2015 Honda Fit:

The Honda Fit has proven that there is a wrong and a right way of putting together any package and indeed Fit’s has always been right. For the year 2015, that right way of Fit has revisited the market. The 2015 Honda Fit gets a new engine, new platform, new transmission and attractive new look. For the first time in history, the model depicts that aesthetics have been well kept under consideration in every manner.

The car looks bigger but in fact it is 1.6 inches shorter. Height of the vehicle is same and width is now 3.0 inch. The appearance of the car has been lent by overall alteration i.e. body to glass ratio. The part of the car that one can’t see through is taller while the car itself is not. This gives the Fit a substantial appearance. The weight of the car ranges about 2600 to 2700 pounds which is slightly more than the older model but still the overall look of the car is skinny.

Honda claims that it has used higher strength steel than before in this model of Fit. This simply means that though the weight of the car has been increased but still the car has been equipped with more strength and rigidity.

Though the car is small

It still offers 1.5 liters and that is about all that this new model shares with the older one. Engine has been adorned with the dual overhead cams and direct injection in addition to the 1.5packs variable timing control and i-VTEC’s dual profile cams. Earlier it has one lobestick and port injection. VTC offers the same what has been expected of its name i.e. it retards the cam timing at low rpm and advances it at higher speeds of engine. Undersides of the pistons are cooled down by oil jets and with crankshaft that has been lightened a claim 27% via 50% reduction in counterweights, from 8 to 4. 13 horsepower additional and 8 lb torque makes total 130 and 114 respectively. It all does not seem to offer a lot of sound but in fact it is offered by just a 1.5 liter. EPA estimated fuel economy ratios range from 29 miles per gallon within the city while 37 miles per gallon on the highway with CVT manual 33/41.

The transmission of the Honda Fit has also joined the modern era just like the engine of the car. It is a good thing for the manual buyers. This actually means long overdue with sixth gear. At the same time it means CVT for the automatic buyers.

But a lot can be done with a small car no doubt

Just step in and you will come across whole new interior features of the Honda Fit. Its wheelbase has been really changed. Rear seat room has been changed as well.  Rear axles and front spacing has been moved farther apart to about 1.2 inches. Also the rear suspension with short arms enable the Honda to move the rear seats farther back up to 4.8 inches from the front. This offers greater leg room for the passengers in all prospects.

The smaller cargo area is the real trade off. It has been dropped from 21 cubic feet to 17. But it is worth stating that this is still spacious as compared to any other affordable trunk of Sedan. Moreover a single lever drops the rear seat of the Honda Fit to create a flat load floor. Yet again smaller than its older model i.e. 53 cubes as compared to 57; the cargo hold of Honda’s Fit is still bigger than any of its competitors out there in the market. You just do not have to worry about where to park the vehicle as being smaller in size you can park it just anywhere, drive it through narrow lanes and roads without any fear. No doubt it is smaller, smarter, sleeker and attractive in every manner.

The exterior of the car is nicely self-possessed may be the designers were more inclined towards the interior of the vehicle.

The car is known to be one of the most attractive and sensible vehicle designed by the company. Fit looks like a scaled down minivan as compared to its older versions. Though the car always had a wedge shape but this one is with slight aggressive stance and side crease underscoring the beltline that is rising. This new shape of the car tappers both in width as well as height but as mentioned above the overall look of the car is still skinny and smart. Moreover this is the first model that is assembled in Mexico.

In nutshell the vehicle has everything in it that people of today’s world seek in a small yet efficient car for them at affordable price.               

Toyota Yaris/Vitz2015 Specs and Price in Pakistan

Introduction

There is a lot of market of small, compact hatchback cars in Pakistan. That is not just because they are compact, but because they are affordable. Toyota Yaris/Vitz 2015 has entered in the phase production and it is going to be launched soon. If you have love for Daihatsu Cuore, then you are definitely going to love this hatchback too.

It is known as Toyota Vitz in Pakistan and it commonly known as Toyota Yaris in other countries. So what are going to be changes in this model?

Toyota Vitz is one of the lowest priced cars but it still falls below Camry and Corolla sedans.

In the 1990s, the Yaris seemed to be a bit lost but the automakers decided to make major changes this time. The engine is going to be economical, and the maneuverability is going to be great. It is the same subcompact hatchback but it still does not have enough ability to make it stand out among other subcompacts that are in the market.

Design modifications

The Toyota Vitz is expected to receive minor changes in the design. The car has the same sleek style andcurves. A new addition is the project beam headlights and a large blacked out grille which seems to be adding an attitude in the car. It will be available with LED daytime running lights feature and accent light bar is also there to add an eye catching look. The spoiler, the integrated fog lights and the 16 inch machine finish alloy wheels are further complementary for the car. It is going to be a sporty ride indeed. The overall design is new, with new detailing, hood sculpting and the mesh design.

Moving on to the interiors, the cabin is going to be more stylish as compared to the predecessor. The automakers have used soft touch materials in the instrument panel, and you will see chrome accent trim and new metallic touches throughout.

The layout makes it an even classier car. There are horizontal shelves like lines on the dashboard and the controls are simple and easy to understand. Trays, bins, and cup holders have been added which make it a complete family car. The passengers are going to find this car a lot comfortable.

The front seats are comfortable but there is a whole different story with the rear seats. The car can easily adjust up to 4 passengers. The only problem is that the cargo space is not good at all.

Features

Have a look at some of the features that have been added to the car:

·         Star safety system

·         9 airbags

·         Driver and front passenger whiplash injury reducing seats

·         The tire pressure monitoring system

·         Child safety seat restraints

What’s under the hood?

