and combined mpg.

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“2012 Honda Odyssey serves up enhanced technology”

Honda’s award-winning and class-leading Odyssey minivan benefited from a complete redesign for the 2011 model year, displaying a more distinctive style; an interior that delivered more versatility and functionality, and a powertrain that yielded improved fuel economy ratings.

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            The current compact market is at the top of its game with innovative, aggressive car companies producing an amazing selection of affordable sedans and coupes.  With nearly 9 million vehicles sold since 1972, the Honda Civic has become the icon of the segment and each new generation has brought forth cutting edge designs and innovations.  With this kind of competition at play, we anticipated that the ninth generation Honda Civic would be a head turner, or a technological marvel.  We expected to be WOWed by the latest Civic, but our initial reaction was “nice.”   Read the rest of this entry »

“Honda’s CBR250R: An excellent entry sportbike”

So, you’re thinking about taking up the sport of motorcycling, or perhaps you’re already a rider and would like to get a bike for a family member, so that they can share the enjoyment of the open road on two wheels. Where do you start your search for that just right ride?

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Honda tends to play the news and photos of upcoming products close to the vest, but today they released a photo of the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year.

“The 2012 CR-V Concept introduces the exterior styling for the more sophisticated and dynamic design of the upcoming production model,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “Long considered the benchmark for packaging and user-friendly design in the small SUV segment, the all-new CR-V will offer an added dimension of style, amazing interior versatility and Honda’s latest technologies for convenience and refinement.” Read the rest of this entry »

If a vehicle, like the Honda Odyssey, is one of the largest vehicles the company makes, with the exception of the Ridgeline truck and the new Honda Jet” aircraft, then why is it called a MINIvan?  Why isn’t it called a passenger van or station wagon or a “MAXI-van”.  The same goes for all the other brands of great big vans still under the misconception that they are “mini” vans.  Isn’t it time we start calling these people movers what they really are?

All new for 2011, the forth-generation Odyssey evolves from one of the top-rated vehicles of this type, having received dozens of awards and top ratings since it first appeared in 1995.  And like its predecessor, the new Odyssey is still one of the best. Read the rest of this entry »

The re-education of the minivan generation.

Minivans, as we know them today, first appeared in the mid-1980s with the release of vehicles like the Dodge Caravan. Having been born shortly after its release, I am part of–what I call–the minivan generation.

As strange as it might sound to some, I don’t know a world without them. Nearly every family on my block had one growing up. Most in shades of burgundy and tan, they dotted the suburban landscape. My family, however, refused to own one. Having once been hip (so she claims), my mother would have no part of the minivan movement. She instead stuck to turbo-charged European sedans. And I can’t really blame her. Read the rest of this entry »

“New Honda Civic lineup: To each their own”

Operating on a philosophy of “To each their own” Honda has fielded the ninth generation of their best-selling CIVIC with 6 specific 2012 models that certainly afford consumers the opportunity to make a choice that best suits their individual tastes and needs.

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