Today, Honda is known as a manufacturer of passenger cars and motorcycles from Japan, but few people know that the company’s scope of activity is much broader, since Honda is also involved in production trucks, electric generators, aircraft and many other products. It is worth noting that very important factor The development of this company is the development of technologies that are focused on the needs of car buyers, while not forgetting about the safety of both the driver and passengers.
The first Honda cars appeared on the automobile market back in 1960; it is worth saying that these models had a sporty style and were small in size, just like Honda motorcycles, which the company produced for 12 years before the release of its first cars.
For Russian buyers Honda cars were first introduced in 91 of the last century and these models were Honda Accord And Honda Civic. After this, representatives Japanese company We tried our best to ensure that as many as possible were represented on Russian territory. dealer networks. And soon there were not only representative offices in the form of dealer stores, but also one division of Honda Motors Rus, which was designed to assemble cars of this company on site.
As for the model range, there are quite a lot of them and there is no need to list them all. Therefore, I would like to name the most popular representatives of this company. This includes the previously mentioned Accord, and, of course, the Civic model, and Domani, Logo, Torneo, CR-V and many other models, as well as several generations of them. Since some generations different models has been pleasing its owners for many years.
At one time, models such as Acura and Odyssey, which even American editions, as well as other countries around the world, are recognized as the most reliable cars. All this is due to the fact that during production the most reliable and high-quality models are used.
Honda has been around since 1948, but automobile market She joined relatively later - in 1963. Automotive career in the coming year Japanese concern turns 50 years old and in honor of this event we are publishing a top Honda.
Over the years of its existence, cars Japanese manufacturer were able to earn themselves an excellent reputation largely due to their exceptional reliability - many models easily covered fifty thousand kilometers without significant repairs. However, the company's fame was built not only thanks to practical car- the concern managed to become famous for its sports cars, albeit few, but bright and remembered by car enthusiasts for many years.
Having entered the auto business path much later than their colleagues who managed to start their activities even before World War II, Honda approached the market a little differently. They are responsible for many innovations in the automotive industry, and their luxury brand Acura appeared several years earlier than Lexus and Infinity. An interesting fact is that the company’s entry into the car market in the 60s was met with extreme disapproval by the Japanese government - in their opinion, the manufacturer would compete with companies such as Toyota and Nissan on the world stage, which would ultimately harm the interests of the country. Honda ignored attacks from the government, eventually becoming one of the biggest names in the auto industry.
Honda T360 (1963-1967)
Top Honda is hard to imagine without this model! The pickup truck, which opened the gates to the world of auto business for the company in 1963, was four months ahead of the sports S500 and became the first production Honda car. It belonged to the purely Japanese “Kei truck” class - compact but practical pickups and trucks, created specifically for the needs of Japanese farmers, fishermen and builders. By the time this model was released, Honda were already experienced motorcycle manufacturers, which was reflected in the T360 engine - it developed power of up to 30 hp. at 8,500 rpm.
Honda 1300 (1969-1973)
An ambitious project, the slow development and high price of which cost it its success. The process of its creation was personally supervised by Soichiro Honda - according to legend, at that time he often drove a Pontiac Firebird, the design of which served as inspiration for the development of this model. Despite the fact that the sale of the car failed, the experience gained from its creation played a key role in the future of the two legendary models- Honda Civic and Honda Accord. It was produced in sedan and coupe bodies.
Honda S500 (1963-1964)
Listing best models Honda, it's hard not to mention this car. Produced for only two years, two-door sports roadster became the first serial a passenger car companies. When developing its engine, all the company's rich experience in creating motorcycles was again used. The engine at that time was actually advanced - a four-cylinder, with two camshafts in the cylinder head and four carburetors, it developed power up to 44 " Horse power" The not so impressive power was compensated by the modest weight of the car - it weighed only 680 kg, which ultimately allowed it to accelerate to 129 km/h. Another innovation was independent suspension.