An interesting thing to learn is what is going to be under the hood? The engine that is going too offered in Toyota Yaris/Vitz 2015 will be the 1.5 liter 4-clyinder engine that is capable of producing 106 hp. This is not confirmed whether it is going to be a direct injection engine or the turbo charged engine.

The performance of the engine seems to be a little tepid as it is going to be available in the standard 5-speed manual transmission. Some even say that many Toyota will offer the 4-speed auto transmission to bridge the gap and but that there is nothing official about the transmission yet. However, one thing is for certain that it is going to come in the best fuel efficiency and technology than its predecessor.

Performance and handing

When you are in the right gear, you will find the car really light. It is weighs about 2300 pounds and a good thing is that it is going to be lighter than what most of the subcompact cars weigh. The automakers have also brought significant improvements in the suspensions because the new upgrades like softer spring, stiffer shocks and stiffer torsion beam are available. Another change is the electric power steering that will even make the suspension stiff and offer a flat handling but that is not going to influence the comfort of the ride. The brakes are fine, and smooth just like the old model. The pedals are much frim.

Trim levels

Toyota Yaris/Vitz 2015 is going to be offered in 3 trim levels; base L, LE and SE (Sporty). A good thing is that there is not much price difference in all three of them. The SE trim level is one that stands out the most. It is available with 16 inch machine finish alloy wheels, projector beam headlights, LED lights, rear spoiler, ungraded seats, rear disc brakes and similar other features. No wonder why it’s called sporty.

The expected price for the Toyota Yaris/Vitz 2015 starts from Rs. 1,50,000 but it might go up too. It is already available for sale in the showrooms of Pakistan.

2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas:

What does 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas has to offer for the year 2015?

The Honda Civic 2015 has gained a new SE trim level. It is offered only in Sedan form; the Civic SE slots between the EX and LX sedans.

Introduction:

In order to stay ahead in the brand lineage of compact car segment it is like making efforts day and night and then expecting the least of the market and customers. Honda is known to maintain its position at the top for several years. In order to maintain the top position, engineers of Honda put up all their efforts to come up with the best of everything that could facilitate in maintaining the top position. Last year the company had to come across various complaints against the model but this year i.e. 2015 the company maintained its features all over again. For the 2015, the 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas is well adorned with the high tech attractive features of cars for its users in every manner.

Top positions are always maintained by the manufacturers with a number of key strengths. The foremost features include the fuel efficient and smooth performance of the 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas. Most of the Civics is offered in the market with a four cylinder 1.8 liter engine providing fuel economy around 35 miles per gallon. For even better fuel economy one can enjoy buying Civic Hybrid offering 45 miles per gallon, the natural gas model.

Civic has various appealing features like spacious interior, comfortable ride and a blend of safety features. It does not matter if you are using the vehicle for commuting to work only or to carry out errands with family members, the civic will serve the purposes well.

Body styles, trim levels and options:

The 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas is compact vehicles offered in sedan and coupe body styles.

The standard civic sedan as well as coupe comes in LX, top of the line EX-L and EX-L Navi trims and midrange EX. The Sedan is available in fuel efficient HF, SE and natural gas trims.

Entry level LX models:

This entry level trim comes with the following features:

·         15-inch steel wheels

·         Full power accessories

·         Air-conditioning

·         A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

·         a one-piece fold-down rear seatback

·         Cruise control

Electronic features include the underlined ones:

·         a 5-inch display screen

·         a rearview camera

·         Bluetooth phone

·         audio connectivity

·         SMS text messaging functionality

·         a four-speaker (six for the coupe) sound system with a CD player

·         an auxiliary audio jack

·         an iPod/USB audio interface

·         Pandora radio functionality

The Civic SE Sedan:

The Civic SE Sedan has the following features to offer:

·         15-inch alloy wheels

·         a right-side blind spot camera

·         automatic climate control

·         HondaLink smartphone integration (includes Aha radio and Apple-based Siri Eyes Free voice command functionality)

·         upgraded audio with six speakers

The EX trim level:

The EX trim level offers the following features:

·         16-inch alloy wheels

·         Automatic headlights

·         Rear disc brakes

·         keyless ignition

·         Keyless entry

·         a sunroof

·         An additional 7-inch central touchscreen display

·         an HDMI interface

·         a 60/40-split-folding rear seatback

·         an upgraded seven-speaker sound system

The EX-L trim level:

This trim level has the following features for its users:

·         17-inch alloy wheels

·         Fog lights

·         Automatic headlights

·         heated mirrors

·         leather upholstery

·         Heated front seats

The Sedan version offers the seating capacity for eight passengers. Also it has EX-L that adds the navigation system along with the HD and satellite radio.

The Civic HF Sedan:

This vehicle has the similar features to that of LX sedan along with the upgraded designed delivering maximum miles per gallon. Also it offers the features like aerodynamics cast aluminum wheels, low rolling resistance tires, rear spoiler and wind cheating underbody.

The Civic Natural Gas:

It is available in two trim levels i.e. leather with Navi and base. The standard features offered by this trim level include the following:

·         17-inch wheels

·         Power drive seat

·         Navigation system

Power trains and performance:

The front wheel of the 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas is powered by a 1.8-liter four cylinder offering 143 horse power and torque of 129 pound feet.  The whole Civic family offers EPA estimated value of 33 miles per gallon combined i.e. 30 miles per gallon within the city and 39 miles per gallon on highway. Fuel economy drops with the manual features to 31 miles per gallon combined i.e. 28 miles per gallon within the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas:

Safety features offered by this vehicle are as follows:

• stability control
• antilock brakes (four-wheel discs with the EX and Si)
• front side airbags
• side curtain airbags
• a rearview camera