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Jul 23, 2008 | 08:23 AM

#11

Triple-H

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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY

I happen to love the CR-Z, however, this OSM has me VERY CONCERNED.

The OSM is a sporty hybrid, open cockpit. The CR-Z is a sporty hybrid, hatchback.

I will openly weep if the CR-Z only comes in an automatic. That OSM clearly has an auto tranny when you look at the interior pic. The OSM is clearly more sportscar than the CR-Z, and if the auto is in that, the outlook for a 5 or 6-speed in the CR-Z is not looking good.

Damn, damn, damn...

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:24 AM

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Triple-H

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Originally Posted by elmmx5,Jul 23 2008, 10:41 AM

It has way too many doors.

Actually, it has just enough. That car is designed for one thing and one thing only, to steal sales from the Prius.

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:24 AM

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Triple-H

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Originally Posted by sireousrex,Jul 23 2008, 10:40 AM

I think I like the interior. Not too sure.

I love it, except for the damn missing 3rd pedal on the floor....

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:26 AM

#14

NH_s2k_Guy

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From: Hooksett, New Hampshire

Maybe it's going to have paddle shifters.

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:28 AM

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gladwins

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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Jul 23 2008, 08:23 AM

I'm guessing CVT, sorry.

Manual trannies are a dying breed, and newer automatics are getting more efficient than tradional 3-pedals. Not enough demand for a manual tranny hybrid.