Honda Inspire
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Honda announced the new 2008 Honda Inspire will be launched for the Japanese market. The 2008 Honda Inspire will be powered by a V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine developing 206kW (280PS) and 342 Nm of torque.
The 2008 Honda Inspire also equipped with a CMBS (Collision Mitigation Brake System) and E-pretensioners as standard equipment.
The 2008 Honda Inspire features a driver and front-passenger i-SRS airbag system, a front-seat i-side airbag system and a side curtain airbag system.
Press Release
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of
the all-new 2008 Honda Inspire. The appeal of the new model has been dramatically strengthened with performance and comfort enhancements, yet the price range remains 3,300,000 to 3,900,000very close to that of the previous model. The new 2008 Honda Inspire will debut on Friday, December 21 at Honda dealers throughout Japan.
Inspire 35iL
In keeping with its status as a luxury sedan, the new, 5th-generation 2008 Honda Inspire has inherited the sporty performance and quality feel of its predecessor, adding significant improvements to all essential elements of sedan performancedriving, cornering, and braking. The new 2008 Honda Inspire is infused with dynamism and intelligence in all aspects of design, interior space, driving, and functionality.
The V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine, available for the first time in Japan, features an advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that switches between six-, four-, and three-cylinder combustion depending on the driving conditions. This system is combined with numerous improvements to aspiration and combustion efficiency to achieve high output of 206kW (280PS) and high torque of 342Nm (34.9kgm), and making the new 2008 Honda Inspire the only domestic 3.5-liter-class sedan in Japan*1 to run on regular, unleaded gasoline. Fuel economy is also significantly enhanced.
The new 2008 Honda Inspire is equipped with a full range of safety equipment. A driver and front-passenger i-SRS airbag system, front-seat i-side airbag system, and side curtain airbag system are standard equipment on all types, along with Hondas original Advanced Compatibility Engineering body, which provides a high level of protection to vehicle occupants while also helping to reduce the force of the impact on the other vehicle during a collision. The 35iL also features Hondas CMBS (Collision Mitigation Brake System) and E-pretensioners as standard equipment. CMBS determines if there is a danger of a rear-end collision and alerts the driver, further functioning to mitigate injuries and vehicle damage in the event of a collision.
In order to deliver the sort of direct handling feel and smooth ride comfort one expects in a
luxury sedan, the new 2008 Honda Inspire features a newly developed suspension, along with a lightweight, high-rigidity body for a lower center of gravity and reduced inertia. The interior design blends luxury with advanced functionality. A broad range of accessories provide all the amenities needed for a long drive, creating a relaxing, luxurious space that transports the vehicles occupants in comfort around town and on the freeway.







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