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06-07-2007, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
With more development, maybe this could be a great turbo/blower suppliment that rewards its owner with terrific performance while returning very good fuel economy. 
06-07-2007, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Python2121
fixed. the issue with having both an IC and electric drivetrain is the weight which practically kills all the advantages
Originally Posted by F23A4
With more development, maybe this could be a great turbo/blower alternative that rewards its owner with terrific performance while returning very good fuel economy
06-08-2007, 07:20 AM
#1524
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Originally Posted by mg7726
damn, i wanna diesel 2nd gen TSX!
Hybrids will become a niche item and diesels will be the main stream when it comes to increased fuel efficiency.
06-08-2007, 03:17 PM
#1525
6G TLX-S
The latest number for Accord diesel is 62mpg.
06-08-2007, 08:52 PM
#1526
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I'll disagree 
Rumors will pop up about how they are dangerous, etc ( we already know they are expensive)...but these things have been in development a long time. The downsides are known.
BTW, hondas mistake was the high sticker price
Rumors will pop up about how they are dangerous, etc ( we already know they are expensive)...but these things have been in development a long time. The downsides are known.BTW, hondas mistake was the high sticker price
i think part of the gimmick is that it will eventually save you money over a conventional car...
06-08-2007, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
Soon enough - Acura will milk the redesign next year and like the Accord will intro the diesel in the 2nd MY.
Hybrids will become a niche item and diesels will be the main stream when it comes to increased fuel efficiency.
Hybrids will become a niche item and diesels will be the main stream when it comes to increased fuel efficiency.
06-10-2007, 05:23 PM
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I did my pH.D on hybrids and fuel cells and all I can say is I have been converted to diesels. There is too much academic bias for hybrids and fuel cells because that is where the research money is. UCI is doing it for Toyota, we have them over once a month basically.
06-13-2007, 12:33 PM
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Hm well according to that pic I guess it wont be a touch screen unless since I doubt they would put a touch screen that far back. Maybe the same controls used in the RL, MDX, and RDX?
06-13-2007, 02:59 PM
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An LCD screen standard for a 20K Accord? That would be a huge thing in this segment. I think the lowest level car that has that now is the new G35. Electronics/LCD must be cheaper than putting a bunch of buttons in the center stack - although that one has plenty.
Probably many other models will inherit this. I thought they'd go the MID route a la TSX.
Probably many other models will inherit this. I thought they'd go the MID route a la TSX.
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06-13-2007, 04:47 PM
#1533
The sizzle in the Steak
At this stage, I don't care for that interior.
06-13-2007, 06:15 PM
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Nice interior! If this 8th Accord sedan and coupe are really great looking along with the nice interior, what's the point of the Acura division then anymore? I think this may hurt the Acura division in sales.
Well, I've never seen the interior of the Lexus ES350, but it has to be a lot more upscale looking than the Camry.
Well, I've never seen the interior of the Lexus ES350, but it has to be a lot more upscale looking than the Camry.
06-13-2007, 06:19 PM
#1535
Boo to the Civic steering wheel making it into the Accord.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
06-13-2007, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
Boo to the Civic steering wheel making it into the Accord.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
I think that post in TOV could be a joke. Why will the EX 4-banger will only make 19 mpg city?? That's horrible, some V6's get better city mpg than that.
06-13-2007, 07:27 PM
#1537
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Wow, that does suck, if Honda wanted to save money they should've just put the TSX motor in the next Accord.
06-14-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by phile
Boo to the Civic steering wheel making it into the Accord.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
And a post from TOV says the EX 4-banger will be making 200hp.
Going by history, I'd say no way any of the engines in the different trims make different HP.
Millage will be an issue since the MY08 numbers will be lower - but at least they'll be more realistic than in the past.
06-14-2007, 11:14 AM
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06-14-2007, 12:24 PM
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what BMW? It's heavily influenced by MDX. The photos on the Acura website are run by adobe flash and I can't figure out how to link, but there's one shot from the exact same angle as the accord spy photo.
Here's one from Edmunds:
BMW is very different. 5 series:
The current Accord interior still looks nice.
Here's one from Edmunds:
BMW is very different. 5 series:
The current Accord interior still looks nice.
06-14-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TMQ
The current Accord interior still looks nice.
06-15-2007, 03:50 PM
#1546
The sizzle in the Steak
Sux that the new Accord won't have a push button start.
