Honda Accord, Fit and Pilot Getting New engines And CVTs

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Honda is set to unveil its new "Earth Dreams" family of engines, and while the lineup will make its debut in the all-new Accord, the more efficient powertrains are poised to spread throughout the lineup.

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According to an Automotive News report, the direct-injected, dual overhead cam powerplant range is said to be good for a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the current lineup.

Also mentioned in the story is the possibility of getting a 1.6-liter diesel with 220 pound feet of torque here in the States, and possibly a large-car hybrid setup. Will Honda renew the short-lived Accord Hybrid?

The report is not limited to engine technology, as Automotive News says Honda will move to Continuously Variable Transmissions in a much larger way. We've known for some time that the Japanese automaker is poised to go the belt and pulley route, but it hasn't been clear what vehicles will receive the transmission. Not every vehicle will get a CVT, as the report states that "performance models and off-road vehicles will retain geared transmissions."

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Automotive News also provided a breakdown of future product plans, which include a redesigned Fit in summer of 2014, with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a CVT. Europe will get a hybrid Fit, but American plans for the hybrid version have reportedly been nixed. Honda's smallest offering, may also spawn a compact crossover, slotted below the CR-V, but it's not expected until Spring, 2015.

In other portfolio news, the aging Pilot three-row crossover will receive a new 3.5-liter Earth Dreams V6 when the model is redesigned for 2014. Power is expected to be on the order of 310 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, and a CVT is also part of the program, but only on front-drive models. Also included is additional confirmation that the Civic will get an emergency refresh, a mere 18 months after its launch triggered a lackluster response from critics.

Finally, Automotive News report also dangles the possibility of reviving the S2000 to compete with the Scion FR-S andSubaru BRZ, but then dashes hopes by saying that its not a priority for the Japanese automaker.

Full info on the Earth Dreams engines and tech can be found here -
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/honda-geneva-motor-show-2012-press-release.3955/
 
Sounds like a good thing, but what a dumb name for an engine...

Shame they're not bringing a hybrid Fit to the states, maybe they're afraid that'll cut into their already tiny CR-Z sales?

I wonder when the new Civic's come out, I've been dying to see what they did to them. Really bugs me, how they listen to consumers reports more than consumers. My girlfriends neighbor got a new Civic just a week ago, and when I was talking to her about it last night she said she loved it and wanted to get one before they changed anything on it like she heard they were going to
Makes you wonder...
 
Sure hope they keep CVT out of their performance models indefinitely! I drove an Altima rental car with a CVT last year and couldn't stand it.
 
Blimpcity said:
Sure hope they keep CVT out of their performance models indefinitely! I drove an Altima rental car with a CVT last year and couldn't stand it.
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I just hope they never fully replace manual's, but replace the automatics with CVT
I have an automatic Civic, but test drove a CR-Z CVT and I loved how it was as easy for commutes and such as a manual, but gave you some extra control when you wanted it
 
I like the idea of direct injection etc but would not want to own the first year for technology this new to Honda. And I second that they don't discontinue manual trans models. I would NOT have bought my LX if automatic/no clutch was the only option.
 
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