First Look : Honda’s Advanced and Sporty’ Lineup for the Year 2023-24
Al Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, the official distributor for Honda in the UAE just announced the unveiling of Honda’s lineup for the year 2023-2024. Termed the ‘Advanced and Sporty’ lineup, the vehicles are all set to take the brand further ahead.
Strong focus on performance, safety and environmental sustainability, the new lineup is built around these factors. Each vehicle in Honda’s advanced and sporty lineup 2023-24 has some unique and better features – giving a glimpse of what the prestigious brand holds for its customers in the near future.
Honda Vehicles in the UAE
Founded in 1948, the Honda brand has a long history of producing quality vehicles. Strong adherence to quality, performance and safety has also seen Honda become the sixth most popular brand as per the non-luxury used cars annual market report.
Continuing the brand’s tradition, Honda’s advanced and sporty lineup 2023-24 focuses on three major elements – Brand, Safety and Environment. The upcoming lineup revolves around these fundamentals and is set to surpass the preceding models in many ways.
Honda’s Advanced and Sporty Lineup 2023-24
First unveiled at Dubai’s Autodrome, Honda’s advanced and sporty lineup for 2023-24 provides a perfect blend of technological advancements and engineering. The showcased lineup includes the following vehicles:
- All-New fastest-ever Civic Type R
- All-New SUV: the Honda ZR-V
- All-New 7-Seater CR-V
- All-New Honda Accord 1.5L Turbo
- All-New Honda Accord e: HEV, the first hybrid in the region
Let’s dive into the details and find out the specs and features of all of these vehicles:
CIVIC TYPE R
The 2023 Civic Type R is the fastest in the model’s 30-year-old history. The 2023 vehicle surpasses the preceding models by a margin. The 5-seater, 4-door hatchback has a sleek look and aerodynamic styling for better manoeuvring at high speeds.
The exterior houses a new rear spoiler with diecast aluminium wings for better air control. Additionally, the 19-inch matte black wheels add more to the model’s look along with providing better stability. The front fascia also gets a new car grille. The gloss black accents sync with the diffuser and rear spoiler to make the vehicle all more intriguing.
The interior of the new Civic Type R also enhances the driver experience with the features offered. The dashboard design aims to minimise blind spots and provide better visibility than ever. As for the hood, fenders, side mirrors and rear spoilers, they are all adjusted accordingly.
Moreover, the sports seats and sports pedals add more detail to the interior. The dashboard contains a data logger that provides real-time and post-drive information. Additionally, vehicle information such as temperature, boost pressure and other critical information can also be seen on the screen.
Drivers can also connect their iPhones during the drive and enjoy music, videos or messaging on the infotainment screen. The wireless charging port provides an easy option to charge all compatible devices.
When it comes to performance, Type R isn’t far behind by any means. The model comes equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged VTEC engine, capable of delivering 315 horsepower. 6-speed manual transmission with Rev-Match Control adds more to the driving experience.
Honda Civic Type R also contains some great safety features such as:
- Honda Sensing Suite
- Blind Spot Information System
- Multi-angle Rearview Camera
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body structure
Browse through these used Honda Civic Type R for sale in the UAE to get a pre-owned version of the previous models.
Honda ZR-V
The new Honda ZR-V is another great addition to Honda’s Advanced and Sporty lineup 2023-24. The 2023 model combines practicality and performance – the core values of an SUV.
Large and smooth surfaces can be witnessed from the front to the rear of the SUV. Sharp-looking and wide headlights add more character to the Honda ZR-V. The SUV gets more volume around the bottom which provides an upswept look with a strong presence.
Coming to the interior, the manufacturers did not shy away from providing ample space. The instrument cluster extends in a linear fashion providing an ideal view of vehicle status. Besides other high-quality interior features, a high-deck centre console provides a personal feeling to the driver and front-seat passenger.
The hybrid model provides a seamless driving experience with the engine specs and features. The Honda ZR-V comes equipped with a 2.0-litre direct injection engine along with an advanced 2-motor hybrid system (e-CVT). The e: HEV used in the SUV will ensure low emissions and provide better fuel economy and quietness.
