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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Displacement

3.5L/213

1.8L/110

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 6000

140 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4400

128 @ 4300

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continously Variable

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

3.31

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

4.29

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3579 lbs

2628 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent strut

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.87 in

0.95 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

1.04 in

0.39 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.60 x 1.10 in

10.3 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.50 x 0.35 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

7.9 x -TBD- in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

15 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7.0 in

15 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

17 x -TBD- in

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

T145/80R17

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

25 MPG

34 MPG

Cruising Range - City

380.00 mi

343.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

26 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

500.00 mi

448.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

13.2 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

13.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

2.67

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

40.0 ft

34.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

103.6 ft³

90.9 ft³

Front Head Room

40.1 in

39.4 in

Front Leg Room

43.9 in

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.9 in

53.7 in

Front Hip Room

53.5 in

51.9 in

Second Head Room

37.3 in

37.4 in

Second Leg Room

36.5 in

34.6 in

Second Shoulder Room

56.5 in

52.4 in

Second Hip Room

54.8 in

51.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

111.2 in

106.3 in

Length, Overall

194.4 in

176.7 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

71.7 in

69.0 in

Height, Overall

58.3 in

56.5 in

Track Width, Front

61.4 in

59.0 in

Track Width, Rear

61.6 in

60.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.5 in

Liftover Height

29.2 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.5 ft³

12.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

150 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.8 qts

6.8 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Electronically controlled throttle.

Continuously variable transmission.

Traction Control System (TCS).

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Independent strut front suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Front & rear stabilizer bar.

P225/55HR17 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

17" 7-spoke alloy wheels.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes, front vented.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Brake assist & electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Dual exhaust w/4-ports & chrome finishers

1.8L SOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine.

Aluminum-alloy engine block.

Drive-by-wire throttle.

5-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Front wheel drive.

MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front & rear stabilizer bars.

P195/65HR15 all-season tires.

15" steel wheels w/full covers.

Compact spare tire.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)

EXTERIOR

SkyView panoramic roof.

Body color bodyside moldings & bumpers.

Front fog lamps.

Auto on/off halogen headlamps.

Body color pwr heated mirrors.

UV reducing solar glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Cornering lights.

Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers w/mist function.

Body color door handles

Body-colored bumpers.

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps.

Daytime running lights.

Tinted glass.

2-speed intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

5-passenger seating.

Leather seat trim.

8-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar support.

4-way pwr passenger seat.

Heated front seats.

Front bucket seats.

60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/lock & sliding console/center armrest.

Lower c-stack storage w/lid.

Tilt & telescopic steering column.

Leather wrapped sport steering wheel w/illuminated audio controls.

Center display-inc: HVAC temp, digital clock, outside temp display, distance to empty, average fuel/speed, driving time, maintenance intervals.

LCD trip odometer.

Simulated wood trim.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/driver & passenger auto up/down feature, key cylinder up/down.

Retained accessory pwr.

Pwr door locks w/selective unlocking feature.

Illuminated entry.

Illuminated pwr accessory switches.

Vehicle security system.

Intelligent Key ignition.

Immobilizer system.

Cruise control w/steering wheel mounted illuminated controls.

Remote pwr hood/trunk/fuel-filler door releases.

Bose AM/FM/MP3 audio system w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive audio volume, (8) speakers, auxiliary input.

In-glass diversity antenna.

XM satellite radio.

Dual zone automatic temp control.

Rear air conditioning vents.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Lockable glove box.

Front & rear dual cup holders.

(2) 12V pwr outlets.

Front door map pockets.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Sunvisor extensions.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink universal transmitter, compass.

Front/rear map lights.

Driver/front passenger seatback pockets.

Dual rear coat hooks.

Cargo net

Reclining cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver manual height adjustment, active adjustable head restraints.

Fold-down rear seatback.

Driver footrest.

Tilt/telescoping steering column.

Two-tier instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges-inc: tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters.

Indicator lights-inc: trunk/door-open, low fuel/oil, fuel/coolant temp, passenger-side airbag status.

Maintenance Minder system.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows.

Remote fuel filler door release.

Remote trunk release w/lock.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Integrated rear window antenna.

Rear seat heater ducts.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Coin tray.

Front beverage holders.

Front 12V pwr outlet.

Front door pocket storage bins.

Dual visor vanity mirrors.

Cargo area light

SAFETY

Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/seat belt sensors.

Driver & front passenger side-impact supplemental airbags.

Front & rear roof mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags.

Active front head restraints.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters/adjustable anchors.

ELR seat belt system for driver.

ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passengers.

All position 3-point rear seat belts.

Child safety rear door locks.

Lower Anchor & Tethers for Children system (LATCH).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Emergency inside trunk release

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD).

Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags.

Dual front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection system.

Side curtain airbags, front & rear.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions-inc: front automatic tensioning system, front adjustable seat belt anchors.

Child-proof rear door locks.

Outboard child safety seat anchors (LATCH).

Emergency trunk release.

Side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V535000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 13, 2008.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
128.

Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR. A DAMAGED CONNECTOR COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NUMBER ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V030000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 10, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
977,708.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V545000.

Mfg's Report Date:
August 31, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
646.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010 and 2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, and 2010-2012 Insight vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V346000.

Mfg's Report Date:
May 24, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,719,386.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, ....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V268000.

Mfg's Report Date:
April 26, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
492.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement..

Consequence:
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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