Test drive the new Honda Civic 2016: configurations and prices
In 2016, the Honda Civic is completely redesigned, there are a lot of updates, from the layout of the engines to the multimedia system. We will try to consider and highlight all the innovations and evaluate them from the point of view of practicality and economically, that is, the requirements that this class of cars must satisfy. At the beginning of the year, the model was officially presented only in the sedan body, and the coupe and 4-door hatchback will appear a little later. In 2016, the manufacturer stops producing the Hybrid model and the natural gas model. Perhaps this is due to the low demand for these models. What's new in the 2016 Honda Civic In addition to updated multimedia systems that seem to hint at the revival of Honda's pioneering spirit, there are updates under the hood. Namely, 1,5 ...
Test Drive Honda Accord 2016 in a new body
Honda Accord 2016 model year received a lot of changes, both in exterior design and interior trim. The car received a 7-inch touch screen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions. For all configurations, an additional Honda Sensing option is provided, we have already considered its functions and actions in detail in the review of the updated Honda Pilot 2016. What's changed in the new 2016 Honda Accord Four-cylinder engines are installed in three simpler trim levels: LX-S, EX, EX-L, while the powerful V-twin six is installed in the EX-L, as well as the Touring package. The base LX with a four-cylinder engine is equipped with: 16-inch alloy wheels; automatic optics; LED taillights; dual-zone automatic climate control; 7,7-inch multimedia display; rear view camera; full power package; cruise control. To complete…
Test drive Honda Civic: Captain Future
Civic Attacks Markets With Outstanding Design, New Turbo Engines And Phenomenal Brakes In its 45-year history and nine generations, the Honda Civic has gone through various metamorphoses: from a small car it became a compact car, it became a launch vehicle for the introduction of new technologies, but with the first generation it earned a reputation as a strong, economical and reliable car. However, the tenth generation is much more. The new Civic is different from all other models that have carried this name so far, and from everything else in this class. It's amazing how the folks at Honda always manage to retain that distinctive look for their models, but the tenth generation Civic pairs character traits with a rather "expressive design language." Unlike many of its predecessors, the new Civic has…
Honda Test Drive Unveils 3E Robotics Project at CES 2018
The official premiere is scheduled for early January at a show in Las Vegas. Honda will unveil its new robotics concept called 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy). The official premiere is scheduled for early January in Las Vegas during the CES 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. The press conference at the Honda booth will take place on January 9 at 11 pm local time. With this prototype, the Japanese brand will reveal its vision of a compassionate and mutual aid society, where robotics and artificial intelligence will help people in various life situations, whether it is recovery after an accident or disaster, or recreation and entertainment. . Part of the 3E Robotics Concept project is the 3E-D18 (Workhorse), an autonomous off-road AI concept vehicle. The car was created to help people in various matters. That…
Test drive Honda NSX: Faster than its shadow
A test of a great but underrated sports car, probably a future in-demand classic. Is there a car more underrated than the Honda NSX? We may be hard to find. In our Veteran Trials series, the Japanese model leaves the shadows of the past behind. Hockenheim, alcohol, drugs and her destiny will be present in this drama. As the morning gradually takes the power of the night, the NSX leaves the darkness behind and catches up with its long shadows on its way west. So many sunrises, so many new days, in the first rays of which no one knows how many memories they will leave. Memory is like a path through the jungle of our thoughts. I think if we don't clean it up to get to it, it will grow over time. Then the speed limit...
Test drive alternatives: PART 2 - Cars
If you have the opportunity to fly over Western Siberia at night, through the window you will see a grotesque picture reminiscent of the Kuwaiti desert after the withdrawal of Saddam's troops during the first Iraq war. The landscape is littered with huge burning “torches”, which is clear evidence that many Russian oil producers still consider natural gas a by-product and an unnecessary product in the process of finding oil fields ... Experts believe that this waste will be stopped in the near future. For many years, natural gas was considered a surplus product and burned or simply vented to the atmosphere. It is estimated that so far, Saudi Arabia alone has dumped or burned more than 450 million cubic meters of natural gas in oil production ... At the same time, the process is reversed ...