Honda CR-Z (2010-)
A coupe that successfully combines a hybrid power plant with traditional sports elements. It is considered the spiritual successor to the CR-X both in name and in terms of design and sporty character. For its environmental friendliness, the car was awarded many awards in 2010-11 - this is not surprising; in the US market, for example, it is almost the greenest option available. Moreover, for such a car it has quite good characteristics - four-cylinder engine i-VTEC SOHC, capable of developing power up to 122 hp. and accelerate the coupe to 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds.
Honda Odyssey (1994-)
In 1994 year Honda quickly broke into the booming minivan market. The car was warmly received both in Japan and in the rest of the world. From the second generation in 1999 instead of one general model two different ones began to be produced - a compact one for Asia and a larger one for North America without an optional all-wheel drive. One more distinctive feature Odyssey had a "sporty character" - automatic transmission(and subsequently, a CVT), responsive steering, low center of gravity, sufficient powerful engine and energy-intensive suspension. On this moment The fourth generation of the car is already in production.
Honda S600 (1964-1966)
Having become a logical continuation of the Honda S500, this sports car forced the world community to perceive the Japanese automaker not only as a manufacturer of motorcycles. This is largely due to the fact that it became the first to be promoted on foreign markets company car. Compared to its predecessor, the S600 has become a little faster - it has acquired a 57 hp engine. and was able to develop maximum speed at 140 km/h. The model was offered to customers in two bodies - convertible and coupe. In total, more than 13,000 cars were sold in just three years! For Honda, it became a first in another category - for the first time, the company's cars were sold in several trim levels.
Honda CR-V (1995-)
Popular compact crossover, which has already replaced four generations. This car was able to earn a reputation thanks to its numerous qualities: one of the cheapest SUVs in its class, low consumption fuel, Honda's already renowned reliability, high cross-country ability, responsive control, spacious interior and trunk. We can say that this crossover combines all the qualities for which cars of this type are known. Japanese brand. Add to all this modern design two last generations model and you will get a truly great car!
Honda Fit (2001-)
Insanely popular five-door hatchback, which has already replaced two generations (the second started in 2007). List all the titles and awards that were awarded to compact car over the years of its existence is pointless - it would require too much space. Among its many advantages, especially noteworthy spacious salon and the trunk - a small-looking car turns out to be incredibly spacious. In addition to this, you can name the outstanding level of safety for the supermini class and low fuel consumption - now it’s no wonder why its popularity has reached such heights!
Honda S2000 (1999-2009)
The latest Honda sports car from the legendary “S” line. With this car the company celebrated fifty years since its founding. The gift turned out to be more than successful, having collected a huge number of laudatory reviews over two generations of the model. This car was celebrated for its elegant appearance, powerful engine, high speed, balanced management and smooth operation gearboxes According to numerous magazines and TV shows, the sports car has been awarded the title “Car of the Year” more than once. Despite the fact that interest in this car has dropped sharply since 2007, it has definitely earned its place in the Honda rating.
Honda CR-X (1983-1991)
A bright representative of compact sports cars that seem quite innocent at first glance, but at the same time are powerful and handle well, and at the same time remain quite economical. Over three generations, this car has been awarded a lot of awards, among which special mention goes to “Best imported car Millennium" from Motor Trend magazine in 1990. We can’t help but say about the charged version of this car - the CR-X Si. Thanks to the widely available wide range of spare parts, the car at one time became extremely popular among amateurs and professionals from the world of motorsport. Despite his advanced age, he still enjoys the trust of street and drag racers.
Honda Civic (1973-)
A true legend that started as a subcompact and moved into the compact car class in 2001. Over time, this line has grown into many individual models, but the basis has always remained reliable, economical and affordable family car. It is impossible not to say about such sports versions, How Civic Type-R, Civic GTi and Civic SiR. The machine has been improved from generation to generation, of which the ninth is currently being produced. The success of this model largely determined Honda's reputation as one of the biggest names in the global auto industry.
Honda Integra (1985-2006)
A sports car that has received a barrage over four generations positive feedback. Its main advantages were excellent handling and power, and being slightly more luxurious than other Honda models, it was one of the first cars under the Acura brand. Special mention should be made of the Integra Type-R with a hand-assembled 200-horsepower engine, reinforced chassis and improved suspension.
