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2010年10月8日

Honda begins sales of refreshed Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

Honda begins today sales in Japan of the refreshed Fit model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup.

The new Fit Hybrid will be offered at the starting price of 1.59 million yen making it the most affordable of all Honda hybrid vehicles. The battery for the hybrid system is located under the rear cargo area which enables the Fit to share the same flexible seating configurations as the rest of the lineup without sacrificing interior comfort that is unique to Fit. 


Since the introduction of Fit in June 2001, cumulative sales in Japan reached the 1.5 million-unit mark in September 2010. Fit is currently produced at ten production plants in eight countries/regions including Japan and is sold in approximately 115 countries. The model has been appraised by customers around the world and cumulative global sales exceeds 3.5 million units.

  • Key features of Fit
13 G/13 L
    • New and sophisticated exterior design which contributes to the reduction of air resistance and improvement of fuel economy 
    • Excellent fuel economy of 24.5km/liter and improved practical fuel economy achieved through the adoption of ECON Mode 
    • Enhanced features and improved usability achieved through a thorough review of the previous model
    • Honda Smart Parking Assist System which enables easier parking

15 X

    • Exclusive exterior design which offers a more upscale look and feel with special features such as a chrome-plated front grille and rear license plate garnish 
    • Exclusive interior design which highlights a superior-quality feel through adoption of brown-toned seat color and surface material, chrome-plated trim and highly-luminous metallic color painted panels
    • High level of quietness achieved through the CVT setting that leverages spare torque of the 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and improved sound absorption/insulation capability


RS
    • Exclusive and distinctive sporty exterior design 
    • Exclusive interior design with enhanced sporty image achieved through adoption of black and orange seat surface material and other features such as a leather-wrapped sports-type steering wheel
    • Dynamic driving performance achieved through special settings for suspension, EPS, exhaust system, a 6-speed manual transmission adopted for the first time for this model, and paddle shifters which is a standard feature for a CVT model
 
  • Key features of Fit Hybrid
    • Exclusive exterior design which pursues an "advanced and clean" concept through features such as headlights and front grille painted and/or plated with clear blue paints 
    • Exclusive interior design which pursues an advanced and clean image through features such as a special interior panel painted in champagne metallic color as well as ambient meters unique to a hybrid model which displays the status of high fuel efficiency driving
    • The hybrid system, a combination of a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and compact and lightweight IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), achieves an excellent fuel economy of 30km/liter
    • Placement of the IPU under the rear cargo area enabled the vehicle to maintain interior comfort and flexible seating configurations that are unique characteristics of the Fit
    • Eco Assist (Ecological Drive Assist System) which will help driver achieve highly fuel efficient driving was adopted to improve practical fuel economy
    • Honda HDD Inter-navi system, an exclusive manufacturer's option package, comes with Linkup Free service which offers various information services free of telecommunication fees

2010年10月6日

Upcoming scale models from Japan!

Updated on Nov 02
The "Mazda RX-7 FD3S AMEMIYA ASPARADRINK JGTC 2004 NO.7" model was replaced by two other RX-7  (SA22C & FC3S) models
 
The latest additions to my model collection will arrive in November from Japan, including the following 1/43 scale models:

  • ARTA HSV-010 SGT500 2010 SUZUKA 700km Winter by Ebbro
  • Toyota 2000GT Prototype (White) by Ebbro
  • Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) V-Spec 1996 (Red) by Ebbro
  • Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32) V-Spec 2 (Crystal White) by Kyosho
  • Mazda Savanna RX-7 (SA22C) Limited 1979 (Mach Green) by Kyosho
  • Mazda Savanna RX-7 (FC3S) Infini (Shade Green) by Kyosho

    2010年10月5日

    Latest scale model arrivals

    During the last few weeks, the following models have been arrived from Japan:
    • Honda Civic Type R FD2 (2007) in Championship White by Ebbro
    • Honda Civic Type R FD2 (2007) in Crystal Black Pearl by Ebbro
    • Honda Civic Mugen RR FD2 (2007) in Red by Ebbro
    • Honda Civic Type R FN2 JDM in Championship White by Ebbro
    • Nissan GT-R R34 V-SPEC II (2000) in White Pearl by Ebbro
    • Nissan GT-R R35 V-SPEC (2009) in White Pearl by Ebbro
    • Toyota Supra RZ (1996) in Gungray by Ebbro

    2010年9月30日

    Rendering of new Mazda RX-8

    If the new RX-8 is anything like that, then I already know what my next car will be!!! Judging by the new design language 'KODO - Soul of Motion' and the Shinari concept, it's certain that Mazda will launch very interesting designs.

    [Source: Best Car magazine]

    2010年9月27日

    Interior of next-gen Honda Civic 4-door (2HC) revealed!!!

    The interior of the next-gen Civic 4-door has been revealed and as you can see, the two-tiered design theme makes a return, but basically everything has been completely redesigned.

    2010年9月15日

    Live photos of all-new Suzuki Swift 3-door and 5-door (part 2)!!!

    Live photos of all-new Suzuki Swift 3-door and 5-door (part 1)!!!

    Yesterday the first batch of Suzuki Swifts arrived, including the 3-door version. All of them came from Hungary and I noticed that very few top-spec cars had also rear parking sensors fitted. I have to admit that although I still don't like the headlights much, overall it looks much better in reality and the interior is way better that its predecessor. The seat upholstery feels a bit cheap, but the seats should provide good support.

    Some of them were also equipped with the auto gearbox and I feel that it is a shame that the CVT gearbox, which also has the option for changing gears via the paddle shifters, is available in Japan only. I really look forward for the Sport version.

    2010年8月26日

    Rendering of next-gen Honda Civic (2HC)

    On the front cover of Japanese Mag-X magazine, there is a rendering of the next-gen 4-door Civic, codenamed 2HC. Unfortunately, I don't have any further info or access to read what Mag-X claims, but I will do my best in order to find out...