2012 Honda Freed Hybrids on Sale in Japan

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Article by Tatsuya Kaga

Honda is the sixth largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses, Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators, amongst others. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. Honda Insight, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda Fit, Honda Jazz, Odyssey, Civic, Avancier, Integra, Inspire are some of the magnificent vehicles produced by Honda in many years. These vehicles new or used are very popular throughout the world. New hybrid car series will also get great response due to its performance and reasonable price.The Honda Freed a Mini MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 2008 was a vehicle replacement for the Honda Mobilio. The Freed was based on the Jazz/Fit platform. Three different versions of the Freed are available: a seven-seat version which features captain’s seats in the second row; an eight-seat version; and a five-seat version. In 2009, Honda had announced that a hybrid version would be available by 2011. Freed is Honda’s popular model especially in countries like Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The Good News is that Honda Motor Co began sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon across Japan this October. The new Freed Hybrids will surely get a warm welcome in Japan and other nations too.The new Freed hybrids are said to offer more spacious, comfortable, fresher interiors and a large cargo area in a compact body. Both Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon promises a smooth ride with outstanding fuel economy.The Freed Hybrid and Freed Spike Hybrid features combination of advanced packaging technology and Honda’s lightweight, compact IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the new models offer all of the comfort and utility of the Freed series while featuring one of the best fuel economy among 5-number class minivans and tall wagons: 21.6 km/L as measured in JC08 mode and 24.0 km/L as measured in 10・15 mode. These hybrids with a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine, that seats up to seven people which is only 166 inches long. To make sure that the driver gets the best possible mileage, the dashboard has a set of hybrid digital meters as well as an ambient meter that changes color when you’re driving greener. The vehicles also come standard with an Econ Mode and an Ecological Drive Assist System. Do you know that more than one-third of registered Honda automobiles in Japan recently are all are hybrid vehicles.Honda is said to be soon coming up with new series of special-needs vehicles in November 2011. Honda Freed special-needs vehicles will include a wheelchair-accessible model with a newly developed electric winch, a side lift-up seat model, and a passenger lift-up seat model. That sounds very interesting. Honda should launch Freed series in international markets too. This will certainly boost the economy in a great way.

Tatsuya Kaga is Sales Co-ordinator of Japan used car export firm RamaDBK Ltd., Japan. If you are looking for import quality Honda new or used cars from Japan, please browse: http://www.ramadbk.com










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Client Reports Recommends Lexus RX350, Acura MDX

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Report by Lauren Woods

The American journal Client Studies recently announced its suggestion for luxury SUVs. The publication picks the Lexus RX350 and the Acura MDX as the prime two high end SUVs obtainable in the market today. In accordance to Buyer Studies, the new and much more potent motor of the Lexus RX350 makes it a fantastic alternative for luxurious SUV customers whilst the MDX is a well-rounded vehicle which can meet the need of consumers.

All round, the Lexus RX350 and the Acura MDX completed 3rd and fourth respectively in the SUV ratings at the rear of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX400h. The RX400h is the hybrid edition of the RX350. In accordance to Client Studies, the Lexus RX350 and the Acura MDX are nearly tied after the assessments performed on them.

The new engine of the RX350 is a three.5-liter V6 motor which is able of producing 270 models of horsepower. In accordance to the critiques received by the RX350, its managing is not as very good as the Acura but its fuel effectiveness is the finest in its class.

The Acura MDX, on the other hand, is driven by a V6 unit which is rated to create 300 horsepower. This electrical power output can be enhanced with the use of aftermarket components this sort of as the Acura cold air intake system.

According to Client Reviews, the new Lincoln MKX obtained excellent ratings but can not be encouraged because of to the reality that Client Reviews lack knowledge as to its reliability. The MKX concluded at the bottom of its class by the brand by itself produced a large jump by turning into the 3rd greatest brand in phrases of top quality in the course of the very first ninety days of ownership in accordance to J.D Strength and Associates.

Other notable entries to the class are the BMW X5 and the Cadillac SRX. Similar to the MKX, the Cadillac and the BMW high end SUVs received exceptional scores in the assessments conducted by Buyer Reports. Another similarity in between the two SUVs and the MKX is that they are not also recommended by Consumer Studies due to absence of data about their reliability.

According to J.D Strength and Associates though, the BMW brand name is under the industry typical in phrases of difficulties per 100 automobiles. The research revealed that for each and every a hundred BMW autos, there are 133 issues encountered. The industry common this 12 months is at 125 issues for each and every 100 vehicles. Cadillac is even worse than BMW because, in accordance to the examine, there had been 135 troubles encountered for every a hundred Cadillac cars.

The class is getting topped by the Toyota Highlander Hybrid simply because of its overall very good efficiency and it fees significantly a lot less than the Lexus and the Acura. According to Client Reports, the disparity amongst the Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus and Acura is about ,000. Yet another automobile priced lower than the Lexus and the Acura but has practically the very same ratings is the Honda Pilot EX-L. The RX350 and the MDX is approximated to be priced ,000 a lot more than the Honda Pilot EX-L. Consumer Reviews also pointed out that for individuals who are seeking for SUVs with great towing capacity, the Lexus GX470 is a good selection.

Given her history on cars as an automobile insurance plan director, Lauren Woods finds the world of cars to be continually modifying.

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