This motorcycle is equipped with a 5-inch TFT full-color digital instrument, equipped with a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel with wire spoke wheels. The curb weight is 208 kg, the seat height is 850mm, the fuel tank capacity is 16.9L, and the theoretical range is 390km. It is optional. Includes accessories such as heating, quick-shift gear, and original luggage.

The front shock absorber of this motorcycle uses a 41mm Showa SFF-CA inverted front fork with adjustment function and a stroke of 200mm; a Showa mid-mounted multi-link rear shock absorber with adjustable preload and a stroke of 190mm; the front brake is 310mm double disc+ Nissin dual-piston caliper, rear brake 256mm single disc + Nissin single-piston caliper.

This motorcycle uses a newly developed 755cc 270° crankshaft in-line twin-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 11.0:1, peak power of 67.5kW / 91Ps / 9500rpm, and peak torque of 75N・m / 7250rpm, supplemented by a six-speed gearbox and auxiliary sliding The clutch is lightweight, compact and has the characteristics of high power output.

Honda provides it with 4 preset riding modes: “Sport”, “Standard”, “Rainy” and “Gravel”. It also supports “User-defined Mode”, providing 4-level engine efficiency (EP), 3-level engine manufacturing (EB) ) and level 2 ABS, it is also equipped with engine braking, traction control, a turn-off dual-channel ABS system, etc. In addition, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) has also been increased to five levels of selection, and anti-wheelie control is also set.

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“The picture shows the 2023 260TURBO Excellence Edition”

The newly added 260TURBO Deluxe Edition is 1,000 RMB more expensive than the on-sale 260TURBO Smart Edition. The newly added 260TURBO Premium Edition is 1,000 RMB more expensive than the on-sale 260TURBO Excellence Edition. The newly added 2.0L e:PHEV Deluxe Edition is more expensive than the on-sale 260TURBO Premium Edition. The 2.0L e:PHEV Smart Edition is 1,000 RMB more expensive, and has an additional parallel assistant in terms of configuration.

“The picture shows the 2023 2.0L e:PHEV Smart Edition”

The appearance of the new model is expected to be consistent with that of the models on sale. The front face adopts a family-style design, equipped with a hexagonal front air intake grille, and the interior is decorated with a grid. The slender headlights on both sides are connected to it, matching the lower part. The through-type surround widens the visual effect of the front of the car. The plug-in hybrid model has a blue Honda LOGO in appearance, reflecting its new energy attributes.

“The picture shows the 2023 260TURBO Excellence Edition”

“The picture shows the 2023 2.0L e:PHEV Smart Edition”

The lines on the side of the body are relatively smooth, and the charging port of the plug-in hybrid model is located on the fender on the driver’s side. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4980/1860/1450mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2830mm. The new car adopts a through-type taillight and a hidden exhaust design. The diffuser decoration on both sides of the rear enclosure and the rear spoiler enhance the sporty feel. The plug-in hybrid model has a “PHEV” logo on the rear.

“The picture shows the 2023 260TURBO Excellence Edition”

“The picture shows the 2023 2.0L e:PHEV Smart Edition”

Coming inside the car, the overall central control layout of the new Accord adopts a family-style design style. The biggest highlight is the 12.3-inch floating central control screen, which is the largest screen in Honda’s history. It is equipped with the latest Honda Connect 4.0 system, which will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection and OTA upgrades. In addition, the new car is also equipped with Honda SENSING driving assistance system, 12-speaker Bose audio and a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument panel.

“The picture shows the 2023 260TURBO Excellence Edition”

“The picture shows the 2023 2.0L e:PHEV Smart Edition”

In terms of power, the fuel version is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 192 horsepower and a maximum torque of 260 N·m. The transmission system is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission. The plug-in hybrid model is equipped with a 2.0L engine and an electric motor. The engine has a maximum power of 148 horsepower, the motor has a maximum power of 184 horsepower, the comprehensive system power is 207 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 335 Nm. The battery capacity is 17.7kWh, and the NEDC pure electric cruising range is 106km.

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Note: Officially, the Prologue is Honda’s first all-electric SUV, but there are already two all-electric SUVs on sale in China, the e:NS1 and e:NP1. According to the official statement, the Prologue should be the first SUV model based on the “pure electric platform”.

