- This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Honda Vigor (1989-1995) Honda Sabre (1995-2003) Acura TL (1995-2002) Honda Accord (2003-present) |
| Production | 1989–present |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
The (Japanese: Honda Inspire) is a luxury sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 and based on the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, then the Honda Vigor was exported to the US as the Acura Vigor. The Vigor/Saber and the Inspire were the same car sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as Honda Clio, Verno and Primo stores.
In 1995 the Inspire was updated by the second generation model, on a platform it shared with the Honda Legend, and exported to the US as the Acura 3.2 TL, while the Vigor nameplate was replaced with the Honda Saber. The longitudinal 2.5 L straight-5 engine layout and platform remained and was sold as the Acura 2.5 TL.
In 1999 these cars were replaced by the third generation TL that was based on the USA-spec Accord platform, and largely designed and engineered in the US by Honda R&D Americas, Inc.in Raymond, Ohio. Manufactured in the US, these were imported into Japan as the new Inspire and Saber.
In June 2003, the fourth generation Inspire was introduced in Japan. It was the redesigned American-spec Accord. This Inspire marks the first time Honda introduced their Variable Cylinder Management technology. In October 2005, a fourth generation Inspire received a mild restyle, with new headlights, new taillights, revised interior and new colors. The Inspire targeted the Nissan Teana, the Toyota Mark X and numerous other entry level luxury cars from Japan.
In October 2007, the fifth generation of the Inspire was previewed at the Tokyo Auto Show. It is essentially a rebadged 2008 North American-market Accord with minor exterior and interior modifications.
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First generation series CB5, CC2 & CC3 (1989-1995)
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| Also called | Honda Vigor Acura Vigor |
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| Production | 1989 - 1995 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door hardtop |
| Layout | MF layout |
| Engine(s) | 2.5 L G25A1 Straight-5 2.0 L G20A1 Straight-5 |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic 5 speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 4,830 mm (190.2 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in)) |
| Height | 1,375 mm (54.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,440 kg (3,200 lb) |
| Related | Honda Rafaga Honda Ascot |
On October 12, 1989, the "inspired Accord" was introduced. The Honda Inspire was shared with the Honda Vigor, which was a previous generation upper trim level JDM Honda Accord, and was later sold in the USA as the Acura Vigor. The Honda Inspire shared its platform with the flagship Honda Legend, which was co-developed with British Leyland and used for the Rover 800. The Inspire was introduced before the recession developed in Japan in the early 1990s, and Honda wanted a car that would compete with the Toyota Cresta and Nissan Laurel, with the unique inline 5 cylinder Honda G engine, in a front wheel drive configuration. The Inspire was very successful for Honda. This 5 cylinder engine was also used in the JDM Honda Rafaga, which was a sedan.
The bodystyle was a 4-door hardtop, but it wasn't a true hardtop, using a "B" pillar between the front and rear passenger compartments, but used frameless side doors.
The Inspire was offered before the recession took hold of Japan's economy during the early 1990s, and offered a luxurious approach to the interior. Interior appearance was provided by the Japanese furniture company, Tendo Mokko, offering unique leather interior and genuine wood inserts for the dashboard and center console. A choice of wood inserts were offered.
The SOHC 4 valve per cylinder G20A Straight-5 cylinder was all new, with a choice of 2.0 L or 2.5 L engine displacement. The five cylinder was a compromise between the smaller, frugal but weaker 4 cylinder engine, and the larger, less fuel efficient V6 engine, as Honda wanted the engine to be a good match for the Inspire's luxury aspirations. The harshness typical of a 5 cylinder engine was minimized by adding a counter rotating balance shaft and improved engine motor mounts. The engine produced adequate torque, which helped its fuel efficiency. The transmission is attached to the bottom of the engine, which allowed the powertrain to remain slightly behind the front wheels.
The vehicles offered by competitors were front engine and rear drive, which put the Inspire at a disadvantage with the weight of the powertrain being entirely over the front axle. The turning radius of the Inspire also wasn't as tight as its competitors, but the Inspire did have an advantage in adverse traction conditions.
This version of the Inspire has a loyal fan club in Japan.
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October 12, 1989 Number 5, "inspired Accord" birth. Format name is CB5. 1992 the number was "inspired" CC2 (2500cc) and CC3 (2000cc) is added. Vigor is the sister car.
