Honda CR-Z - comming to Thailand?

[ATMwalking]

My honda guy said they will not be importing or making the new CR-Z in Thailand. That seems too dumb to be true. I'd guy put a deposit down today if possible.

Does anyone know what the story is for Thailand? I can't find anything via google and don't follow the car industry.

I read it is priced between a Jazz and Civic. So when it gets trashed it won't matter so much. But still has a cool a very modern (even futuristic) clean sporty look with a hybrid engine. Maybe even a 4 wheel drive option like the new jazz. I generally find cars kinda boring, but I really like this one.

Will I be able to buy it as a domestic car in Thailand?

Next-gen Honda CR-X &raquo Australian Car Advice | News Blog

[K2]

Looks good - but would only consider it they come out with a 5-door version.

[ATMwalking]

Originally Posted by K2

Looks good - but would only consider it they come out with a 5-door version.

But that is the very reason I want it. Not a family car or practical truck. Want a fun car for me. Very few options in Thailand (without totally pi$$ing money away on taxes).

[Hobbsy]

looks fun but seriously - a hybrid....in thailand.just cant see it being easy to charge.

when is this due out- only looks at the concept stage so your looking at 2009 at the earliest?!

[ATMwalking]

Originally Posted by Hobbsy

looks fun but seriously - a hybrid....in thailand.just cant see it being easy to charge.

when is this due out- only looks at the concept stage so your looking at 2009 at the earliest?!

I saw an updated report saying mid-2008. They just gave all the new models a 2009 model year.

but won't hold my breathe. If they don't build it here then it will be way to much with the import duties and taxes. I hate to pay double for a car.

[Hunter Valley]

I thought the Civic Type R looked good, Hope they introduce these here when I'm ready to purchase in 8/09. Another option!

[Hobbsy]

Civic is a completely different model (read saloon) as opposed to the Type-R hatchback available in Europe. Shame - i agree type-R looks fun.

[LivinLOS]

Nice look and honda make great sporty front wheel drives.. The B15 engine in the old civic (dont laugh) was so tunable.. Had a CRV 16v when I was young, always wanted a vtec.. Went like shit off a shovel..

Looks very appealing.. but sod the hybrid and give me the type R..

[nelsonone]

have been having second thoughts about owning just a bike when I move out in a few months.....after a slight altercation with a baht bus on 2nd rd in Pattaya just before i left

I was thinking the Honda CRV as a car/wagon/limited 4 wheeler would work prety well on the island

[inthemode]

Originally Posted by nelsonone

have been having second thoughts about owning just a bike when I move out in a few months.....after a slight altercation with a baht bus on 2nd rd in Pattaya just before i left

I was thinking the Honda CRV as a car/wagon/limited 4 wheeler would work prety well on the island

Hey Nels,

Going around the corner to the store is ok for a motorcycle but for the long run you really have to get a car.

I saw a taxi make a left the same time as a motorcyle in Bangkok and he just side swiped them and they have some nasty little scraps, the taxi kept going.

The ride in Patong is not good for a motorcyle and that's from any direction

[LivinLOS]

Depends where you live tho..

Having a car in Patong is just such a ball ache, you cant park it, the one way, the bikes, the stress.. etc.. I try to never use my car for Patong stops. Really drives me nuts.

It is handy for shopping runs, rainy season, heading to Central or phuket town etc.. Tho I tend to find I still get everything done faster on a bike.

I know many patong based guys who dont have cars or who have them but start them once a month (thats almost me actually) and live quite happily.. Of course once your out in the sticks a bit more they get a bit more useable.

[nelsonone]

Originally Posted by inthemode

I saw a taxi make a left the same time as a motorcyle in Bangkok and he just side swiped them and they have some nasty little scraps, the taxi kept going.

same same me + the bht bus.....I didn't hurt myself at all (just a slight scratch on the petrol tank of the bike as I almost held it up) but it gave me a shock that no one else on the road including other MB's gives a fig at all for the humble MB rider.....onlookers just laughed as well...oh well only pride injured

[ATMwalking]

Originally Posted by nelsonone

same same me + the bht bus.....I didn't hurt myself at all (just a slight scratch on the petrol tank of the bike as I almost held it up) but it gave me a shock that no one else on the road including other MB's gives a fig at all for the humble MB rider.....onlookers just laughed as well...oh well only pride injured

Most motorbike riders are asking for it. I didn't really appreciate how bad it was until I went from riding a bike to driving a car.

You're missing the pecking order. A baht bus is much bigger than a bike so the bike has to look after itself and avoid large vehicles. Basically bigger vehicles has right of way.

[lorpeps]

Originally Posted by K2

Looks good - but would only consider it they come out with a 5-door version.

a 5 door would be a civic, a crx with 5 doors would be blasphemous, and unnecessary on what should be a 2 seater

[Pad Mc]

A good car around a city.