Today, Honda is known as a manufacturer of cars and motorcycles from Japan, but few people know that the scope of the company is much wider, since Honda is also engaged in the production of trucks, electric generators, aircraft and many other products. At the same time, it should be noted that very an important factor in 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 automotive market back in 1960, it is worth saying that these models had a sporty style and had small dimensions, as in principle 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 that, representatives of the Japanese company did their best to ensure that as many dealer networks as possible were represented on the territory of Russia. And soon there were not only representative offices in the form of dealerships, but also one division of Honda Motors Rus, which is designed to assemble cars of this company already 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 of the representatives of this company. This is 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. Because some generations different models for many years already pleases its owners.
At one time, models such as Acura and Odyssey, which even American publications, as well as other countries around the world, recognize as the most reliable cars. All this is due to the fact that the most reliable and high-quality models are used during production.
Honda motor Company (Honda Motor Company) is a Japanese corporation that gained fame primarily as a manufacturer of cars and motorcycles, founded in 1946 by an outstanding engineer and racing driver Soichiro Honda.
The Japanese company began its activities with the production of mopeds. In 1948, the company received its current Honda name motor company and focused on the production of motorcycles. The first motorcycles of the company called Dream were equipped with a two-stroke 98-cc engine and quickly gained popularity. In 1949, Takeo Futzisawa, who is rightfully considered the second founding father of the company, joined the company. Immediately dividing responsibilities between them, Honda focused exclusively on production technology, while Futzisawa concentrated on corporate governance and sales organization.
In 1952 a new four stroke engine, and a year later appeared and new motorcycle at its base.
In 1955, the company occupies a leading position in terms of annual motorcycle production in Japan, and in 1959 in the whole world. In addition, in 1959, a representative office of the company was opened in the United States under the name American Honda Motor. And in the period from 1961 to 1969. also there were foreign representative offices of the company in Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Australia and Canada.
Having thoroughly established itself in the motorcycle market, in 1963 the company began the production of cars, introducing a two-seater sports model S500. At the same time, the manufacturer also released the T-360 light truck model.
In 1966, the company introduced its first export model S800, which brought the company fame as a global manufacturer. The key to the success of this model was its excellent technical equipment and affordable price.
However, the company was able to achieve a real triumph with the advent of Civic models. Compact and inexpensive, the Honda Civic had high quality and proved to be very relevant during the global oil crisis. In subsequent years, many modifications were developed based on the Civic, including the CRX family of mini-cars.
In 1976, the official debut of the first generation the legendary Honda Accord in the back of a hatchback. The following year, the production of a sedan started with a 1.6-liter engine installed on it. Accord - the owner of many nominations as the best car of the year according to different versions.
A special place in the model range of the company is occupied by sports coupe called Prelude. Introduced for the first time in 1978, this car was implemented in five generations and became an attribute of a sporty and dynamic style.
During the second half of the 1970s, the sales volume of the Honda automobile company for the first time exceeded the income from the production of motorcycles.
In 1982, a factory for the production of Honda cars was opened in Ohio, USA. Thus, the company became the first Japanese manufacturer to start assembling its cars on the North American continent. And the Accord model assembled at this plant became the best-selling car in the United States at that time, the production of which exceeded its production volumes in Japan.
Introduced in 1989, the NSX was equipped with the latest technical and electronic innovations and became one of the best cars in the Grand Turismo class at that time. By creating Honda NSX, the Japanese automaker pursued one single goal: to build a supercar that could compete on equal terms with European Ferraris and Porsches. Known in the US as the Acura NSX, this car became a symbol for many years Japanese company, the epitome of its rapid and powerful technical growth.
In 1995 the lineup the company replenished SUV Honda CR-V for the US market. This model, equipped with the latest Japanese technology, is still being produced and has in its equipment innovative systems security.
In 2001, the company launched pilot model, thereby indicating their desire to take leadership in the class of large off-road models. Initially intended for the US market, the car quickly spread to the European market. Specifications models were presented with a V6 3.5 engine with a power of 249 hp. and a five-speed automatic.
In the new millennium, the Japanese manufacturer continues to release new models, among which it is worth noting the Element SUV of the 2003 model, which is still in great demand in the United States today. Honda Element is the result of a non-standard design approach and precise technical calculation.
