Honda Future Idea

[Sasha]

The problem with Honda are dealer mark-ups and uninspired designs.

The Honda 0 series needs to solve this. Don't allow dealer mark-ups and usher in a line-up that rivals the designs of Aston Martin and Land Rover. The USDM Honda designs need a Euro and JDM redo. Art Center designers aren't in touch with reality or the customer base. Jon Ikeda needs to bring back the 3G TL design principles.

The Prelude will be marked-up by dealers and then branded as a sales failure. Well duh, it's self inflicted.
Acura Integra Type-S is marked-up $10,000 USD. And it's not even desirable.

I wish Honda had more control with the Dealers in the United States!!!

[hollus]

No politics! Deleted.

[ispano6]

I wish Honda had more control with the Dealers in the United States!!!

Honda is getting complaints from the greedy Honda/Acura dealer association about the Sony Honda Mobility Afeela not being sold in their dealerships. They just want their cut thinking they're the ones making the sale happen when the product should speak for itself. As quirky as Honda products might be, dealer markups kill the brand.

Acura needs to build an AWD or RWD coupe based on the Prelude and give it respectable rear headroom and a headrest. I would pay a premium over the Prelude if Acura offered such a vehicle and badge it CLX or CL or HSV. Heck, I would even be interested if they built a larger GT coupe using a Camaro platform.

[Sasha]

Future Honda HEV

I would use the Honda Motorcycle Exchange Battery.

Reasons why...

Cost... Cheaper battery Manufacturing and Auto assembly. To keep battery costs down I would allow the customer to buy direct from Honda( this will keep dealers from marking them up to much).
The biggest thing is there is no need for a Dealer tech to replace the battery!
Do it yourself

Resale Value....easier and cheaper to replace battery that leads to ICE model like Lifespan of Automobile.

I would switch to Sodium Ion battery as soon as possible because it's Safer and easier to recycle.

Home and Portable Battery Charging stations available. Charge at home and you have a PHEV.
EV only mode.

Anti- Theft.... serial numbers( visible and invisible).
You can also carry it into the house or work.
If it becomes a problem

I would love to see a City Type-R ( 5 door hatchback) using it's new platform.
The first vehicle using the Exchange Battery?
1.5 L DOHC V3 would give space on each side of the engine for up to 2 Exchange Batteries ( up against the rear firewall).
Cooling is going to be Key!!!
The batteries can also go in the boot but it would take away storage space.

[Sasha]

Aston Martin Honda repeats history like the original NSX?
Making a reliable everyday Hypercar?
First production car with a Solid State battery pack?
First production car with Metal Foam seat core?
First production car with Metal Foam crash absorbing?

That still performs with the Best!!!

[Sasha]

Honda is in the Million Dollar Club.

2002 NSX-R
White with Red interior.