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Updated 07.Jan.11

NOTE: Dates indicated are for expected model introduction, not necessarily model year.

  2010 2011 2012 2013
Accord MMC. Styling from Japanese Inspire adopted for sedan.      
Civic   FMC. Sized similar to current Civic, said to be lighter. US intro in Spring. Detroit Auto Show debut. R18 returns. 2.4L Si confirmed    
CR-V   FMC    
CR-Z Global Launch - 1.5+IMA, 122hp      
CSX (CA Only)   FMC?    
Fit   MMC    
Accord CrossTour   4-cyl model introduced MMC  
Element     FMC?  
Entry-level Acura Model   Introduction most likely in the Autumn, presumably based on redesigned Civic. 2.4L? Would it adopt Canadian model's CSX Nameplate?    
Insight   update addressing ride quality, interior trim upgrades    
Integra        
MDX     FMC  
NSX 3.4 V8, to compete in SuperGT Production postponed indefinitely    
  2010 2011 2012 2013 and beyond
Odyssey FMC. 6AT 250hp VCM 3.5      
Pilot   MMC. Expect 6AT in top model trim    
Prelude - - - -
RDX   FMC?    
Ridgeline   FMC?    
RL (NA)/ Legend (ROW) 6AT   FMC. Hybrid likely. Possible return of 'Legend' nameplate in some form in US is rumored to be under consideration  
S2000        
TL   MMC. 6AT, style updates   FMC
TSX (NA)/ Accord (ROW) MMC. TSX Sportwagon introduced in LATE fall     FMC
ZDX     MMC  

NOTE: Dates indicated are for expected model introduction, not necessarily model year.

The information above is compiled from numerous sources.
Unless otherwise noted, information pertains to US and/or Canadian-market models
If you have more up-to-date or more accurate information, please contact me
 

NOTES:

DRL: Daytime Running Lamps

EU: European Market
FF: FF refers to a Front-engine, Front-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.
FMC: Full Model Change - full redesign of a product, generally resulting in significant changes in packaging, performance, and styling.
FR: FR refers to a Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.
IMA: Integrated Motor Assist - Honda's Hybrid gas/electric technology
JDM: Japan Domestic Market
MMC: Minor Model Change - Mid-cycle freshening of an existing model. Often limited to subtle cosmetic changes but sometimes new trim levels and/or drivetrain options are introduced.
MYxx: Model Year, where xx is the year (e.g. MY03 = Model Year 2003)
NA: North America; in other places on the site it may be used as an abbreviation for Naturally Aspirated
ROW: Rest of World
SH-AWD: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
xAT: Automatic Transmission - x denotes the number of ratios
xMT: Manual Transmission - x denotes the number of ratios

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