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| The Canadian built Honda Ridgeline is a 4-door pickup with a 5 foot long bed. The Ridgeline has a standared all wheel drive system, and 247 horsepower 3.5 Liter VTEC V-6. It has a tow rating of 5,000 lbs. and a payload rating of 1,100 lbs. The Ridgeline has a dual action tailgate that can flip down or swing out, while the "in bed trunk" is a large lockable and weatherproof storage area under the truck bed. $27,700. In the future expect a V-8 option. |
| UPDATED: 2/10/2006 |
| 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid The new 06 Accord Hybrid will have a high-output V-6 as standard along with leather interior, sattelite radio, L.E.D. taillights, a new power moonroof, Variable Cylinder Management, and unique lightweight 16" wheels. The Accord Hybrid adds an electric motor to the V-6s power to combine for 253 horsepower. $31,900. |
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| 2007 Model Changes and Rumors: CR-V: Redesigned with 180-200 Hp. Jazz/Fit: US introduction. 1.5 L I-4. Odyssey & RL: Possible IMA (hybrid). RD-X: US introduction with a TURBOCHARDED 2.3 L I-4 and SH-AWD. TL: Possible SH-AWD, 300 Hp Type S. TSX: Possible SH-AWD, increased HP. |
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| A HONDA V-8!!! Honda is currently testing a competitor's V-8 in the Ridgeline. Honda is leaning strongly on greenlighting their first production V-8, a 4.2-4.4L. If the 8 is a go, it would show up first in the RL redesign around 2008, then in the 2009-2010 Ridgeline. |
| The Acura NSX Gets a V-10!!! Honda announced that the new NSX/replacement will be powered with a V-10. It is expected to have Variable Cylinder Management. A release date or even model year is not known. |
| 2006 Honda Accord The redesigned '06 Accord has several new changes. Most noticable is the new rear end. Chrome exhaust tips and new all red L.E.D. taillights give the Accord a sportier appearance, while horsepower increases to both the I-4 and V-6 engines boost HP ratings to 166 (I-4) and 244 (V-6). All new for '06 is the EX V-6 6-speed manual option and the 17 inch wheels. All Accords and Civics now have daytime running lights. |
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| The entire '06 lineup is all-new with a coupe, sedan, hybrid, and Si. The coupe and sedan come with 1.8 L i-vtec I-4s (30-40 mpg), while the hybrid gets a 110 HP 1.3 L i-vtec I-4 (49-51 mpg), and the Si gets an all new 197 HP 2.0 L i-vtec I-4 (23-32 mpg). The hybrid can now run completely on the electric motor, gasoline engine, or a combination of both. The Si comes with well bolstered swade seats and 17" wheels with available high performance tires. |
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| 2007 Honda Fit. Look for the U.S. version of the Honda Jazz (sold in Europe and Asia) to arrive mid-summer as an '07. A 1.5 Liter I-4 with 109 HP will power this subcompact which becomes Honda's entry level vehicle below the Civic. Fuel economy will be 33 city 38 highway. Features include a "magic" back seat , paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and available Honda Factory Performance 16 inch wheels and underbody kits. Prices $12,000-$15,000. |
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| 2006 Motor Trend "Car of the Year" & 2006 North American Car of the Year" |
| 2006 Motor Trend "Truck of the Year" & 2006 "North American Truck of the Year" |
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline |
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| Civic Si Sedan Concept. (Right) At the Chicago Auto show Honda confirmed it's plans to build an Si sedan. It will use the Si coupe's 197 HP 2.0L I-4 and 6-speed transmission with helical limited slip differential. This concept is very close to the production model which will be on sale in the fall as an '07. |