New generation Honda Civic test drive
A small sports sedan with a pleasant appearance and moderate fuel consumption. This is a new car of Japanese origin. The 2019 Honda Civic lineup pleased lovers of economical cars with a wide variety of trim levels. Compared to competitors such as Corolla and Mazda3, this car is in an affordable price segment. Given that it is made with the latest technology. Suffice it to mention such options as a signal of a possible collision, lane keeping, cruise control, emergency braking when an obstacle appears. And for those who cannot imagine life without gadgets, the manufacturer has equipped the car with Android Auto and Apple Play. And now more about each department of the model. Auto design External changes to the tenth generation Honda Civic were made public back in 2015…
Test drive a Honda Civic with impressive safety
Honda System Gauges are now part of the model's standard equipment. The new Civic was created to be a leader in safety. Honda's design team has created what is arguably the most reliable coupe in the compact class, paired with a wide range of Honda Sensing active safety systems. The Euro NCAP model is expected to top the safety rating after crash tests. The extremely durable platform belongs to the next generation of the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) structure, which includes structural elements that distribute energy even more evenly on impact. Thus, the passengers of the cabin will be protected as much as possible, as it features front front, side and rear impact resistance. In the new generation, this design also includes Crash Strike Technology, in which the front grille…
Test drive Honda reveals the secrets of the most dynamic CR-V
New generation high-strength steel makes the chassis the lightest and strongest. Thanks to thoughtful design and engineering programs, the new generation of Honda CR-V has the most durable and modern chassis in the history of the model. The new design results in a low-inertia and extremely stable platform made from modern, lightweight, high-quality materials. The CR-V is not only tuned to European standards, but also captivates drivers with impressive performance that can be felt even at very high speeds. The Real Time AWD system provides even better cornering stability and assists the vehicle when climbing slopes, while a new suspension and steering system delivers best-in-class dynamic steering and leads the Honda in terms of active and passive…
Test Drive Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC: Japanese Compact Wagon Test – Road Test
Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC: Japanese Compact Wagon Test - Pagella Road Test City 6/ 10 Out of town 7/ 10 Highway 7/ 10 Life on board 7/ 10 Price and cost 6/ 10 Safety 7/ 10 Honda Civic Tourer - perfect wagon for those who are used to traveling with a lot of suitcases in tow and do not want to give up their dignity. However, the high price of the luxury version of the Lifestyle Navi ADAS (28.600 euros) may turn off many potential buyers. La Honda Civic Tourer is one of the most versatile compact station wagons: it has a huge boot, very comfortable and gives especially live performances. In our road test we have to analyze strengths and defects…
Test drive Honda Civic Type R: car anatomy
The presentation and driving of the Honda Civic Type R in Bulgaria is another reason to turn to the essence of this model. After a rocky return to Formula 1 and another transition from naturally aspirated to turbo-petrol units, the perseverance of Honda engineers is about to pay off. After years of success in this unique sport, Honda's designers and executives felt they had enough expertise to make a triumphant return to the scene. But things turned out to be much more complicated, and modern direct-injection turbines, combined with a hybrid system that uses two paths to generate and deliver energy, have become quite a challenge. Things didn't look very promising at first, with issues with the non-standard turbocharger and layout leading to reduced power. But…
Test drive Honda Civic i-DTEC: a samurai with a diesel heart
Testing the new edition of the bestseller with an impressive 1,6-liter diesel engine The tenth generation of Civic differs significantly from its predecessors. The model has become much larger, approaching the size of the middle class. The body looks more dynamic not only due to the greater width and length combined with a lower height, but also thanks to the bright expressive means in the design. Even in its most standard version, the Civic resembles a well-equipped racing car while being based on a new platform with much more strength, torsion and folding resistance. Thanks to the new architecture and increased use of lighter materials such as high-strength steel, the model is 16kg lighter, despite the hatchback version being a whopping 136mm longer.…
Test drive Honda CR-V
The Russian car market slowly began to recover, and Honda, which had completely subsided during the crisis, began to show activity again. Meet the new fifth-generation CR-V crossover I turn on the right turn indicator, and a picture from the side camera appears on the central screen of the new Honda CR-V. Controversial alternative to the mirror: delay, darkish image, unusual foreshortening and viewing angle. While I look closely, again I miss the moment for rebuilding. It's time to cancel Lane Watch services by pressing the button on the steering column stalk. By the way, the Taiwanese crossover Luxgen 7 SUV offered a similar system. Remember his story? A pretentious debut of the company, an indistinct product at inflated prices, a complete fiasco of sales and an inglorious exit from Russia, which the market did not even notice. Now feel the difference with history...
Test drive Honda Civic Type R and VW Golf R: comparison test
Supreme Golf or a strong Japanese - who is more charming Today we leave work and just drive a Honda Civic Type R and VW Golf R - together on the road and in competition. And also each separately and ... How good life can be with two small cars with a capacity of more than 300 hp. each! "Earth Dreams Technology" is the inscription on the compressed air hose of the 320 hp turbocharger. Honda Civic Type R. This promise is difficult to translate literally, but it sounds like some kind of technical-romantic daydreaming. And in doing so, as a sure counter to e-hybrid sanity (in which Honda's specialists are also far ahead with the material). Instead, the VW people only wrote "TSI" on the roof panel above the engine.…
Test drive Honda Accord 2015 in a new body
Today we will consider a test drive of the Honda Accord 2015 in a new body, photos and prices for various configurations. What's new has been added in the updated Accord, how this car now looks, and also behaves on the road. The new Honda Accord 2015 is a restyled model, and as a rule, when restyling, the car undergoes minor changes in the body, interior and minor modifications to the engine, chassis and transmission. In other words, engineers and designers eliminate their shortcomings that were identified in previous models. And the 2015 Honda Accord is no exception, minor changes have affected the body, and we'll start with them. Photo Honda Accord 2015 in a new body Honda Accord 2015 in a new body photo price The body of the Honda Accord received a new front…
Test drive keyless entry: almost all cars are easy to steal
ADAC car club test with unexpectedly alarming results The German car club ADAC and its Austrian partner ÖAMTC inspected 270 cars with keyless entry systems and found that almost all of the models tested could be easily opened and stolen. “Recently, 273 Keyless-Go vehicles were tested and only four failed to open. Most manufacturers are clearly unwilling or unable to fix this security breach,” criticizes ÖAMTC specialist Stefan Kerbel. “Currently, Keyless-Go vehicles are much easier to steal than other vehicles. A total of four jaguar models, resp. In our tests, the Land Rover failed to unlock. So everything could be different - here other manufacturers need to quickly catch up ...