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Refined and rides smoothly, well thought out interior, ideal with 2.2 i-DTEC engine, robust build quality.

2.0-litre and 2.4-litre i-VTEC engines with automatic gearboxes less impressive, no hatchback version.

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Introduction

The secret of making a torque converter automatic work efficiently is a matter of matching gearing and lock-up with the torque characteristics of the engine.

That's why, according to Project Leader Hiroyuki Ikegami, Honda has been able to achieve better economy figures for its 2.4i petrol engined torque converter autos than for the manuals. Better even than those for a twin-shaft transmission like Mitsubishi's new SST.

Honda later managed to perfectly match its 5-speed auto to the much narrower and stronger torque band of its new 150PS 2.2 I-DTEC diesel engine.

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Last updated 12 March 2012

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