2009 Honda CR - V

Sleek Stance
Its sophisticated, aerodynamic shape and smooth, sleek lines make the CR-V look delicious.

Versatile
Whether you’re camping or valet parking at a 5-star restaurant, the CR-V is perfectly at home.

Easy-to-load
The lightweight lift-up tailgate is one piece and opens upward, providing shelter from the elements when loading cargo.

Detail-Oriented
Multi-reflector halogen headlights shine brightly on the road ahead. And folding power side mirrors give you a bit more parking room in tight spaces.

i-VTEC® Engineering

The 166-hp, DOHC i-VTEC® engine provides both low-rpm torque as well as plenty of horsepower at higher revs.

Easy Shifting
A 5-speed automatic transmission makes for smooth shifts and power when you need it. It also features our Grade Logic Control System, which helps put an end to gear-hunting when climbing uphill or driving back down.

The Drive Itself
The CR-V utilizes MacPherson strut front suspension for a better drive. And available Real Time ™ 4-wheel drive helps increase performance during adverse road conditions.
 

2009 Honda Ridgeline

Raw meets refined. The Ridgeline doesn’t move forward, it moves the ground back—without breaking a sweat.

Rock & Roll
Under the hood you'll find a powerplant 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine that produces 250 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque for improved towing capabilities.

Capable & Ready
The engine is coupled to an advanced, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission and fully automatic 4-wheel-drive system.

Tough & Smooth
The Ridgeline's advanced 4-wheel independent suspension and chassis have been designed for towing, hauling and off-road use.

The Ridgeline was designed to give you exactly what you need to get the job done. And with Honda quality built right in, this truck will be with you for the long haul.

Break Tradition
The Ridgeline has an ultra-rigid unit body that’s reinforced with an integrated closed-box frame. This tow-friendly approach gives the Ridgeline extraordinary torsional rigidity.

Tow-Ready
The Ridgeline takes towing seriously. All models come with an integrated Class III trailer hitch. There's also a standard high-capacity radiator with dual 160-watt fans, a heavy-duty power-steering fluid cooler, a high-capacity ATF cooler, and it's pre-wired for a trailer harness (RT) standard on RTS and RTL. Large brake rotors at all four wheels and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) ensure quick and deliberate stops when it matters most.

3.5-Liter, VTEC® V-6 Engine
A 3.5-liter, VTEC V-6 engine gives the Ridgeline optimum power and efficiency. This results in 250 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The VTEC engine combined with an innovative two-stage intake manifold and a special fresh-air intake system provide power when you need it, with high-end horsepower and low-end torque even during extreme towing conditions. The fresh-air intake draws air from the top of the front grille to protect against dust and water intrusion during launches. You'll power your boat up even the steepest ramp in no time.

Torsional Rigidity
Torsional rigidity refers to how much a truck’s frame twists under the stress of towing, hauling or off-road driving. The integrated closed-box frame design of the Ridgeline gives it many times the torsional rigidity of industry-leading pickups.

STANDARD TOWING FEATURES:
• Integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction
• Integrated class III trailer hitch
• 5,000-lb. towing capacity*
• Pre-wired for trailer harness (RT) standard on RTS and RTL
• Pre-wired for trailer brake controller
• Heavy-duty radiator with dual 160-watt fans
• Heavy-duty power-steering fluid cooler
• Heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid cooler
• Power-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes

* Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory towing kit and hitch ball. Trailer harness standard on RTS and RTL models. Premium unleaded fuel recommended when towing. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.

 

Break Ground

Equipped with a Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) cargo bed, the Ridgeline is specially designed to take your abuse. Its 5-ft bed allows for a thick stack of 4' x 8' plywood sheets to lie flat between the wheelwells and 8 heavy-duty tie-down cleats secure up to 1,100 lbs. of cargo. When you need to tow, the Ridgeline cooperates. A high-output V-6 engine and 4WD system work in perfect unison to pull 5,000 lbs. of anything you put behind it.

Break Stereotype
This truck is every bit as smart as it is tough. Well-designed storage spaces, including the 8.5-cu ft, hidden, lockable In-Bed Trunk® keep toolboxes or other large-size gear secure. Ingenious features like a dual-action tailgate give you the flexibility to unload the bed contents in a way that makes the most sense.

Break the Mold
The Ridgeline is all truck, and all Honda. Have a look below for more details on why the Ridgeline is what a truck should be and more.

Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) Cargo Bed

Most pickup trucks have beds made out of stamped steel. This results in damage over the course of the truck bed's life. The bed in the Ridgeline has a Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) material that's both lighter and stronger than steel. Plus, it’s resistant to dents and gouges. Steel crossmembers underneath the bed maintain integrity to combat the stress of heavy loads.

Cargo Flexibility
The (SRC) cargo bed provides unmatched flexibility, capability and durability. Its 5-ft length approaches that of other full-size crew-cab truck beds, and its 49 1/2-in width between wheelwells is wider than other trucks in its class. Because the wheel arches barely intrude into the bed, a large ATV, two motorcycles or a thick stack of 4-ft sheets of plywood can easily fit. Cargo lights and 8 heavy-duty tie-down cleats make loading simple. And the dual-action tailgate has a 300-lb dynamic load capacity.