Honda Legend (1985-2012)
Once the flagship of the brand, a luxury mid-size sedan whose future is still unclear. Since 1996 it has been sold in the west under the name Acura RL. The model was created simultaneously as a response to Japanese representative Toyota models Crown, Mazda Luce and Nissan Cedric/Gloria, as well as European developments Mercedes-Benz brands and BMW. Initially, such an idea looked like a losing proposition, but constantly improved and expanded configurations and unpretentiousness, coupled with high reliability and excellent handling, did their job, and the car was received with a bang by car enthusiasts all over the world.
Honda Accord (1976-)
The car that defined and strengthened Honda's position in the international car market like no other! From 1982 to 1997 there was simply no Japanese car, which would sell better than this! If you ask an American or Canadian to list best Honda, then there can be no doubt that he will definitely name this model. For thirty years now, its popularity on the world market has not faded - this can be confirmed by the Honda Accord 2013, which collected North America a lot of awards and topped a lot of tops. Well, the branded “Honda” reliability is brought to the limit in this car - numerous tests and tests show that over the last decade there has simply been no car that would be more reliable than it!
Honda NSX (1990-2005)
When listing the best Hondas, it would be a real crime not to include this car! The Japanese manufacturer's only true supercar has achieved legendary status thanks to its cutting-edge innovation and unparalleled reliability. The launch of the first generation of this car had the effect of a bomb exploding, and journalists unanimously admitted that such concerns as Ferrari, Jaguar and Porsche simply did not have anything to answer! The list of innovations that became part of the NSX could go on for a long time: an all-aluminum body and chassis, fully electronic power steering and gas pedal (Drive-by-Wire), titanium connecting rods and platinum spark plugs. With all this, the car had excellent aerodynamics! It was equipped with a 3.2-liter V6 engine with 280 hp, which was located in the middle. Despite its considerable age, the car still has a loyal army of fans - this is not surprising, since many NSXs today are still in perfect condition. There are many known examples that have covered more than 300,000 km with minimal repairs, which is a real record for exotic cars!
Pay attention to:Honda is an international company that tries to push the boundaries of possibilities as much as possible. Technology and scientific developments are the main driver of Honda's development. The cars of the company, located in Japan, are individual, everyone finds something of their own in them. Below is the entire 2019-2020 model range of the company.
Among the operating principles, management highlights the desire to create products highest quality according to the most affordable prices, respect for new ideas, as well as harmony at all stages of production and operation of the car.
The lineup Honda 2019 2020 is the next step on the company’s path to overcoming all possible and impossible boundaries and obstacles.
Style in every way - the Accord model
This model of the new line of the international manufacturer is stunning with its changes. It is one of the most popular mechanical engineering products in the world. WITH updated version popular car the company strives to attract even more customers, and also not to disappoint old fans.
The refreshed Accord clearly strives to attract confident representatives of the business class. The front of the car was lengthened and wide square headlights With new optics, improved the radiator grille. The bumper of a new car seems to smile at its future owner. Wheel disks are now made in a completely new style, and the rear bumper has received a more powerful equipment, the trunk lid has also been enlarged.
In the interior of this model from the new Honda 2019 2020 line, it is worth noting the richness of the design. High quality finishing can be seen with the naked eye. Has changed dashboard, the steering wheel has become more functional, touch screen modernized. The driver's seat now has lateral support, and passengers can now control the car's climate.
Owners of this model in previous generations especially highlight the convenience of its space, design, and road driving characteristics among the qualities of the car.
| Equipment | Engine - volume (liter) / power (hp) | Transmission | Price in rubles |
| Sport | 2.4/180 | Manual transmission | 1 300 000 |
| Elegance | 2.4/180 | Automatic transmission | 1 150 000 |
| Sport | 2.4/180 | Automatic transmission | 1 300 000 |
| Executive | 2.4/180 | Automatic transmission | 1 350 000 |
| Executive Navi | 2.4/180 | Automatic transmission | 1 450 000 |
| Premium | 3.5/281 | Automatic transmission | 1 620 000 |
| Premium Navi | 3.5/281 | Automatic transmission | 1 700 000 |
Civic and charged Type-R
Civic has been restyled: changed front bumper, headlights plus radiator grille. Rear bumper became sportier, a spoiler appeared. Overall the car looks a little wider. The model has clearly become more massive, without compromising the movement characteristics. New black inserts appeared inside, in addition, an infotainment system running Android OS was placed on the front panel.
