Honda: Civic News
02-10-2005 | 03:20 PM
#282
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Wow!! That's a Civic??? Not bad at all. My first thought was, it looks like a TSX, RSX, Accord coupe....and then on and on and on. I see a lot of cues from other cars as well. Like...Audi, Scion TC, and others.
But nice concept!
But nice concept!
02-10-2005 | 03:25 PM
#283
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
i wonder what the pricing is gonna be. civics have been overpriced for a while now. 18k for a civic ex? when a scion tc comes loaded for 1-2k less
Civic is moving up market but not by alot. Fit/Jazz is taking up low end. Scion TC isn't loaded 1-2k less.
02-10-2005 | 03:26 PM
#284
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Looks great!! except the roundness of the back end tho. Looks very CL, RL -ish to me. But the sharp front end seems to be the way Honda wants to go these days, which I absolutely Love
With a 200HP engine, this paves way for Honda/Acura to get rid of the RSX and move that upmarket in to a 30-35K coupe with power something like the TL, as a competitor for 350Z, SC430, TT, etc.
Good move Honda
Now if only you guys do something similar with the new Civic sedan (good power and looks), then its all taken care of.
With a 200HP engine, this paves way for Honda/Acura to get rid of the RSX and move that upmarket in to a 30-35K coupe with power something like the TL, as a competitor for 350Z, SC430, TT, etc.
Good move Honda
Now if only you guys do something similar with the new Civic sedan (good power and looks), then its all taken care of.
02-10-2005 | 05:00 PM
#289
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Originally Posted by Zapata
Civic is moving up market but not by alot. Fit/Jazz is taking up low end. Scion TC isn't loaded 1-2k less.
civic coupe ex - msrp 17,525
127hp
front disc/rear drum
15" hubcabs
scion tc - msrp 16,515
160hp
front/rear disc
mp3 player w/satellite
17" alloys
02-10-2005 | 05:47 PM
#290
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
civic coupe ex - msrp 17,525
127hp
front disc/rear drum
15" hubcabs
scion tc - msrp 16,515
160hp
front/rear disc
mp3 player w/satellite
17" alloys
127hp
front disc/rear drum
15" hubcabs
scion tc - msrp 16,515
160hp
front/rear disc
mp3 player w/satellite
17" alloys
not the current civic
comparing old engine....shit it's still using the d series.....
Last edited by Zapata; 02-10-2005 at 05:50 PM.
02-10-2005 | 07:02 PM
#291
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Think its unlikely even the new civic will match the scion tc's content at its base price. A little disappointed they decided to show an overdone concept rather than a real civic, none the less it looks like it should be a fun car once again. Hopefully the price doesn't get out of hand.
02-10-2005 | 09:48 PM
#293
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Originally Posted by kansaiwalker1
I wonder if Honda is going to boost the HP of the RSX. This new Si blows away the base RSX and makes the Type S almost irrelevant. Maybe a new base 210 hp RSX and 250 hp Type S will do the trick.
to the RSX in the USDM.
02-11-2005 | 12:30 AM
#296
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
civic coupe ex - msrp 17,525
127hp
front disc/rear drum
15" hubcabs
scion tc - msrp 16,515
160hp
front/rear disc
mp3 player w/satellite
17" alloys
127hp
front disc/rear drum
15" hubcabs
scion tc - msrp 16,515
160hp
front/rear disc
mp3 player w/satellite
17" alloys
but the EX civics have 4 disc brakes if memory serves. and they finally give the EX alloys.
But I agree. Right now I'd take a tC any day over the civic.
02-11-2005 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sarlacc23
Umm i dont know what theyve done with the engine
but the EX civics have 4 disc brakes if memory serves. and they finally give the EX alloys.
But I agree. Right now I'd take a tC any day over the civic.
but the EX civics have 4 disc brakes if memory serves. and they finally give the EX alloys.