The Prologue is built on GM’s Autodesk platform and is positioned as a mid-size SUV:

EX single-motor: $47,400, with an EPA range of 296 miles (around 476.37 kilometers).

EX two-motor: $50,400, EPA range of 281 miles (about 452.23 kilometers)

Touring single-motor: $51,700, EPA range 296 miles

Touring two-motor: $54,700, EPA range 281 miles

Elite two-motor: $57,900, EPA range 273 miles (about 439.35 km).

The car’s overall design language is similar to most of Honda’s current models, which are more conservative and less aggressive, with features such as cut-through headlamps and hidden door handles, all absent from this car. In terms of body dimensions, the new car length, width and height are 4876/1988/1643mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3093mm.

The interior of the new car also does not use the popular design without physical buttons, the design is also more traditional style. The car is equipped with 11-inch full LCD instruments and 11.3-inch floating center control screen, below which there are two rows of physical buttons and two knobs. In addition, the new car’s in-car system has Google services built in, and is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The new car comes standard with a 10-position power-adjustable main driver’s seat, heated front seats, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The car offers front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive power, of which the four-wheel drive model has a maximum power of 288 hp, and the front-wheel drive model has a maximum power of 212 hp from a single motor, supporting 150kW DC fast charging, which can increase the range of 65 miles (about 104.61 kilometers) in 10 minutes.

The Honda Prologue adopts a similar “strategy” as the Toyota bZ4X: there is no significant power gap between the single- and dual-motor models. bZ4X single-motor models produce 150kW, and dual-motor models produce up to 160kW.

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Honda recently partnered with General Motors to launch a hydrogen fuel cell version based on the CR-V chassis in the U.S. and Japan. In an interview with AutoCar, Inoue Katsushi, head of Honda’s electrification division, said that FCEVs (fuel cell vehicles) have the potential to become an important part of Honda’s global product line.

Inoue Katsushi believes that battery electric vehicles will be the first to become popular, while hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are the next stage of development. He said that the hydrogen fuel cell era may take some time and that 2040 may be more realistic than 2030.

It’s worth noting that Honda has previously said that by 2040, all of its vehicle sales will come from battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, but did not disclose the exact percentage. Currently, Honda has no plans to introduce any hydrogen fuel cell models in its new EV lineup, the 0 Series.

Katsuhiro Inoue said that the low sales of the first-generation Clarity don’t mean the market will never accept the model. “At that time, the infrastructure was not good enough and the model was in the experimental stage, and the cost was too high.” He says, “But that wasn’t our only commercial consideration — FCEV powertrains will definitely be more widely used in commercial vehicles, but it will take time.”

He believes Honda’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell system is competitive enough and will announce more details in the coming months. Katsutoshi Inoue said that the larger-scale popularization of FCEV vehicles requires the combined support of infrastructure, supply chain and market demand, which is why Honda is first applying hydrogen fuel cell technology to commercial vehicles and the industrial sector.

IT House notes that Honda previously partnered with Isuzu to develop a new FCEV truck called the Giga Fuel Cell, and recently began testing its prototype on public roads, which is scheduled to go on sale in 2027.

Honda is also working with Mitsubishi and chemical company Tokuyama Co. on a project to develop a power station that will run on fuel cells from recycled vehicles. Honda says the project aims to “reduce the economic burden on customers when installing and operating stationary fuel cell systems, and contribute to the decarbonization of electricity.”

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe also said, “We think fuel cell technology can be applied to heavier vehicles, not just passenger cars.” He said Honda will use hydrogen fuel for “large vehicles or non-transportation areas” because “most of them use diesel, which can be replaced by fuel cells.”

Toyota has also shifted the focus of its fuel cell business to commercial vehicles and industrial applications, and the company’s technology chief, Hiroki Nakajima, recently attributed low sales of the Mirai sedan to weak hydrogen fueling infrastructure: “We tried the Mirai, but it didn’t work,” he said. “There are very few hydrogen fueling stations, which is difficult to implement, so Mirai sales are small.” Toyota, however, recently launched a hydrogen fuel cell version of its Crown limousine in Japan.

Meanwhile, Hyundai hopes to “universalize hydrogen fueling” by 2040, partly by ensuring that FCEVs achieve price parity with BEVs by the end of the decade.

