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2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT

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The 2012 Honda Fit is 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan that has been carried over from 2011. The 2012 Honda Fit is offered in 5 models beginning with the 5-Spd MT and extending to the Sport 5-Spd AT w/Navigation. The 2012 Honda Fit models have a 1.5 liter, I4, 117hp engine and the 5-Spd MT has a 5-speed manual transmission while the Sport 5-Spd AT w/Navigation has a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2012 Honda Fit carries a 36,000/36 month basic warranty and averages over 20 MPG in the city and 35mpg on the highway.

                                                                      2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT

The 2012 Honda Fit Sport 5-Spd AT w/Navigation comes with the following standard features: full power accessories, vehicle and radio anti-theft, child safety door locks, traction control and stability control, ABS brakes, CD player, MP3 player, USB port, GPS and DVD navigation aid, daytime running lights, halogen headlights, front fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, manual air conditioning, air filter, cruise control, digital clock, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, voice activated controls, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote control and release fob, power trunk, front dual reclining bucket cloth seats, tilt steering column, a rear wiper, tinted glass and power exterior mirrors.

                                                               2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT

                                                               2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT

                                                              2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT

                                                              2012 Honda Fit 5-Spd MT 

Pricing Information
MSRP: $15,175
Invoice: Not Available

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 1.5L I4
Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 117@6600
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 28/35
Combined Fuel Economy: 31
EPA Class: Small Wagon
Number of Valves: 16
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.4:1
Displacement: 1497/91
Bore X Stroke: 2.87×3.52
Cruising Range: 328.6 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: N/A
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Single Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer
Radio Anti-Theft
Vehicle Anti-Lockout
Power Liftgate Lock/Unlock
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors

Braking & Traction
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System
Brake Assistance
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front Power 262-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 201-mm Drum Brakes
Traction Control

Electrical
Battery
Front Power Outlet
Drive-By-Wire(TM) Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle

Engines & Emissions
ULEV II Emissions
100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up
1.5-Liter i-VTEC(R), I4, 16-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 117@6600, Torque Of 106@4800, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Welcome Screen/CD Text Display Capability
Radio Data System
AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player
Radio Antenna
USB Port

Exterior Lighting
Complex Surface Halogen Headlights
Daytime Running Lights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Front Air Dam
Metallic Paint (If Selected)

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Interior Particle and Pollen Air Filter
Manual Air Conditioning

Instrumentation
Digital Clock
Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On and Seatbelts Unfastened
Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Trip Odometer
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Cruise Control
Warning Lights Include Brake System, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Low Fuel and Oil Pressure
Tire Pressure Monitor
Maintenance Minder(TM) System Maintenance Interval Indicator For Oil Quality
Tachometer
Cruise Control

Interior Lighting
Interior Load Area Light

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm
Panic Alarm

Safety
Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner
L A T C H
Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Crumple Zones
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front Pretensioners
Side Guard Door Beams
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
Front Active Head Restraints
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts

Seats
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Adjustable Headrests
Cloth Seats
Theater Style Rear Seating
Magic Seat(R) Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests

Steering
Telescopic Steering Column
Tilt Steering Column
Electric Power Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering

Storage
Cargo Storage Pocket
Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
Rear Underseat Storage
Front Open Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Passenger Seatback Storage Pocket
6 Front and 4 Rear; 10 Cupholders Total
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
Glovebox

Suspension
22-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
SBRP175/65R15 84S All-Season Tires
Compact Spare Tire
Steel Wheels, 15-In.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Tinted Glass
Rear Window Defroster
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
Front Dual Vanity Mirrors
Power Window Lockout
Front Dual Sunvisors

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2012 Honda Ridgeline RT Overview

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        2012 Honda Ridgeline's new Sport trim package, which adds several exterior changes to our favorite unibody pickup. But if you're wondering about changes to other models, our spies have come through with the photos Honda doesn't want you to see.

