2010 new Honda hybrid spied

civicracer32 · 07-18-2008, 04:30 PM

Spy Photos: 2010 Honda Hybrid Compact Coupe

Great. Bigger than a prius. So much for a lightweight, smaller insight-like fuel saving model. I guess they're going to try an do battle with the Prius. Toyota's new plug-in prius for 2010 is a crock going only 7 miles on electric only. The hefty weight of NiMh batteries means it cost $50 cents-$1.00 in electricity to charge the batteries after 7 miles. If a gallon of gas gets you 46 mpg in the current prius for $4.50 a gallon. 7 miles for 75 cents is about the same cost per mile. No cost savings then, just a marketing gimmick for the uneducated. Hybrids need lighterweight vehicles using LiIon batteries. Until then, I'm not buying another hybrid. I still have my deposit on this vehicle that I found out about last December. This is a vehicle that is not designed by mainstream manufacturers trying to protect their service departments by giving them a maintenance intensive ICE. Or, influenced by oil industry lobbyists who fight to keep the CAFE satndards as low as possible.

Aptera

For good discussion and more details on the aptera, go to ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum -

icewildabeast · 07-18-2008, 04:59 PM

ewww, it looks like a prius too...

***SiAzul*** · 07-18-2008, 05:03 PM

The grill reminds me of a VW

csxian · 07-18-2008, 06:11 PM

It's Honda FCX
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Edit: Wait!! It's different!! Looks like a Honda Stream too...

eriplex · 07-18-2008, 08:01 PM

wow, it looks so much like the prius =( ick

Nichos · 07-19-2008, 12:24 AM

I call BS! Look at the grill in the first picture... you can see the round Toyota emblem. It looks so much like the Prius because it IS a Prius.

av911 · 07-19-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nichos

I call BS! Look at the grill in the first picture... you can see the round Toyota emblem. It looks so much like the Prius because it IS a Prius.

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Spied on the Street: 2010 Global Small Hybrid

Still see the round Toyota emblem???

Pdivizzle0112 · 07-19-2008, 02:41 AM

wow..maybe toyota and honda are joining forces..

no wonder our new lexus hybrid is gonna look like a fit

Emerican · 07-19-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nichos

I call BS! Look at the grill in the first picture... you can see the round Toyota emblem. It looks so much like the Prius because it IS a Prius.

If you read under one of the pictures, it says it was tested with a Prius, and a 2009 Civic Hybrid

bulit184 · 07-19-2008, 01:49 PM

damn that thing is ugly as s**t...

ley · 07-19-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icewildabeast

ewww, it looks like a prius too...

I think it looks like a cross between the prius and the insight

Nichos · 07-19-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av911

Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Spied on the Street: 2010 Global Small Hybrid

Still see the round Toyota emblem???

Fair enough, that pic is much more revealing... but you have to agree it might as well be a Prius.

Civic06SiR · 07-19-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icewildabeast

ewww, it looks like a prius too...

Burner · 08-10-2008, 04:56 PM

What you originally posted appears to be the return of the Insight. Link to Story

Link to video

Burner · 09-09-2008, 07:13 PM

I received an e-mail from Honda today. In it was a link to This

durufle · 09-10-2008, 11:21 PM

The concept photos appear to show an LED type of headlight design. Will be interesting to see if those come out on the production model.

ryker · 09-11-2008, 03:12 PM

I get 32-43mpg from my Civic EX non-hybrid. I'd love to have a Civic hybrid with the r18 engine. So I would still have plenty of power and could get great MPG.

r18, IMA, and CVT (or DSG) would be great.

x2ruff4u · 09-14-2008, 12:18 AM

I was about to say ppl before I saw burner's link, everythig is mostly black covered and doesnt show its true look. Dont judge a book by its cover but whats underneath in this story>.>, also some photos on cars dont always look as great in person. Its The Angle

FlyingBrickyard · 09-14-2008, 09:41 AM

It reminds me more of the old CRX (with 4 doors instead of 2) than it does a Prius.

Although, what's the deal with automakers recently subbing out front grille design to Gillette? I thought only Ford was doing that with the Fusion (hence the name).

