[liquid squid]

Just a thought, I know Honda has a new DCT (with Torque Converter) that they debuted in the TLX earlier this year, its a transverse layout designed for 4 cylinders (TC makes packaging an issue with larger motors)

So what do you think the chances are we see this make its way into the 2016 Civic?

 

[Civil]

I suppose its possible. It just depends on whether Honda wants to keep that tech for Acura and more upscale models or if they are looking to proliferate it. For example, it could expand through the Acura lineup and maybe first be introduced in Honda's lineup with something like the Genesis.

 

[liquid squid]

I suppose its possible. It just depends on whether Honda wants to keep that tech for Acura and more upscale models or if they are looking to proliferate it. For example, it could expand through the Acura lineup and maybe first be introduced in Honda's lineup with something like the Genesis.

Oh the Genesis, is that new?

You have a fundamental misunderstanding of the relationship between Acura and AHM if you honestly think that Acura takes precedent over Honda. For example their new infotainment system debuted in the Honda FIT, THE FIT, an economobox, not an Acura ( which shares the same system)

 

[DWils]

Oh the Genesis, is that new?QUOTE]
The Honda Genesis? Nope, it has been around for years, just not in North America.

 

[Civil]

Don't brands usually roll out new technologies at the top of their range and then trickle them down?

 

[Smith]

Don't brands usually roll out new technologies at the top of their range and then trickle them down?

From what i have seen it's not always the case.
It really depends on what it is and it's that they want to debut.

 

[Smartie]

I'd like to see it as an option on Si or Type R, keep it out of the poverty packs. Besides all autos are going the CVT route...

 

[DWils]

Great, now that you said that the hybrid/CNG will get it. Like the turn signal mirrors on the 9th gen Civic.

 

[Dblock]

Cvt plus turbo on the lower trims sounds like fun...

 

[Bwaaaahhh]

Cvt plus turbo on the lower trims sounds like fun...

manual with a turbo engine would be even better

 

[Smartie]

ILX confirmed wit the DCT, suppose thats a near guarantee the 10th Civic will get it as well

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141120/OEM04/141119776/acura-retools-ilx-with-more-power-8-speed-dual-clutch-gearbox

Have heard there are teething issues with the DCT on the TLX though...

 

[Dblock]

ILX confirmed wit the DCT, suppose thats a near guarantee the 10th Civic will get it as well

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141120/OEM04/141119776/acura-retools-ilx-with-more-power-8-speed-dual-clutch-gearbox

Have heard there are teething issues with the DCT on the TLX though...

I'm not a big fan of dct...

 

[Smith]

Ultimately a manual is what i would want over a DCT, but they could have done worse, CVT

 

[Dblock]

They already come with cvt transmission...

 

[liquid squid]

I'm not a big fan of dct...

same in my camp, but I'm less a fan of CVT, they're about the biggest F you any company can give to people with a pulse...

 

[Dblock]

same in my camp, but I'm less a fan of CVT, they're about the biggest F you any company can give to people with a pulse...

Wow, I have to and test drive one them to see how bad they are, like a lot of people are saying

 

[liquid squid]

Wow, I have to and test drive one them to see how bad they are, like a lot of people are saying

You're held completely hostage by a rubber band...

 

[DWils]

Have heard there are teething issues with the DCT on the TLX though...

DCT must still be in its infant stages.

 

[Dblock]

DCT must still be in its infant stages.

This is true, bmw had major issues with their e46 smg and improved it with dct on the e90s etc even though it's still not the best but has way less issues...

 

[DWils]

Nm, it was a play on words with "teething".