                                                       2012 Honda Ridgeline RT Overview

        Other Ridgeline models, including the high-end RTL version caught here during hot weather testing, are set to receive a new three-bar grille that's similar to the 2012 Honda Pilot crossover's grille, plus restyled taillights. We hear there will be several minor interior changes as well

                                                       2012 Honda Ridgeline RT Overview

        Ridgeline's all-aluminum, 60-degree, SOHC 3.5-liter VTEC engine produces 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 247 lb-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm. Variable valve timing enhances low rpm torque while extending high rpm horsepower for a broad power band. The 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help maintain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill to avoid gear "hunting." The fully automatic Variable Torque Management® 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4®) provides confident operation in rain, snow, ice, sand and mud, while also improving on-road and towing performance by distributing torque to all four wheels as needed. The system operates predominately in front-wheel-drive during dry-pavement cruising conditions and continuously proportions torque to the rear wheels during acceleration and low traction situations. VTM-4 lock button located on the instrument panel allows the driver to temporarily hold engagement of both rear wheels to aid traction while in gears "1" and "2" at speeds of up to 18 mph.

                                                         2012 Honda Ridgeline RT Overview

        The Ridgeline RTS adds the following to the RT: exclusive 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a seven-pin trailer wiring connector, body-color painted door handles, painted inner grille surfaces, a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer, six-disc in-dash CD system, steering wheel-mounted controls, an auxiliary audio input jack; dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, privacy glass and all-weather floor mats.

       Exclusive Ridgeline RTL features include leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, exclusive 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights, moonroof, 115-volt power outlet, XM Radio1, HomeLink® remote system, carpeted floor mats and a compass in the rearview mirror.

       The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™2 with Voice Recognition and Zagat Survey® restaurant information is available on RTL models. It includes XM Radio3, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, a multi-information display and a back-up camera display. The navigation system includes a compass, thus eliminating the compass in the rearview mirror.

                                                         2012 Honda Ridgeline RT Overview


Pricing Information
MSRP: $34,830
Invoice: Not Available


Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 3.5L V6
Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower @RPM: 250@5700
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 15/21
Combined Fuel Economy: 17
EPA Class: Standard 4 Wheel Drive Pickup
Number of Valves: 24
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.0:1
Displacement: 3471/212
Bore X Stroke: 3.50×3.66
Cruising Range: 374 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 18.1
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Single Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Programmable Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
Vehicle Anti-Lockout
Radio Anti-Theft
Valet Lockout
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
Selective Unlocking Via Remote Keyless Entry
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Braking & Traction
Variable Torque Management(R) 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4(R)) Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Brake Assistance
Traction Control
Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System
Transfer Case
Automatic Locking Hubs
Rear Locking Differential
Front Power 320-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 333-mm Solid Disc Brakes
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

Doors
Fold-Down and Swing Out Tailgate

Electrical
Battery Saver
Rear Seat Power Outlet
Towing Pre-Wiring
3 Front Power Outlets; 1 With 115-Volt Inverter
Battery
Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows and Moonroof For 10-Minutes
Drive-By-Wire(TM) Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle

Engines & Emissions
100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up
ULEV II Emissions
3.5-Liter VTEC(R), 60 Degree V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 250@5700, Torque Of 247@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Oil Cooler

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Subwoofer
Radio Antenna
AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Seek, Scan and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 90 Days Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii and Alaska)
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack

Exterior Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Front Fog Lights
Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Lights
Complex Surface Halogen Headlights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front Mud Guards
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Crew Cab
Body Color Exterior Door Handles
Rear Step Up Bumper
Front Air Dam
Painted and Chrome Grille
Skid Plate
Metallic Paint (If Selected)

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
Automatic Climate Control
Rear HVAC Ducts
Interior Pollen and Dust Air Filter

Instrumentation
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
Warning Lights Include Brake System, Coolant Temperature, Door Ajar, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid and Oil Pressure
Digital Clock
Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On and Seatbelts Unfastened
Compass
Trip Computer With Average Speed, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Trip Odometer
Tachometer
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Maintenance Minder(TM) System Maintenance Interval Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitor
Cruise Control

Interior Lighting
Front and Rear Map Lights
Delayed Courtesy Light
Ambient Console Lighting Additional Interior Lighting Illuminates Center Console
Illuminated Entry

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
Leather Steering Wheel
Front Carpeted Floor Mats
Rubber Floor Covering Located In Passenger Cabin

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Panic Button
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm
3-Function HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener
Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle

Safety
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front Side Airbags
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
L A T C H
Rollover Sensor
Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
Side Guard Door Beams
Front Active Head Restraints
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt

Seats
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Driver Power Lumbar Support
Leather Seats
Lift-Up Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total

Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Power Torque Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering

Storage
Coinholder
In-Bed Trunk(R) Locking Storage Located Under Pick Up Truck Bed
Lockable Glovebox
Overhead Console Storage
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Dash and Floor
2 Front and 4 Rear; 6 Cupholders Total
Straight Side Pickup Bed
Rear Underseat Storage
Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
Passenger Side Storage Tray
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Power Moonroof

Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
25-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
23-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Trailing Arms, Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers

Towing/Trailering & Payload
Towing Prep Package Includes Wiring Provisions
6050-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Tow Hooks
Class III Tow Hitch Receiver

Transmission
Adaptive Automatic Transmission
5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Steering Column Mounted Shifter

Wheels & Tires
Silver Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In.
SBRP245/60R18 104T All-Season Tires
Compact Spare Tire

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Front Dual Sunvisors
Power Window Lockout
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers With Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Green Tinted Glass
Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Power Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Sunshade Located On Moonroof
Rear Privacy Glass
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2012 Honda Crosstour

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For the 2012 model year, Honda has dropped the Accord from the Accord Crosstour crossover making the official name of the car – the 2012 Honda Crosstour.
 
                                                            2012 Honda Crosstour
The 2012 Honda Crosstour is still available in two trim levels, the Crosstour EX and EX-L, with Real Time 4WD also available on the EX-L model. There is still no 4-cylinder option so power still comes from a 3.5 liter V6 making 271 horsepower at 6,200 RPM and 254 lb-ft. of torque at 5,000 RPM. No major gain in fuel-economy numbers so it still achieves 18/27/21 mpg (city/highway/combined) on 2WD models and 18/26/21 mpg on 4WD models.

So what’s new for the 2012 Honda Crosstour besides the name? It’s all summed up in this little paragraph right here:

“For 2012, new features on the Crosstour EX include auto on/off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth Hands Free Link and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also available on all Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl replaces Tango Red Pearl.”
 
                                                                  2012 Honda Crosstour
 
The front-wheel-drive Crosstour EX starts from $29,990, while the more upscale EX-L starts at $32,890. The all-wheel-drive package is only available with the EX-L model, starting at $34,340. Adding navigation adds a further $2,200 to the price tag, for a total of $34,770 with 2WD and $36,540 with AWD.

Although visually similar to the upcoming Acura ZDX, the Crosstour does not ride on the ZDX's platform. Based on a modified Honda Accord chassis, the Crosstour is being produced at Honda's East Liberty factory in Ohio (the ZDX will be produced in Alliston, Ontario).

Prices for the 2012 Honda Crosstour:

    2012 Honda Crosstour 2WD EX: $30,340.
    2012 Honda Crosstour 2WD EX-L: $32,990.
    2012 Honda Crosstour 4WD EX-L: $36,540.
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2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling

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Although the Honda Insight was eagerly awaited before it launched as a 2010 model, the little hybrid hatchback has never come remotely close to its sales goals.
But the company isn't giving up, and the new 2012 Honda Insight features revised front styling, a nicer interior, and improved gas mileage ratings.

                                          2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling
 
The Insight's hybrid powertrain features a 1.3-liter eight-valve, i-VTEC four-cylinder engine paired with a DC-brushless electric motor, and is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The gas engine provides for 98 peak horsepower at 5,800 rpm, and 123 lb-ft of torque in the range of 1,000 to 1,700 rpm. the electric motor adds 12 horsepower at 1,500 rpm, and 58 torque at 1,000 rpm.

The front of the Insight now features a redesigned--Honda calls it "more distinctive'--grille with a thin blue accent bar to underscore the Insight's hybrid technology, along with a reshaped bumper. The internal reflectors of the headlights have also been updated.

                                         2012 Honda Insight EX Hybrid Overview , New Front Styling
New covers for the 15-inch wheels on lower-line models are standard, and the upscale Insight EX model sports restyled 15-inch alloy wheels. Honda has also widened the tires slightly for better grip.

The base model comes with automatic climate control, power windows and locks and six airbags, while EX models of the Insight feature standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, as well as alloy wheels, cruise control and stability control.

