A promising pact with a Chinese car battery manufacturer, the revival of several very interesting models from the past, as well as logical updates to the current lineup clearly hint that Honda is going to be in the news for 2021 constantly.
Lately, it seemed like the brand had gone quiet. As if he was waiting for something. Or is he waiting it out? To the point, both - once its electric cars, in fact, were ahead of their time, as a result of which, unfortunately, they became mostly failures. However, the Japanese have learned their lessons, worked on their mistakes and are going to avoid them in the future. Moreover, now is the time for their technologies.
Well, let's evaluate the results of the brand's official press releases about its plans for 2021, let's "spy" on the photo spies who caught Honda mules during testing and ask experts for their opinions on what we can expect from it next year. To personally assess whether the old Honda is able to effectively fit into today's automotive concept?
Honda cars
Accord
6 generations, 2003 - today
Civic
8 generations, 2001 - today
Civic Type R
3 generations, 2015 - today
Clarity Fuel Cell
1st generation, 2021 - today
Crosstour
2 generations, 2009 - today
CR-V
7 generations, 2002 - today
Fit
1st generation, 2013 - today
FR-V
1st generation, 2004 - 2009
HR-V
4 generations, 2001 - today
Insight
1st generation, 2021 - 2018
Jazz
4 generations, 2002 - today
Legend
2 generations, 2004 - 2011
Passport
1st generation, 2021 - today
Pilot
4 generations, 2008 - today
Stream
1st generation, 2006 - today
Vezel
1st generation, 2013 - today
Models from other brands
Honda NC750X 2021
The updated Honda NC750X, perfectly suited for both asphalt and cross-country travel, has become even more attractive and practical. Maximum engine power of 750 cc. cm.
with liquid cooling was increased to 43 kW, and the weight of the motorcycle
was reduced by 6 kg
.
These modifications made the NC750X even more sporty, which was further emphasized with sharper body lines and a smaller fairing. Known largely for its practicality, the NC750X has become even more convenient to use: the volume of the central niche for transporting things has been increased to 23 liters
.
In addition, the motorcycle received a new full-color LCD instrument panel
and an optional
USB port
.
To improve comfort, the seat has been lowered by 30 mm
.
As before, the model features low fuel consumption
-
3.5 liters per 100 km
.
About Honda
Honda company specializes in the production of motorcycles, passenger cars and special-purpose equipment. The main production capacity is concentrated in Tokyo. The company's difficult history began in 1946. Its creator was the highly qualified design engineer Soichiro Honda. At the beginning of its existence, the company, or rather the technical research institute, was engaged in scientific activities. And it produced mopeds and low-power engines. It is because of this that her name became popular among motorcycle enthusiasts. A little later, the company retrained to produce cars. Honda's first vehicle was a cargo van, and its second model was a coupe racing car. The main features of Honda cars are powerful engines and sporty character.
New Honda CMX1100 REBEL
One of Honda's main premieres on the Russian market in 2021 will be the new CMX 1100 REBEL - a motorcycle that was created for leisurely trips, but allows you to ride at a fast pace along a winding road. It is well suited for both those who are switching from smaller bikes to larger models, as well as experienced riders. The Honda motorcycle combines timeless unique style and modern design, has a 64-kW twin-cylinder engine
with a capacity of
1084 cc.
see
Throttle By Wire
control system , which includes
four driving
(three preset and one custom).
The engine found in the CMX1100 was originally used in the CRF1100L Africa Twin, but has been retuned to improve response and dynamics in the lower and mid-range. cruise control
as standard , and
a dual-clutch transmission
is available as an option.
2021 Honda Ridgeline Redesign
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Almost nothing will change in this new version of the second generation of the mid-size Honda pickup truck of the 2016 edition, including the transmission will remain the same, although it was the fact that it needs replacement that was most talked about. Apparently, a minor cosmetics release is coming in mid-2021, the details of which we will learn a little later.
Restyling Honda Odyssey 2021
The fifth generation of this minivan was completely redesigned by the Japanese by 2021 especially for the American market. Then it was the first car to be equipped with the author’s ten-speed HPPG automatic transmission with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and 280 hp.
In 2021, judging by news from insiders, this checkpoint is expected to be updated for supplies to other world markets. But what other changes will coincide with it is still unknown. However, we are definitely not talking about changing the platform - it will remain related to the Acura MDX and Pilot. It is, of course, possible that hybrids will appear, since we are talking about Europe.
conclusions
Definitely, this is not all the news from Honda that still awaits us before the onset of 2021 and throughout it. And we undertake to promptly inform you about everything related to the activities and models of this brand in separate thematic special issues.
