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Just remember the number of cup holders is more important than fuel economy the vast majority of new car buyers.
They know this.
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Well, Honda certainly took care of that in the Fit. TEN cupholders! 
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03-26-2018, 10:38 PM
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Well, Honda certainly took care of that in the Fit. TEN cupholders! |
Ten? That's also how you know it's not a German car
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03-27-2018, 01:24 AM
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Better than my 90s civic that could only hold two medium drinks for four people lol
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03-27-2018, 12:56 PM
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Better than my 90s civic that could only hold two medium drinks for four people lol
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I had one of those before this. I think you're being generous using the word "hold". Those bins were amazing for spilling drinks.
Yes, TEN. Two below the radio, two at the back of the center console, two in the front doors, two in the rear doors, and two up in the dashboard. Those are amazing, every car should have them.
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If they did, it SURE WOULD BE NICE if American Honda would BRING THE S660 TO THE USA.
HINT HINT.
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03-27-2018, 06:51 PM
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If they did, it SURE WOULD BE NICE if American Honda would BRING THE S660 TO THE USA.
HINT HINT.
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On that note, why not a slate of kei cars? I don't think they'd sell (or pass safety, blah. I could rant about safety regs), but it would be nice to have the option.
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03-28-2018, 12:12 AM
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On that note, why not a slate of kei cars? I don't think they'd sell (or pass safety, blah. I could rant about safety regs), but it would be nice to have the option.
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Honestly Honda Toyota and Nissan have talked about bringing back Kei cars in the form of slower but fun two doors but nobody has had the balls to actually sell them here. lol
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03-28-2018, 01:12 AM
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Honestly Honda Toyota and Nissan have talked about bringing back Kei cars in the form of slower but fun two doors but nobody has had the balls to actually sell them here. lol
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Some "specialized" versions such as 4WD mini SUVs, those microvans or the mid-engines sportscars could get an actual demand to justify their introduction to the U.S., and eventually other engines can be used to remain EPA-compliant, but I doubt the NHTSA would provide a waiver to allow them to circumvent crash standards. Well, I guess some folks there in the U.S. would actually enjoy something similar to the JDM Pajero Mini. |
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04-02-2018, 01:23 PM
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Considering the sales trends in the auto industry, we are lucky that anything gets produced other than a full-sized pickup, or SUV/crossover.
People are buying those like hotckes and cars of any description sit on the lots.
Further, pickups, SUVs, and crossovers (over $40,000) are more profitable than $27,000 econoboxes.
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04-02-2018, 05:21 PM
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Considering the sales trends in the auto industry, we are lucky that anything gets produced other than a full-sized pickup, or SUV/crossover.
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With the lack of traditional station-wagons, and tax incentives to buy an oversized truck or SUV, it's quite obvious that both manufacturers and most of the customers would feel good about it.
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