Honda Motor Company is currently the second largest car manufacturer in Japan, behind only Toyota. It should be noted that Honda is one of the few independent automotive companies who abandoned the common among automakers idea of association in concerns.
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Before starting to review models Honda in coupe, I would like you to clearly understand the meaning and purpose of these cars as such. In a nutshell, coupes are cars for selfish people. At least that's the reputation they have. Lightweight and contoured athletic silhouette, aggressive appearance, responsive engine – basic distinctive features coupe. Features that emphasize the individuality of the owner.
Why egoists? 'Cause they don't care what rear passengers embarrassed by the absence rear doors. They do not care about the opinion of bores that a car should be practical. And finally, they don't care if a bag of potatoes fits in the trunk or not, because they have a coupe, and some have Honda coupe, the review of which I will begin with the next lines.
Looking at this list, we can conclude that in addition to the series that were produced exclusively in coupe, there were also coupe versions of popular "civilian" models. One way or another, in this article I will try to touch on all members of the family Honda coupe. So, let's start in order.
Technical Honda specifications Accord coupe
| Generation/year | Model | Motor | Power | Torque moment, Nm |
Acceleration to 100 km, sec |
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| MT | AT | |||||
| VIII. 2008 | 2.4 | 190 @ 7000 | 219 @ 4400 | 8.20 | 9.51 | |
| 3.5 V6 | 268 @ 6200 | 336 @ 5000 | 6.39 | |||
| VII. 2006-2007 | 2.4 | K24A5 | 166 @ 5800 | 217 @ 4000 | ||
| 3.0 V6 | J30A5 | 244 @ 6250 | 286 @ 5000 | |||
| VII. 2003-2005 | 2.4 | K24A4 | 160 @ 5500 | 218 @ 4500 | 8.23 | 8.82 |
| 3.0 V6 | J30A4 | 240 @ 6250 | 287 @ 5000 | 6.34 | 7.08 | |
| VI. 1998-2002 | 2.0 | 147 @ 0000 | 188 @ 5000 | 10.10 | ||
| 2.3 | 150 @ 5700 | 206 @ 4900 | 8.42 | |||
| 3.0 V6 | J30A1 | 200 @ 5500 | 264 @ 4700 | 7.40 | ||
| v. 1994-1997 | 2.2 | F22B2 | 130 @ 5200 | 195 @ 4000 | 9.70 | 9.84 |
| 2.2 | H22B2 | 150 @ 5600 | 198 @ 4500 | 9.11 | ||
Perhaps the most comfortable and spacious representative two-door models Honda. This statement applies to all generations and modifications of compartment chords. The first impression of a person who was behind the wheel is how huge it is, this Accord Coupe!
It seems that they were called coupes only because of the lack of doors for rear passengers, but this is not so. Still, the silhouette of compartment Accords looks sportier and more aggressive compared to sedans.
IN coupe The Honda Accord has been in production since 1985. However, this car acquired a compartment look only with the advent of the 5th generation in 1994.
Specifications Honda Civic coupe
| Generation/year | Model | Motor | Power | Torque moment, Nm |
Acceleration to 100 km, sec |
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| MT | AT | |||||
| VIII. 2006 | 2.0DOHC iVTEC | K20Z3 | 197 @ 7800 | 188 @ 6200 | 7.00 | |
| 1.8iVTEC | R18A1 | 140 @ 6300 | 173 @ 4300 | |||
| VII. 2001–2005 | 1.7 | D17A1 | 115 @ 6100 | 152 @ 4500 | 10.05 | |
| 1.7 iVTEC-E | D17A6 | 117 @ 6200 | 153 @ /4800 | 9.60 | 11.50 | |
| 1.7iVTEC | D17A2 | 127 @ 6300 | [email protected] | |||
| VI. 1996–2000 | 1.6 | D16Y7 | 105 @ 6200 | 140.3 @ 4500 | 10.46 | 11.81 |
| 1.6VTEC-E | D16Y5 | 115 @ 6300 | 144.2 @ 5000 | 9.40 | ||
| 1.6VTEC | D16Y8 | 127 @ 6600 | 143.2 @ 5500 | 8.80 | 9.53 | |
| 1.6DOHC VTEC | B16A2 | 160 @ 7600 | 153.0 @ 7000 | 7.35 | ||
| V. 1993–1995 | 1.5 | D15B7 | 102 @ 5900 | 132 @ 5000 | ||
| 1.6VTEC | D16Z6 | 125 @ 6500 | 142 @ 5200 | 8.40 | 9.20 | |
Civic in the coupe body appeared for the first time in 1993, in the middle of 5 Honda generations Civic. Thanks to the appearance of this model in the well-known film "Fast and the Furious", the car has become incredibly in demand, especially in the homeland of the film, in the United States. We can definitely say that the Honda Civic coupe is an incorrigible bully. And this applies to all generations, and in principle, not only coupe.
