It was shorter than the outgoing model, but was wider and lower, with wider front and rear tracks and a shorter wheelbase. Can you justify these expenditures? In a year's time, the staff has appreciated its charms. The , now mounted under the cargo area instead of on the rear door as it was previously, was a full-sized one. It handled well, steered with admirable accuracy, and stopped confidently. You also seemed to have taken a lot of vacation time.
Just because I have only 166 horsepower doesn't mean you can push me around. Motor Trend: And the second time? That's a decent residual value by our reckoning. The was one of the leaders in the new from the beginning, becoming more refined, smoother and better adapted to its role on the road with each new model. It was recommended that it were run on 91-octane regular unleaded petrol. The storage options spread around the cabin were greater, there were cupholders in the front and rear, and the with the split-fold rear seats up or down.
I see you made a trip to Las Vegas around that time. I just get a feeling. It was powerful, the seats were comfortable, and I loved driving it. It could become squirmy-feeling, very unsettling, even when you recognize what's going on. The bulges on the back deck, pointy at each end, serve no purpose other than as a styling touch. The luggage area was increased with the split-fold rear seats.
You have to be reasonably quiet no radio on to hear it. Safety The new model was well equipped in terms of safety, having frontal airbags for those in the front seat, side airbags, and those who chose the Sport or Luxury got the extra protection of front head airbags. Calvin Pope: Our 2008 had 90,000 km on it when we bought it. Honda engines are finely engineered and depend on regular oil changes to keep them ticking over in tip-top shape. Just seems like a lot of money, that's all.
When new the was for three years or 100,000 km, whichever came first, but that has long since expired. It is worthwhile, however, having it done by a mechanic with knowledge and experience of Hondas. It was quite sufficient for its intended purpose. Then there was the new Luxury model that brought a whole new level of comfort and convenience to the. By the way, how do you know when you need servicing? It was recommended that it were run on 91-octane.
When operating at its performance peaks of horsepower and torque it produced 125kW and 218Nm respectively. But perhaps the most important issue relates to the Takata front airbags, which are the subject or a. The complaints that do crop up often relate to the paint being easy to scratch, and the failure of the air conditioning compressor or clutch. Those in the front would have felt comfortable in the wider seats they were provided with; those in the rear might have felt the headroom was a little less than before. Do I have to listen to this? Thorough engineering and good build quality generally translate into reliability and durability in service, and this is borne out with the. Runaway automotive health care costs are a problem these days.
Buyers sometimes complained about the road noise with the original fitment tyres, but almost certainly they would have been replaced by now and the road noise might not be the issue it was when new. Performance, while not scintillating, was perfectly adequate whether fighting the crawl in town or out on the highway. Models The was offered in three levels of kit, consisting of the base model, the Sport and the Luxury. But on the bright side, the 2. Plus, the five-speed auto is quite nice, although I would welcome a manual mode. My job here is over.
Honda engines are finely engineered and depend on regular oil changes to keep them ticking over in tip-top shape. It starts with a little indigestion in the oil filter. Always when assessing a used car for possible purchase check for a service record. Engine The engine was a 2. I'm going to miss you guys, though. Owners view Oliver Armstrong: We owned our 2008 Luxury for eight years and had no problem with it at all.
However you need to know we've had a few complaints about your appearance. And well within our mileage allowance. The choice of transmissions consisted of a or a five-speed , and the on-demand was improved. A 900-mile fishing trip with Ron Kiino and his pals? Motor Trend: Don't get excited. That's when I blink the light on. I like the openness between the center console and the dash, the double glovebox, and the two-tier cargo hold, which makes stacking light and heavy items possible. Geez, just when I thought I found a place where I really belonged.