Honda is one of the largest Japanese car manufacturers. Not only passenger cars, but also motorcycles, specialized equipment and engines go off their conveyors. All products are manufactured under two brands: Daihatsu and Honda. The lineup has about a hundred different cars.
Company History
The company "Honda" begins its activities in the postwar period, in 1946. Its founder is Soikhiro Honda. The organization at that time was called the Honda Institute for Technical Research. The main occupation is the production of engines and motorcycles based on them. In 1948, the aforementioned organization through reorganization became the company Honda. And she was still assembling motorcycles.
In 1949, Takeo Fujislav, who is considered to be the second founder, began to manage the company. Under his leadership, the company took up the development of technology. At this time, the concept of sales was changed. In different regions, dealerships were created that were engaged in the sale of company products. Thus, the Honda dealer network expanded.
The lineup of cars begins in 1962. It all started with the production of a cargo van, after which a sports car for two people appeared.
The appearance of Honda cars in the car market
Only in 1972, car owners noticed inexpensive and compact Honda cars. The model range at that time was replenished with the first generation of βCivicβ, which was both affordable and quality in assembly. It was produced in a hatchback body, as were the subsequent models. Based on it, several more models were later released. In 1992 - a sports version of the CRX, which was modified in 1994. Honda Civic sedan appeared only in 1996. The increased station wagon body even later - in 1999.
Another popular model was the Honda Accord, which began to be produced in 1976 also in the hatchback. His changes were faster. The Honda Accord sedan appeared in 1977. And in 1998, the sixth generation of this car appeared.
In the eighties, characterized by the desire of automakers to present their supercar, the Honda NSX model appeared. But its production began only in 1990. Two years later, its first modification, the NSX-R, appeared. In 1995, another modification appeared for fans of removable roofs - NSX-R.
In 1985, production began of another family of cars called Integra. It was produced in a coupe. The third generation came out in 1995.
Honda: lineup
The list of Honda car models with years of production and body type is presented in the table below.
Honda car model | Body | Start of model production |
Civic | Hatchback | 1972 |
"Chord" | Sedan | 1976 |
Prelude | Coupe | 1978 |
βCivicβ of the second generation | Hatchback | 1980 |
"Accord" of the second generation | Sedan | 1981 |
Ballad | Sedan | 1983 |
Second generation prelude | Coupe | 1983 |
βCivicβ of the third generation | Hatchback | 1983 |
Integra | Coupe | 1985 |
"Legends" | Sedan | 1985 |
Third-generation Accord | Sedan | 1986 |
"Civic" fourth generation | Hatchback | 1987 |
Third generation prelude | Coupe | 1987 |
Quintet | Sedan | 1987 |
Concerto | 1988 |
Vigor | 1989 |
Fourth-generation chord | 1989 |
Second generation Integra | Coupe | 1989 |
Legends of the second generation | Sedan | 1990 |
Tudey | Hatchback | 1990 |
Beat | Roadster | 1991 |
Fifth generation Civic | Sedan | 1991 |
Ascot Innova | 1992 |
Rafaga | 1993 |
Fifth Generation Accord | 1993 |
Horizon | SUV | 1994 |
"Odysseus" | Minivan | 1994 |
Third generation Integra | Coupe | 1995 |
"Shuttle" | Minivan | 1995 |
S-mx | Minivan | 1996 |
Third-generation Legends | Sedan | 1996 |
"Civic" of the sixth generation | Sedan | 1996 |
"Logo" | Hatchback | 1996 |
CR-V | Crossover | 1996 |
Orthia | Station wagon | 1996 |
Sixth Generation Chord | Sedan | 1997 |
Fourth generation prelude | Coupe | 1997 |
Torneo | Sedan | 1997 |
Domani | 1997 |
HR-V | Crossover | 1998 |
Inspire | Sedan | 1998 |
Saber | 1998 |
Zet | Hatchback | 1998 |
Capa | Minivan | 1998 |
Lagreat | Minivan | 1998 |
"Passport" | SUV | 1998 |
"Acti" | Minivan | 1999 |
Odyssey of the second generation | minivan | 1999 |
Avancier | Station wagon | 1999 |
Stream | Minivan | 2000 |
Civic VII | Hatchback | 2001 |
Mdx | Crossover | 2001 |
Mobilo | Minivan | 2001 |
Nsx | Coupe (convertible) | 2001 |
Second generation CR-V | Crossover | 2001 |
First Generation Jazz | Hatchback | 2001 |
Seventh-generation Accord | Sedan | 2002 |
Fit Aria | Sedan | 2002 |
Vamos | Minivan | 2003 |
"Element" | Crossover | 2003 |
That s | Minivan | 2003 |
FR-V | Minivan | 2004 |
"Odysseus" | Minivan | 2004 |
Elysion | Minivan | 2004 |
Airwave | Station wagon | 2004 |
Edix | Minivan | 2004 |
S2000 | Roadster | 2004 |
"Stepvagn" | Minivan | 2005 |
Zest | Hatchback | 2006 |
Civic type-r | Hatchback | 2006 |
Partner | Station wagon | 2006 |
Stream II | Minivan | 2007 |
"City" | Sedan | 2008 |
"Legends" | 2008 |
Life | Hatchback | 2008 |
Ridgeline | Pickup | 2008 |
FCX Clarity | Sedan | 2008 |
Fit | Hatchback | 2008 |
Fried | Minivan | 2008 |
Civic-4D VIII | Sedan | 2008 |
Civic-5D VIII | Hatchback | 2008 |
Crossroad | Crossover | 2008 |
Krosstur | Hatchback | 2008 |
CR-V | Crossover | 2009 |
Insight | Hatchback | 2009 |
Chord VIII | Sedan | 2011 |
"Jazz" | Hatchback | 2011 |
New models appear annually so far. They delight their fans with stylish designs and new innovative ideas.
Conclusion
Honda, whose model range includes more than a hundred cars, is among the ten best global manufacturers. In the production of motorcycles, it occupies a leading position among manufacturers in all countries.