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i respect the Si, I think it's a solid car.. buuut.. that rear killed it.
they need to bring back the hatch Si.
they need to bring back the hatch Si.
who cares...that civic is ugly as fuck.
Honda has been going down hill since the late 90's. They used to make some fun cars like the prelude and crx. I dunno, the Fit might be their best car now.
Sigh.....
Can't comment on this one. I'll admit, I wish they had done a true New Model development rather than a carry over. Honda is conservative, that much is true.
I wish I had been on that design team.
I would never call Honda conservative given their latest designs. Toyota, yes but Honda, nope.
Seeing as though I'm working for one of their New Model developments, yes they are conservative, that is, compared to what they were. This was the company who introduced some edge in the automobile world not too long ago.
But I'll agree with you, when you compare them to toyota they have the edge. Minus the FT-86, which apparently has been very very watered down.
I dont work for Honda so I can only speak to models on the road and IMO, their designs are outlandish - very cartoon like which to me is not conservative. Especially when you look at Acura. Honda was a conservative company that played it safe and now (again speaking to their current line-up) are taking risks. They're fail mind you but still risky designs.
Honda knows what they need to do.
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Good to hear! I've owned 7 Hondas and always enjoyed them. But I would only consider the Accord Coupe out of their current lineup.
Clean, modern designs, projector beam lights, 6 speed shiftable transmissions and more upscale interiors would go a long way.
Understandable. I myself feel Honda designers (One step above what we do) have lost track at what people REALLY see us as. Acura has SOOOOO much potential yet they wont expand upon it. I think the TSX was a REALLY good idea and platform, but fell short with just an I4 offering. V6 DI engine with SH-AWD would make that thing a BEAST!!!
Their technology is VERY simplified and intuitive. Nothing complex like Mercedes, BMW, or any other of the luxury brands. And thats why people love them so much. They can make the same thing for cheaper. Well...almost the same.
I wish I could share some details. But Honda knows what they need to do. Trust me....we do. I just hope they can put down the sales numbers for one bit and focus on ideas and changing the market. Our quality (Thanks to me lol I kid I kid) is superb and reliability is through the roof, just no offerings of performance or FUN cars.
I wish I was higher in the food chain lol
Doesn't help though that Honda worldwide now has start to move away from enthusiasts in general....
rumors and reports on the new generation were coming out saying the exhaust manifold is cast into the head of the car. Meaning that headers/turbo manifolds are going to require a new head before they can be replaced which is a huge restriction on them.