The history of Honda. The lineup

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Honda is one of the largest Japanese car manufacturers. Not only passenger cars come off their conveyors, but also motorcycles, specialized equipment and engines. All products of the company are produced under two brands: Daihatsu and Honda. The lineup includes about a hundred different cars.

Company development history

Honda began its activities in the post-war period, in 1946. Its founder is Soikhiro Honda. The name of the organization at that time was the Honda Technical Research Institute. The main occupation is the production of engines and motorcycles based on them. In 1948, the aforementioned organization became the Honda company through reorganization. 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. Dealer centers were created in different regions, which were engaged in the sale of the company's products. Thus, the Honda dealer network expanded.

Car rangestarts from 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

It was not until 1972 that car owners noticed inexpensive and compact Honda cars. The lineup at that time was replenished with the first generation of Civics, which was both affordable and of high quality in assembly. It was produced in a hatchback body, like the models that followed it. On its basis, 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. 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 body. His changes were faster. In the body of a sedan, the Honda Accord appeared already in 1977. And in 1998, the sixth generation of this car appeared.

In the eighties, which were characterized by the desire of automakers to introduce their supercar, the Honda NSX model appeared. But its production began only in 1990. Two years later, its first modification NSX-R appeared. In 1995, for lovers of removable roofs, another modification appeared - NSX-R.

In 1985, the production of another family of cars called "Integra" began. It was produced in a coupe body. The third generation came out in 1995.

Honda lineup

A list of Honda car models with years of production and body type is presented in the table below.

Honda car model	Body	Beginning of model production
Civic	Hatchback	1972
"Chord"	Sedan	1976
Prelude	Coupe	1978
Second Generation Civic	Hatchback	1980
Accord second generation	Sedan	1981
"Ballad"	Sedan	1983
Second Generation Prelude	Coupe	1983
3rd Generation Civic	Hatchback	1983
Integra	Coupe	1985
"Legend"	Sedan	1985
Accord third generation	Sedan	1986
4th generation Civic	Hatchback	1987
Prelude thirdGenerations	Coupe	1987
Quintet	Sedan	1987
"Concerto"		1988
Vigor		1989
Accord fourth generation		1989
Integra second generation	Coupe	1989
Legends of the second generation	Sedan	1990
Today	Hatchback	1990
Beat	Roadster	1991
Fifth Generation Civic	Sedan	1991
Ascot-Innova		1992
Rafaga		1993
Accord fifth generation		1993
Horizon	SUV	1994
Odysseus	Minivan	1994
Integra third generation	Coupe	1995
Shuttle	Minivan	1995
S-MX	Minivan	1996
"Legends" of the third generation	Sedan	1996
6th generation Civic	Sedan	1996
"Logo"	Hatchback	1996
CR-V	Crossover	1996
Orthia	Universal	1996
"Accord" of the sixth generation	Sedan	1997
Fourth Generation Prelude	Coupe	1997
Torneo	Sedan	1997
Domani		1997
HR-V	Crossover	1998
Inspire	Sedan	1998
Saber		1998
Z	Hatchback	1998
Capa	Minivan	1998
Lagreat	Minivan	1998
"Passport"	SUV	1998
Akti	Minivan	1999
Second Generation Odysseus	minivan	1999
Avancier	Universal	1999
Stream	Minivan	2000
Civic VII	Hatchback	2001
MDX	Crossover	2001
Mobilio	Minivan	2001
NSX	Coupe (Convertible)	2001
2nd generation CR-V	Crossover	2001
First Generation Jazz	Hatchback	2001
Accord of the seventh generation	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	Universal	2004
Edix	Minivan	2004
S2000	Roadster	2004
Stepvagn	Minivan	2005
Zest	Hatchback	2006
Civic Type-R	Hatchback	2006
Partner	Universal	2006
Stream II	Minivan	2007
City	Sedan	2008
"Legend"		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
Cross Tour	Hatchback	2008
CR-V	Crossover	2009
Insight	Hatchback	2009
"Chord" VIII	Sedan	2011
Jazz	Hatchback	2011

New models appear every year until now. They delight their fans with stylish designs and innovative new ideas.

Conclusion

Honda is one of the world's top ten manufacturers with a model range of more than a hundred cars. In the production of motorcycles, it occupies a leading position among manufacturers of all countries.