"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/16/2015 at 23:27 • Filed to: Size reduction
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/16/2015 at 23:27 • Filed to: Size reduction | 1
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If the CX-9 is using a turbo version of the 2.5L 4-cyl, that would make Mazda the first brand to exclusively use engines with four cylinders or less and nothing over three liters at that. Volvo still uses the 2.5L 5-cyl I think. However, by the end of the decade I’m sure it will be gone.
What do you think? Mazda and Volvo will likely be four cylinders or less and under three liters. Subaru could easily be next up since I think the six cylinder is only in the Legacy sized stuff. Those are pretty much Oppo’s three most beloved brands. Hmm, maybe Mitsubishi as well come to think of it.
Let me know if I’m wrong, Im going off memory which is an even less reliable source than the internet.
TheHondaBro
> Wobbles the Mind
11/16/2015 at 23:33 |
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*sniff* You’re not long for this world, my sweet.
Nibby
> Wobbles the Mind
11/16/2015 at 23:38 |
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what
I just learned the XC90 now has 4 cylinder... I just assumed with that kind of output it had a 6 cylinder. o_o
And... it puts out more power than the Yamaha sourced V8 the first gen XC90 had
Ike
> Wobbles the Mind
11/16/2015 at 23:39 |
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I think you will see Volvo come out with a larger engine option sooner then the end of the decade to compete with the Germans. Maybe a straight 6 turbo and super charged, probably around 3 liters tho.
Mazda... Will do something mad soon I'm sure
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Wobbles the Mind
> TheHondaBro
11/16/2015 at 23:41 |
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Luckily Honda favors making it’s sporty variants two seaters, so there is always a reason to keep the coupe variant on the Accord. If they ever give us a 2+2 coupe without Civic in the name, the Accord Coupe will disappear.
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TheHondaBro
> Wobbles the Mind
11/16/2015 at 23:43 |
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No, I meant the V6. I fear Honda will cut the V6 in their lineup and leave it for Acura.
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Wobbles the Mind
> Nibby
11/16/2015 at 23:49 |
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Welcome to the future. I also think all the Japanese V8 models will disappear for turbo 6s and electric motors. Though everyone else will have V8s, only American and Korean cars will have an all natural V8 variant available. That’s my thought unless trends change.
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Nibby
> Wobbles the Mind
11/16/2015 at 23:50 |
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Wobbles the Mind
> Ike
11/16/2015 at 23:57 |
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Well I hope you prove me wrong. As it stands Volvo has a combo of forced induction and electric motors that allow for AWD, tons of torque, and 200hp per liter equivalence, plus all-electric range (I think). Everything consumers want. I think we’ll see brands competing with the Germans, but not every single variant. However, Volvo may go 4cyl only, but Polestar may not.
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> Nibby
11/16/2015 at 23:58 |
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Alice Cooper says Hello...
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Nibby
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
11/17/2015 at 00:02 |
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Wobbles the Mind
> TheHondaBro
11/17/2015 at 00:03 |
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Hey, I was actually thinking the opposite! Honda will keep the v6 due to the Ridgeline, Pilot, Odyssey, you know the people movers. Acura is such a tech brand now that I can see electric motors being another premium on top of SH-AWD. I think, like Lexus, the hybrid variants are actually the best all around versions. Hybrid MDX, no complaints. Hybrid Pilot, doesn’t seem quite right (if that isnt already a thing).
Milky
> TheHondaBro
11/17/2015 at 00:07 |
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I mean, its not the most powerful 6. Turbo 4’s have that much power pretty easily now ... and I’d assume less weight.
Camaro’s turbo 4 is barely down on HP but has more torque and the V6 has 50 more HP. Just for comparison.
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TheHondaBro
> Wobbles the Mind
11/17/2015 at 00:07 |
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What Honda needs to do is take the Accord Coupe, give it all wheel steering, fully independent suspension, and call it PRELUDE.
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TheHondaBro
> Milky
11/17/2015 at 00:09 |
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The V6 Accord gets to 60 in 5.7 seconds. It’s down on power compared to its competitors, but it’s not slow.
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Wobbles the Mind
> TheHondaBro
11/17/2015 at 00:11 |
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*Honda reads your post*
Hey, this is a great idea! But let’s make it a TLX Coupe with no manual option!
Sorry I’m done being a downer for the night.
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TheHondaBro
> Wobbles the Mind
11/17/2015 at 00:14 |
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Yes! CLX too! DUAL CLUTCH!!! SH-AWD 3.5 V6!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just had a Hondagasm.
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> Nibby
11/17/2015 at 00:17 |
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for Michigan
> Wobbles the Mind
11/17/2015 at 00:40 |
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This is an impressively attractive CUV, except this little trim piece right here.
Amoore100
> Ike
11/17/2015 at 02:44 |
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I personally wish Volvo would go all I5 instead of all I4...it would be a much more interesting proposition that would definitely set them apart as the market gets more and more overfilled with turbo 4s and 3s...
Cé hé sin
> Wobbles the Mind
11/17/2015 at 06:24 |
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Well, BMW already have triples...
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Ike
> Amoore100
11/17/2015 at 10:45 |
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I do to, I doubt we will ever see a 5 banger again though sadly
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Amoore100
> Ike
11/17/2015 at 18:18 |
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Still, gotta remember that Volvo made their reputation on sturdy and durable turbo fours, so there’s definitely some lineage to be seen here!