More Goodies from Honda

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid R Concept from SEMA 2010

Thankfully taking their sporty hybrid seriously, Honda's been doing well to tease us with some aggressive concepts.  Above is the track-going CR-Z Hybrid R Concept, and below, the CR-Z TS-1X Concept that looks ought to come with a K20A -- we can only hope.

CR-Z TS-1X Concept from the Tokyo Auto Salon

Although -- rumor does have it that Honda is fast-tracking a non-hybrid turbocharged version in both 160 and 200 hp variations.  The original source Autocar claims we should see the offering at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show next December, however they themselves cited no sources for the information.


On a more important note, I read a glowing review of the 2011 Honda Odyssey and was inspired to trick one out. To the tune of $47.5k.

"Some selected accessories may not appear on configured vehicle image" Yeah where the fuck's my tow hitch?

You've gotta have the Touring to get the six-speed autobox, and you know you want the Touring Elite because it comes with the 600+ Watt sound system, which also means you get the crazy wheels so you've gotta have the wheel locks, and you need that other junk for the bike rack.  THERE'S A TENT?  Well you've gotta have that -- and you'll drag shit along to put in it so you've gotta pay out the ass for the hitch, and it's New England so you know you've gotta have the remote starter to ease the reinflation of the tent on the colds mornings, and ...