一P RESS INFORMATION Hondalntroduces Its "New Domani"_Sedan Ref.# 97004 Tokyo, January 30, 1997 -- Honda Motor Co., Lt d. introduces today it s New Domani, a model that was desig ned to provide sta ndards of perf ormance and qual ity usuall y associated wit h cars belon gi ng to categories above it s class. This New Domani wil be available at Honda Cl io dealers nati onwide starti ng January 31, 1997. This New Domani combines the comfo rt and atmosphere of a more expensive car wit h advanced technology like the hig h perf ormance yet fr ugal 1.6 lit er VTEC-E engi ne, or the conti nuousl y variable, stepless "Honda Multi -Mati c" automati c transmission. This model boasts a world sta ndard bearing all-round safety body as well as dr iver and passenger side SRS airba g systems throughout the model ran ge. All cars also feature a standard air-cond iti oning system for fur ther increased value for money. ● Main Character isti cs and Standard Features Ext erior • Over-s ized headl ig hts and fron t grille fo r a feel ing of qual ity and standing associated wit h cars in the 2-l it er category. • Tuck-tail rear desig n incorporati ng hig hl y visible, over-sized rear combinati on lamps. In ter ior • Seat/ door lining mater ial in hig h quality "J acquard" moquet e. • Hig h per fo rmance, quiet typ e air-cond iti oning system • AM/FM full lo gi c rad io-casset e deck wit h built-i n CD-changer controller. • Powered door mirrors. • Convenient, easy to use tra ys and pockets Domani 16X ー Safety • Driver and passenger dual airbag system • Highly rigid, all-round safety body structure • Digitaly controlled three-channel ABS system (16X) Economy • Outstanding 16.4 km/Ifuel economy in the 10.15 cycle (16X) Develo~ectives Continuing and further improving on the previous generation's "Family Sedan Best Fiting the Japanese Automobile Environment'', the development concept for this second generation New Domani was summarized into "High Grade, Classy Sedan". To this end, the "one class above" theme was translated into: 1) An elegan t, high quality exterior suiting a refined four door sedan. 2) A sophisticated interior featuring ample room together with low noise, and high comfort levels. 3) Exhilaraitngp erformance, all the more because ti ist ob e an everydayc .ra 4) A structural review leading to world-standard safety and pro-active environmentp roteciton. Theme 1: Eleqan t, Hiqh QuaIity Exterior ● As harp, disitncitve frontde signw tihh ighq uality feeling. ● Over-sized halogen headlights with new, free-form type reflectors for superior visibility atn ig .th ● High visibility clear-type rear combination lights. Theme 2: Sophisticated lnterior ● Reduciton ofn oise and vibraiton atth e source (frome ngine, exhaust and other road related sources), and further improvements in noise and vibraiton repression have contributed toward aq uietin terior. ● High quality "Jacquard" imported moquete has been chosen as the material for both seats and door linings. ● Woody panel on the center console and power window switch panels fora n added touch oflu xury(1 6X). ● Windshield and frontsi de windows equipped wtihU V-cutg lass. ● Ac onvenientre ar armrest-throughf eature. 2 ● At otal1 3 diferentpo cketsa nd traysf ora dded convenience. Theme3: Exhilaratinq Performance Engine ● 1.6 liter VTEC-E (16X) Honda's unique variable valve timing and lift electronic control system was adopted to combine flexibility and high performance with outstanding fuel consumption. Atlo w engine speeds, one ofth e twoi ntake valves isi mmobilized to createa s w lriefectin t he combusiton chamber, allowings table combustion even with a very lean mixture for class-leading fuel consumption. ● 1.5/1.6 liter Hyper 16 Valve Engines (15E, 16G, 16G 4WD) Highly regarded fuel-injected high-eficiency engine family. Transmission ● Honda Multi-Matic Combining Honda's continuously variable, shock-less automatic gearbox with the 1.6 liter VTEC-E engine allowed for outstanding fuel consumption figures. ● 4-speed automatic gearbox with lock-up torque converter (15E, 16G) ● 2-way 4-speed automatic gearbox with low gear-hold position (16G 4WD) ● 5-speed manual transmission (15E, 16G, 16G 4WD) Chassis Chassis tuning was conducted to combine superior handling and ride characteristics for everyday driving. Eforts were extended toward: ● Optimized suspension geometry ● Optimized roll center height ● Optimized steering efort ● Road noise absorbing rubber bushes ● Rigidified suspension