In a recent interview with Takeo Fukui, he expects that a fuel-cell car possibly the FCX to be on sale by 2018. Nissan is reporting a fuel-cell car also to be on sale but in the early 2010s. The new Honda FCX is going real-world testing in 2008 but why wait a decade? The long timeline is due to the fact that production and storage of hydrogen are still a major problem for automakers. Honda's research also showed that they would have to make the fuel-cell car less than $84 000 US to make it palatable to buyers.
I'd like it at $25 000 US please.
More Pics of European Honda CR-V
I actually want this CR-V than the CR-V in North America just because it's more luxurious and sportier. And with those sporty and subtle wheels, it looks great! It's just that it's even more higher priced in the UK compared to N.A. but that's also due to the fact that the Euro CR-V has a ton of more features than the N.A. CR-V.
2008 Refreshed/Redesigned Honda/Acura Models
2008 Acura:
RL: The RL will be refreshed in 2008. What would you like to be changed for the refreshed version? The rear Bangle-Butt, a larger interior, a Type-S version or a V8??? What do you think?
2008 Honda:
Accord: The Accord will be completely redesigned in 2008. What would you like to have in the next Accord? A sportier engine, digital speedo, a 4-cylinder Hybrid or maybe hatchbacks and wagons??? What do you think?
Element: The Element will be completely redesigned in 2008 but there are rumours that Honda will no longer produce the Element because of low sales. What would you like the have in the next Element? A carried-over design from the new 2007 Honda Crossroad, more rugged and have the ability to climb hills and mountains, a V6 or 4 conventional doors??? What do you think?
Odyssey: The Odyssey will be refreshed in 2008. There will be a rumoured new transmission for the Odyssey. I have also speaked to a representative of Honda and he/she spoke of that there would be a new engine in the Odyssey in 2008, most likely from the TL and horsepower of around 270 hp. What would you like to have changed in the Odyssey? A better front end, no more wrap-around tail-lights, folding 2nd row seats or a rumoured V6 diesel engine??? What do you think?
Pilot: The Pilot will be redesigned in 2008. There are rumours that it will look very close to its cousin, the new Acura MDX. What would you like to have in the next Pilot? A V6 diesel engine, a V8, rugged capability/more towing capacity or a extended version to accomodate 8 people more comfortably??? What do you think?
RL: The RL will be refreshed in 2008. What would you like to be changed for the refreshed version? The rear Bangle-Butt, a larger interior, a Type-S version or a V8??? What do you think?
2008 Honda:
Accord: The Accord will be completely redesigned in 2008. What would you like to have in the next Accord? A sportier engine, digital speedo, a 4-cylinder Hybrid or maybe hatchbacks and wagons??? What do you think?
Element: The Element will be completely redesigned in 2008 but there are rumours that Honda will no longer produce the Element because of low sales. What would you like the have in the next Element? A carried-over design from the new 2007 Honda Crossroad, more rugged and have the ability to climb hills and mountains, a V6 or 4 conventional doors??? What do you think?
Odyssey: The Odyssey will be refreshed in 2008. There will be a rumoured new transmission for the Odyssey. I have also speaked to a representative of Honda and he/she spoke of that there would be a new engine in the Odyssey in 2008, most likely from the TL and horsepower of around 270 hp. What would you like to have changed in the Odyssey? A better front end, no more wrap-around tail-lights, folding 2nd row seats or a rumoured V6 diesel engine??? What do you think?
Pilot: The Pilot will be redesigned in 2008. There are rumours that it will look very close to its cousin, the new Acura MDX. What would you like to have in the next Pilot? A V6 diesel engine, a V8, rugged capability/more towing capacity or a extended version to accomodate 8 people more comfortably??? What do you think?
It's Official (Plus these pics are December/January Photo of the Month)
The white box-like mystery SUV that I posted on this blog a few weeks ago has been confirmed that it is the next-generation Honda Crossroad. Now after reviewing the specs of this vehicle, it is still smaller than the CR-V so it might have been intended to replace the HR-V. This new Crossroad will debut in Feburary 2007 and will be first sold in Japan. Not sure whether or not it will be sold in Europe as well. Prices start from 2 million to 2.8 million yuen in Japan.
IN A RELATED STORY: You may remember that Honda did actually produce another JDM-only SUV named the Crossroad but that was based on the LandRover Discovery.
2008 US Honda Accord and Euro Honda Accord/Acura TSX
First, the 2008 US Honda Accord, provided by Mark Stehrenberger. The next Accord is expected to have some Civic cues and a more powerful V6 engine but a similar if not the same 4-cylinder engine. The Accord Hybrid is expected to debut one year after the Accord Coupe and Sedan debut in 2009.
Second, this is just a small insight into the next Acura TSX. The first picture is the Acura Sports 4 Concept that was unveiled in 2005 and provided some cues for the next Acura TSX/Euro Honda Accord. The second picture is just a photoshop on how might the next Acura TSX/Euro Honda Accord may look like.
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