Sentences with phrase «honda halo car»

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This halo car should help revive the reputation of the entire Civic lineup, which took a big hit from critics when Honda introduced the conservative ninth - generation Civic.

When a mainstream company like Nissan or Ford or Honda decides to build a halo car, they throw everything they've got at it.

The successor to Honda's «90s performance halo car, the celebrated NSX, may see the light of day after all.

As the crucial halo car for Honda's premium brand, the mid-engine Acura NSX will combine the magic of the original, aluminum - bodied NSX sports car with the technology of a hybrid whose electric motors power the front wheels and provide for torque vectoring, as well.

The main driving force behind the project, according to the Aussie outlet, is the demand from North American Honda dealers, who won't have a sexy Acura NSX halo car to place in their showrooms.

While its newest hybrid — the CR - Z sports coupe — looks set to crank the fun up somewhat, Honda's halo car will be sorely missed, especially with the 5 - litre V10 engine it was due to sport.

However, Honda wanted a «halo» car, an affordable new vehicle that would showcase its other hybrid offerings and bring traffic to showrooms.

We understand the business case may be tough, especially when the CTR's hatchback bodystyle isn't sold in America at all, but we think Honda's North American showrooms could use a bit more performance edge, and an affordable halo car like the Type R could do just that.

Obviously, the Insight vs. Prius comparison isn't very satisfying from a more objective perspective, with Honda's hybrid being a small aluminum two - seater and Toyota's hybrid being a mid-size «family» car, but PR and marketing are rarely based on objective standards, so it is not so surprising to learn that Honda is finding that the «halo» effect of having the fuel economy leader is worth keeping in production a car that sells about 2,000 units per year.