Honda hopes to build 200,000 units annually, with half of that production to be sold in the United States.

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 1.3L I4
Standard Transmission: VAR Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 98@5800
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 41/44
Combined Fuel Economy: 42
EPA Class: Compact
Number of Valves: 8
Torque @RPM: 1000
Fuel Type System: Hybrid Gas/Electric / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: 100.8
Compression: 10.8:1
Displacement: 1339/82
Bore X Stroke: 2.87×3.15
Cruising Range: 434.6 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: N/A
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Single Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: 1500
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: 58
Electric Torque RPM: 1000
Electric HorsePower BHP: 13
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2012 Honda Civic

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That represents no change from the outgoing Civic, although the new car boasts more interior room and a more responsive chassis, as well as uprated fuel economy and the availability of a new natural gas model set to be available nationwide.


That $15,805 gets you a base Civic DX coupe with a five-speed manual transmission and no radio or air conditioning. Honda figures that most buyers will bypass the price leader to pony up for the $17,855 Civic LX sedan (add $800 for an automatic). The efficiency-oriented Civic HF sedan will list from $19,455 with a standard five-speed automatic, while the range-topping Civic EX-L sedan with navigation and XM Satellite Radio stickers for $23,455.

The new larger displacement engine in the Civic Si delivers peak power at a more accessible 7000 rpm compared to the previous Si engine’s 7800 rpm power peak. The engine’s increased displacement results in a substantial 22-percent increase in peak torque. The new 170 lb-ft rating occurs at just 4400 rpm, 1700 rpm lower than the previous engine’s 139 lb-ft at 6100 rpm. Even with its increase in displacement, horsepower and torque, the 2012 Civic Si has an estimated EPA city rating of 22 mpg (up 1 mpg compared to the 2011 Civic Si) and increases highway fuel economy with a rating of 31 mpg (up 2 mpg compared to the 2011 Civic Si). In addition, the Civic Si engine meets strict Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) emissions standards
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The Honda Civic Si is available exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter. Designed to be compact and lightweight, the 6-speed has also been engineered to provide quick and precise shift action. The Civic Si also includes a clutch with a torsion mechanism that enhances refinement in terms of engagement and feel.
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2012 Honda CR-V Hits Internet Before LA Debut

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Flooding in Thailand has begun making serious waves in the U.S. According to a press release, the disaster will force Honda to scale back production at facilities across the U.S. and Canada in coming weeks, and there's a distinct possibility that the automaker will miss its December launch window for the 2012 CR-V.


Honda will officially take the wraps off its 2012 CR-V at the LA Auto Show next week, with the first examples hitting showrooms before the end of the year. It's common knowledge that the new CR-V will continue to use Honda's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, though mated to a new (or, at least, revised) transmission that will enhance both performance and fuel economy. The CR-V's interior gets a healthy update, too, with some new materials used throughout the cabin. The overall form and function of the interior, however, won't differ much from the current model.


The problem, Honda says, lies with the CR-V's electrical components. Though the majority of Hondas made in North America are manufactured with products from North American suppliers, "a few critical electronic parts are sourced from Thailand and other regions of the world". Honda says it is working with suppliers throughout its network to address the shortages. We'll keep you updated on the company's progress.
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Honda says 2012 Civic inventory is "virtually zero" due to natural disasters

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Honda would love nothing more than to sell a boatload of Civic sedans and coupes. Problem is, there just aren't enough of them to go around. Speaking to Inside Line, Chuck Schifsky, an American Honda Motor Co. spokesman, said :

"Civic sales are down for one simple reason: Low dealer inventory as a result of a shortage of small parts caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake earlier this year, which nearly halted production of the 2012 Civic... This is a supply problem, not a demand problem. There just aren't any Civics on dealer lots."

2012 Honda Civic

Not only did the earthquake and tsunami in Japan cause production problems, the current flooding in Thailand "will cause another delay in production," says Schifsky. In other words, if you're in the market for a new Civic, you'll likely find yourself waiting for a while.


It's also worth mentioning that we've heard reports that public response to the 2012 Civic has not been the resounding success Honda had hoped for, leading to the possibility that a refresh of the compact will come sooner rather than later.
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