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07-20-2009, 11:02 AM
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| New Honda president says we don't need V8s, rear-wheel drive
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Honda Motor Co.'s new president, Takanubo Ito, has said in no uncertain terms that V8 power and rear-wheel drive motivation aren't in the automaker's future.
Ito, who took the reigns from Takeo Fukui last month, said during his first press conference, "I don't think we need a classic front-engine, rear-drive car. It would be meaningless to emulate what other companies have done for more than five decades."
Honda's new president went on to say that, "We are considering incorporating new engines, motors, transmissions and chassis into mid- to large-sized hybrid vehicles," and confirmed that his predecessor's plan to create a V8 and a new rear-wheel drive architecture have been killed after Honda reassessed its priorities amidst the tanking economy. Instead, expect Honda's future premium offerings – primarily those from Acura – to adopt fuel-efficient inline-four and V6 engines, equipped with hybrid motors, and all-wheel drive.
| thats right Acura...think OUTSIDE of the box...
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07-20-2009, 11:22 AM
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We don't need V8's and RWD's like we don't need mindless action flicks, hardcore porn and "That's What She Said" jokes.
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07-20-2009, 11:35 AM
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that's what all other companies are doing for recent years.. moving away from V8 and RWD
nothing new/surprising
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07-20-2009, 11:36 AM
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Which is why I give all the more props to Pontiac and the G8
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07-20-2009, 11:41 AM
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No one NEEDS V8's and rear wheel drive, we WANT V8's and rear wheel drive.
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07-20-2009, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sonick  Which is why I give all the more props to Pontiac and the G8 | ok that just came out of nowhere
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07-20-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Great68 No one NEEDS V8's and rear wheel drive, we WANT V8's and rear wheel drive. | not everyone is into backward technology
i know this is a car forum
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07-20-2009, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleSpeaker not everyone is into backward technology
i know this is a car forum | Backwards? This is a car forum.
Most car enthusiasts want RWD, we want to be able to steer with our right foot, not white knuckle the steering wheel dealing with FWD torque steer or understeer corners in AWD. I wish there were more options for smaller RWD cars like the 1-series or my C-class coupe.
As for V8s, despite the gas-mileage green hippies, many of us still think like:  | |
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07-20-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Great68 No one NEEDS V8's and rear wheel drive, we WANT V8's and rear wheel drive. | hes actually right. from a marketing perspective, this occurs all the time. hondas man objective is to provide the public with vehicles with outstanding reliability and fuel efficiency. Its been like this since the beginning and hondas biggest competitor is toyota at this time.
The person i quoted above has basically hit the nail with the hammer. whether he realized it or not. Afterall, if honda really did release a rwd, v8 tl would this be able to pull consumers in that are interested in those types of cars? most likely not.
they are sticking to what they know best and what they are known for: fuel efficiency and reliability. You also have to think of consumer needs/ demographics, etc.
In the end, consumers don't NEED this from honda
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07-20-2009, 02:18 PM
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Honda doesn't have a vehicle to market the V8 atm IMO that would be competitive in the market
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07-20-2009, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu Honda doesn't have a vehicle to market the V8 atm IMO that would be competitive in the market |
s2000/s3000 but they will most likely release a v6 before they would ever release a v8 for the vehicle. they would make a whole new vehicle for the v8 if they brought it out.. but they wont and probably never will lol
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Originally Posted by EagleSpeaker not everyone is into backward technology
i know this is a car forum | Backward technology?
HUH?
I don't know, I've never seen a FWD formula 1 car...
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Originally Posted by jbsali hes actually right. from a marketing perspective, this occurs all the time. hondas man objective is to provide the public with vehicles with outstanding reliability and fuel efficiency. Its been like this since the beginning and hondas biggest competitor is toyota at this time.
The person i quoted above has basically hit the nail with the hammer. whether he realized it or not. Afterall, if honda really did release a rwd, v8 tl would this be able to pull consumers in that are interested in those types of cars? most likely not.
they are sticking to what they know best and what they are known for: fuel efficiency and reliability. You also have to think of consumer needs/ demographics, etc.
In the end, consumers don't NEED this from honda | I understand they are picking their market segment, people looking for RWD performance will not want a Honda.
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07-20-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Great68 I understand they are picking their market segment, people looking for RWD performance will not want a Honda. | not all true, it all depends on there demographics. and are they brand loyalty. but basing this on the average (person look for rwd), yeah your totally right
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07-20-2009, 02:49 PM
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Just look at the X6!
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07-20-2009, 03:53 PM
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No surprise. It was just a practical business decision appropriate to the current economic trend.
I actually give props to decision.
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07-20-2009, 04:28 PM
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so that means all their cars are gonna be FWD?
hmmm the next S2000 will be FWD...
Honda is dumb. Plain and Simple...no wonder their lineup is lackluster...especially their Acura lineup...
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07-20-2009, 04:42 PM
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i guess [Acura] will never be able to compete with the big boys...
gosh.. and i was really hopping to hear that v8
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07-20-2009, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kalize so that means all their cars are gonna be FWD?
hmmm the next S2000 will be FWD...
Honda is dumb. Plain and Simple...no wonder their lineup is lackluster...especially their Acura lineup... | I don't think there will be a next gen for the s2k. Just like there isn't a next gen for the nsx.
Hm.. so why did honda get a new president?
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07-20-2009, 07:18 PM
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They don't even need to announce this. I wasn't expecting anything of the like from them anyway.
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07-20-2009, 07:47 PM
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seems like the age of affordable sporty cars is gone
no more rsx, prelude, new eclipse is a fat ass, no 240sx
in 2000 there seemed to be a huge market for these types of cars now its all practical four door sedans and cars like evoX and sti are way overpriced in my opinion-most people who have 50k for a car are not interested in a morphed, fast version of an economy car
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07-20-2009, 07:52 PM
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yet again proving honda is the gayest automobile company in the world.
i probably just offended 95% of the forum. o well
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07-20-2009, 08:10 PM
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They want to focus on creating larger grills.
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07-20-2009, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Razr seems like the age of affordable sporty cars is gone
no more rsx, prelude, new eclipse is a fat ass, no 240sx | Hyundai Genesis
... and the upcoming Toyota/Subaru FR sports coupe, and a possible resurrection of the Nissan Silvia.
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07-20-2009, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sid Vicious yet again proving honda is the gayest automobile company in the world.
i probably just offended 95% of the forum. o well | I drive a Honda, and I agree with you.
Back then they were good and creative, but now we're in a different time zone. WE WANT v8 RWD!
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