Monday, August 13, 2012

2013 GMC Terrain Denali

EXTERIOREXTERIOR

The all-new 2013 Terrain Denali is engineered to bring a higher level of technology and performance to our already capable and efficient small SUV. Terrain’s bold exterior is accentuated by signature Denali design cues and premium features that let this small SUV announce its presence in a professional way.
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Chrome Grille
BOLD DESIGN
Terrain Denali makes a bold statement with unique design features such as:

  • Signature chrome Denali grille
  • Satin-chrome accents
  • Body-color front and rear fascias
  • Body-color rocker panels with satin-chrome molding

2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Exhaust Tip
ALL-NEW, ALL-DENALI
Distinctive design, performance and technology features put Terrain Denali in a class by itself. Features include:

  • New headlamp and taillamp design
  • New available 3.6L V-6 engine delivers 301 HP and 272 lb.ft. of torque
  • New rear fascia with satin-chrome skid plate and integrated exhaust outlets
  • Unique 18” and 19” Denali-exclusive wheels
  • Side Blind Zone and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Programmable Power Liftgate
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE
While taking advantage of Terrain Denali’s 63.9 cu. ft. of cargo space,1 be sure to use the standard programmable power liftgate.

  • Opens and closes with the touch of a button
  • Select height opening for low garages or overhangs
  • Electronic obstacle detection stops and reverses to prevent damage

INTERIORINTERIOR

The all-new 2013 Terrain Denali takes GMC’s trademark attention to detail and comfort to a new level. Experience refinement as only GMC can deliver in an SUV of this size.
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Soft Touch Dash
A HIGHER STANDARD OF STYLE
Step into Terrain Denali refinement and experience the kind of upgrades that put Terrain Denali in a class by itself. Soft-touch leather and wood accents provide a premium look and feel to the interior. Interior features include:

  • Soft-touch dash and upper instrument panel
  • Leather-appointed door inserts
  • Embossed Denali logo on driver and front passenger seats
  • Ambient lighting
  • Wood-trim accents
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
DENALI DISTINCTION
The understated luxury that is Denali is apparent throughout the interior and highlighted by the illuminated Denali sill plates. New features include:

  • Unique Denali illuminated front and rear sill plates
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mahogany wood-grain inserts
  • Denali logo embossed on seat back and steering wheel
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Denali Logo Embossed Leather Seat Back
COMFORT AND CONTROL
The 2013 Terrain Denali places a premium on driver and passenger comfort with such standard features as:

  • 8-way power driver and front passenger seats
  • Contrast-stitching outline perforated leather-appointed seating

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY

We engineered the 2013 Terrain Denali so that it arrived complete with the latest technologies. The standard Color Touch Radio with IntelliLink2 provides a variety of entertainment options and also displays the view from the Rear-Vision Camera System and warnings from the Rear Cross Traffic Alert System.
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Technology
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Intellilink Touch Screen Radio
COLOR TOUCH RADIO WITH INTELLILINK
Terrain Denali’s standard Color Touch Radio with Intellilink2 features a reconfigurable home screen, voice activated control, USB,3 and Bluetooth®4 audio streaming. IntelliLink technology has features that keep you connected wherever you travel including:

  • Smartphone integration to allow hands-free calling, phone book access and expanded entertainment options
  • Intuitive voice commands
  • Stream Pandora®5 and Stitcher® Smart Radio5 and control through radio app
  • iPod control through the audio system including voice commands
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV Color Touch Screen Navigation
COLOR TOUCH NAVIGATION

Get where you’re going easily and map your route intuitively with the available Color Touch Navigation System.6 The system features:

  • Intellilink connected technology
  • Multiple map views
  • Integrated SiriusXM7 traffic and weather
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV
UNIVERSAL GARAGE-DOOR OPENER

Terrain Denali comes standard with the convenience and security of a Universal Garage-Door Opener. With three simple buttons, you control three separate channels, each programmable to almost any radio-frequency-controllable device, including:

  • Automatic garage-door opener
  • Home security system
  • Community's entrance gate

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

Terrain Denali delivers professional grade handling and drive dynamics, including StabiliTrak with Traction Control. You also get the choice of two efficient and powerful engine choices – both featuring Variable Valve Timing and Direct Injection technology to maximize power and fuel efficiency.8
2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV 3.6L V-6 Engine
3.6L V-6 VVT SIDI ENGINE
Terrain Denali’s performance is powered by the available 6-speed 3.6L V-6 engine. Delivering 301 HP@ 6500 RPM -- plus acceleration speeds of 0 to 60 in 6.7 seconds -- it is built to truly get you moving. The 3.6L powertrain offers EPA-estimated MPG 17 city/24 highway and comes with dual integrated exhaust tips for improved airflow.

ECOTEC 2.4L I-4 VVT ENGINE
For performance that puts a premium on fuel efficiency, Terrain Denali is also standard with a 2.4L I-4 engine that delivers an EPA-estimated MPG 22 city/32 highway. The 2.4L engine uses Variable Valve Timing and Direct Injection technologies to assure responsive performance meets maximum fuel efficiency.
AGILITY AND CONTROL
Terrain Denali’s fully independent suspension helps deliver a smooth, premium ride. Light in design, it’s tuned for optimum ride and comfort.

SAFETYSAFETY

The 2013 Terrain Denali is engineered to deliver a higher standard of safety. From the underlying strength and energy absorption of the reinforced steel safety cage to the peace of mind offered by head curtain side-impact air bags,9 Terrain Denali has you surrounded by safety.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT & LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
Terrain Denali comes standard with advanced camera based technologies to help keep you safe on the road.

