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Honda Inspire II (UA1/UA2/UA3) 2.5 i 20V XG (180 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Honda Inspire:
The Honda Inspire is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as Honda Verno for the Vigor/Saber, and as the Inspire at Honda Clio stores.
In 1995, the Inspire was updated and exported to the US as the Acura 3. 2 TL, while the Vigor nameplate was replaced with the Honda Saber. The longitudinal 2. 5L straight-five engine layout and platform remained and was sold as the Acura 2. 5 TL....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (UA1/UA2/UA3) Overview:
Honda Inspire (II (UA1/UA2/UA3)). With 226 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1390 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 i 20V XG (180 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned version of the G25A, the 180 Hp still delivers robust performance, maintaining the inline-five's characteristic smoothness and responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Sharing the 9.8 l/100 km combined fuel consumption with its more powerful sibling, it offers a good balance of power and efficiency for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and smooth Honda engines (Inline-5 and V6)
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Distinctive and unique inline-five engine options
- • Good build quality and durability
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for the V6
- • Styling might be considered conservative or dated by modern standards
- • Automatic transmission only (no manual option listed)
- • Limited availability outside of specific markets (Japan, North America as Acura TL)
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V (CP3): December, 2007 - July, 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Inspire |
| Generation: | II (UA1/UA2/UA3) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i 20V XG (180 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | February, 1995 |
| End of production: | September, 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 73.4 Hp/l [100mm less] |
| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G25A More details about the engine G25A |
| Engine displacement: | 2451 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 162.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1390 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4840 mm mm [100mm less] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm [70mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Front track: | 1520 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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