Dual-Action Tailgate
The unique dual-action tailgate combines the strength of a conventional truck tailgate with unparalleled flexibility and user-friendliness. It can be swung open like a door, allowing easy access to the bed contents, or it can be lowered like a conventional tailgate. The 300-lb. dynamic-load capacity can safely support the weight of most large loads such as motorcycles and ATVs.
*Honda reminds you to properly secure all items stored in the cargo area.

2009 Honda FCX Clarity

From the start, Honda engineers designed this car to be tons of fun to drive. Acceleration in the FCX Clarity is smooth and powerful for a great overall driving experience.

Information gleaned from multiple generations of Honda fuel cell vehicles pays off right now. Compared to the previous model, the powertrain on this next-generation FCX Clarity:

• Is over 397 pounds lighter
  
• Has 120% better power-to-weight ratio
  
• Is 20% more fuel efficient
  
• Has a powertrain that is 45% more compact and 10% more energy-efficient
  

Free and Clear
First, the basics: a fuel cell vehicle is powered by an electric motor running on electricity generated by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell stack. The Honda E-Drive electric motor lets you drive with peace of mind knowing that you are helping to reduce the amount of CO2 being released in our atmosphere. The compact coaxial motor is quieter and works at higher rpm, for greater efficiency and speed.

Get Vertical
The Vertical Flow (V Flow) fuel cell stack is one of Honda’s greatest breakthroughs in this area. The new design is smaller, allowing for better packaging efficiency. With a smaller stack, there’s room for more people. This ingenious design allows higher cell voltage stability and reduces the amount of heat generated. Gravity also helps with drainage of the excess water.

Added Power
The compact, high-efficiency lithium-ion battery pack is used as a supplemental power source capturing lost energy during deceleration and braking. The new lithium-ion battery delivers improved performance and energy recovery in a more lightweight, compact package. The new battery is significantly lighter and smaller than the ultra-capacitor of the 2005 FCX, allowing it to be stowed under the rear seat. This gives the car more passenger space and a bigger trunk.

 

Low Profile

Stylish? Definitely. It’s time to take another look at the FCX. This new model has a lower floor and sleeker overall design thanks to integration of the more compact stack and smaller powertrain. Thin A-pillars allow better visibility. A flat-bottom underbody reduces aerodynamic drag and increases efficiency.

Hydrogen Safety

Sensors are located throughout the vehicle to provide a warning in the unlikely event of a hydrogen leak. Should such a leak occur, the ventilation system is activated and an automatic system closes the main cut-off valves on the hydrogen tank or supply lines as necessary. The high-voltage lines are electrically isolated. Sensors provide a warning in case of grounding. In the event of a collision, high-voltage contactors shut down the source power line. Repeated flood and fire testing have confirmed a very high level of safety and reliability.

Refueling Safety
Honda has taken safety precautions with regard to refueling safety. To prevent reverse flow from the tank, the hydrogen filler inlet has an integrated check valve. The fuel intake mechanism is also designed to prevent contamination by other gases or the connection of nozzles designed for hydrogen stored at incompatible pressure levels.

The FCX Clarity is not an experiment or prototype. This is a full-featured vehicle that can be driven with both pride and confidence. Learn more about how the FCX Clarity helps keep you safe in a crash.

 

http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/

2009 Honda Odyssey

Power
A 244-hp, 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine (LX and EX vehicles) offers exceptional power while running on unleaded fuel and meeting CARB’s ULEV-2 emission rating.

On EX-L and Touring vehicles, the Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) engine helps increase the cruising range.

High-Tech Safety
Odyssey puts a priority on safety with features like Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on all vehicles.

Michelin® PAX® System
And with the ingenious Michelin® PAX® System run-flat technology available on Touring vehicles, you can travel on a punctured tire at 50 mph for up to 125 miles.

5-Stars
The Honda Odyssey is the embodiment of peace of mind. An array of standard safety features stands ready on all trims to help protect you and your family wherever you roam. In fact, the Odyssey earned a 5-star rating in frontal- and side-impact crash tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).* And the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the Odyssey a 2008 "Top Safety Pick."

Active Safety Features

Standard active safety features include the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist, which helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard, and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, which helps to detect and correct oversteer and understeer.

Peace of Mind
While sharing the road with many other drivers, sometimes a collision just cannot be avoided. So certain standard safety features in the Odyssey can help provide superior defense. Our Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is designed to absorb impacts of vehicles of various sizes in the event of front-end collisions. And front 3-point seat belts with automatic tensioning devices, front side airbags and side-impact door beams all help to protect you and your passengers in sufficient impacts.

Honda’s Safety Philosophy
Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone—not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for other vehicle occupants and pedestrians. Using the knowledge gained from going beyond government regulations to study real-world situations, Honda identifies new technologies that ultimately help to provide safer vehicles on roadways for everyone.