Ditch the keys Honda!!!
Ditch the keys Honda!!!
06-15-2007, 05:00 PM
#1547
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Sux that the new Accord won't have a push button start.
Ditch the keys Honda!!!
Ditch the keys Honda!!!
the new MDX doesnt even have it i doubt they'd put it in a honda before an acura
06-15-2007, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
the new MDX doesnt even have it i doubt they'd put it in a honda before an acura
06-15-2007, 06:53 PM
#1549
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
the new MDX doesnt even have it i doubt they'd put it in a honda before an acura
Honda needs to step it up!
06-15-2007, 07:13 PM
#1550
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Does the S2000 count as push button start and putting it in a honda before an acura?
nah, u still need to use the key
06-15-2007, 07:13 PM
#1551
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
...and yet a sentra has a "keyless" starter. Altima has push-button start.
Honda needs to step it up!
Honda needs to step it up!
even the cheapest nissan, the Versa, has an option for it
06-16-2007, 09:31 AM
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The Nissan line having a keyless start must be a Renault thing - just about every Renault has it.
Maybe Honda did a market study and thinks its customers don't want it.
Maybe Honda did a market study and thinks its customers don't want it.
06-16-2007, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
The Nissan line having a keyless start must be a Renault thing - just about every Renault has it.
Maybe Honda did a market study and thinks its customers don't want it.
Maybe Honda did a market study and thinks its customers don't want it.
Now Nissan & Toyota have it.
The public likes it...especially women.
Honda is just being its usual "odd" self.
06-16-2007, 07:22 PM
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I actually couldn't care less about having a keyless start. Wasn't there just a thread around where Nissan owners couldn't start their cars because the "keys" were disabled or something? I think I'd rather just have a regular key....
06-16-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I actually couldn't care less about having a keyless start. Wasn't there just a thread around where Nissan owners couldn't start their cars because the "keys" were disabled or something? I think I'd rather just have a regular key....
.....instead wish they would spend more time on more torque/hp, better rebound control, six speed a/t or smoother manual trans, better wheels etc….of course I am a dinosaur as I think the nav is superfluous
06-17-2007, 08:15 AM
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The keyless thing is a gimmick ... and everyone likes a gimmick. But will it make or break the deal? I think that for a $20k car, a keyless start won't be the deciding factor ... but not having curtain airbags not being an option, good fuel economy (ie >30 mpg highway) or quiet interior would.
But I do think that Honda needs to keep up with the Joneses (eventually) with things like keyless start ... starting with the entire Acura line so it can trickle down to the Honda line.
Edit: Holy crap! A EX-L V6 Accord costs $27k! That's as much as a TSX! I guess that's if you want a 6-cyl vs 4-cyl ... I was a little surprised by that.
But will it make or break the deal? I think that for a $20k car, a keyless start won't be the deciding factor ... but not having curtain airbags not being an option, good fuel economy (ie >30 mpg highway) or quiet interior would. But I do think that Honda needs to keep up with the Joneses (eventually) with things like keyless start ... starting with the entire Acura line so it can trickle down to the Honda line.
Edit: Holy crap! A EX-L V6 Accord costs $27k! That's as much as a TSX! I guess that's if you want a 6-cyl vs 4-cyl ... I was a little surprised by that.
06-17-2007, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by derrick
The keyless thing is a gimmick ... and everyone likes a gimmick. But will it make or break the deal? I think that for a $20k car, a keyless start won't be the deciding factor ... but not having curtain airbags not being an option, good fuel economy (ie >30 mpg highway) or quiet interior would.
But I do think that Honda needs to keep up with the Joneses (eventually) with things like keyless start ... starting with the entire Acura line so it can trickle down to the Honda line.
Edit: Holy crap! A EX-L V6 Accord costs $27k! That's as much as a TSX! I guess that's if you want a 6-cyl vs 4-cyl ... I was a little surprised by that.
But will it make or break the deal? I think that for a $20k car, a keyless start won't be the deciding factor ... but not having curtain airbags not being an option, good fuel economy (ie >30 mpg highway) or quiet interior would. But I do think that Honda needs to keep up with the Joneses (eventually) with things like keyless start ... starting with the entire Acura line so it can trickle down to the Honda line.
Edit: Holy crap! A EX-L V6 Accord costs $27k! That's as much as a TSX! I guess that's if you want a 6-cyl vs 4-cyl ... I was a little surprised by that.