Ray Honda four British Land UK years ago (after BL Cars now: MG Rover) but appeared to be co-developed with the legend, there is a gap between the Accord line-up on this, it launch vehicle was expected to fill senior. In addition, during the bubble economy of the time, marked Toyota's sales have enormous potential II, it was also hit by a Laurel class model Nissan, according to this series of unique 5-cylinder engine in vertical position Midship FF taken to develop a model layout [1], 4 from the emergence of second generation Accord was released a month later.
And it turns crunch, Mark II to record the sales force to sell and Laurel, and after three series featuring the number, time has accelerated the popularity of the Accord in Japan over the defeat of origin [2] and the In contrast, successful. Later, Honda's luxury car for a while this appeared to be FF layout MIDDOSHIPPU employed.
4 DOAPIRADO hardtop body only, for personal vigor trained to sporty flavor, and is tailored to luxury, it appeared in 1992, number three in the series, which it inherited.
Motoki second panel is unique depending on the user's preferences MIRUTORU, zebra, MADORONA (vigor) were able to choose.
Engine, the series has been developed for the five-cylinder SOHC 4Valve 2000cc car of G20A. Typically Honda, and high speed make the car seem to have been developed keeping in mind the high output and high response to the unparalleled smoothness of the top end (in series or parallel their six-cylinder rivals at the time, or it was described as a cap) was prepared. The following five measures of vibration of a cylinder-specific balancer shaft were originally used, was added later with the advent of version number, 2500cc version of the G25A and improved 5PS up to 2000cc in G20A adopted a new and improved engine mounts, balancing has been abolished (although the version number after 5 is on board with balancing G20A). From the wide appeal of low-speed torque for G25A,吹KE rise to the top end and enjoy good response and G20A, the character was clear.
These engines, Toyota Carina ED started to hit, and a small green house was in vogue at the time, needed to form a combination of low flat deck, in order to achieve a low hood height, angle 35 degrees to the right on board.
Finished working on the development team is eager to get a touch worthy of a radical and inspired race car FF Midship, get out of the corner lot of a tire, FF benefits of reducing the vehicle's turning radius is one of the weaknesses Although space constraints and rushed into the room because of the gearbox engine upright, the weaknesses and lack of traction in slippery road uphill gradient and slope of the front-load reduction, and use this layout, had been preoccupied with [3]. The improved weight distribution was HAORAZU issues are, in theory, it was worse than Accord conflicting horizontal layout should be heavy. For this, the journalist, the line was sold at Toyota Mark II and the FR are probably under the influence of評SHITA car.
The design changes in transmission (from the orthodox GANGURIPPU shifter also changed its T-shaped), as well as Mitsubishi diamante caused the car number was introduced by a whirlwind, three appeared to inspire the body number, The main variation is to shift the number, the number of Grade 5 Intermediate AKODOINSUPAIA "AG-i" has been organized only.
Second generation series UA1 through UA3 (1995-1998)
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| Also called | Acura 3.2 TL Acura 2.5 TL Honda Saber |
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| Production | 1995 - 1998 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door hardtop |
| Layout | MF layout Straight-5 FF layout V6 |
| Engine(s) | 3.2 L C32A5 V6 2.5 L G25A1 Straight-5 2.0 L G20A1 Straight-5 |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (111.8 in) |
| Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in) |
| Width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in)) |
| Height | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,430 kg (3,200 lb) |
| Related | Honda Torneo |
The second generation Inspire was almost identical in its dimensions to the first generation Honda Legend, with that vehicle having been updated and enlarged to better fit the role of flagship for the Honda and Acura brands. The second generation Inspire was available with the Type I 3.2 L V6 offered in the Legend on July 6 1995, while still offering the Straight 5 in both 2.0 L and 2.5 L versions. The profile of this vehicle was reduced somewhat to 1,405 mm (55.3 in). The luxury approach was enhanced.
The Inspire was also sold as the Honda Saber (Japanese: ホンダ・セイバー) and sold at the Honda Verno sales network, and mechanically identical to the UA1-UA3 Inspire
November 8, 1996 saw the introduction of dual airbags for front seat passengers and anti-lock brakes as standard.
As the recession in Japan began to take hold, cost cutting measures began to appear in the reduction in the quality of the interior. The interior approach began to take on a more family sedan friendly appearance, with influences from the Honda Odyssey.
This version of the Inspire competed with the Toyota Camry Gracia, Mark II, Cresta and Chaser, the Nissan Cefiro and Skyline, the Mazda Millenia and the Mitsubishi Diamante.
