My guess is that Honda is quickly re-evaluating the HAH, in light of the TCH preliminary figures and disappointing sales in what was otherwise a banner year for the hybrid genus.

As I and several others have been tossing this potato around, its become clear that Honda missed the mark with the HAH. I LOVE mine; it is an engineering and comfort marvel; but it could be so much better. They didn't even sell their target of 15K units in 2005!!! A lot of this is, IMO, a marketing/ad screwup of gargantuan size (see previous posts about this), but much is also the fault of the **** V6. Hell, lets yell about the 5AT while we're at it. I HATE having to touch 42 to cruise at 40.

The TCH may very well hasten the obsolescence of the Accord, UNLESS Honda says 'screw the 0-60 crap' like they should and does the HAH in an I4 with the new IMA that's in the HCHII. Very few people buy an Accord or Camry for HP...it makes a few sales that would be lost, but look on the road- how many V6 badges do you see, compared to the standard? The thing is a FAMILY SEDAN ferchrissakes.

I get 40+ commute segments out of mine daily (well, 38-40 when its below 40deg); I fully expect the TCH to crush the HAH, all with basically the same trim and comforts. I similarly expect the Fusion to do likewise. And there will be no contest at all when it comes to weekend errand driving.

Now, for coupes...mmmmmm I like that!