Very interesting read.
Not shocked the next accord will be getting a turbo. I could see them either using a detuned 2.0T for the base engine or the 1.5T uptuned. Eventually honda will replace the v6, and we know the 2.0T makes enough grunt to do that, but for now i see them sticking with the v6 that everyone loves so much (it's more efficient than most of the small turbos other mid size cars are using anyway). The 1.5T could easily be up tuned to make 190hp and replace the current 2.4 in the base accords.
I also remember, back in an article, when honda was debuting its new turbo engine that eventually we could even see the 1.5T become standard on the civic and the 2.0 could go away completely... most likely after honda recoups the cost of development through sales and how well the turbo is received worldwide. Either a mid model change or for the 11th gen i could see that being the case.
Most likely the CRV could be getting a turbo for it's next generation as well. And i think the HRV would benefit greatly either from the 2.0 in the new civic or the 1.5T which although sales have been strong so far, the engine has been the biggest complaint.
Not shocked the next accord will be getting a turbo. I could see them either using a detuned 2.0T for the base engine or the 1.5T uptuned. Eventually honda will replace the v6, and we know the 2.0T makes enough grunt to do that, but for now i see them sticking with the v6 that everyone loves so much (it's more efficient than most of the small turbos other mid size cars are using anyway). The 1.5T could easily be up tuned to make 190hp and replace the current 2.4 in the base accords.
I also remember, back in an article, when honda was debuting its new turbo engine that eventually we could even see the 1.5T become standard on the civic and the 2.0 could go away completely... most likely after honda recoups the cost of development through sales and how well the turbo is received worldwide. Either a mid model change or for the 11th gen i could see that being the case.
Most likely the CRV could be getting a turbo for it's next generation as well. And i think the HRV would benefit greatly either from the 2.0 in the new civic or the 1.5T which although sales have been strong so far, the engine has been the biggest complaint.