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Old 02-03-2005, 11:54 AM
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Mitsuoka Nouera


http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/lineup...a/feature.html
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/lineup.../interior.html
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Rebadged, really, really ugly Honda's?
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i hate how honda uses same look over and over. seriously, that's nothing more than an accord with ugly exterior but same interior.
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This should be in Car Talk: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/
Old 02-03-2005, 12:35 PM
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I'm curious what kind of deal has been struck between Honda and these guys...
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probably have relationships at the executive level...honda def makes some $$$$$$$ to be willing to do this
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Old 02-03-2005, 01:55 PM
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Mitsuoka makes some odd looking cars off Nissans, Hondas.
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Not that again.

BTW, it's a repost: (can't find it: Title was: "Because the TSX isn't Pimp Daddy Enough)

I already have those picture coming back to haunt me every time I cross that ugly KIA 350 something..
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What an absolutely lame , unoriginal, and especially incongruent design.
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Sauceman just found the word of the day: incongruent

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Nice looking fugly car.... sure I'll take 10.....
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Please let it stay in Japan......
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Why did Honda agree to this? Almost as cool as selling Pilot engines to Saturn.
Old 02-03-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sauceman
Not that again.

BTW, it's a repost: (can't find it: Title was: "Because the TSX isn't Pimp Daddy Enough)

Had a nice laugh remembering that thread title.
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So this fugly ride is a deformed spin-off of a TSX (or JDM Accord?), correct?

How come it's available in 4WD?

I can't read Japanese, but I can figure this table out and it looks like it's saying 4WD is available on the 20ST and 20LX trims...
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/lineup...equipment.html
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Originally Posted by 05_TSX_GP
How come it's available in 4WD?

I can't read Japanese, but I can figure this table out and it looks like it's saying 4WD is available on the 20ST and 20LX trims...
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/lineup...equipment.html
I think you're right and I'd guess this shows how this platform is ready for AWD.

Bring on the 250hp SH-AWD Type S TSX!
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Is Hondata out for this car yet?
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Is Hondata out for this car yet?
Old 03-29-2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Is Hondata out for this car yet?


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I don't get it. What are these Mitsuoka things ?

Just TSXs with big body kits?
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"classic" looking grills and front ends, but everything else is pretty much modern.

never seen these before today...
Old 08-05-2005, 03:21 PM
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oh my freaking god.. and i thought the ford taurus was ugly.........
Old 08-06-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bigwilliestyle
I don't get it. What are these Mitsuoka things ?

Just TSXs with big body kits?
thread revival

I didn't know about these things in Japan until this thread several months ago. I gather they are small (?) niche-market company turning (or trying to at least) modern cars into "classic" looking ones for a certain market segment
Old 08-06-2005, 03:08 PM
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Honda does not sell cars to these hack's. They buy them wholesale like a rental car company would and create their own facelift.

This company and others like it do the same for many models. Its hideous, but to each his own. At least they are putting some effort into fit and finish as grotesque as it may be... it shows more thought and care than a Pep Boys fiberglass EK bumper slammed on the front of a Malibu.

The SEA platform does have an AWD model. Its sold in the middle east and south america. Nothing worth getting excited about... its just Honda's real time 4WD. Not worth the additional weight if you ask me.


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Old 08-06-2005, 03:57 PM
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I don't know new hood, new grill....integrated fog lights.....

oh NO!
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I think it's amazing work that they did.
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Mitsuoka = the Japanese Callaway
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This one isn't too bad:

http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/galler...768/orochi.jpg
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Originally Posted by Beoshingus
It looks like a cartoon face.
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Brutal,........just brutal.
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Originally Posted by Beoshingus
Yes, it is.
Well, completely redo the front-end and it might look good. That front is freakin hideous!
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Originally Posted by Beoshingus
Looks like something that belong in the ocean.
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
I think you're right and I'd guess this shows how this platform is ready for AWD.

Bring on the 250hp SH-AWD Type S TSX!
The Japanese Accord has the AWD (not SH-AWD) option with the K20A since 2003.
Old 02-10-2006, 02:54 AM
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OMG! I've seen pictures of this car before, multiple times. This is the first time I realized it came from the Accord. Guess this is what my car will look like when she grows old . . . :-P
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i think i've seen it before...but is it just me, or does it look like a spider?
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