Hoja informativa de la Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 2011

06/17/2010 - DENVER -

La totalmente nueva Honda Odyssey 2011 busca redefinir el concepto de la minivan con su postura agresiva y línea deportiva de "relámpago". La línea de "relámpago" no sólo le proporciona una apariencia exclusiva, sino que también añade una mayor visibilidad para los pasajeros de la tercera hilera. Las características nuevas en el interior aumentan la conveniencia para las familias, mientras que la tecnología de entretenimiento disponible introduce una conectividad de alta definición y visualización en una pantalla dividida. Como la minivan de mayor venta actualmente en EE.UU., la totalmente nueva Honda Odyssey 2011 está programada para iniciar sus ventas este otoño. Comparada con la Odyssey actual, la línea del techo es más baja en el modelo 2011 (-1.6 pulgadas comparada con la Odyssey EX 2010), y el ancho más grande (+1.4 pulgadas) contribuyen para obtener una presencia más esbelta, sólida y dinámica con una aerodinámica mejorada que ayuda a aumentar el ahorro de combustible y también se traduce en un interior más ancho.

Especificaciones

• Motor i-VTEC™ V-6 de 3.5 litros con Variable Cylinder Management™ (Administración de cilindros variables) de tres modalidades
• Rendimiento estimado preliminar, Odyssey Touring Elite (Ciudad/Carretera): 19/28 millas por galón*

* Estimados de rendimiento preliminares de la EPA determinados por Honda. Los estimados de rendimiento finales de la EPA no están disponibles al momento de la impresión. Utilice únicamente para fines de comparación. No compare con modelos anteriores al 2008. El rendimiento real va a variar dependiendo del manejo y del mantenimiento del vehículo.

Características de la Honda Odyssey Touring Elite modelo 2011 tal como se muestran en el video revelador del 17 de junio del 2010:
(Por favor utilice como referencia el guión del video revelador del 17 de junio en hondanews.com para los elementos no indicados aquí)

Interior:

• Sistema de audio de alta calidad AM/FM/XM/CD con 12 altavoces
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ (Sistema de navegación Honda enlazado por satélite) con activación de voz
• Sistema de entretenimiento trasero (RES) ultra ancho con capacidad de pantalla dividida
• Entrada para HDMI (interfaz multimedia de alta definición) externa
• Tomacorriente de CA de 150 vatios
• Bandeja para medios con portavasos integrado
• Consola central removible en la primera hilera con compartimiento de almacenamiento oculto
• Nueva hielera en el estante central inferior (mantiene frías las cosas cuando el vehículo esté funcionando)
• Asientos con rebordes de cuero y asientos delanteros con calefacción
• Asiento del conductor eléctrico de 10 vías, enlazado con memoria
• Pestillos para asientos de niño de cinco posiciones; incluye tres posiciones en la segunda hilera para acomodar tres asientos para niño al mismo tiempo
• Dos sillas estilo capitán en la segunda hilera que brindan comodidad a los adultos con el asiento central plegado
• Asiento mágico en la tercera hilera de almacenamiento con una correa (3rd Row Magic Seat®)
• Dispositivos de cobertura solar para las ventanas de la segunda y la tercera hileras de pasajeros
• 15 portavasos
• Anillo para bolsa de basura

Exterior:

• Luces delanteras HID (descarga de alta intensidad)
• Ruedas aleadas de 18 pulgadas
• Frenos de disco delanteros ventilados de 12.6 pulgadas
• Espejos laterales eléctricos, con luces indicadoras de dirección integradas
• Puerta trasera eléctrica

2011 Honda Odyssey Pictures

Here are some of the newly released 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite Pictures...

This pictures shows the all new look.. Notice the styling change??

The Odyssey now boasts the widest Display standard in any factory vehicle..  

The 2011 Honda cockpit.. Newly redesigned.. More symmetrical?

Looks like more storage and the center table remains for the new model.

When you need room is there actually anything better? Look at all that room!

Clean and crisp display.. 

The new looks gives it a much crisper feeling doesn't it?

Looks like room is gained by the rear design and less round end.

I say it could have been labeled an Acura but it is a HONDA!

Here is a direct link to Honda for all the pictures...

Thanks for looking @ the Sand Dollar Honda Blog

2011 Honda Cr-Z Colors and model combinations.

With the CR-Z getting ready for its big debut here are the available colors and the combinations available from Honda for the 2011 year model.. . Thanks from www.sanddollarhonda.blogspot.com  This car is going to be sweet!!.. click here for a link to CR-Z specifications  Here is a short video one of my sales guys did.  Thanks for looking.

2011 CR-Z Color Matrix

Model	Engine	Trim	Trans	KA	KL	Exterior Color	Exterior Code/Color		Interior Code/Color
				Model Code	Model Code
CR-Z	1.5L L4	Base Base EX EX EX Navi EX Navi	6MT CVT 6MT CVT 6MT CVT	ZF1C4BEW ZF1D4BEW ZF1C6BEW ZF1D6BEW ZF1C6BGW ZF1D6BGW	KA 50 ST	Premium White Pearl	WH		GR
						Storm Silver Metallic	SI		GR
						Crystal Black Pearl	BK		GR
						North Shore Blue Pearl	BL		GR
						Milano Red	RE		GR

Here are a few actual photos of the vehicles in natural light outside. We take photos of our actual inventory if you would like to see more please visit us at www.sanddollarhonda.com

Crystal Black Pearl 2011 Honda CR-Z

Storm Silver Metallic 2011 Honda CR-Z

When will the CR-Z be available to order in the U.S.A?