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1995 February 23, counting from the birth of the first five years and four months for the first time in its FURUMODERUCHENJI. Gained wide popularity in先代& low silhouette, but was also followed this model, from the U.S. market to meet the needs of the residents asked for the upgrade, but still先代and three sizes, three full-Catalog The room was spacious, the ride height was raised. In the U.S. Honda's luxury brand, "Acura" at, to be sold as the Acura TL.
The engine is carried over from先代series of five-cylinder 2500cc and 2000cc of the G20A and G25A followed. G25A is a major, regular version of the 180PS (25G/25XG) specifications and high-octane gasoline 190PS (25S) of the two types.
1995 July 6, had been with Legend V-6 cylinder SOHC 4Valve 3200cc of C32A in the "32V" is added. Not the front section and the V6 engine and a chassis designed specifically for the diversion of Legend, which is slightly larger total length and width. Luxury is the first family are parallel with the electronic analog meter panel natural wood at the same time.
1996 November 8, some to change. Driver's seat and passenger seat airbags and ABS as standard navigation全車VICS and safety equipment has changed the type of topographic map.
Affected by the collapse of the bubble recession related development, the handling mechanism in development cost and KYARIOBA Unless forced to the first, due to cost compared to his debut in the first period of the bubble economy, the plain Rear and interior quality has decreased. Which led to more migration from sedans to minivans to lead the family car, because the first appearance of the original Odyssey, the first success was not enough.
Some were used as the official vehicle for the investigation of the unmarked police car
Third generation series UA4 and UA5 (1998-2003)
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| Also called | Acura TL Honda Saber |
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| Production | 1998 - 2003 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door hardtop |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 3.2 L J32A1 VTEC V6 2.5 L J25A VTEC V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5 speed automatic 4 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm (108.1 in) |
| Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in) |
| Width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,520 kg (3,400 lb) |
| Related | USA-spec Honda Accord Honda Torneo |
The third generation Honda Inspire/Saber was introduced October 15, 1998, and was the first Honda designed and built in the USA and imported to Japan. It was based on the CG series, USA-spec Honda Accord sedan, and closely related to the new Honda Torneo. Sales of the popular USA-spec Honda Accord began to be affected by the SUV growing in popularity, and Honda decided to send some of the Accords being produced in the USA to Japan.
The Inspire no longer offered the Straight-5 engine, and instead offered the 3.2 L J32A V6 and 2.5 L J25A V6 with VTEC, and a choice of a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission. The bodystyle was changed from hardtop to sedan as a result of the USA-spec Accord having been upgraded to meet USA requirements for improved side impact protection.
The Honda Saber was discontinued April 2003 along with the consolidation of the Honda Japan sales network Primo, Clio and Verno.
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October 15, 1998, from its unusual appearance先代FURUMODERUCHENJI faster.
Was sold in the U.S. continues Following the先代,換WARU Ohio U.S. factories cut production of this model. This decision will have a different view, as one of the upper middle class in the domestic market, RV trend rooted in the minivan to hit today, and sales results across the board, even to shrink? and that is down for Honda have put in place the most importance to the U.S. market, a decision likely will lead to greater benefits than the development of domestic car monopoly. Facts, including the engine, the U.S. major components of the car had been used or produced in Canada.
The car's body color is darker than先代is a personal response to the U.S. crash safety standards, with four doors and sash-door sedan. And the best is not always up with IENAKATTA residents, the traditional upright has been adopted by先代MIDDOSHIPPUREIAUTO FF was abandoned. The engine had been removed先代five-cylinder bank angle of the newly developed six-cylinder 60 degree V-J and-only. Lineup is the SOHC 4Valve VTEC 2500cc and 3200cc of J25A and J32A of two types. April 2001 when MAINACHENJI four days, J32A a modification on the 30PS version is up, this is the original model is available in coupe AKYURABURANDO (Acura CL) had been placed. Incorporates transmission, was originally equipped with the S 4-speed AT was MACHIKKU when MAINACHENJI the above-improved five-speed.
Fourth generation series UC1 (2003-2007)
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| Also called | Honda Accord (USA-spec) |
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| Production | 2003 - 2007 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 3.0 L J30A5 i-VTEC V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm (107.9 in) |
| Length | 4,805 mm (189.2 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in)) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,580 kg (3,500 lb) |
| Related | Acura TL |
The fourth generation was introduced June 18, 2003 and was a continuation of the USA-spec Honda Accord being imported to Japan. This vehicle was built at the Saitama Prefecture facility in Sayama, Japan.
