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Honda Saber 1st Gen

1995 – 1998

The Honda Inspire, originally known as the Accord Inspire, is a mid-size sedan that shares the chassis with the Honda Accord. It first appeared in late 1989 as a companion model to the Honda Vigor. In Japan, it was marketed under the Honda Verno nameplate for the Vigor/Saber and as the Inspire at Honda Clio stores. In 1995, the Inspire received updates and was introduced to the US market as the Acura 3.2 TL, while the Vigor was replaced by the Honda Saber. The model retained its longitudinal 2.5L straight-five engine layout and platform, also being sold as the Acura 2.5 TL. By 1999, the first generation Inspire/Acura TL models were succeeded by the second generation TL. These newer models were based on the US-spec Accord platform, with significant design and engineering contributions coming from Honda R&D Americas, Inc. Key Points: 1. The Honda Inspire is a mid-size sedan based on the Honda Accord chassis. 2. It was initially introduced in 1989 as the Accord Inspire and marketed alongside the Honda Vigor in Japan. 3. In 1995, the Inspire was rebranded as the Acura 3.2 TL for the US market, replacing the Vigor which was replaced by the Honda Saber. 4. The model continued to feature a longitudinal 2.5L straight-five engine layout.