atachmentpo intse tc. Honda Navigation System A high performance hybrid navigation system combining both GPS and gyro sensor location systems is available as an option on all 1600cc models. Thisi nformaiton and entertainmentsy stemi ncludes the following 3 features: ● Remote control un it with combined audio functions ● Voice-guidance feature ● Route-guidance feature ● Telephone number search function ● Multi-information screen etc. Theme4: Safetyand EnvironmentP roteciton Safety ● Safety concerns have been incorporated atth e planninga nd developmentst ages. From bodys tructure to4 -wheel double wishbone suspension, through visibility and driving position improvementso r the use ofla rgeh eadlighta nd combinaiton light untis, safety has been one ofth e major concerns throughoutth e developmentp rocess. ● Standard driver and passenger dual SRS airbag system. ● Digitally-controlled three-channel ABS (4-wheel anti-lock brake system) is standard on the 16X grade and available as a ¥ 60,000 option on all other models. ● Ah ighlyri gidm onocoque bodya nd impactab sorbingc rushable zones make for ab odys tructure providingal l-round safety. Environmentan d Energy Conservaiton through: ● Extension ofre cyclable plasitcm aterials applicaiton. ● Promoiton offa ster and easier dis-assemblya tth e end ofth e productlfi ec ycle. ● Adoption ofas bestos-free material (clutch, brakes etc.) ● Partsm arkingfo r all plasitcp artse xceeding1 O Og. ● Monthly Sales Plan (Japan only): 1,500 units 4 ● Manufacturer's suggested retailp rice inT okyo( excludingc onsumption tax). Engine variaiton Grade TokyoS uggested retailp rice in Japanese Yen 1.5 SOHC 16 valve 15E ¥ 1,388,000 1.6 SOHC 16 valve 16G ¥ 1,478,000 16G 4WD ¥ 1,639,000 1.6 SOHC VTEC-E 16X ¥ 1,698,000 Notes: 1) The above prices are for models equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. 2) Except for the 16X which iso nlya vailable inH onda Mulit-Maitcf orm. 3) Standard airc onditionings ystem: manual type 15E, 16G 4WD( wtihouto ptional navigaiton system) automaitct ype 16G,1 6X, 16G 4WD( wtiho ptional navigaiton system) Optional equipment □4-speed automatic transmission with lock-up converter (15E, 16G) □2-way4- speed automaitct ransmission wtihl ow-gear hold (16G 4WD) □ABS 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (15E, 16G, 16G 4WD) □Sunroof(1 6G, 16X) □Navigation system (16G, 16X) □Navigation system and automatic A/C (16G 4WD) ¥ 80,000 ¥ 86,000 ¥ 60,000 ¥ 80,000 ¥165,000 ¥185,000 5 11 DOMAN I II SQecifications ■GENERAL Drive System FF 4WD Grade Name 15E 16G 16X 16G 4WD Engine Size 1.5L 1.6L HYPER 16-VALVE VTEC-E HYPER 16-VALVE Engine Type D158 D16A Model Code Honda E-MB3 Honda E-MB4 Honda E-MB5 TRANSMISSION HONDA Multi-Matic 4AT with Lock-Up ゜ 4AT with Low Hold ゜ ゜ 5MT ゜ DIMENSIONS ゜ ゜ ゜ Exterior Dimensions LxWxH(m) 4.480/1.695/1.390 4.480/1.695/1.405 Wheelbase (m) 2.620 Track FronVRear (m) 1.475/1.475 1.475/1.455 Ground Clearance (m) 0.150 0.160 Interior Dimensions LxWxH (m) 1.815/1.405/1.140 (with sunroof1. 100) Weight(k g) 1,030 1,010 1,070 1,050 1,100 (ABS Std.) 1,150 1,130 Turning Radius (m) 5.0 FUEL CONSUMPTION {kmn) 10.15 mode 15.4 18.4(17.2) 14.6 16.0 16.4 12.2 14.2 60km/h 24.6 26.8 23.2 24.0 28.0 20.0 20.4 CHASSIS Steering System Rack & Pinion Brake Front Disks Rear Drums with leading and trailing shoes Suspension 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Stabilizer Bar Torsion Bar Type Tyre 175/70R13 82S 185/65R14 86H 175/65R14 82H January 30, 1997 ■ENGINE Engine Type D158 I D16A Model Grade 15E I 16G 16X 16G 4WD HYPER 16-VALVE VTEC-E HYPER16-VALVE Transmission 4AT I 5MT I 4AT I 5MT HONDA MUL TI-MATIC 4AT I 5MT Construciton Liquid-cooled,Tr ansverslyM ounted 4C ylinder In-line Valvetrain SOHC 4 valves per cylinder Capacity (cm3) 1,493 I 1,590 Bore x Stroke(mm) 75.0 X 84.5 | 75.0 X 90.0 Compression Ratio 9.4 to 1 Max.Horsepower(PS/rpm)・105/6,400 | 120/6,400 120/6,500 120/6,400 Max.Torque(kgm/pm)* 13.6/4,500 I 14.7/5,000 Fuel Supply Electronic Fuel Injection (Honda PGM-FI) Fuel tank (litres) 45 47 ■TRANSMISSION Engine Type 0158 D16A Model Grade 15E 16G 16X 16G 4WD Transmission 4AT 5MT 4AT 5MT HONDAMMT 4AT 5MT Raitos 1stg ear 2.722 3.250 2.722 3.250 2.466 -0.499 2.526 3.384 2nd 1.500 1.782 1.500 1.909 1.428 1.952 3rd . 0.972 1.172 0.972 1.250 0.974 1.266 4th 0.738 0.909 0.738 0.909 0.733 0.942 5th 0.702 0.702 0.789 Reverse 1.954 3.153 1.954 3.153 2.466 1.954 3.000 Final Drive 3.937 4.058 3.937 4.250 5.809 F 4.333 F 4.428 R 2.533 R 2.533 6