The Honda Civic coupe reached its peak of popularity in the 6th generation. Today we have its fourth modification. 
Specifications Honda CRX Del Sol
| Generation/year | Model | Motor | Power | Torque moment, Nm |
Acceleration to 100 km, sec |
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| MT | AT | |||||
| IV. 1992 -1997 | 1.5 | D15B7 | 102 @ 5900 | 132 @ 5000 | ||
| 1.6 | D16Y7 | 105 @ 6200 | 140 @ 4500 | |||
| 1.6VTEC | D16Z6, D16Y8 | 125 @ 6500 | 142 @ 5200 | 9.3 | ||
| 1.6DOHC VTEC | B16A3,B16A2 | 160 @ 7600 | 150 @ 7000 | 8.2 | ||
CRX Del Sol is the 3rd generation of Honda CRX cars. The appearance of even the serial Del Sol is good and dynamic, a real hot "Japanese". The model debuted in 1992 and was produced right up to 1997. Distinctive features of the car are a folding roof and the presence of only 2 seats. By the way, from Spanish Del Sol is translated as "sunny".
Specifications Honda Prelude
| Generation/year | Model | Motor | Power | Torque moment, Nm |
Acceleration to 100 km, sec |
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| MT | AT | |||||
| V. 1997-2001 | 2.0 | 133 @ 5300 | 179 @ 5000 | 9.20 | ||
| 2.2 | 185 @ 7000 | 206 @ 5300 | 7.50 | |||
| 2.2 | H22 | 200 @ 7100 | 210 @ 5800 | 6.90 | ||
| IV. 1992-1996 | 2.0 | 133 @ 5300 | 179 @ 5000 | 9.20 | ||
| 2.3 | 160 @ 5800 | 209 @ 4500 | 7.70 | |||
| 2.2 | H22 | 185 @ 6800 | 215 @ 5300 | 7.10 | ||
He knows he's right. He knows what to do and how to do it. And he doesn’t give a damn what idle observers think of him - that’s how you can describe it in a nutshell this model. Honda Prelude, a truly uncompromising car. Perhaps due to this, the model received the status of a cult, not designed for the mass consumer. Its first generation appeared in 1987, however, in my opinion, the last 4th and 5th generations are of real interest.
Distinctive features of the model are a long hood, a low roof, strict lines, a predatory grin of the air intake. Looks very self-confident and masculine, doesn't it? Although, to be honest, the latest 5th generation, without a slight intervention of tuners, creates the impression of nakedness - a more aggressive body kit suggests itself. But this is just my opinion. Honda Prelude is either liked or not, and at the same time it definitely commands respect. Unfortunately, the Honda Prelude model was discontinued in 2001 due to low level sales. The model, of course, had the right to life, but the financial performance spoke otherwise.
Specifications Honda Integra coupe
| Generation/year | Model | Motor | Power | Torque moment, Nm |
Acceleration to 100 km, sec |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | AT | |||||
| IV. 2002-2006 | 2.0 | 160 @ 6500 | 191 @ 4000 | |||
| 2.0 Type R | K20A | 220 @ 8000 | 206 @ 7000 | |||
| III. 1994-2001 | 1.6 | 105 @ 6300 | 135 @ 4500 | |||
| 1.6ZXi | 120 @ 6400 | 140 @ 5000 | 9.80 | |||
| 1.8 | 170 @ 7200 | 172 @ 6000 | 7.90 | |||
| 1.8 Type R | B18C | 180 @ 7600 | 175 @ 6200 | 7.10 | ||
| 1.8 Type R | B18C | 190 @ 7900 | 178 @ 7300 | 7.00 | ||
The first Honda Integra coupe appeared in 1985. However, the real glory for the Honda Integra came in the second generation. It was on this Honda car that the famous engine with the system was first installed - the world's first serial naturally aspirated engine with a specific power of 100 hp per liter of working volume.