To sum it all up, we can say that this Japanese brand is doing everything possible for it to popularize eco-technologies in the automotive industry, in particular, focusing on engineering research and the development of completely new types of engines, advertising cars with zero emissions, as well as investments in the creation of a new generation of autopilot.
By the way, he is working on the latter in collaboration with Cruize and GM. And we also hope to tell you a lot of exciting things about their new inventions in the future.
Honda Fit/Jazz 2021: 5th generation
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Even before the first half of 2021, production of the next generation of this electric bestseller from Honda will begin. The company’s factories in China will be “loaded” with it; in fact, it will be the first to reach its markets. They worked very seriously to improve the car, finally making it competitive with its analogues, and now it can withstand up to 300 km on a single charge.
The Japanese expect that the new design, modern electrical equipment and significantly more outstanding technical performance will force buyers to part with 18 thousand dollars per copy without looking back, and as a result they will be able to sell at least one hundred thousand per year.
By the way, the baby Jazz has become much prettier in appearance - a completely futuristic-looking concept that combines a false radiator with a nameplate and slanted headlights into one wide “smile”, and also shows that the smooth transition of the hood into the windshield, and then into the roof, even on such miniature models may look more than organic.
Prices, configurations
Honda has strategically priced the CR-V Hybrid to compete with the RAV4 Hybrid and Escape Hybrid, and it's in the least expensive segment of the three. Consequently, the hybrid setup in the CR-V costs just a $1,200 premium over gas versions with all-wheel drive.
- The CR-V AWD Hybrid LX starts at $28,870 and includes keyless entry and start, one USB port and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- The EX starts at $31,380 and adds 18-inch wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB ports, dual-zone climate control and body-color mirrors with turn signals.
- For $33,870, the EX-L trim adds a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, leather seats, a power liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter.
- Finally, for $37,070, the Touring adds 19-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, wireless charging, navigation, roof bars, rain-sensing wipers and a hands-free door.
Honda Pilot 2021 update
The flagship of the all-terrain segment of this Japanese manufacturer with three rows of seats will undergo a slight restyling in 2021. Let us remind you that its third generation, known on the market since 2015, is currently relevant, but company representatives claim that we are not talking about the full birth of a new generation.
Externally, the car will be given a sportier look, but the platform and other fundamental aspects will remain the same. But it is possible that the electronics will be slightly refreshed. As well as the motor line.
Honda Urban EV 2021
Despite the fact that a number of markets will have the pleasure of testing this new product in 2021, it is announced as a 2020 model. Renders from tests of the production version currently leave no doubt: we are looking at almost the same concept that caused so much noise at the 2021 Frankfurt Motor Show. Unexpected, very unusual, as for Honda, and very advanced.
Except that, apparently, they abandoned the hinged doors, replacing them with regular classics, and also made the rear lights square (in the concept they were round), since this is more suitable for the front doors, and still leaned toward the five-door version, since Compared to the three-door version, in this case it will be more commercially successful.
The all-electric car features a retro-futuristic exterior that looks like a nostalgic hello from the past, as it is very reminiscent of the very first Civics that eventually made Honda what it is now.
The idea was to simplify the design as much as possible so that it would look cute, understandable to the public, slightly reminiscent of the soft lines of the nose of airplanes. At the same time, neither belonging to the subcompact A-class nor the “childish” appearance mislead anyone: the car is stuffed to the brim with the most modern electronics and the latest generation of security systems.
Including the widely publicized proprietary AI, which is capable of “learning from the driver, tracking his actions based on the emotions that precede them.”
What are the differences
The hybrid setup is available in all four trim levels - LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Aside from the new powertrain, there are few differences between the gas CR-V and the hybrid. Design: Exterior Honda badges at the front and rear have blue trim on hybrid models, the rear bumper has been redesigned to hide the exhaust pipe, and there are hybrid badges on the sides. All CR-V hybrids except the LX come with five-LED fog lights.
The bigger changes inside are the lack of a spare tire: Hybrids get a tire repair kit and don't have the dual-level cargo floor found on the gas CR-V. The CR-V Hybrid's gear shifter has been replaced with buttons, and the dashboard screen adds graphics and information about the operation of the entire powertrain. The hybrid also includes four driving modes - Sport, Eco, EV and Normal.
Honda City 2021: 7th generation
The Indo-Asian bestseller of all time is preparing its next generation for 2020. Despite the fact that three years earlier it received its light restyling, the car is now in dire need of modernization. In addition, they plan to coincide with the debut of the seventh generation to coincide with the birth of a hybrid modification.
Externally, the car will borrow many features from the recently updated Civic, and its loyal fans hope that the interior materials will at least now become of better quality. In parallel with the standard set of super-efficient engines, a mild gasoline hybrid will be offered for this model, although its technical characteristics have not yet been disclosed.
