Review: Honda RC1.I Odyssey (2014-17) Overview Released in February 2014, the Honda RC1 Series I (RC1.I) Odyssey was a large, people mover. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the front-wheel drive Honda Odyssey was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). As per the table below, the RC1 […]
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Review: Honda BA8/BB1/BB2 Prelude (1991-96)
Honda BA8.I and BB2.I Prelude (1991-93) Overview Released in December 1991, the fourth-generation Honda Prelude was a two-plus-two, front-wheel drive coupe. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the Prelude range initially consisted of the BA8 and BB2 Prelude models which were powered by 2.2- and 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, respectively. Both engines were available with five-speed manual […]
Review: Honda BB5/BB6 Prelude (1997-01)
Overview Released in January 1997, the fifth generation Honda Prelude was a two-door, front-wheel drive coupe. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the Prelude range consisted of the BB5 Prelude Si and BB6 Prelude VTi-R. F22Z6, H22A4 and H22Z1 engines The BB5 Prelude Si was powered by Honda’s F22Z6 four-cylinder engine which had an open-deck block, full […]
Review: Honda RB3 Odyssey (2009-13)
Honda RB3.I Odyssey (2009-11) Overview Released in April 2009, the Honda RB3 Series I (RB3.I) Odyssey was a seven seat people mover. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the Odyssey was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The RB3 Odyssey range consisted of an unnamed, entry-level variant and […]
Review: Honda NA1/NA2 NSX (1991-04)
Honda NA1 NSX (1991-97) Overview Released in Australia in 1991, the Honda NA1 NSX was initially available as a mid-engined coupe. Manufactured in a purpose-built factory in Tochigi, Japan, the rear-wheel drive NSX was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. C30A V6 […]
Review: Honda RA6/RA8 Odyssey (2000-04)
Overview Released in March 2000, the Honda RA6 and RA8 Odyssey were front-wheel drive people movers. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the RA6 Odyssey was powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and had seven seats; the RA8 Odyssey, however, was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and had six seats. The Odyssey range initially […]
Review: Honda RB1 Odyssey (2004-09)
Honda RB1.I Odyssey (2004-06) Overview Released in June 2004, the Honda RB Series I (RB.I) Odyssey was a seven seat people mover. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the front-wheel drive Odyssey was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Odyssey was available in an unnamed, entry-level variant […]
Review: Honda KB1/KB2 Legend (2006-12)
Honda KB1 Legend (2006-08) Overview Released in August 2006, the Honda KB1 Legend was a large, premium sedan. Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the KB Legend was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which drove all four wheels via Honda’s SH-AWD all-wheel drive system (see ‘SH-AWD’, below). A five-speed automatic transmission – with steering wheel […]
Review: Honda YD1 MDX (2003-06)
Honda YD1.I MDX (2003-04) Overview Released in April 2003, the Honda YD1 Series I (YD1.I) MDX was a large, seven-seat all-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Ontario, Canada, the MDX was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-litre J35A3 V6 engine had four valves per cylinder, a […]
Review: Honda KA7/KA8 Legend (1991-96)
Overview Released in March 1991, the Honda KA7 and KA8 Legend were front-wheel drive coupes and sedans, respectively. Manufactured in Saitama, Japan, the KA7 and KA8 Legends were powered by 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine that were mated to four-speed automatic transmissions. C32A engine The longitudinally-mounted 3.2-litre C32A engine had an aluminium alloy block and cylinder […]