To date, there are many modifications Honda models Integra. All cars are not bad, but the modifications in the coupe of the 3rd and 4th generations are something special. Of greatest interest is the modification Type-R (DC2), which debuted in 1995. The second Type-R (DC5) appeared in July 2001 with a new two-liter K20A DOHC i-VTEC engine that produced 220 Horse power.
Honda S2000
Specifications Honda S2000
This is one of the few representatives of the rear-wheel drive Honda. It was first released for Honda's fiftieth anniversary in the fall of 1998. This cabrio-coupe is equipped with a specially designed X-shaped frame with reinforced opening windshield, atmospheric two-liter engine with 240 hp. And six speed box gears. With minor changes, the car is produced to this day. Perhaps in 2009 Honda will please us with the 2nd generation.
Specifications Honda NSX
I think this car needs no introduction. Everyone has heard of him anyway. At least I hope so. Model NSX Honda clearly demonstrates its superiority. In this car, attention was paid to every detail - even the gearshift linkage is made of the finest mesh to save 10 grams of excess weight. The model has been produced since 1992 and was produced until 2005 with minor changes. Unfortunately, the production of the model was discontinued due to high costs production and low sales. In 2010, it is likely that the NSX will reappear, but already under the Acura brand.
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To be honest, before starting the article, I myself did not imagine that the choice among Honda coupe so huge. At the same time, any of the Honda coupe is a car for the soul. They are not so convenient to ride with the family, they are designed for two. Indeed, the creators of such coupes do not particularly care about the comfort of “plus two more”. And you can’t blame them for this, they act within the framework of the genre.
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Honda has been around since 1948, but automotive market She joined relatively later - in 1963. In the coming year, an automotive career Japanese concern turns 50 years old and in honor of this event, we publish the top Honda.
Over the years of its existence, the cars of the Japanese manufacturer have been able to earn an excellent reputation for themselves, largely due to their exceptional reliability - many models easily wound fifty thousand kilometers without significant renovation. However, the company's fame was built not only thanks to practical car- the concern managed to become famous for sports cars, albeit few, but bright and memorable for motorists for many years.
Having embarked on the path of the auto business much later than their counterparts, who managed to start their activities even before the Second World War, Honda approached the market a little differently. It is they who own 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 extremely disapprovingly received by the Japanese government - in their opinion, the manufacturer would compete on the world stage with companies such as Toyota and Nissan, which would ultimately harm the interests of the country. Honda ignored government attacks, 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 the auto business for the company in 1963, was four months ahead of the sports S500 and became the first stock car Honda. He belonged to the purely Japanese class "Kei truck" - 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 up to 30 hp. at 8.500 rpm.
Honda 1300 (1969-1973)
An ambitious project whose slow development and high price cost it its success. The process of its creation was personally supervised by Soichiro Honda - according to legend, he often drove a Pontiac Firebird at that time, 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 key role in the future two legendary models- Honda Civic and Honda Accord. 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 car companies. When developing its engine, all the rich experience of the company in the creation of motorcycles was again applied. The engine at that time turned out to be actually advanced - a four-cylinder, with two camshafts in the cylinder head and four carburetors, it developed power up to 44 "horsepower". Not so impressive power was compensated by the modest mass of the car - it weighed only 680 kg, which, ultimately, allowed it to accelerate to 129 km / h. Another innovation was the independent suspension.
Honda CR-Z (2010-)
A coupe that successfully combines a hybrid power plant with traditional sports elements. It is considered the spiritual heir to the CR-X, both in name and in terms of design and sporting character. For its environmental friendliness, the car was awarded many awards for 2010-11 - this is not surprising, in the US market, for example, it is almost the "greenest" of available options. At the same time, 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, 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. Another distinctive feature of the Odyssey was the "sporty character" - automatic transmission(and subsequently, the CVT), responsive steering, low center of gravity, sufficiently powerful engine and energy-intensive suspension. On this moment the fourth generation of the car is already being produced.
