Has anybody seen the Honda GRX concept? I have pics if some one will post them for me.

 

Yeah. I've sawn the pictures. Dont know what to say. I dont like it.

 

yeah, i really dont understand why they brought this concept car back out. it used to be called the JVX concept. it was released like back in 1998 before the insight was ever made to highlight the IMA hybrid technology, and hint at a "new" crx. i really dont know why it went from JVX to GRX. maybe they threw in a new drivetrain.

 

Didn't this debut in 97'

???

 

 

yep thats it. saw it for the first time in the basement of cobo hall @ NAIAS. I wonder why the brought it back out?

 

haha.. old school temple of VTEC article. damn, this brings back memories. i was so hyped at the time of a return of the CRX... instead we got the insight... oh well.


http://sohc.vtec.net/pics/99/jvx/jvxbc0510.jpg

http://sohc.vtec.net/news/98archive.html


Modified by Tyson at 9:21 PM 1/17/2006

 

Does anyone have a remedy for removing my wee wee from my monitor. I got a little excited on that car.

 

it is nice but I could only imgine the price tag.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Michelin Design challenge website &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">American Honda Concept GRX Hybrid, an ultra-light and compact sport vehicle for the 21st century, aims at a unique synergy derived from the company’s vast experiences in both motorcycle and automotive R&D programs and manufacturing. The conceptual study model created by Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in Torrance, Calif., is powered by a 1,500cc six-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine developed for motorcycle applications.

The aerodynamic exterior and interior design inspired by a Formula racer were then carried over for the J-VX concept, an evolutionary version that made its debut at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. The GRX and J-VX concepts eventually led to the production Honda Insight. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

oh, so this "new" concept car was an entrant in the Michelin Design challenge and it looks like they took the old JVX concept, ripped the IMA crap out, and put a motorcycle engine in and massaged the exterior, then called it a GRX.

http://world.honda.com/collect....html

 

Exactly!

 

Sounds like it is based on the '88-00 GL1500 Gold Wing engine.

 

how many ponies do those have?

 

Wow that has the strangest rear end I have ever seen, I hate it... reminds me of a ford focus with the worst body kit ever created.

 

that is a disgusting rear! thankfully it's a concept car and will never be put into production looking so disgusting.

 

septic green.

 

Honda Murcielago anyone....?

 

kinda different id say...

 

[QUOTE=Tyson]haha.. old school temple of VTEC article. damn, this brings back memories. i was so hyped at the time of a return of the CRX... instead we got the insight... oh well.


I honestly think that honda would totally cluster expletive the crx if they tried to recreate it. If they did they better consult hondatech for some ground rules such as under 1900 pounds and come factory equipped with a k20a s swap.

 

I think if Honda is looking for another "renaissance" vehicle it won't resemble our current CRX's. The idea is to think a little outside the box. Going back to the 80's for developement styling isn't exactly "outside the box." JMO.

I truely wish they would bring something back. But I'm afraid it won't be something that I'm looking for.

 

if the insight didnt have crappy suspension and the aeroed out slim rear end with fender covers and the IMA system, i would have bought it and thought of it as the "new" crx.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if the insight didnt have crappy suspension and the aeroed out slim rear end with fender covers and the IMA system, i would have bought it and thought of it as the "new" crx.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know man, all the PS'ed ones with the rear fender covers look good. Same rear window design type thing....
anddont for the K20A

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if the insight didnt have crappy suspension and the aeroed out slim rear end with fender covers and the IMA system, i would have bought it and thought of it as the "new" crx.</TD></TR></TABLE>

But that new crx wouldve been an insult in m.o

 

no, i dont think so.

remember, the body is fully aluminum. its the lightest chassis youll find produced.

i think its got one of the best looking interior dashes even.

cant argue with the general shape of the body... its as close to a modern crx as possible (without the slim rear and covered fenders).

if they put a 1.6L in there and at least a fully independent rear suspension, it would have been a great car.