This car is suitable for lovers of price/quality, style/comfort.
Serious passions are boiling around the new generation Civic Type-R in the auto world. The appearance of the hatchback is constantly announced either in 2013 or 2019. Plus, the company's management is creating a buzz around the car with official teasers and some details about the pre-production new product. According to the latest data, the model will still be shown in the spring of this year in France.
If we compare what is known about the new version of the Civic Type-R, we can say that the car turns out to be bright and sporty. There will be 20 on it inch wheels with wide arches, side skirts, rear spoiler, four levels exhaust system, large radiator grille and other innovations. Most likely, the interior of the car will change in accordance with the sporty exterior style.
Option-rich CR-V and Pilot
The CR-V stands out from Honda's new range. The crossover's updates are designed to reduce fuel consumption while increasing torque. Externally, the car has also changed: the lines of the radiator grille have become more elegant, the protection of the bumper and headlights has changed, side mirrors, wheel disks.
There are fewer changes inside: everything is also spacious here. But for passengers on rear seats possibility of control is provided air system heating - this system was placed behind the driver's armrest.
Model owners previous generations They note in the CR-V its cross-country ability, safety, spaciousness, dimensions, style, and workmanship. Here is the list of configurations.
Honda teaser Pilot new generation the company distributed in January 2019, and the presentation of the car is planned for February. Predict what it will look like new crossover“Pilot” is still difficult.
Apparently, the car will retain its size and spaciousness, but the external style (bumpers and headlights) will be changed. There will be some changes inside. Automotive experts believe that the size of the center console screen will change, the quality of finishing materials will change, and the gearbox control will slightly change its location in the car.
The Japanese company arose in 1946 on the initiative of the daring engineer and racing driver Soichiro Honda from the province of Hamamatsu. Possessing inventive thinking, Soichiro often committed bold, risky actions. Deciding not to finish school, he went to work in an auto repair shop in Tokyo, where he began repairing bicycles. Finding Honda's talent simple solutions for complex technical problems was the reason for many of his inventions. He once assembled a moped by attaching a motor to his bicycle, and after creating a dozen more of these mopeds for his friends, Honda began producing them seriously. This is how the company appeared under named Honda Technical Research Institute (translated as “Institute technical research Honda"), later renamed Honda Motor Company.
Initially, Honda specialized in motorcycle manufacturing. First Honda motorcycle Dream, equipped with a 98 cc engine, was released in 1949. At the same time, Takeo Fujisawa, who was involved in corporate management and sales of Honda, came to the company.
By the 60s, the company strengthened its position in the motorcycle market and began producing cars. Despite the disapproval of the Japanese government, which believed that Honda's competition with the Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi brands would harm the country's interests, Soichiro showed his rebellious character and introduced his first car in 1963 - a sports car. Honda model S500.
But the company's true glory as an automaker began with Honda release Civic in 1972. Compact, inexpensive and quality cars with new CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) engines are gaining popular recognition. Specifications Honda Civic has appealed to many buyers.
The oil crisis of the 70s, which hit Japan, caused a sharp decline in production volumes automobile concerns, but not Hondas. This time Soichiro found a non-standard way out of the current situation: car production was doubled, despite the fact that Honda significantly reduced its cost. Unlike Toyota or Nissan, his company's sales increased by 76 percent. In 1975, its own credit program, and a year later the now so popular Honda Accord came out.
In the 90s, the production of eco-cars started at solar powered Honda EV Plus, S2000 models and Honda CR-V SUVs. The main credo of the company was the principle of energy and resource conservation. Today, Honda produces not only cars and motorcycles, but also lawn mowers, electric generators and even android robots. Ingredients for the success of a Japanese organization - high reliability machines and modern technological solutions.
