A Good, "Memorial Day weekend
A Good, "Memorial Day weekend", to You Parks. For the Market that Honda is targeting with the HR-V, I think they are going to give everyone a run for the money, and kick some serious butt. As you mention, nothing quite like it. Stylistically, I think they hit the sweet spot. No, "Boy racer", not overly conservative, not, "in your face", a very handsome design that is going to appeal to young and old alike. I personally like some, "scoot" in my cars, but that is just a matter of personal preference. I'm sure the 1.8 liter, currently offered as the only choice, will provide enough, "go" to get out of it's own way and make for a pleasant driving experience, (as you state, "Let's put a Turbo in it" will happen eventually). What really had me doing a double take was the price. I guess Honda forwent, let's see what the Market will bear pricing, (as most car companies do when launching a new Model and then come down in price point to meet the Market), and went right to the Bargain basement, (in price, NOT content). I'm not quite sure what has happened over at Honda, but obviously there is a refreshed aggression, both in their pricing and offerings. For a while there it seemed like they were resting on their Laurels, living off their past successes. Someone over their got tired of other Mfgs. catching up and in some cases passing them by. There is obviously a new, or should I say refreshed, mindset at Honda, "We are in it to win it" and it's showing. Just the start of good things to come and that is exciting. When Honda puts its mind to it, as far as I'm concerned, NOBODY zeros in on the targeted market, or does it better than Honda. That's why I think Honda Aficionados are amongst the most loyal buyers in the business. "Let the Good times roll".