But I agree. Right now I'd take a tC any day over the civic.
quality difference between a tC and a Civic is not even close. You can see where they cut costs in the tC.
Morerover standard civic should also be 160hp w/ the use of the k20 engine.
02-11-2005 | 07:59 AM
#298
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The RSX should be getting a full re-design for MY07 with plans to move it upscale to something like a 2-door TSX.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
02-11-2005 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
The RSX should be getting a full re-design for MY07 with plans to move it upscale to something like a 2-door TSX.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
It would be nice to have the RSX bow to a RWD coupe
02-11-2005 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
The RSX should be getting a full re-design for MY07 with plans to move it upscale to something like a 2-door TSX.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
02-11-2005 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Link or Honda bias??
Go see for yourself
For some it maybe ok but you can see were Scion went cheap. It's ok....just don't say it's a better buy than the civic. Current Civic EX is very comfortable and the quality is great. I have two
02-11-2005 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
The RSX should be getting a full re-design for MY07 with plans to move it upscale to something like a 2-door TSX.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
You have to remember that Honda works on a 5-year cycle and sometimes car models overlap each other.
Look at the "new" 240hp Honda Accord, when it came out in 2003 the Luxury branded TL-P only had 225hp. Sure there was a Type S, but Honda has stepped on its toes with horsepower in the past. The RL also only had 225hp for a long time from a 3.5L v6!
I don't get why people keep comparing this car to the current generation RSX. When the new RSX comes out in MY07, I'd imagine it would have more horsepower than 210, and I'd imagine when the TSX gets refreshed in MY07, it will also have more horsepower.
02-11-2005 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Zapata
Go see for yourself For some it maybe ok but you can see were Scion went cheap. It's ok....just don't say it's a better buy than the civic. Current Civic EX is very comfortable and the quality is great. I have two
For some it maybe ok but you can see were Scion went cheap. It's ok....just don't say it's a better buy than the civic. Current Civic EX is very comfortable and the quality is great. I have two Interior quality is subjective; the Golf GL felt superior to both ergonomically & quality-wise but we know there's more to that story.
02-11-2005 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by VeeralS05
OMG Thank god its not a hatchback...when i clicked the thread link i was chanting to myself please dont let it be a hatchback! it looks really good too!
02-11-2005 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kansaiwalker1
I just realized that the new Si has 5 more horsepower than the new V6 Lucerne. That thing must be a real boat.
02-11-2005 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
i would like for honda to move the S2K to the acura line as a new coupe/roadster to fill the gap between the rsx and nsx.
Seriously though, many people seem to think the S2000 will be discontinued after the 2006 model. They said the same thing for the 2003 model though.
With Acura getting another coupe (maybe the CL again), who knows what Honda is going to do ... Historically they usually don't carry that many models, so it may mean that some other models will be getting axed.
02-11-2005 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Zapata
quality difference between a tC and a Civic is not even close. You can see where they cut costs in the tC. Morerover standard civic should also be 160hp w/ the use of the k20 engine.
Morerover standard civic should also be 160hp w/ the use of the k20 engine.The power of the new civic should be interesting, it would seem 3 gas engines would make most sense, 140 base 160 ex 200 si. Doubt we will see a hatch again, even though I wouldn't mind seeing a dx hatch.
02-14-2005 | 12:01 AM
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2006 Civic SI Concept
http://hondanews.com/CatID1000?mid=2...37548&mime=asc
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch traction and cornering performance.
Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive Si we've ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda.
Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive Si we've ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda.
02-14-2005 | 07:52 AM
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Don't want to be the repost police here, but this was posted days ago: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296227
02-14-2005 | 09:50 AM
#319
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
Don't want to be the repost police here, but this was posted days ago: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=296227
02-14-2005 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BuddySol
Hahahaha. For some reason that made me laugh. What was posted days ago?
fabrikated started a new thread about this Concept Si. I merged his new thread into this existing one.