2014 Honda Jazz with Longer Design and Diesel Engine Option

In 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, 2014 Honda Jazz is officially revealed with longer design and new improvements on its elements. This hatchback will be more longer 60 mm than previous generation. The wheel-base is stretched to make it more spacious for passengers.

Like new city, this next generation Jazz features seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and two options of engines: 1.2L VTEC engine and 1.5L diesel engine to deliver power of 97kW and torque of 155Nm. The exterior design is also improved to build stronger characters with new aerodynamic concept, sleek grille and strong character line across the body. The interior is also reengineered with spacious rear bench and seats to accommodate more passengers.

It is lighter, more aggressive and stronger with minimum vibrations, dynamic look and comfortable driving. This hatchback will be launched in India on end of 2013 and July 2014 in Australia. The price is confirmed with $2000 price increase compared to previous generation, starting with $15,990-$22,990, whereas the limited edition, Jazz Vibe is most expensive due to its complete features. It is also reported that the hybrid version will be released on early 2015 in Australia.

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All-New 2014 Honda City Is Officially Launched With New Engine Options

All-New 2014 Honda City Sedan is officially launched for India and South East Asian (ASEAN) market at November 25th, 2013. The mass productions are taken in Malaysia and India. It is claimed to get superiority to hold mid-sized sedan segment on ASEAN market. So what does this car look like?

This new car has major improvements on fuel economy, design and performance. The significant changes are on engine options. It is designed similar to Jazz or Fit with hybrid engine as an option. It is reported for purpose to cut down the pricing sale, some versions are offered with retaining elements. It embodies new 1.5-liter DTEC hybrid 4-cyliner engine with double-clutch technology to produce power of 116 bhp and torque of 146 Nm. The diesel and petrol engines are also offered.

This 4th generation sedan maximizes its brand strength by providing large cabin with stylish and compact exterior with new svelte lines and light weight. The features on interior are also added with features of safety and entertainment such as InterNavi system and stability control system.

The drive-trains are also reengineered particularly on gears, suspension and chassis so smoother driving experience will be gained. The pricing are not confirmed yet. It will begin at price of Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 11.50 lakh in India. This car will be tough competitor to Suzuki Ertiga and Mitsubishi Attrage in Thailand, India, Indonesia and Malaysia B segment.

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2015 Honda FCEV Fuel Cell Car With New Concept

As new fuel cell hydrogen car, 2015 Honda FCEV comes with new concept, design and better performance compare to first generation in 1999. This ultra-efficient car is displayed at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. It still holds the world record as car with highest fuel economy without hybrid or plug-in battery.

This car also has significant improvement on interior and exterior aspects particularly on design of sleek door that can load five passengers. The rear wheels are also reengineered. The major improvement in new fuel cell power-train design which fuel cell and oxygen generate electricity without burning gas and drive energy to electric motor as well as produce water vapor as emissions. It has different concept to other hybrids and electric cars. See video below.



How is about performance of torque and power of this car? Foxnews.com reported that there is no officially confirmation on detailed specs on power performance but Honda claims that can take 300 miles on highway per filling up at hydrogen fueling station for 3 minutes.

How about price? There is no confirmation on exact pricing of this car on sale. For now, Honda leases this super efficiency car for $6000/month with insurance and fuel in Southern California. Unlike Acura NSX, the barrier to develop this hydrogen can is on small amounts of fueling station in US.

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New 2015 Acura NSX Concept With Longitudinally Twin-Turbo V6 Engine

As new experimental sports car, 2015 Acura NSX is officially armed with 3,7L two turbo direct injected V6 engines, dual-clutch transmissions and three electric motors. The engine will be reengineered longitudinally, like Edmunds.com reported. Honda answered months of speculations by giving announcement on Tokyo Motor Show 2013.

For car enthusiasts, it will be strange to see engine is not mounted transversely but 90 degree longitudinally with lithium ion battery pack. Hideki Wakamatsu (Chief Officer of Honda) confirmed that the extensive test has been done for this changed layout design on drive-train configuration to produce high power of 550 hp and dynamic concepts like Ferrari 458 and McLaren Mp4 do.

The three hybrid motors are meant to redirect power from inner to outer when for better handling and performance. All front wheels will get one electric motor and the rest one is motor generator which is integrated right to engine.

Unfortunately, like Honda FCEV the release date of this sport car is not confirmed and it will be produced and introduced officially in 2015. We must be patient to wait the launching of this new hybrid supercar. It is convinced that this sport car will be sophisticated compared to previous generation. Here are some spy photos of 2015 Acura NSX that I get from various online sources.

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2015 Ford Explorer New Body Style and Significant Changes

What are new changes on 2015 Ford Explorer? It is convinced that there will be improvements on engine performance, body style and interior features. There is no confirmation news related to release date of this mid-size car. It is convinced to have refreshing style with new concepts and changes (look up photos below this article).

There is also speculation that Ford will make significant improvement in electrical features, particularly on hybrid model. The reengineering issue is also on aerodynamic appearance by embodying new straight line character and metal folds as well as chrome grille. MyFord touch feature, blind spot monitor and cross traffic alert will be upgrade to help driver and for entertainment purposed.

2015 Ford Explorer still adopts EcoBoost high technology with 2.7 L V6 engine to deliver bigger power, more than 350hp. The handling is engineered to gain more stabile control and traction as well as comfort tiding. With new redesign of MacPherson struts, lighter body weight and rear suspension, this SUV will have more ability to take emergency maneuvers.

Ford hope this SUV will have better market positioning in global market including Asian market. With slight increased pricing and high fuel effiency, compare to older version, this SUV can be tough competitor to its rival, Honda Pilot. How do you think? Which one is better?

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