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axiomatik · 09-04-2008, 12:30 PM

Paris Preview: Officially Official, Honda's new hybrid is the Insight! - Autoblog

and it looks like they just slapped an FCX Clarity front end on the body of a Prius.

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 12:32 PM

Yea, shit looks just like a Prius. I'm sure it'll sell just as well if not better because it's going to be less expensive.

LeftNutOfGowd · 09-04-2008, 12:47 PM

Now soccer moms can roll in style lol

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 12:49 PM

is that the one that lets out water emissions??
??

BustedS13 · 09-04-2008, 12:52 PM

no. fucking. way.

***S14DB*** · 09-04-2008, 12:58 PM

Awww man. R8 Grill LEDs and LEDs in the ballin wheels. Hybrid pimpin!

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:02 PM

but that is the one they have in the commercials that let out water through the exhaust right??

it has like no smog??!!!

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stiizy

is that the one that lets out water emissions??
??

No that would be a Hydrogen vehicle like BMW's 7 series hydrogen car.

This is a hybrid electric vehicle just like the Prius.

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:11 PM

OH okay cool thanks for clearing that up...

but i want that one i was talking about..

Kn1ves · 09-04-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stiizy

is that the one that lets out water emissions??
??

Its similar in shape to their Honda FCX Clarity which only emits water as its only emmission

Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle - Official Web Site

Honda CR-Z Concept in the back
Honda FCX Clarity middle
Honda Insight in the forefront

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stiizy

OH okay cool thanks for clearing that up...

but i want that one i was talking about..

Yea, you can only get the FCX Clarity in CA right now.

It'll be another 10 years, but we'll start seeing those a lot.

LongGrain · 09-04-2008, 01:31 PM

i cant believe they can get away with that

if you cover up the front end and the tail lights it looks just like a prius

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:35 PM

^^ yea just saw it on honda god those things are fucking ugly but i guess worth it but a locked 600 a month 3 year LEASE fuck outta here!!

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:36 PM

What was that 2 door one on that Autoblog page??

it looks kinda hot

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stiizy

What was that 2 door one on that Autoblog page??

it looks kinda hot

That was a concept called the CRZ. The white pearl paint on the car is absolutely stunning in person. It has a purple tint to it.

It's a concept that the possible CRX will be based off of.

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:45 PM

wow are they finally gonna reprise the CRX,

only took 20 years huh?

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stiizy

wow are they finally gonna reprise the CRX,

only took 20 years huh?

Supposedly. If you woulda asked me 2 years ago if they would be bringing back the CRX, I woulda said 'prolly not'.

But the market now makes it a damn no brainer. 2011 is my guess. Not sure if it'll be a two-seater or not. The first gen Insight didn't do so well so my guess would be not. But maybe.

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 01:52 PM

i would take an insight now...

they were okay looking for an ugly car..

does that make sense???

you know what i mean...

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiizy

i would take an insight now...

they were okay looking for an ugly car..

does that make sense???

you know what i mean...

If you take off the rear tire covers it would look just like a modern CRX.

murda-c · 09-04-2008, 01:54 PM

It's the shape it is because that shape is the most aerodynamic while still having good passenger room.

EDIT: Also what does the original insight's suspension look like?

weighing less than a ton makes me curious as to how it would do if you swapped a b16 in it, lol.

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

It's the shape it is because that shape is the most aerodynamic while still having good passenger room.

Yep. The current Prius has one of the lowest drag coefficient of any car on the market.

stiizy · 09-04-2008, 02:02 PM

^^ yeah i think i remember you comparing it to the GTR's right?

Murda K20 R would be a better swap haha

murda-c · 09-04-2008, 02:03 PM

Hell i don't know shit about honda's.

All i remember is being in a guy at schools civic and him revving to 9.5k, and me bracing myself for the explosion of oil and rods...that never came.

*exitspeed* · 09-04-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

weighing less than a ton makes me curious as to how it would do if you swapped a b16 in it, lol.

Funny you ask that.

At the last AutoX event I did, a guy was racing an Insight. He had racing slicks on some steelies and was KILLIN. He was running way faster times then I was in my stock 240 on all season tires.

Kn1ves · 09-04-2008, 02:17 PM

Insights can get EP3 front suspension and can handle K20 swaps and the chassis is all aluminum and weighs 1800lbs...

food for thought

RiversideS13 · 09-04-2008, 02:21 PM

i can accept the roof that looks like pyrius because of good aerodynamic, but it should come with fender flares to stand out from pyrius.

Ace Callaway · 09-04-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftNutOfGowd

Now soccer moms can roll in style lol

With no panties.

Car looks mad fresh. I'm down to get one. Probably won't though! ehehe

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 09-04-2008, 06:00 PM

The front end is VERY similar to a japan only odyssey that kevin and I have been craving for quite some time. I would buy this shit in a heartbeat!

flip3d · 09-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murda-c

It's the shape it is because that shape is the most aerodynamic while still having good passenger room.

EDIT: Also what does the original insight's suspension look like?

weighing less than a ton makes me curious as to how it would do if you swapped a b16 in it, lol.

*cough* google k20 insight *cough*

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axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New Honda Insight revealed Paris Preview: Officially Official, Honda's new hybrid is the Insight! - Autoblog and it looks like they just slapped an FCX Clarity front end on the body of a Prius. __________________

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is that the one that lets out water emissions?? ??

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but that is the one they have in the commercials that let out water through the exhaust right?? it has like no smog??!!!

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OH okay cool thanks for clearing that up... but i want that one i was talking about..

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LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i cant believe they can get away with that if you cover up the front end and the tail lights it looks just like a prius

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ yea just saw it on honda god those things are fucking ugly but i guess worth it but a locked 600 a month 3 year LEASE fuck outta here!!

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What was that 2 door one on that Autoblog page?? it looks kinda hot

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow are they finally gonna reprise the CRX, only took 20 years huh?

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would take an insight now... they were okay looking for an ugly car.. does that make sense??? you know what i mean...

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murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 33 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's the shape it is because that shape is the most aerodynamic while still having good passenger room. EDIT: Also what does the original insight's suspension look like? weighing less than a ton makes me curious as to how it would do if you swapped a b16 in it, lol. __________________

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stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ yeah i think i remember you comparing it to the GTR's right? Murda K20 R would be a better swap haha

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murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 33 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hell i don't know shit about honda's. All i remember is being in a guy at schools civic and him revving to 9.5k, and me bracing myself for the explosion of oil and rods...that never came. __________________

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RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i can accept the roof that looks like pyrius because of good aerodynamic, but it should come with fender flares to stand out from pyrius.

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