HONDA Motor Corporation has announced plans to unveil new fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in 2015.Details are limited, but the model will 'showcase further technological advancement and significant cost reduction that Honda has accomplished.'Speculations within the week indicate that it will likely replace the FCX Clarity and is to be sold in Europe, Japan and the United States.Honda's Chief Executive Officer, Ito Takanobu told International also revealed that future products will be developed concurrently across the globe.This he added will significantly reduce costs and enable new models to be introduced in various regions 'within a short period of time.'Takanobu told Reuters that the Japanese automaker would launch a new generation of the Civic Type R in 2015 for the European market.The auto firm explained recently that the 2012 Honda Pilot is fortified with a host of changes.The 2012 Honda Pilot is a midsize crossover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. LX comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, rear privacy glass, a trailer hitch, automatic headlights, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, front and rear air-conditioning, 60/40-split second- and third-row seats and a seven-speaker audio system with an auxiliary audio jack and CD/MP3 player.The EX adds 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, painted body molding (versus black plastic), heated exterior mirrors (on AWD models), an eight-way power driver seat (with two-way power lumbar), tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, steering-wheel audio controls and 2GB of digital music storage.EX-L upgrades include a sunroof, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, a rearview camera, a multi-informational display for audio and vehicle information, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an iPod/USB audio interface and satellite radio.Two optional features are offered on the EX-L: a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a voice-activated navigation system bundled with voice controls, a multi-angle rearview camera and a 15GB music server.Both the EX-L's optional features are included on the high-end Touring model, which further adds roof rails, parking sensors, driver memory functions and a 10-speaker premium sound system.The 2012 Honda Pilot is fortified in some regions by a 3.5-liter V6 that generates 250 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque.A five-speed automatic is the only available transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all Pilot models are available with an all-wheel-drive system that automatically apportions power to the rear wheels ' up to 70 percent ' when front slippage occurs. This system also has a driver-selectable 'lock' feature that routes maximum torque to the rear wheels at speeds below 19 mph.In terms of safety, standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.
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