So Honda goes all performance like with a 300hp turbo engine and 7 speed DCT - and they put it in a FWD Civic??? The mind boggles.

(Actually, to be honest, I suspect that selling such a Civic would quickly recoup their investment in the drivetrain, while the additional cost of a new FR or MR chassis would take a lot longer to hit profitability. Still sucks for a RWD enthusiast.)

 

RS500 being used as a test against vehicle is a good sign.

Sigh, the NA market blows! RS500, CTR, all the cool hot hatches are UK and no USA

 

It will never make it to the US.

 

Even if it did, its presence brings back memories of the theft rates of ITRs. I'm damn near middle age and I KNOW if I took such a car to the movies I'd come out minus one honda or parts of it, or hater marks.

 

I know how that feels since I had a ITR. But, I dont think that will be the case these days. I think the time and culture has changed a bit, all these fast and furious hype is gone.

 

I don't think honda could do anything to make me a perspective buyer again

Lastly a Honda Golf

Evan