Yes another CR-Z thread....Honda almost axed the project.....twice

fecurtis · 03-08-2010, 02:07 PM

Report: Honda CR-Z was almost killed twice, U.S. dealers didn't want it — Autoblog

Interesting stuff.

So of Honda of America wanted the car dead....then changed their mind once they drove it, makes me a little curious about how it'll be like.

I still think the car will suck though.

DartSI · 03-08-2010, 02:12 PM

put a stock turbo 350whp k20 in there already!!!!!

lol. then it will be the hottest shat out there.

GoHuskies · 03-08-2010, 03:56 PM

And cost 30K +

DartSI · 03-08-2010, 03:59 PM

about 30k should be good. id buy it if it was 30k give or take 2k

Leonard1818 · 03-08-2010, 04:24 PM

(on paper) Shoulda axed it when they had the chance...

I can't imagine it being that much more fun to drive than a Civic Si. Maybe if the rumored type-R version ever makes it (yea.. right...) then *maybe*

greg porter · 03-08-2010, 04:34 PM

They should have axed it and started over building around a K20

iamchris · 03-08-2010, 05:15 PM

things so ugly looks like a nose on wheels

Just slap some wheels on that and you got a cr-z

dil2502 · 03-08-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg porter

They should have axed it and started over building around a K20

***mohouse*** · 03-08-2010, 10:57 PM

has anyone established what is the curb weight of the CR-Z chassis

***GeezerSi*** · 03-08-2010, 11:01 PM

Around 2800 pounds

Honda CR-Z Production Photos Leaked With Brochure Pictures

Design · 03-09-2010, 02:29 PM

Mark my words - this car will sell.

It looks to be a well balanced platform with just enough grunt to make it fun, though I do foresee a slight boost in power down the road.

kc_James · 03-09-2010, 07:49 PM

it really needs the k20 powerplant

iamchris · 03-09-2010, 08:28 PM

I must have missed out on something. when is 120 enough grunt?

Ayodog · 03-09-2010, 09:16 PM

I say dont knock it till you have tried it. If HOA wanted it axed but then changed their mind after driving it then that says something. Lets just wait and see and be happy that a car like this is making it to this side of the pacific.

Fiji Blue Si Guy715 · 03-09-2010, 09:27 PM

Should have been axed just like the Ridgeline, Element, and probably the cross tourer. All of these units sell less or just about 10,000 units. Honda axed the Prelude when it was selling at around 10,000 units. This seriously is not going to sell.

civicbao9 · 03-10-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc_James

it really needs the k20 powerplant

not likely to happen because the engine room is too small. in the conception stage they've thought about having k20+IMA but it didnt fit the engine room. got this info from a japanese car magazine Best Car

Design · 03-10-2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamchris

I must have missed out on something. when is 120 enough grunt?

Depends on your frame of reference. When was it considered that 197 was enough? 250? 300?

Point being, what you consider adequate is underpowered to someone else.

Tongman · 03-10-2010, 08:38 PM

So Honda axed the S2000 for this??? The world is coming to an end!! Mazda f-ed up on the Mazdaspeed3. Subaru f-ed up on the STi. This is proof that 2012 is true.

06CivEXJon · 03-10-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tongman

So Honda axed the S2000 for this??? The world is coming to an end!! Mazda f-ed up on the Mazdaspeed3. Subaru f-ed up on the STi. This is proof that 2012 is true.

Subaru got the STI and WRX hatch right. It should of always been a hatchback wagon. The last gen was fast but wasn't practical. I wish they discontinued the sedan imprezas,god the new sedans are fugly. The new hatch i love those are awesome.

***splew*** · 03-10-2010, 09:06 PM

A hybrid sports car seems like an oxymoron IMO. We'll see.......

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DartSI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,836 Zac	put a stock turbo 350whp k20 in there already!!!!! lol. then it will be the hottest shat out there.

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DartSI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,836 Zac	about 30k should be good. id buy it if it was 30k give or take 2k

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Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 9,118 Leonard	(on paper) Shoulda axed it when they had the chance... I can't imagine it being that much more fun to drive than a Civic Si. Maybe if the rumored type-R version ever makes it (yea.. right...) then maybe

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iamchris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,377	things so ugly looks like a nose on wheels Just slap some wheels on that and you got a cr-z

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*GeezerSi* Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29,711 -> Ken	Around 2800 pounds Honda CR-Z Production Photos Leaked With Brochure Pictures

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Design Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 610	Mark my words - this car will sell. It looks to be a well balanced platform with just enough grunt to make it fun, though I do foresee a slight boost in power down the road.

03-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
kc_James Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 37 James	it really needs the k20 powerplant

03-09-2010, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
iamchris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,377	I must have missed out on something. when is 120 enough grunt?

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Ayodog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: YL OC CALI Age: 22 Posts: 3,371 rori ( f*ck your form ) <3	I say dont knock it till you have tried it. If HOA wanted it axed but then changed their mind after driving it then that says something. Lets just wait and see and be happy that a car like this is making it to this side of the pacific.

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Fiji Blue Si Guy715 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Havertown, PA Age: 29 Posts: 150 Doug	Should have been axed just like the Ridgeline, Element, and probably the cross tourer. All of these units sell less or just about 10,000 units. Honda axed the Prelude when it was selling at around 10,000 units. This seriously is not going to sell.

03-10-2010, 08:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tongman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NorCal Age: 27 Posts: 1,525	So Honda axed the S2000 for this??? The world is coming to an end!! Mazda f-ed up on the Mazdaspeed3. Subaru f-ed up on the STi. This is proof that 2012 is true.

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