Acura RDX production begins!

The production of the Acura RDX began on Monday. It rolled off the line in Marysville, Ohio. It is the first SUV to be ever produced at that plant in Marysville. The plant itself, is 24 years and has been producing Honda Accords and Acura TLs since. The Acura RDX will officially go on sale August 10th with a MSRP of $32 995 US.

New Honda Civic Type-R (Euro model)

This is a work of beauty. This is the new 3-door Honda Civic Type R for Europeans. It simply looks so fabulous and looks fast even standing still!

The home of the Anaheim Ducks (Arrowhead Pond) to become Honda Center

The home of the hockey team, Anaheim Ducks in California, the Arrowhead Pond will become the Honda Center in October. The naming rights deal is the first of such agreements by Honda. Arrowhead Pond has kept its name since it opened 13 years ago.

One more pic of the 2007 Honda CR-V

I am sorry that this pic has not been posted a few weeks ago since it came out a few weeks ago but I am really busy for the past few months.

Apparently due to the fact that this particular model has black door handles, black mirrors and does not have a roof rack, this is most likely a 2007 Honda CR-V LX.

2007 Honda CR-V model list

Something very surprising has been confirmed for the new CR-V, it is that the new CR-V will now have navigation! That comes out of a model list of the new CR-V. Here is the list of the models for the 2007 CR-V. (Note: All 2007 CR-V will be 5-speed automatics)

2007 Honda CR-V 2WD LX
2007 Honda CR-V 2WD EX
2007 Honda CR-V 2WD EX-L
2007 Honda CR-V 2WD EX-L NAVIGATION

2007 Honda CR-V 4WD LX
2007 Honda CR-V 4WD EX
2007 Honda CR-V 4WD EX-L
2007 Honda CR-V 4WD EX-L NAVIGATION

List of changes to 2007 Honda US Lineup

Accord

A new Special Edition V6 model is introduced to the Accord lineup. The Accord sedan will have two new colors, Moroccan Red Pearl and Cool Blue Metallic. The Accord Hybrid will have one new color, Tango Red Pearl. The 2007 Accord is available for purchase now.

Civic

There will be a Honda Civic Si Sedan model and the new Honda Civic GX has already launched.

There will be new colors for the 4-Door sedan for 2007, Borrego Beige Metallic and Green Tea Metallic. For the Si model, the new colors are, Fiji Blue Metallic, Habanero Red Pearl and Rallye Red. The 2007 Civic will arrive in dealers, this September.

CR-V

The new CR-V will be completely redesigned with a navigation model. Your choice of colors for the new CR-V will be, Borrego Beige Metallic, Glacier Blue Metallic, Green Tea Metallic, Tango Red Pearl and Whistler Silver Metallic. Look for the new CR-V at your dealer in September.

Element

The changes for the Element has been noted before.

Fit

The 2007 Honda Fit has already been launched.

There is no word yet on the 2008 Fit Lineup that possibly might include a Fit Hybrid (???).

Odyssey

The refresh for the Odyssey is 2008 so for 2007 there is possibly a transmission upgrade and the addition of these new colors including Dark Cherry Pearl and Nimbus Gray Metallic. Redrock Pearl and Sage Brush Pearl will be discontinued. The 2007 Odyssey will be at dealers in September.

Pilot

Since there was a refresh in 2006, don't expect many changes to the Pilot for 2007. There will be new colors including Aberdeen Green Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl, Formal Black and Nimbus Gray Metallic. Amazon Green Metallic, Nighthawk Black, Redrock Pearl and Sage Brush Pearl will be discontinued. The 2007 Pilot will arrive at dealers in late August. The redesign is expected in 2008.

Ridgeline

There will be a driver's side illuminated vanity mirror to be standard on all models, the moonroof becomes standard on the RTL model, a new monotone leather interior is now available, four new colors: Aberdeen Green Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl and Formal Black and there is a new RTX model noted in before posts. The 2007 Ridgeline is available for purchase now.

S2000

There will not be many changes for the S2000 as 2007 will be possibly its last year. There are many rumors a Prelude-like car or the revive of the Prelude will replace the S2000.

The only changes will be the colour Grand Prix White will be available in Red or Black leather and Sebring Silver and Suzuka Blue are discontiuned. The 2007 S2000 will arrive at dealers, this September.

Honda Jazz (AU) site

This is a very cute site!!! You can watch a Honda Jazz commercial, build your smiley Honda Jazz or learn more about the Australian Honda Jazz.

http://www.eversonice.com.au/jazz-me-up.aspx

UPDATE: 2007 Honda Element

The 2007 Element will receive a 10-hp gain to 166 hp, standard VSA, ABS, side and side curtain airbags, refreshed interior with new seat belts, EX will now have standard painted cladding and LX will have the usual black painted cladding. The 2007 Element SC (The 2007 Honda Element SC Prototype is shown) will receive projector beam headlights, a custom grille and bumper, lowered suspension, larger alloy wheels, black interior with different interior pieces and the 2007 Element SC will only come in a 2WD, not a 4WD.

Honda Airwave

This is another pic of the Honda Airwave which is based on the current Honda Fit. In this picture, there is that panoramic sunroof which extends all the way to the second row of seats.

Honda Shuttle

The Honda Shuttle is another spin-off of the Odyssey. I believe the Shuttle was sold in Europe (???) but most likely the Shuttle is probably was mainly sold in Asia. As you can see, there isn't much difference from the Shuttle with the first-generation North American Honda Odyssey.

Honda Capa

This is another pic of the unfamous Honda Capa. The Capa not only looks weird but it's very tall too.

All-new Honda Stream

Today was the official release of the all-new 2007 Honda Stream. It looks so good and one of the best designed Hondas in its history. If only Honda would bring this to North America, it would probably be a steal. Honda is considering the Stream for our market, though.

Acura A-Spec Vehicles

I don't normally do Acuras on this site but since Acura is part of Honda, I have decided to post about Acuras too. This is the lineup of the Acura A-Spec vehicles. However, I could not find a Acura RSX Type-S A-Spec image.

The A-Spec package has the following features: A-Spec emblem, alloy wheels, front skirt, side skirts, rear skirt, spoiler and a sport suspension. This comes at a hefty price though. I am estimating this package costs about $3 000 Canadian.

Honda J-MJ

Honda apparently has created this concept for people who are "joy movers". But it is weird, boxy and probably isn't a streamlined vehicle.

Honda S-UU

This was basically the "breeding" vehicle for the Mobilio which is only sold in Japan.

1997 Honda J-WJ

This was the concept version of the Honda H-RV which has been deceased in early 2006. This concept looks weird because of the large tires and a raised body.

Acura TL-X Concept

This was the concept version of the second generation Acura TL.

Another pic of the Honda Crossroad

The Honda version of the LandRover Discovery (replaced now). This is a rare Honda.

More new pics of the 2007 CR-V

Again, I just don't like that rear window and that front smiley grille but I think this is really "growing" on me. The official release date is September 2006 or Fall 2006. Now the official site for 2007 Honda CR-V info is at here: http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-v/index.aspx

New Japanese Honda Stream Website

http://www.honda.co.jp/STREAM/new/form/

There you go. Don't forget the official release is Thursday, July 13, 2006!

Another new Honda Stream interior

This is the look of the new Honda Stream's interior. It does look a little flat but at least it does not have the un-normal digital speedo that I dislike. I do like the steering wheel but probably the best thing about this interior is the driver facing control board.

The release or official release date for the 2007 Stream in Japan, is this Thursday, July 13, 2006. We'll have the photos coming up real soon!