Real-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) is available in both variations. The optimised driving force provides a smooth ride on different terrains. Drivers can also choose between modes such as Normal mode, Sport mode*3 and ECON mode.
Moreover, the manufacturers have equipped the vehicle with several safety features to ensure a safe driving experience. Some of the safety features include:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Low-Speed Brake Function
- Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Blind Spot Information System
- Parking Sensor System
HONDA CR-V
The all-new 7-seater Honda CR-V is all set to take driving to a whole new level. The crossover SUV comes with a sportier facade. The angular bumpers and sharp headlight design give the new model an angular look. A massive black grille and unique tail lights also make the SUV more appealing.
The SUV can seat 7 people and the quality material seats ensure comfort for all occupants. The interior resembles that of a Honda Civic, however, it still has some unique offerings. A trapezoidal touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay ensures entertainment during all journeys.
In terms of performance, the Honda CR-V comes with two engine options – a 1.5 litre or a 2.4 litre. Combined with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the engine can generate 184 horsepower and 244 NM torque.
Some safety features of the new Honda CR-V include:
- Driver, passenger and side airbags
- Child Safety Locks
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Vehicle Stability Control System
- Engine Check Warning
- Traction Control
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HONDA ACCORD 1.5 L TURBO
SUVs aren’t the only highlights in Honda’s Advanced and Sporty lineup 2023-24. The Honda Accord 1.5 L Turbo makes its presence felt with advanced features and breathtaking aesthetics. The grille mesh, side mirrors and alloy wheels all add to the sportier look of the sedan.
The interior is a spitting image of comfort. Interior lighting, tachometer, defogger, rear seat headrest, and folding rear seat among other features provide a comfortable ride for all. Additionally, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen in some trim levels that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keeps the entertainment in check.
The five-seat sedan with Front Wheel Drive and 1.5-litre turbo powertrain can produce 180 horsepower and 233 NM torque. Along with great performance specs, the Honda Accord comes with several safety features to ensure occupant safety.
- Traction Control System
- Rear seat belts
- Electronic Brake Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Honda Sensing Suite
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Honda Accord fans can add a used version of the vehicle to their car collection. Check out these used Honda Accord for sale in the UAE and have your pick.
HONDA ACCORD E: HEV
As one of the popular used Japanese car models in the UAE, the Honda Accord has a huge fan following. Moreover, the new Honda Accord e: HEV holds the privilege of being Honda’s first hybrid sedan in the region. The hybrid sedan highlights Honda’s steps towards sustainable transportation options. A sleek design, a transformed sporty look along with 18-inch alloy wheels are some prominent features of the sedan.
The Honda Accord e: HEV comes with a 4-cylinder automatic transmission. Additionally, 4-cylinders, combined with 16 valves, H4 Motor and e: HEV system can deliver 212 horsepower.
The sedan is set to provide impressive fuel economy overall. Additionally, the Honda Accord has some added safety features to go with the impressive performance of the vehicle. Some of the safety features include:
- Rearview camera
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Honda’s Advanced and Sporty Lineup 2023-24 Price and Release Date
The advanced and sporty lineup is part of Honda’s plans for the years 2023-2024. The mentioned vehicles and their prices are yet to be released in the UAE.
For pricing, release dates or any other inquiries, visit the official Honda UAE website.
Honda’s 2050 Sustainability and Safety Core Ambitions
In addition to unveiling the advanced and sporty lineup, Honda has also highlighted its ambition to go completely carbon-neutral by 2050. The leading Japanese brand aims to achieve this by introducing and promoting fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles.
Additionally, Honda aims to eliminate collision-related fatalities by focusing on vehicular safety. The ambition will apply to all Honda products.
This is everything about Honda’s Advanced And Sporty Line Up 2023-24 release date, price and specs. The Japanese manufacturer continues its trend of producing high-quality vehicles. The lineup can have a bit of something for all vehicle seekers.
Moreover, the addition of hybrid versions highlights the brand’s focus on a sustainable future. For buying a Honda vehicle, original vehicle parts or servicing, there are several Honda showrooms and service centres in the UAE to choose from.
For pre-owned versions of Honda vehicles, browse through these used Hondas for sale in the UAE and select from a wide variety of Honda models listed.
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