2011 Honda Odyssey Concept
I can admit it: I like minivans. I could really care less if people think soccer mom status, minivans are awesome vehicles too. When modded out, they are drop dead gorgeous. Chevy Astros, Toyota Previas, and Honda Oddys top my list in best looking minivans. Well, except that 3rd Gen Oddy - it was beaten with the Honda Ugly Stick that has been going around Hondas/Acuras since 2000. Looks like the stick missed this Oddy Concept. It's clean, modern, and overall a good direction for the Oddy. Let's hope the Honda Ugly Stick doesn't come around for production finalization cause I'd be very disappointed. We shall see this fall when the 2011 Honda Odyssey is set to debut.
Toyota FT-86 Concept Revealed
Remember back when Toyota and Subaru were working on a coupe together? Well instead of a small sketch we now get a concept car which looks nothing like a Toyota, but sports lines that'll indeed make someone think Nissan or Mazda. The FT-86 is suppose to be the true succesor of the AE-86, which means this thing is going to be a front engine RWD Coupe, that should slot into the affordable range on the market. While Toyota did most of the design of the FT-86, Subaru has added a 2.0 Boxer Engine to the mix and is suppose to build the vehicle in its plants when production starts. This will definitely be one subcompact to watch when it is released on the market in 2011-2012. -Tanker!
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Mitsubishi Concept RA
So here it is. I think I'm underwhelmed...altho underhood is alright: 201 bhp and 301 lb-ft of torque coming out of a 2.2L MIVEC turbo-diesel inline 4. It also uses the SAWC (aka Super-All Wheel Control) systems found on the 2008 Evo. I suppose finding out how heavy this thing is will determine how it is received by everyone.
Mitsubishi Concept RA
This is just for a buddy of mine who hasn't seen the drawings...since I rarely like posting concept drawings of cars. Anyhow, this the Concept RA set to debut at the Detroit Motor Show this year. Clearly it reeks of Eclipse like lines, with a return emphasis on a more aggressive stance than the rather toned-down look of the current model. The concept shares many parts with the Evo drivetrain - being a auto-manual affair and all. What about that engine? Yes, the thing is turbo'd. Under the hood resides a 4 cylinder turbo diesel to be exact. This car is being touted as a green car...so better emissions and better mileage, with just enough oomph to make it sporty...sounds very Honda-like. >=)
Hot Wheels Designer’s Challenge
So at this year's SEMA, Hot Wheels held a design contest for designers to join in hopes of having their creations made into little die-cast toy. Couple of neat little designs, but I think my favorites have to be the over-the-top Honda and Mitsubishi entries. I'll be perusing the toy aisles at TRU when these come out in Spring 2008...
Honda's Honda Racer
As you can see this little puppy takes much inspiration from Honda's F1 heritage. Using the Honda logo as a basis for the car, they planted an oversized version of Honda's V10 engine from F1. This should be on every Honda fanboys list...lol.
Mitsubishi's Mitsubishi Double Shot
This entry from Mitsubishi takes it's inspiration from the Evo and runs with it. Then goes and sticks a 4G63 engine up front and in back, just for good measure...can you imagine the nightmare this car would be?