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Old 09-07-2007, 01:48 PM
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I wonder what the cost of moving that into the US was?

Don't you pay something like 20% of the retail value to import an auto?

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Default Re: Diesel Civic in Detroit

I think that car was just imported probably. Why would a Honda prototype be in Detriot? Especially one with a body style not available in the U.S.? The good thing is, we know Honda is working on bringing diesels to America in just a few years. (along with a dedicated hybrid!!!)

And just my opinion, Honda could've made this car look a whole lot better.
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Old 09-08-2007, 08:34 AM
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I saw several of this style of Honda Civic during my trip in France last month. However, I don't know if they were diesels. But it is a very aggressive hatchback design that I regret they don't sell here in any version.
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I think it's likely that a Detroit automaker bought it and shipped it over for their own purposes.

I am fairly certain you couldn't federalize that car. And it has "Manufacturer" plates.

They'll probably evaluate it and Reverse engineer it to get some ideas for the coming "clean-diesel" trend for the US.

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