NickF1011 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 http://jalopnik.com/5445593/honda-cr+z-det...how-live-photos What an unfortunately long front overhang this thing has. Pretty cheapy looking interior for a Honda too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 That interior made me want to throw up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Very odd interior design. What is that little pod in the middle canted toward the driver? It looks like it blocks part of the GPS/Audio screen in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 It looks like it has the Mazda 3 lockjaw disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 http://jalopnik.com/5445593/honda-cr+z-det...how-live-photos What an unfortunately long front overhang this thing has. Pretty cheapy looking interior for a Honda too. thats the snow plow package Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Wow what a strange world we live in, the Focus interior blows a Honda interior out of the water and it gets better: Honda CR-Z: 122 HP, 33 MPG, Worst Of All Worlds http://jalopnik.com/5445212/honda-cr+z-122...ne=true&s=x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Wow what a strange world we live in, the Focus interior blows a Honda interior out of the water and it gets better: Honda CR-Z: 122 HP, 33 MPG, Worst Of All Worlds http://jalopnik.com/5445212/honda-cr+z-122...ne=true&s=x Well, at least with the CVT it gets an estimated 37 combined. :boring: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Wow what a strange world we live in, the Focus interior blows a Honda interior out of the water and it gets better: Honda CR-Z: 122 HP, 33 MPG, Worst Of All Worlds http://jalopnik.com/5445212/honda-cr+z-122...ne=true&s=x meh, not sure i would totally beleive that....Honda could NOT be so stupid to come to the table with a vehicle non competitive in ANY area..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 meh, not sure i would totally beleive that....Honda could NOT be so stupid to come to the table with a vehicle non competitive in ANY area..... Insight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Insight? Ridgeline? :hysterical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Insight? Ridgeline? :hysterical: Crosstour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Insight? mpgs were there calling card there, other than that yikes....same w the Ridgeline...PERCEIVED mileage....but THIS comes up HORRIBLY short of anything....ANYTHING.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Crosstour? I think we just named the Honda TriFAILcta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Tangent: Actually saw two Crosstours yesterday. I hate to admit, the Honda reps were right, they do look much better in person then photos show. I still wouldn't buy one, but the difference between the press photos and "real life" were like night and day. Back on course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown25 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Crosstour? The only thing they could do to screw up more is to kill the S2000...oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 meh, not sure i would totally beleive that....Honda could NOT be so stupid to come to the table with a vehicle non competitive in ANY area..... well it has an advantage that no other regular or hybrid car has, greenies will love this, it puts out NO exhaust. the epa actually created a new label for cars that emit that low of emissions. BUT, im incredibly disappointed with this car. it doesnt look as sporty as i thought it would, interior is too wierd, and it doesnt get very good mileage. crx successor my behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 BUT, im incredibly disappointed with this car. it doesnt look as sporty as i thought it would, interior is too wierd, and it doesnt get very good mileage. crx successor my behind. Considering that a 85 CRX got nearly 50 MPG (on the old scale) its a major step backwards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Considering that a 85 CRX got nearly 50 MPG (on the old scale) its a major step backwards.... Bring back 1985 crash and emission standards and you'd see 50+ mpg today, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggs32 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 After seeing the live shots I quickly realized why there were no photos of the front in the Honda press release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 This RE-confirms that Honda has officially lost their way. What is up with that!? Close contender for 2010s ugliest vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Car Examiner Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ridgeline? :hysterical: The Ridgeline does have clear advantages in handling and interior space/comfort. Clearly there were not as many pickup buyers who put their priorities there as Honda seemed to have expected, but it did serve a niche. The CR-Z on the other hand...it would have been interesting if it were very inexpensive, but it sounds like it won't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The Ridgeline does have clear advantages in handling and interior space/comfort. Clearly there were not as many pickup buyers who put their priorities there as Honda seemed to have expected, but it did serve a niche. So when HONDA builds a pickup alternative, using an existing platform and powertrains, they get credit for "clear advantages" and "serving a niche." But when FORD builds a people-mover alternative, using an existing platform and powertrains, they get a big fat fail from you? Using your logic in the Minivan comparo thread, shouldn't Honda have invested into a proper pickup truck? Since you love the business case for jumping into a declining market with several well established players. Which sold more in 2009? The Flex or the Ridgeline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The Ridgeline does have clear advantages in handling and interior space/comfort. Clearly there were not as many pickup buyers who put their priorities there as Honda seemed to have expected, but it did serve a niche. The CR-Z on the other hand...it would have been interesting if it were very inexpensive, but it sounds like it won't be. Ridgeline...explains how they took the segment by storm...UNBELEIVABLE sales numbers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Car Examiner Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 So when HONDA builds a pickup alternative, using an existing platform and powertrains, they get credit for "clear advantages" and "serving a niche." But when FORD builds a people-mover alternative, using an existing platform and powertrains, they get a big fat fail from you? Using your logic in the Minivan comparo thread, shouldn't Honda have invested into a proper pickup truck? Since you love the business case for jumping into a declining market with several well established players. Which sold more in 2009? The Flex or the Ridgeline? Had Honda wanted to serve more than a niche, it should have invested in a proper pickup, yes. I think Honda knew perfectly well the Ridgeline wasn't going mainstream but miscalculated just how small that niche would be. The Flex is different. It does serve only a niche -- luxurious but relatively impractical people hauler -- but I'm not sure it was intended to be a niche product. "Crossover SUV" is at the heart of mainstream, and I don't see why Ford wouldn't have high sales hopes for its product in that market. To stick with Honda examples, the Insight isn't in its own niche compared to the Prius, it's just a slow-selling competitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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