  • Forward Collision Alert uses digital imaging technology and software to warn you with audible and visual alerts, if it appears that a collision may be imminent.
  • Lane Departure Warning senses when you have drifted out of your lane and gives you an audible and visual alert.

SAFE & CONNECTED: ONSTAR
Every Terrain Denali comes standard with a 6-month trial subscription to OnStar’s10 Directions & Connections Plan. The plan includes: Automatic Crash Response, Turn-by-turn Navigation, Roadside Assistance, Emergency Services Link and Remote Door Unlock.
SIDE BLIND ZONE AND REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
These unprecedented standard safety technologies match smart engineering with driver-centric safety, using radar to watch where you can’t. When a car enters your blind zone, it displays a signal in your outside mirror.11 When backing out in a busy parking lot, it warns of vehicles approaching with an icon in the Color Touch Radio screen.

Honda North America to Lead Development of Next Honda Civic

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2012 Honda Civic lineup
Honda North America will lead development for the next-gen U.S.-spec Honda Civic, Erik Berkman, president of Honda R&D Americas, announced at the Center for Automotive Research Briefing Seminars in Michigan. The next-gen compact is expected to arrive as a 2017 or 2018 model.

“I am pleased that a team of engineers in America will have a major responsibility for the development of the next-generation Civic,” Berkman said in his speech. “We’ve got a pretty good track record with the Civic…starting with the 1993 Civic Coupe. …Now, we will take on the larger challenge of leading development for the next-generation Civic sedan and coupe for this market.”
Creating a new and improved Civic will be the latest challenge for the American R&D team, which is also playing a significant role in the creation of the new Acura NSX supercar. Previously, the team helped engineer the 2006 Civic coupe, which was part of the compact car lineup that earned much praise. Here’s what we said about the 2006 Civic.

“Honda generally raises the small-car bar with each succeeding Civic generation, but it failed to do so with the 2001 model. The company redeems itself for 2006.”

Many Honda fans felt the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic did exactly what the 2006 model avoided – play it safe. Before the American team leads the design of the next-generation Civic, though, Honda is addressing the wrongs critics found in the U.S.-spec 2012 Honda Civic. The new compact sedan and coupe were just introduced last year, but Honda is already planning a refresh possibly for the 2013 model year, with improvements to the interior and exterior.
“While [the 2012 Honda Civic] received some mixed reviews, our customers have made it the best-selling compact car in America this year,” Berkman said. “Still, our goal is not to be best-selling…our target is best.”

One of the team’s first successes was the 1993 Civic coupe. Berkman notes that 30 percent of the automaker’s North American lineup was developed here. Taking that into consideration, we don’t see why the team couldn’t bring forth a groundbreaking next-generation Civic that wowed us as much as the 2006 Civic. While the upcoming refreshed Honda Civic will be on the streets before long, we’ll just have to patiently wait and see what Honda’s North American R&D has in store for the next-generation model.

Source: Honda

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Honda Documentary

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American Honda Reports May Auto Sales: Civic, CR-V and Accord Fuel Honda Double-Digit Sales Gain; New Acura RDX Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record

Honda division sales up 46 percent, Acura sales up 62 percent
 
EDITOR'S NOTE: American Honda has made several changes to the format of its monthly sales press release. The sole release now contains insights and quotes for both the Honda and Acura brands, and in response to continued requests from the media, now highlights unadjusted sales figures in order to be consistent with the prevailing industry practice. Overall sales are still initially noted in the release according to the daily selling rate (DSR), and the accompanying sales figures chart now presents columns for both adjusted DSR sales figures and unadjusted sales figures. This will be Honda's reporting practice going forward.
American Honda today reported May 2012 U.S. sales of 133,997 units, an increase of 47.6 percent compared to May 2011 (an increase of 36.3 percent based on the daily selling rate*). The Honda Division posted May 2012 sales of 119,411 units, an increase of 46.0 percent compared to May 2011. Acura 's U.S. May sales of 14,586 units increased 62.1 percent compared to May 2011.

Honda

- Civic sales up more than 80 percent compared to May 2011; an exceptional sales figure for any month, Honda sold 33,490 Civics in May

- CR-V sets a May sales record (25,186 units), besting previous record by 5,226 units, leading Honda to a May record for light truck sales

- Accord sales (29,737 units) continue to show strength in the tough mid-size segment, up more than 70 percent from May 2011

"With our best May sales performance since before the financial crisis it 's obvious Honda 's return to strength is in full swing,, and our May sales are impressive irrespective of last year 's production supply problems," said John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales. "Any time Honda Civic sales surpass 33,000 units in a month, it shows real demand in the marketplace."

Acura
- Total Acura sales of 14,586 units were up 62.1 percent, making this Acura 's best month since December of 2010

- The RDX had its best sales month ever (3,301 units), with May 2012 sales up 216.8 percent. The RDX is expected to be at the top of the compact luxury SUV segment

- Overall, Acura light trucks posted a best-ever May result of 8,226 units, up 64.7 percent

- The all-new ILX compact luxury sedan went on sale May 22. As dealer inventory builds, the ILX marketing campaign launches with national TV advertising beginning in early June with the NBA conference finals on ESPN

"With the new RDX setting an all-time sales record this month, Acura went well beyond recovering from last year 's supply issues," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales.

"Now, with the new ILX reaching dealerships across America, Acura is just beginning a great new hot streak."

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 days for May 2012 and 24 days for May 2011. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 127 days for 2012 and 126 days for 2011. All other percentages in release are unadjusted; see table for adjusted DSR figures.
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