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The e:NS2 inherits the Honda family design style, and the overall body lines are hard and sporty. The front face adopts a sharp blade shape, with dynamic lines, showing a strong sense of severity. In terms of body dimensions, the length, width and height of the e:NS2 are 4788/1838/1570mm, and the wheelbase is 2735mm.

It is noted that the e:NS2 body side adopts a large inclined angle of the sliding back design, reflecting a more dynamic modeling style. The waistline of the body from front to back has been kept horizontal, and connected with the tail lamps.

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From the appearance, the car is equipped with a blackened grille, and the Honda logo on the grille is replaced with HONDA blackened letters. The chrome trim above the center grille has been replaced with a black trim strip, and is equipped with three yellow LED light strips. The fog lights on both sides of the front of the car have also been replaced with yellow, because warm-toned lights have stronger penetrating power. The silver luggage rack on the regular version is more decorative, while the luggage rack on this car looks more practical.

Looking from the side of the body, the car is equipped with smaller blackened rims and large low-profile off-road tires, which can provide sufficient grip on complex non-paved roads. In addition, the silver trim strips under the doors have been replaced with black, and three trapezoidal decorations have been added, giving a stronger overall sense of hierarchy.

“Honda WR-V 2024 Z+ Japanese version”

The new car is expected to use the interior of the regular Honda WR-V. The straight line design and rectangular air-conditioning outlets reflect a relatively simple design style. The car is equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel with multi-function buttons on both sides, and is equipped with a more traditional double-ring pointer instrument. However, the center console is equipped with a large-size central control screen, which can be regarded as keeping up with the trend of the times. In terms of power, referring to the regular version of the Honda WR-V model, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5L engine with a maximum power of 121 horsepower and a peak torque of 145 N·m. The transmission system is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission.

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“SALOON” concept car:

The “SALOON” concept car will become the flagship model of the “Honda 0” series and will be produced on a dedicated platform for electric vehicles. The mass-produced model will be the first to land in the North American market in 2026. From the appearance, we can clearly see the new car’s efforts in reducing wind resistance, and the wedge-shaped front design also looks like it will become a new trend. The grille is equipped with a large-size screen to add a sense of ceremony, with the new brand LOGO embedded in it and surrounded by LED light sources for embellishment. In addition, the headlight shape is very retro, which makes it more recognizable.

Looking from the side of the body, the new car has a very smooth roof line, the overall shape is like a supercar, the lower body is equipped with an aerodynamic design, and the wheels adopt a low wind resistance shape. At the rear of the car, the upper part of the car adopts a similar design technique to the front of the car, and is not equipped with a traditional rear windshield. The lower part is equipped with an exaggerated aerodynamic design. It is worth mentioning that the car also uses a gull-wing door opening method, which is very attractive.

Entering the car, the new car also shows us our vision for future travel. The overall interior design is very simple. The steering wheel will use linear control wheel steering. The car is not equipped with an instrument panel. It is expected to use a HUD head-up display and central control. The screen and passenger screen are perfectly integrated with the shape of the center console. The bucket seats show a strong sense of sportiness, and are also equipped with a display screen behind the seat back for entertainment for rear passengers.

“SPACE-HUB” concept car:

The “SPACE-HUB” concept car seems to be positioned as an MPV model. Its overall appearance design is in the same vein as the “SALOON” concept car, but it can be seen that it has made considerable compromises for the sake of internal space. There is a very spacious space inside the car, and the rear seats have an opposite-seat layout, which is very warm. It is worth mentioning that the official has not announced the specific mass production time of the car, but from the perspective of product positioning, foreign media speculate that the car is likely to become the successor of the Odyssey.

“Honda 0” series:

“0” means Honda’s origin, and it also becomes Honda’s new starting point in the electrification era. Honda uses “The Power of Dreams—How we move you” as its global brand slogan and insists on using “dreams” as its source to create a new value experience from scratch. It has also become a new starting point for people’s lives and a new driving force for travel. In addition, “0” is also a goal, indicating zero environmental load in all corporate activities and the entire product life cycle; zero deaths in traffic accidents involving Honda’s motorcycles and cars.