You will be happy to know the CR-Z is now available for order. The first CR-Z's will be available as a 2011 model and will not be released as a 2010.  The Red with Gray interior will not be available during the  first month order but I'm sure will be released in a later date considering the major advertising they did with the red color.



The CR-Z is a sport hybrid coupe which is the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun in addition to efficiency and economy.

Here are the Model Trims and equipment. Order yours today.
Base standard features include:

§ 3-Mode Drive System (Sport/Normal/ECON)
§ 6-Speed Manual Transmission (standard)
§ CVT with Paddle Shifter System (available)
§ ACE Body Structure
§ VSA with Traction Control
§ Automatic Climate Control
§ 16-inch Alloy Wheels
§ Security System with Remote Control
§ Cruise Control
§ 160-Watt Audio System
§ MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
§ USB Audio Interface
EX adds:
§ Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
§ HID Headlights
§ Fog Lights
§ Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
§ 360-Watt Audio System
EX NAVI adds:

      § Honda Navigation System with Voice Recognition

Here is a side view of the CR-Z with available Honda Accessories

Another killer photo of the CR-Z. Notice the rear spoiler.

Sincerely,

www.sanddollarhonda.com
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Asimo Gadget worth installing?

Who is Asimo any ways? Here is an excerpt from wikipedia on Asimo.

-ASIMO (アシモ ashimo?) is a humanoid robot created by Honda. Standing at 130 centimeters (4 feet 3 inches) and weighing 54 kilograms (114 pounds), the robot resembles a small astronaut wearing a backpack and can walk or run on two feet at speeds up to 6 km/h (4.3 mph), matching EMIEW.[1] ASIMO was created at Honda's Research & Development Wako Fundamental Technical Research Center in Japan. It is the current model in a line of twelve that began in 1986 with E0.
The name is an acronym for "Advanced Step in Innovative MObility". Honda states[2] that the robot's name is not a reference to science fiction writer and inventor of the Three Laws of Robotics, Isaac Asimov[2]

I had no idea 100 of them existed!! I always thought 1 maybe 2.
As of February 2009, there are over 100 ASIMO units in existence.[3] Each costs under $1 million (¥106,710,325, €638,186, £504,720) to manufacture.
Close to 100 million dollars in Honda Robots.. So I guess now we can call Honda a robot manufacture too.


Honda has released an Asimo widget for computers.  Now you can have the little dude running around on your computer doing silly little things.  The technology behind ASIMO is awesome but personally I installed it for about 1 hour and proceeded to remove it afterwards. LOL Honda is awesome at making engines and things around engines but their pens and now widgets seemed to be below my expectations..

Here is a link if you are interested in installing the widget and having ASIMO on your desktop.

http://world.honda.com/ASIMO/widget/index.html

Questions, anyone?

Honda is doing a very unique forum with the release of the CR-Z which I think is AWESOME. If you are Honda Lover and you know who you are, you know Honda is coming out with the CR-Z sports Hybrid in the next few months. Well you can ask the exterior designer questions at Honda.com.  What other manufacture listens to the consumer with top level executives? You're lucky if you can get a picture of them. Here is the info and the place to get your questions asked.

"
Have a burning CR-Z related question this site has failed to answer? Here’s your chance to ask CR-Z exterior designer, Motoaki Minowa. Submit your questions below as if you were entering a blog comment. All questions will be reviewed internally, and the most appropriate will be sent to Honda World Headquarters in Tokyo. Mr. Minowa will answer the questions via a translated video conference. If selected, your username and question will be published exactly as it was submitted. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

—Christina"

go here and ask away.

http://cr-z.honda.com/questions-anyone/

Sincerely,

Ever P.

www.sanddollarhonda.com

Ps. I asked one I was curios about.

Here is a cool picture of the CR-Z I made a few changes on. It looks great as a wallpaper.

How about those Honda numbers?

If you are the type that likes to know how many cars were sold, how much money a company makes in a year, whether a company is in good financial condition, you will be happy to know the Honda 2009 fiscal year #'s are in.  They look solid but you can really see how the US is hurting and how the rest of the world is doing great.. Something we know too well. Here are the main #'s

(million units)	4th quarter ended Mar. 31, 2009	4th quarter ended Mar. 31, 2010	Difference (% change)	Major factors of increase/decrease
Motorcycles	2.002	2.602	(+30.0)	Increased sales mainly in Asia
Automobiles	0.680	0.874	(+28.5)	Increased sales in North America, Asia and Japan
Power Products(*2)	1.531	1.631	(+6.5)	Increased sales mainly in Asia and the Other region

Yen (billions)	4th quarter ended Mar. 31, 2009(*1)	4th quarter ended Mar. 31, 2010	Difference (% change)
Net sales and other operating revenue	1,783.8	2,279.5	+495.6 (+27.8)
Operating income (loss)	(272.1)	96.0	+368.2
Income (loss) before income taxes	(298.7)	93.5	+392.2
Equity in income of affiliates	2.7	23.8	+21.1 (+766.0)
Net income (loss) attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd.	(179.9)	72.1	+252.1

Exchange rate:	Honda's average rates for this fiscal 4th quarter: JPY 91=USD 1 / JPY 125=Euro 1
	Honda's average rates for fiscal 4th quarter of the previous year: JPY 94=USD 1 / JPY 121=Euro 1

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