Burner · 10-06-2008, 04:55 PM

More Photos, including interior shots

Still more photos

It debuted at the Paris Auto show this past weekend. The back end definately is reminiscent of the old insight. It looks like a CVT transmission. I'm sure the funky looking headlights won't make production.

07-18-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
civicracer32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, Carmel Valley Posts: 619 iTrader: 1 / 100%	2010 new Honda hybrid spied Spy Photos: 2010 Honda Hybrid Compact Coupe Great. Bigger than a prius. So much for a lightweight, smaller insight-like fuel saving model. I guess they're going to try an do battle with the Prius. Toyota's new plug-in prius for 2010 is a crock going only 7 miles on electric only. The hefty weight of NiMh batteries means it cost $50 cents-$1.00 in electricity to charge the batteries after 7 miles. If a gallon of gas gets you 46 mpg in the current prius for $4.50 a gallon. 7 miles for 75 cents is about the same cost per mile. No cost savings then, just a marketing gimmick for the uneducated. Hybrids need lighterweight vehicles using LiIon batteries. Until then, I'm not buying another hybrid. I still have my deposit on this vehicle that I found out about last December. This is a vehicle that is not designed by mainstream manufacturers trying to protect their service departments by giving them a maintenance intensive ICE. Or, influenced by oil industry lobbyists who fight to keep the CAFE satndards as low as possible. Aptera For good discussion and more details on the aptera, go to ApteraForum.com - Aptera Car Forum -

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*SiAzul* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Durham, NC Age: 21 Posts: 4,035 Mario iTrader: 2 / 100%	The grill reminds me of a VW __________________

07-18-2008, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
csxian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 4 / 100%	It's Honda FCX HondabƒNƒ‹ƒ}bFCXƒNƒ‰ƒŠƒeƒB Edit: Wait!! It's different!! Looks like a Honda Stream too... Last edited by csxian; 07-18-2008 at 06:13 PM.

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Pdivizzle0112 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: california Posts: 1,325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	wow..maybe toyota and honda are joining forces.. no wonder our new lexus hybrid is gonna look like a fit Last edited by Pdivizzle0112; 07-19-2008 at 02:42 AM.

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durufle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Jordan, UT Age: 59 Posts: 22 Scott iTrader: 0 / 0%	2010 Insight The concept photos appear to show an LED type of headlight design. Will be interesting to see if those come out on the production model.

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icewildabeast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoodridge, IL Age: 25 Posts: 313 Will iTrader: 0 / 0%	ewww, it looks like a prius too...

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eriplex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,224 Erica iTrader: 0 / 0%	wow, it looks so much like the prius =( ick

07-19-2008, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nichos Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I call BS! Look at the grill in the first picture... you can see the round Toyota emblem. It looks so much like the Prius because it IS a Prius.

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bulit184 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 809 iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn that thing is ugly as s**t...

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Burner Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 67 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	What you originally posted appears to be the return of the Insight. Link to Story Link to video

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Burner Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 67 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I received an e-mail from Honda today. In it was a link to This

09-11-2008, 03:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
ryker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,904 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I get 32-43mpg from my Civic EX non-hybrid. I'd love to have a Civic hybrid with the r18 engine. So I would still have plenty of power and could get great MPG. r18, IMA, and CVT (or DSG) would be great.

09-14-2008, 12:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
x2ruff4u Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 310 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I was about to say ppl before I saw burner's link, everythig is mostly black covered and doesnt show its true look. Dont judge a book by its cover but whats underneath in this story>.>, also some photos on cars dont always look as great in person. Its The Angle

09-14-2008, 09:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
FlyingBrickyard Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It reminds me more of the old CRX (with 4 doors instead of 2) than it does a Prius. Although, what's the deal with automakers recently subbing out front grille design to Gillette? I thought only Ford was doing that with the Fusion (hence the name). Last edited by FlyingBrickyard; 09-14-2008 at 09:55 AM.

10-06-2008, 04:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Burner Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 67 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	More Photos, including interior shots Still more photos It debuted at the Paris Auto show this past weekend. The back end definately is reminiscent of the old insight. It looks like a CVT transmission. I'm sure the funky looking headlights won't make production.

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