 

http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey/safety.aspx

2009 Honda Pilot

 

Playing both sides against the middle is always a risky proposition. But what else can an automaker do when loyal buyers of its popular midsize crossover utility vehicle say they want more SUV style and ruggedness but additional car-like comforts? And demand improved interior packaging without compromising garageability? And want better performance plus increased fuel economy? Oh, yes, and how about adding a premium version with an extra dollop of aspirational luxury? If you're Honda, apparently you just say "okay" and pull the wraps off of the second-generation Pilot.

The Pilot's evolutionary journey involved every facet of the new package. For 2009, the lineup includes LX, EX, the leather-swathed EX-L, and the new, range-topping Touring model, all with standard seating for eight and in front-drive or all-wheel-drive availability. We recently drove several preproduction examples to see how well Team Honda has managed to orchestrate this critical transition game.

In an effort to amp up its SUV cues, the Gen II Pilot got a taller, more-angular front clip accented by a bold brushed-aluminum grille and larger, more powerful headlamps. Despite gaining that extra leading edge and retaining its cargo-friendly squared-off tail, a more effective chin spoiler configuration and cleaner underbody detailing actually helped trim drag numbers by two percent. The Pilot's incremental expansion program also added 2.9 inches to the length and wheelbase, made it 1.0 inch wider and nearly an inch taller. Collectively, the changes upped cabin volume by 4.1 cubic feet.

Although sharing basic design elements with its Acura MDX cousin, the Pilot's redrawn structure is largely unique from the A-pillar back. Like all new Hondas, it incorporates the firm's impact-mitigating/dissipating Advanced Compatibility Engineering construction. Equally important, the high-strength-steel content in the unit body jumped from 13 to 52 percent -- the most in any current Honda -- which contributed to a 25-percent gain in bending stiffness and 41-percent-more torsional rigidity. This ultra-stout foundation anchors a revamped suspension that brings lighter, more aluminum-intensive hardware, 1.4/1.1-inch wider front/rear track dimensions, recalibrated geometry, improved isolation characteristics, and bigger, more efficient ABS discs. Larger 17-inch wheels with upsized 245/60 tires deliver greater on-road grip and superior off-road durability, while a new Hill Start Assist feature joins the already-standard Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control.

2009 Honda Accord

The 2009 Honda Accord should see no major changes following its 2008 redesign. Four-cylinder and V6-powered coupes and sedans are available. Available are a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder of 177 or 190 hp, and a 3.5-liter V6 with 268 hp. The V6 includes Honda's Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation. Coupes and sedans are offered in EX and EX-L trim levels. Sedans are also offered in entry-level LX and LX-P versions. An entry-level LX-S coupe is also offered. The 4-cylinder engine is available on all models. EX and EX-L sedans are also available with the V6. A 5-speed automatic transmission is available across the board. V6 EX-L coupes are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, other models can be had with a 5-speed manual. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Leather seating is standard on EX-L models, but not available otherwise. A navigation system is also available. This report is based on evaluations of the 2008 Honda Accord.

2009 Honda Civic Hybird

Honda touches up its bestseller with revised styling and a couple of new trim levels.

BY STEVE SILER
August 2008


Honda knows how to time things. Just as fuel costs have prompted Americans to say “Whoa, Mamma Joe!” on their personal appetites for fuel (i.e. they are downsizing their rides), Honda is ready to receive them with its fuel-sipping Civic lineup, which conveniently enough has just been updated—albeit barely—for 2009, with a midcycle enhancement and the addition of two new sedan trim levels.

Two New Trim Levels

The Civic DX was always a stripper, but not the DX-VP (VP stands for “Value Package”) allows the most frugal Civic shopper to get a radio and air conditioning, which we admittedly thought every car came with these days. On the other end, the new Civic LX-S is basically a mid-grade LX with a sportier interior theme—black fabric with silver stitching, a leather-wrapped wheel, faux-suede bolsters—as well as a rear spoiler and alloy wheels.

Conservative Update, Inside and Out

Not surprisingly, the Civic redo is on the conservative side…there is no need to mess with a car that recently replaced the Accord as the bestselling car in Honda’s lineup. Thus, new bumpers, new chrome swaths between the lights, and a turn-signal color swap from chromatic to clear are the most evident styling changes, while a fresh set of wheels appears across the top end of the Civic range. The sporty Civic Si coupe and sedan get standard fog lamps.

Elsewhere within the Civic lineup, interior improvements come in the form of new fabrics and Bluetooth connectivity on Civics equipped with Honda’s excellent navigation system.

The hybrid model gets options that were previously denied to the greenies: leather upholstery (an option that ought to be popular among PETA members) and heated seats and mirrors.

Carryover Powertrains

As before, the Civic will be offered with a wide array of powertrains that carry over unchanged from ‘08, including a 140-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a natural-gas-powered version of same (Civic GX), the hybrid that combines battery power with a puny 1.3-liter engine, and a zesty, 197-hp Civic Si. Our favorite is the Civic Si, of course, but we recognize that hybrid and GX models will become increasingly popular if gas prices remain high.

The Civic is currently the third most popular car in the country behind the Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla. And now, it’s the freshest of the lot.