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Old 06-29-2005, 11:32 PM
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If Honda had put the four-door sedan's nose on the Si coupé the car would be perfect.

But I think Honda did that nose for the Si coupé probably for engine cooling reasons (sounds like it'll use an improved version of the Acura RSX Type-S engine).
Old 06-30-2005, 02:17 AM
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that is so friggin fugly, looks like a saturn.
Old 06-30-2005, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ochdx
that is so friggin fugly, looks like a saturn.
While the shape is somewhat influenced by the Saturn Ion design the 2006 Civic sedan is definitely way better-looking. The Ion looks overly styled with an ugly-looking nose compared to that of the new Civic.
Old 06-30-2005, 08:40 AM
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Old 06-30-2005, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MtViewGuy88
If Honda had put the four-door sedan's nose on the Si coupé the car would be perfect.

But I think Honda did that nose for the Si coupé probably for engine cooling reasons (sounds like it'll use an improved version of the Acura RSX Type-S engine).
what do u mean by improved? The link says 200hp 6 spd.

the current rsx-s is 210. LSD is the only thing i see.
Old 06-30-2005, 10:22 AM
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I might get a commuter car next year and was thinking about checking out the new civic for '06. But from the pictures, I don't know anymore. I'm going to have to check it out in person before passing judgment.
Old 06-30-2005, 11:16 AM
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Yeah the pentagon front is too subtle, now it looks like a Saturn.

Any one know if they will put the hybrid engine in the coupe body?
Old 07-01-2005, 10:15 AM
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Looks okay I guess, the concept looked better. Any word on a hatch coming over?
Old 07-01-2005, 10:26 AM
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I don't like how the civics are following the accord route of getting much bigger over the years. I own a 94 accord sedan right now and the other day I was in the dealership and jumped into a current gen civic....The interior was just as big if not a little bigger my 94 accord It seems like they are trying to put in more interior room without sacrificing the overall exterior size of the car, which explains the wierd design of the short hood probably.
Old 07-01-2005, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by smakdown
I don't like how the civics are following the accord route of getting much bigger over the years. I own a 94 accord sedan right now and the other day I was in the dealership and jumped into a current gen civic....The interior was just as big if not a little bigger my 94 accord It seems like they are trying to put in more interior room without sacrificing the overall exterior size of the car, which explains the wierd design of the short hood probably.
Well if you think they are getting too large, pick up a Fit/Jazz when it arrives. I'll agree with the shorter hoods, it doesn't look as good as the older generations.



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