In the future, the “Honda 0” series will take “Thin, Light, Wise (thin, light, smart)” and five core values as its research and development path. “Thin” means lowering the floor height, flattening the electric vehicle platform, and achieving outstanding performance. aerodynamic performance. “Light” means redefining the driving pleasure of electric vehicles with a light and smooth driving experience and low energy consumption. “Wise” means giving cars intelligent life through continuously innovative intelligent technology and realizing Honda’s unique “software-defined car”.

The five core values include resonant artistic design, safe and secure AD/ADAS, IoT intelligent network connection to create new space value, the joy of controlling people and vehicles, and outstanding energy consumption economy. In addition, in order to alleviate anxiety about recharging energy, Honda plans to launch the “Honda 0” series of pure electric vehicle products in the second half of the 2020s, which will shorten the charging time from 15% to 80% to 10-15 minutes, and at the same time achieve the goal of charging after 10 years of use. The battery degradation rate is controlled within 10%.

New “H” logo:

The current “H” logo system was launched in 1981 and is still in use today. When developing a new generation of pure electric vehicles, Honda has re-upgraded the iconic “H” logo of its automotive products to demonstrate its determination to change and its corporate attitude of returning to the origin, continuing to challenge and innovate. The new “H” logo is like open hands, reflecting the expansion of mobility possibilities and an attitude of actively facing users. The new “H” logo will begin to be applied to new electric vehicle products including the “Honda 0” series of pure electric vehicles.

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Looking at specific models, the cumulative terminal sales of Honda CR-V (parameter | inquiry) for the whole year were 213,515 units, and the cumulative terminal sales of Civic for the whole year were 177,721 units. These two cars are still the core products of Dongfeng Honda. The cumulative sales of the XR-V throughout the year were 55,995 units, the cumulative sales of the HR-V were 32,963 units, the cumulative sales of the new Yingshi Pai were 56,981 units, and the cumulative sales of the Alison were 30,197 units.

On December 2 this year, Dongfeng Honda also held the first user ecology conference and user brand launch conference “Home Day” and announced that the cumulative production and sales successfully exceeded 8 million vehicles. Dongfeng Honda officially released the new user brand “Benjia”. The brand concept of “Benjia” is to be user-centered, to symbiosis, resonance, co-construction, empathy, co-creation and resonance with users. And put forward six major service commitments: all-round housekeeping, full-time protection, full-quality guarantee, full transparency, full-speed maintenance, and full-hearted selection. “Home” is not only the home base of Dongfeng Honda, but will also play a connecting role to bring more diversified high-value services to car owners and is committed to building a new ecosystem for users.

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According to sources, this project will become one of the largest investments in Honda’s history. However, Honda declined to comment, saying only that it had no information to disclose at the moment. Japan’s second-largest automaker has had a slow start in electric vehicles.

An Industry Canada spokesperson said in a statement to Reuters that reports that Honda may make a major investment in Canada highlight the high quality of the country’s workforce and the strength of its industry.

Battery-powered vehicles accounted for less than 0.5% of Honda’s global sales of about 2.8 million vehicles in the first nine months of 2023, according to Honda data.

Honda is considering multiple potential plant locations, including one near its existing auto plant in Ontario, the Nikkei reported. Honda is expected to make a final decision by the end of this year, and the new plant could start production as early as 2028.

Honda has previously announced plans to begin producing and selling electric vehicles in North America in 2026 based on its new Honda e:Architecture platform. The company also announced in 2022 that it would jointly build a $4.4 billion battery factory in Ohio with partner LG Energy Solution.

It is worth noting that Honda announced in October 2023 that it would abandon plans to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles with General Motors, after the two companies had agreed to invest $5 billion in cooperation to fight Tesla.

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This recall will involve many models, including Civic (panoramic view), Accord, CR-V, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey and other well-known Honda models, as well as Acura ILX (parameters | inquiry), MDX, NSX Waiting for models.

“List of Honda recalled models”

The first recall letter will be sent out in early February 2024, and will continue to be sent to new users as new parts become available. The repair will replace the entire fuel pump.

“List of Acura recalled models”

Honda said that it takes about 2-3 hours to replace the fuel pump for each vehicle, but the specific time varies depending on the vehicle. Due to the large number of recalled vehicles, Honda cannot yet estimate the time it will take to recall all vehicles because a large number of spare parts are required.

This recall has also become the largest recall by an automaker in the United States in 2023, even surpassing Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million vehicles, which was recalled due to problems with automatic driving assistance software.

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