02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEWThe Honda Insight is the first
gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle to besold in the United States.
The heart of the hybrid system is Honda'sinnovative Integrated
Motor Assist (IMA™), which couples anall-new and compact
1.0...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Design goals for the Insight's chassis centered around
achieving
sporty~ responsive handling, good ride characteristics and
world-class safety, all while contributing to the overall goal of
reaching the highest fuel efficiency ...
02/20/2001 -
BODY
OVERVIEW
Honda engineers knew that the Insight's body would play a
major role
in help-ing it achieve the fuel economy, performance and safety
goals
they had set for it. In response to this challenge, they came up
with
an innovat...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
The Honda Odyssey sets new standards in performance, safety,
versatility, utility, quality and value in the minivan market.
The Odyssey features a wide range of product, safety and
environmental innovations, including:
Fir...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
A 3.5-liter, 210-hp (premium unleaded gasoline), 24-valve V-6 engine
and 4-speed automatic transmission are standard on both Odyssey
models. Exclusively developed for the demands of minivan driving, the
Odyssey engine boasts str...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Designed to be an aggressive sports coupe with superior handling, the
Prelude is intended to appeal to drivers who will appreciate its high
level of performance and refinement. Specific areas of improvement
include enhanced hand...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
The Prelude and Prelude Type SH models retain the 2.2 liter, 16-valve
twin-cam engine.
The Prelude VTEC engine is a well-proven power plant, offering
compact, efficient power, reliability and durability. In addition,
the Prelud...
02/20/2001 -
BODY FEATURES Listed below are the major features of the Honda Odyssey body: Dual sliding doors (power on EX models) Power rear quarter-windows Seven-passenger seating Rigid body design for excellent torsional and bending rigidity, prov...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Honda engineers set three primary goals when developing the Odyssey
chassis: First, they wanted it to perform like a car; specifically,
superior ride, handling, maneuverability and braking. Second, in
keeping with their goal...
02/20/2001 -
BODY
OVERVIEW
Honda engineers knew that the Insight's body would play a major role
in help-ing it achieve the fuel economy, performance and safety goals
they had set for it. In response to this challenge, they came up with
an inno...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Design goals for the Insight's chassis centered around achieving
sporty~ responsive handling, good ride characteristics and
world-class safety, all while contributing to the overall goal of
reaching the highest fuel efficien...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW In order to achieve their goal of making the
Insight the world's most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered
automobile, Honda engineers designed an entirely new
gasoline-electric drive system called Integrated Motor Assist
(IM...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW In order to achieve their goal of making the Insight the world's most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered automobile, Honda engineers designed an entirely new gasoline-electric drive system called Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEWThe Honda Insight is the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle to besold in the United States. The heart of the hybrid system is Honda'sinnovative Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™), which couples anall-new and compact 1.0-lit...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the Prelude. An
automatic transmission is also available for the standard Prelude
(the Type SH is only available with a manual transmission).
The automatic transmission is a new...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Perhaps no area of performance defines a driver's car more than its
suspension system. Knowing this, Honda engineers redesigned the
Prelude's already capable 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system
so that it offers even more ...
02/20/2001 -
INTERIOR PACKAGING AND DESIGN
The Prelude interior is upholstered and trimmed in black fabric and
vinyl (a two-tone black and ivory version is standard on the
Eucalyptus Green Pearl Prelude.
Front door and rear side linings have been re...
02/20/2001 -
OVERVIEW
Combined with its Honda reputation for durability, quality and
reliability, the Accord establishes itself as the benchmark of the
auto industry's most competitive segment.
The Accord is available in two bodystyles: a sporty Cou...
02/20/2001 -
ACCORD ULEV ENGINE
OVERVIEW
The ULEV (Ultra-Low Emission) engine used on the Accord EX model with
automatic transmission uses several new technologies to achieve its
remarkably low emissions output. In addition to the electronic EGR
con...
02/20/2001 -
SAFETY
The Accord unit body, high-strength cabin and ladder-type subframe
play key roles in helping it meet worldwide safety regulations for
impact absorption and occupant protection. The frame uses
straight-section box rails with a larg...
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