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Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« on: July 30, 2015, 05:03:03 pm »

Baby Honda NSX much further along than previously thought
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm »
"priced at an affordable $70,000 or so."




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Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2015, 05:57:59 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm
"priced at an affordable $70,000 or so."




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Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

Changing it to "a much more affordable". :D
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2015, 06:00:17 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm
"priced at an affordable $70,000 or so."




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Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

$70k puts it in Corvette, GT350 and Hellcat range... those are arguably "affordable" sportscars... not just cars... sportscars.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2015, 08:36:45 pm »
Quote from: ronniefung on July 30, 2015, 06:00:17 pm


$70k puts it in Corvette, GT350 and Hellcat range... those are arguably "affordable" sportscars... not just cars... sportscars.

Problem is, of the halo cars you mentioned, there are also models for us po' folk as well. The Camaro SS, Mustang GT, and Challenger R/T are all far more in reach of the average Canadian (even better, there are V6 models for those who just want to look the part).

If Honda wants to fast track a halo model, bring the Civic Si Type-R right the F now as the current Si is a little weak. The unobtainium models can come later. What is the point of having a $70k sportscar in a showroom completely bereft of any other competitive sporting models?
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2015, 09:21:01 pm »
Quote from: Kris78 on July 30, 2015, 08:36:45 pm
Quote from: ronniefung on July 30, 2015, 06:00:17 pm


$70k puts it in Corvette, GT350 and Hellcat range... those are arguably "affordable" sportscars... not just cars... sportscars.

Problem is, of the halo cars you mentioned, there are also models for us po' folk as well. The Camaro SS, Mustang GT, and Challenger R/T are all far more in reach of the average Canadian (even better, there are V6 models for those who just want to look the part).

If Honda wants to fast track a halo model, bring the Civic Si Type-R right the F now as the current Si is a little weak. The unobtainium models can come later. What is the point of having a $70k sportscar in a showroom completely bereft of any other competitive sporting models?

I'm pretty sure that the Type-R and the baby NSX will arrive at around the same time, realistically.

The Type-R has already been officially confirmed, this has not.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2015, 10:02:53 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm

Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

Whoever said the median Canadian family should be driving an NSX...?  Whatever happened to a bit of exclusivity?
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2015, 07:50:39 am »
Quote from: ronniefung on July 30, 2015, 09:21:01 pm
Quote from: Kris78 on July 30, 2015, 08:36:45 pm
Quote from: ronniefung on July 30, 2015, 06:00:17 pm


$70k puts it in Corvette, GT350 and Hellcat range... those are arguably "affordable" sportscars... not just cars... sportscars.

Problem is, of the halo cars you mentioned, there are also models for us po' folk as well. The Camaro SS, Mustang GT, and Challenger R/T are all far more in reach of the average Canadian (even better, there are V6 models for those who just want to look the part).

If Honda wants to fast track a halo model, bring the Civic Si Type-R right the F now as the current Si is a little weak. The unobtainium models can come later. What is the point of having a $70k sportscar in a showroom completely bereft of any other competitive sporting models?

I'm pretty sure that the Type-R and the baby NSX will arrive at around the same time, realistically.

The Type-R has already been officially confirmed, this has not.

That would make me happy  ;D
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2015, 09:32:31 am »
The rear-end styling has to change...the front is great, though!

I like the sounds of this, but agree with SirO (shocking!!)...$70k may be the relatively "affordable" option, but they'll sell...what...300/year?  And it'll be North American exclusive?  It'd have to be in the $50k price bracket if it's going to have a big H on the front instead of a big A. 

Personally, I prefer TnA....

AWD or not, it's going to be a summer-only car based on the low ground clearance, and that'll limit Canucky sales.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2015, 09:40:57 am »
i say it's not happening for 10 years.

and do we have actual photo?  all those renderings look like civic coup.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2015, 10:02:14 am »
Quote from: Triple Bob on July 30, 2015, 10:02:53 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm

Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

Whoever said the median Canadian family should be driving an NSX...?  Whatever happened to a bit of exclusivity?

That was in reference to saying it was affordable. Realistically it isn't, not by a long shot.

They can make exclusive products all they want, but don't pitch them as affordable.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2015, 11:38:16 am »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 31, 2015, 10:02:14 am
Quote from: Triple Bob on July 30, 2015, 10:02:53 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm

Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

Whoever said the median Canadian family should be driving an NSX...?  Whatever happened to a bit of exclusivity?

That was in reference to saying it was affordable. Realistically it isn't, not by a long shot.

They can make exclusive products all they want, but don't pitch them as affordable.

I dunno... it all depends on your lifestyle.

A single person with a decent job and no other commitments with decent rent can afford 70k for a car if that's where their priority is.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2015, 10:56:02 am »
 :hello: I would be first in line to buy one.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2015, 10:59:12 am »
Quote from: ronniefung on July 31, 2015, 11:38:16 am
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 31, 2015, 10:02:14 am
Quote from: Triple Bob on July 30, 2015, 10:02:53 pm
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on July 30, 2015, 05:41:36 pm

Median Canadian family income is $76k, for reference.

Whoever said the median Canadian family should be driving an NSX...?  Whatever happened to a bit of exclusivity?

That was in reference to saying it was affordable. Realistically it isn't, not by a long shot.

They can make exclusive products all they want, but don't pitch them as affordable.

I dunno... it all depends on your lifestyle.

A single person with a decent job and no other commitments with decent rent can afford 70k for a car if that's where their priority is.

Well there is an intermediate engineer at my old company that still lives with his folks and doesn't pay rent. I guess he could swing it.

Oh, and Snowman.  ;D
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2015, 11:36:53 am »
Quote from: Autos_Editor on July 30, 2015, 05:03:03 pm

Baby Honda NSX much further along than previously thought
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Isn't this headline from 2007?
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2015, 12:50:09 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on August 01, 2015, 11:36:53 am
Quote from: Autos_Editor on July 30, 2015, 05:03:03 pm

Baby Honda NSX much further along than previously thought
Read More...

Isn't this headline from 2007?

No, that was for the new NSX slated for this decade. This one is for the next decade, 2020s I believe.
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Re: Honda may be releasing 'Baby NSX' soon
« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2015, 12:35:24 am »
Quote from: Snowman on August 01, 2015, 10:56:02 am
:hello: I would be first in line to buy one.
And I'd be next in line.
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