What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
#91
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
Originally Posted by tanstaafl14
To those of you wishing for a fold-down rear seat, forget it. FYI, the IMA battery is located between the seat and the trunk.
As far as the Acura TSX goes..... my point was that there is definitely the market for a compact luxury hybrid sedan. While a few luxury appointments in the Civic is good enough for me, I think a hybrid TSX or Lexus IS300 would sell like hotcakes to those who like a luxury nameplate on their car.
#92
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
Originally Posted by katnmike
...And, because the batteries are dead, the chip in the key does not sync up with the alarm computer. When you get a charge back on that battery, off goes the alarm! ...
When you bought it, was it standard or optional? Please let me know.
Rolf
#93
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
Actually what would make a lot of marketing sense would be for Honda to knock off the branding piece that Saab did with Turbo, and be the first line to go all-hybrid.
Not necessarily *standard* on every vehicle, but an engine option in each line.
That, and a Toyota Avalon killer.
I really need to have a station wagon-type-vehicle in my garage, and the Euro version of the Accord wagon looks like a hearse, so that's out (it has the same general shape of the last generation Camry wagon.) I'd love to have a Pilot instead, but not without the hybrid. That would allow enough room for me, dogs, AND luggage, all inside, on a rainy road trip
Not necessarily *standard* on every vehicle, but an engine option in each line.
That, and a Toyota Avalon killer.
I really need to have a station wagon-type-vehicle in my garage, and the Euro version of the Accord wagon looks like a hearse, so that's out (it has the same general shape of the last generation Camry wagon.) I'd love to have a Pilot instead, but not without the hybrid. That would allow enough room for me, dogs, AND luggage, all inside, on a rainy road trip
#94
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
RGX
I see that you are in Sweden. You will definitely have an alarm system. What colour Hybrid have you ordered? European models have the standard US Civic sedan colours - red ,white, black, silver, royal blue, neutron blue and grey. This is because there is no equivalent sedan in Europe only the 4 door new Civic hatchback made in Swindon, UK. There is no Navigator, but Leather is a factory fitted option.
Tulip
I see that you are in Sweden. You will definitely have an alarm system. What colour Hybrid have you ordered? European models have the standard US Civic sedan colours - red ,white, black, silver, royal blue, neutron blue and grey. This is because there is no equivalent sedan in Europe only the 4 door new Civic hatchback made in Swindon, UK. There is no Navigator, but Leather is a factory fitted option.
Tulip
Last edited by Tulip; 04-14-2006 at 11:19 AM.
#96
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
Thanks Tulip,
the colour is "alabaster silver", and it is a 4-door sedan. They don't make the hatchback in hybrid version. So I guess the cars we get over here are the same and made the same place as the ones in US.
I will continue investigating the alarm issue. Due to lots of national regulations on car alarms, the OEM alarm might not be fitted in all countries.
Regards,
Rolf
the colour is "alabaster silver", and it is a 4-door sedan. They don't make the hatchback in hybrid version. So I guess the cars we get over here are the same and made the same place as the ones in US.
I will continue investigating the alarm issue. Due to lots of national regulations on car alarms, the OEM alarm might not be fitted in all countries.
Regards,
Rolf
#97
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
rgx
All Honda Civic hybrids are made in Suzuka, Japan. Alabaster Silver Metallic is a non-US hybrid colour, I think you only get this range if your country does not import the standard US Civic sedan (where for some marketing reason the Hybrid colors are not so appealing). Ask your dealer to lend you a drivers manual before you take delivery. Mine did. Are you getting grey fabric or leather?
There will be an alarm. You can ask Honda Sweden what type is fitted. You can e-mail them. Is your car a 1.4 IMA ES ?
It is an excellent car I am sure you will like it and this website is just the right place to learn about it before delivery. I did..
Have just looked at www.honda.se/bil/models and I guess you have looked at the brochure for the Civic Hybrid which I saw. It should show an alarm under the security' heading?
All Honda Civic hybrids are made in Suzuka, Japan. Alabaster Silver Metallic is a non-US hybrid colour, I think you only get this range if your country does not import the standard US Civic sedan (where for some marketing reason the Hybrid colors are not so appealing). Ask your dealer to lend you a drivers manual before you take delivery. Mine did. Are you getting grey fabric or leather?
There will be an alarm. You can ask Honda Sweden what type is fitted. You can e-mail them. Is your car a 1.4 IMA ES ?
It is an excellent car I am sure you will like it and this website is just the right place to learn about it before delivery. I did..
Have just looked at www.honda.se/bil/models and I guess you have looked at the brochure for the Civic Hybrid which I saw. It should show an alarm under the security' heading?
Last edited by Tulip; 04-15-2006 at 07:35 AM.
#99
Re: What do you wish the 06 HCH had?
Originally Posted by tigerhonaker
Hey Z71;
What about some Pics
Like up close and then back off some so we can see the side of the car woth front and rear wheels showing. All, what size and type of tires did you go with when you switched to the EX Wheels?
Hows that Fuel Mileage after the Change?
Regards;
Terry
What about some Pics
Like up close and then back off some so we can see the side of the car woth front and rear wheels showing. All, what size and type of tires did you go with when you switched to the EX Wheels?
Hows that Fuel Mileage after the Change?
Regards;
Terry
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