Honda S600 (1964-1966)
Becoming a logical continuation of the Honda S500, this sports car made the world community perceive the Japanese automaker not only as a motorcycle manufacturer. This is largely due to the fact that he became the first 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 top speed at 140 km/h. The model was offered to buyers in two bodies - a convertible and a coupe. In total, more than 13,000 cars were sold in just three years! For Honda, it became the first and in another category - for the first time the company's cars were sold in several trim levels.
Honda CR-V (1995-)
Popular compact crossover that has gone through four generations. This car was able to earn a reputation thanks to numerous qualities: one of the cheapest SUVs in its class, low consumption fuel, which has already become a household name Honda reliability, high permeability, responsive control, roomy interior and trunk. We can say that this crossover combines all the qualities that the cars of this Japanese brand. Add to all this modern design two latest generations models and get a really great car!
Honda Fit (2001-)
Insanely popular five-door hatchback, which has already replaced two generations (the second one started in 2007). List all the titles and awards that were awarded compact car over the years of its existence is meaningless - it would take too much space for this. Among its many advantages, the spacious saloon and the trunk - a small-looking car turns out to be incredibly roomy. Added to this is an outstanding level of safety for a supermini class and low fuel consumption - now it's no wonder why its popularity has reached such heights!
Honda S2000 (1999-2009)
Honda's latest 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 amount of laudatory reviews over two generations of the model. This car was honored for its elegant appearance, powerful engine, high speed, balanced control and smooth operation of the gearbox. According to the versions of numerous magazines and TV shows, the sports car has repeatedly been awarded the title of "Car of the Year". Despite the fact that interest in this car has fallen sharply since 2007, it has definitely earned a place in the Honda rankings.
Honda CR-X (1983-1991)
A bright representative of compact sports cars that seem innocent enough at first glance, but at the same time powerful and well-controlled, and at the same time remaining quite economical. For three generations, this car has received a host of awards, among which special mention is the "Best imported car millennium" from Motor Trend magazine in 1990. It is impossible not to say about the charged version of this car - CR-X Si. Thanks to the widely available spare parts in a rich assortment, the car at one time became extremely popular with amateurs and professionals from the world of motorsport. Despite his considerable 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, many individual models, but the basis has always been reliable, economical and affordable family car. It is impossible not to say about such sports versions like the 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 predetermined the reputation of Honda as one of the biggest names in the global automotive industry.
Honda Integra (1985-2006)
A sports car that has received a squall in four generations positive feedback. Its main advantages were excellent handling and power, and being slightly more luxurious than other Honda models, it became one of the first cars under the Acura brand. A special mention is 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 vague. Since 1996 it has been sold in the west under the name Acura RL. The model was created at the same time as a response to Japanese representative models. Toyota Crown, Mazda Luce and Nissan Cedric/Gloria, as well as for the development of European brands Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Initially, such an idea looked like a losing one, but constantly improved and expanded configurations and unpretentiousness, coupled with high reliability and excellent handling did their job, and the car was accepted with a bang by motorists around the world.
Honda Accord (1976-)
The car that defined and strengthened the position of Honda in the international car market like no other! From 1982 to 1997, the US market simply did not have Japanese car that would sell better than this one! If you ask an American or Canadian to list the best Hondas, then there can be no doubt that he will definitely name this model as well. For the past thirty years, its popularity in the world market has not faded - Honda Accord 2013, which gathered in North America a lot of awards and led 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 past decade there is simply 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 mention this car! The Japanese manufacturer's only true supercar has achieved legendary status through forward-thinking innovation and unparalleled reliability. The launch of the first generation of this car produced the effect of an exploding bomb, and journalists unanimously admitted that such concerns as Ferrari, Jaguar and Porsche simply had nothing to answer! The list of innovations that have become part of the NSX is long: an all-aluminum body and chassis, fully electronic power steering and accelerator 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 a capacity of 280 hp, which was located in the middle. Despite its considerable age, the car still has a devoted army of fans - this is not surprising, since many NSXs are still in production today. perfect condition. Many specimens are known that have wound more than 300,000 km with minimal repairs, which is a real record for autoexotics!
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