: Possible Replacement of the E? (BIG PICTURES!!!)
soopa element 04-14-2005, 02:15 AM It's called the Airwave in Japan. Just been released. Here are some pics.
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/image/top-image.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/interior/image/inte-01.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/interior/image/inte-05.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/interior/skyroof/skyroof.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/style/image/style-02.jpg
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/photo-lib/image/photo09.jpg
However, the Airwave carries a 1.5L engine. Has the optional Realtime 4WD. http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/airwave/mechanism/image/engine-power.gif
don't know how good you guys are with conversion factors.
Looks like the original Ody!
Too boring and minivanlike to be a E replacement IMHO!
Kayakin' Dan 04-14-2005, 04:00 AM A puny car that looks like a minivan...Yeah, i'm all over this one. Besides, the steering wheel is on the wrong side, where'd they get that dork lounging in the car smiling at the rabid killer squirrel? But hey man, if you like it, I'm sure we won't judge you!
E-nigma 04-14-2005, 04:12 AM The side shots of the interior are deceiving. They give the impression that there is no center pillar, and that the rear doors open like the Element, which is not the case.
The only similarities I see here are the Honda name and the fold-flat front seats.
Nice, but looks like a kid-hauler to me.
Only appeal I see is the huge sun/moon roof. The E missed on the silly rear manual moon roof.
wankerklink 04-14-2005, 08:31 AM A puny car that looks like a minivan...Yeah, i'm all over this one. Besides, the steering wheel is on the wrong side, where'd they get that dork lounging in the car smiling at the rabid killer squirrel? But hey man, if you like it, I'm sure we won't judge you!
My thoughts exactly!
Snarf77 04-14-2005, 08:46 AM My thoughts exactly!
HAAHAHAhahah!
I didn't even notice the squirrel! I just thought the guy liked the smell of his own farts or something!
gfxguy 04-14-2005, 09:45 AM More of a Matrix competitor. Seeing as how the Matrix was on my short list, this Airwave actually has a lot of appeal to me.
LilSilver 04-14-2005, 11:33 AM Looks like a new "grocery-getter" (mini-van) to me :-o
05BlackOnBlack 04-14-2005, 12:01 PM Anybody notice the Ca plates w/ the right hand drive set up...hmm...LoL
I posted a video about this car in the "underthehood" section. It's called "V8". Yeah yeah, i had a type when I posted it and can't change the title LoL
SRLNCLT 04-14-2005, 12:03 PM Why would this replace the E? They are totally different vehicles. The E is a SUV, this is a van.
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ramblerdan 04-14-2005, 12:36 PM Agreed. Seems to me they would only cut into Odyssey sales if they released it in the U.S. I do like the looks of it, tho, but then I liked the Gen1 Oddy.
booggerg 04-14-2005, 01:08 PM Why would this replace the E? They are totally different vehicles. The E is a SUV, this is a van.
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Chill out dude!!! this is not a replacement of the E. hahahaha SoPa was just pulling your strings.
ElementHunt 04-14-2005, 01:12 PM yeah more like an Acua thing to me :|
TrailNut 04-14-2005, 01:15 PM element is a cool 4wd funckwagon and micro RV
SRLNCLT 04-14-2005, 01:41 PM Chill out dude!!! this is not a replacement of the E. hahahaha SoPa was just pulling your strings.
I wasn't gettin hot or anything. I was just making a statement.
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nippoelement2 04-14-2005, 02:29 PM hey dont worry guys. element is not up for a redesign till 2007. even at that my buddy at honda development said it was only minor design changes.
gfxguy 04-14-2005, 04:10 PM hey dont worry guys. element is not up for a redesign till 2007. even at that my buddy at honda development said it was only minor design changes.
Ask your buddy if the Airwave will come here. I know it's not an E replacement, but it's very interesting to me, and might be a good replacement for the Odyssey we have in a few years.
nippoelement2 04-14-2005, 07:21 PM it will just be named the oddesy. AHHAHA
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