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Old 09-12-2019, 02:46 PM
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Question Honda E production details - $32k = DOA?

Honda's E production details were released earlier this week - $32k for a micro car.... um... Isn't that a few grand shy of a Model 3? And isn't the eGolf more attractive?

Is the concept worth the money? The dash is certainly cool looking...


https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/10/...c-car-pricing/

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I don't know how many people would agree with you that an e-Golf is more attractive. Yes, it's close to a Model 3 but in the same way many people spend $32k or more on Minis when other far more practical (and frankly better) cars exist at or below the same price, it may very well sell.

I think it looks pretty cool, but agree that you have to love the look and size of it in order for it to make sense.
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I like the exterior design but the dash is stupid. Hey Honda, how about you do a retro cool gauge cluster, not a cluster **** of screens?

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horrible, the dash looks like they taped a bunch of cel phones end to end, and added in some ugly faux wood panels. Even the steering wheel looks like crap.
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I find the Honda better looking than both the A3 and Golf. That Honda is one of their better designs in recent years.
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If they offered it here, that would be my next beater.
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If that is $32k before $7500 tax credit they will sell as many as they make.
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Not coming to the US (for now) so irrelevant, either way. The listed price is a converted price from UK pounds, which don't usually translate directly across to dollar costs in North America.

For example, a base Mustang GT is nearly 43K pounds in the UK while it's $37K in the USA.
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FFS, Honda, give us this, PLEASE:
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Originally Posted by vader1
If that is $32k before $7500 tax credit they will sell as many as they make.
Discount is a good point, but the Mini and VW ID3 are some stiff competition and will cost less and offer more.

I really liked the concept, but the production version is less attractive. For ~$25k after rebates, it should be interesting to see how it does.


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