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Honda Wants to Make its Cars Lighter, N BOX City Car is the First Example

It’s true that the majority of new vehicles tend to be heavier than the ones they replace, even if their dimensions remain similar. Most of the times, the reason is that manufacturers try to improve their vehicle's safety credentials and comfort amenities with a negative impact on weight and fuel consumption.

Now this trend seems to be reversing, albeit at a slow pace. For example, Peugeot’s new supermini, the 208, is lighter than its predecessor, the 207.

According to business daily newspaper Nikkei, Honda will soon join the pack as it plans to change its design and assembly methods to reduce its vehicles’ weight without making any compromises in safety or comfort features.

Nikkei reports that Japan’s third largest manufacturer will invest tens of billions of yen to update both its local and overseas plants, starting with the smallest models in its range.

The newspaper added that some of Honda's new manufacturing methods include welding outer panels to the frame of the vehicle instead of assembling the ceiling, side and the rest of the panels, in order to reduce the usage of bolts and reinforcing materials.

In fact, Honda has already modified one of the two assembly lines at its Suzuka plant in Japan that manufacture the N BOX, the first model of the N Series mini cars. The move is said to have reduced the city car's weight by 10 percent compared to an equivalent size model, while also lowering manufacturing costs.

 

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Paragon Honda - (5) Star Review on Yelp

• Thank you paragon Honda for making my car buying experience a pleasure.  All those involved went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction was met during the  purchase of my 2012 Accord V6 ex-l with navi, especially Jose Aybar, Arial Munoz, April Connor and Gary Lin.  Let me not forget Jennifer who spoke with me extensively about the cars features/options during the delivery process.  All around a positive experience and I am extremely happy with my new automobile.  Happy holidays and thank you to all those involved that I did not mention and I will be recommending Paragon Honda to my friends and family in the future!!! -Dan O.

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• I just bought pre owned 2010 Honda Accord from paragon Honda Dealership. I enjoyed shopping in this dealership. Sales person was Mr Sultan Haseq. He was very polite , friendly and professional. He treat us with respect and help us very much in our search for car. He was very knowledgeable and ansewered any question we had. I would recommend this dealership to other people. in fact some of my friends that are in the market for new car, are considering taking trip to NY and visit paragon. Mr. Sultan Haseq deserve credit for my positive experience. I love my new car and I will back to paragon for any future new car. Thank you Mr. Haseq and Thank you Paragon. -nedfromphiladelphia

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• Excellent service.Very professional and efficient staff. That was why I returned to Paragon when I decided to get a new car, my second from Paragon Honda. I tried other dealers and was given the generic treatment by dealers who treated you as second class citizens when you try to ask 'too many questions". On my recent trip to Paragon the minute I walked through the door I was greeted by a friendly 'hello how can I help you today". This was from sales consultant Jose Aybar. This was very refreshing as I had just left a dealership where I walked around the show room for 35 minutes and no one paid attention or came to offer their help.Not unitl I physically sought someone out they just passed me looking at cars without saying a word. The color of the car I wanted was not available at the time but Jose tried his best and called me with the good news later that they were able to get that color.

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New Four-cylinder 2012 Honda Crosstour EX and EX-L Combine Affordability, Fuel Efficiency and a Sleek Crossover Design

Two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Honda Crosstour® models are set to go on sale next month, broadening the vehicle's appeal through a lower price point and EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.

Equipped with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine producing 192 horsepower, the newest Crosstour is available in two trim levels, including the Crosstour EX and leather-upholstered Crosstour EX-L. A Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System is available on the Crosstour EX-L.

EPA-estimated fuel economy on the four-cylinder Crosstour is 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, a significant increase from the 271-horsepower 2WD V6 model's EPA estimated 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

With the launch of the new four-cylinder Crosstour models, some useful features are now standard across the entire Crosstour family, which first debuted for the 2010 model year with V6 power. Standard features now include an automatic dimming rearview mirror, a rearview mirror back-up camera display for improved rear visibility (non-Navigation models), convenient auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and USB audio interface.

Bold Exterior and Functional Interior
Honda Crosstour approaches the crossover SUV formula from a distinctively sleek, sporty and fuel-efficient perspective, while also maximizing the interior's cargo capacity, versatility and premium feel.

The exterior design emphasizes a bold, aerodynamic look that also conceals an accommodating rear cargo area. The four-cylinder model includes body-color door handles and unique 17-inch alloy wheels with P225/65 R17 all-season tires. Two new colors are available on all 2012 Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic replaces Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl II replaces Tango Red Pearl.

Premium interior styling, appointments and details extend from the passenger compartment all the way through the cargo area. An under-floor storage area in the rear of the vehicle adds functionality, while reversible cargo floor panels accommodate dirty objects.

Efficient Four-cylinder Powertrain
The new four-cylinder Crosstour models come with a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® engine for power and efficiency. The engine produces 192 horsepower at 7,000 RPM and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4,400 RPM, while achieving an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 21/29/24 mpg. To maximize efficiency, a technologically advanced 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.

Comprehensive Feature List
In addition to auto-on/off headlights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink®, USB audio interface and rearview mirror back-up camera display with integrated guidelines, additional standard features on the new four-cylinder Crosstour EX include projector-beam headlights, a moonroof, body-colored power side mirrors with defrost, auto-up/down driver and front passenger side windows, and rear privacy glass. Inside are air conditioning with second-row ventilation, a 360-watt AM/FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio and phone controls, an easy fold-down 60-40 split rear seatback, a hidden removable utility box and more.

Crosstour EX-L adds leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, a memory driver-side seat and memory-linked side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down capability, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, an automatic dimming rearview mirror, a premium audio system with Kevlar® cone speakers and front aluminum dome-type tweeter speakers, XM® Radio and more. Also available on the Crosstour EX-L is the Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System which includes a rearview camera with guidelines integrated into the display.

Safety Assets
Safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Additional safety equipment on the Crosstour includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, and active front seat head restraints.

The Crosstour is assembled in Ohio at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Warranty
The 2012 Honda Crosstour is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile new-car limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion limited warranty.

 

Courtesy of HondaMediaNewsroom