Honda's "VCM" technology was offered on the only engine choice offered, which was the 3.0 L J30A V6 with i-VTEC technology, and only one transmission was offered, which was the 5 speed automatic transmission. "HiDS" also made the options list. Honda also made available its "IHCC", the collision avoidance "CMBS", "C-MOS", which utilized a front mounted camera to assist in unwanted lane drifting.
A styling update appeared on November 4, 2005, changing both the front grille and rear tail lights. LED was introduced for the rear tail lights.
In September 2002, a straight-4 DOHC i-VTEC 2.4 L K24A engine was made available on the USA-spec vehicle only.
This model is sold in Southeast Asia market in the name Honda Accord. The engine available are 2.0L, 2.4L and 3.0L all in I-VTEC engine.
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June 18, 2003, was reborn in a new style sedan纏TTA. But to follow the sedan body with sash doors先代Following the body was based on the accord of the North America version. Therefore, cooperation with ACURABRAND has continued from the age of this generation was solved (Acura TL was given to a private body, in North America, Europe and Japan for the new Accord has been added to ACURABRAND) . As it was moved to the city of Saitama Seisakusho Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, in the United States from Ohio production plant.
先代but not much different from the concept, rationale SARE RAKUSHUARI directions from nature, that is a bit soft and comfortable setting. The biggest feature is the engine "variable cylinder system (VCM)" and "device driver support (HiDS)" to be adopted by the new mechanism. Grade, "ADVANCIER", "30TL" and "30TE" are organized into three types, the best grade "ADVANCIER" is equipped with a variety of new mechanisms.
先代2500cc engine that was abolished, SOHC i-VTEC 3000cc was the only J30A. This engine was used in "VCM", the bank later in low-load (3-cylinder) is suspended, 250PS and that are both high power and low fuel consumption. Incorporates transmission, as well as先代5-speed AT (S-MACHIKKU).
In addition, the adoption of the Accord's "HiDS", keep a distance from the vehicle ahead and automatically set up at the front on radar "IHCC" (the same as a Mercedes S class with DISTRONIC feature), automatically, to avoid collision with vehicles in front of the "CMBS" and C-MOS set up at the front desk to assist in maintaining lane to lane to recognize the camera images based on the "LKAS" system that integrates . This feature is starting with Accord and inspired, the new Odyssey minivan and the next four generations of legend, and the CR-V SUV Eli Zion, they are equipped with Honda's上級車anytime.
November 4, 2005 to implement a minor change, and change drastically changed the front grille and rear, and the LED tail lamps. Design for the rear, the rear design of the Hyundai Sonata and Accord cars competing specifications of North America-based vehicles, have been囁KA the reason might have been too similar, Honda Corporation of Korea. " by considering not only the Korean market, "he said.
Asia North America's first seven Accord Specifications
North America to debut in September 2002. Inline four-cylinder engine DOHC i-VTEC 2400cc of V-type 6-cylinder K24A and SOHC i-VTEC 3000cc with the J30A. It will be available in North America coupe can still demand a certain level of見込ME. Also, V6 was added after the Accord hybrid engine, the 2007 has stopped production on Monday.
2005 is the year face lift, the rear design is significantly changed. In early November has been changed significantly following the inspiration it.
Fifth generation series CP3 (2007-present)
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| Also called | Honda Accord (USA-spec) |
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| Production | 2007 - present |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 3.5 L J35A7 i-VTEC V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,940 mm (194.5 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in)) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,620 kg (3,600 lb) |
| Related | Honda Crosstour Acura ZDX |
The fifth generation Honda Inspire was made available on December 21, 2006, with a further increased enhancement to the vehicles dimensions, which are on par with the second generation Honda Legend. The Inspire is now one level below the fourth generation Honda Legend, with a comparable level of luxury and refinement of the Legend. The AWD system, called "SH-AWD" is not available on this iteration of the Inspire, however. Honda technologies such as "CMBS", Adaptive Cruise Control, called IHCC and HDD navigation equipment are included.
The Inspire now uses the base model V6 from the Legend. The power steering is now electric power assisted for better handling and response.
This vehicle is now being made available in Thailand and Southeast Asia, using the 2.0L, 2.4 L DOHC K24A and 3.5L with i-VTEC under the name Honda Accord. There are few exterior and interior differences between this Inspire and the USA-spec Honda Accord.
 JDM Honda Inspire interior |
External links
- (Japanese) Official Japanese site
- (Japanese) Inspire family tree
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