TOV: 2 Videos of 2012 Honda CRV caught on tape by Priddy and Assoc.

Source
www.vtec.net

TOV and Priddy: New Spy Shots! 2012 Honda CR-V!

Out of respect for TOV and Brenda Priddy, I have supplied the link to the 3X Spy photo's;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=991215

Close-up: 2012 Honda CR-V!!
Honda has been doing a good job of hiding the next-generation CR-V, but today, we've finally gotten close up to a lightly disguised prototype! The biggest changes appear to be at the rear, where Honda almost looks to be taking a page from the Volvo design handbook.

It's possible that the extra space in the back is making room for a 3rd row. There seems to be some significant changes up front as well. The 2.4L four-cylinder VTEC motor should continue to be the only choice. Though we expect it to get a modest bump over the current 180hp, as well as a modest gains in fuel economy.

While the earthquake in Japan has delayed the start of production by about a month, expect the new CR-V to start rolling down the assembly line in Ohio, as well as Alliston, Ontario, in late Fall of this year.
Photo Credit: Brian Williams for Brenda Priddy & Company

Autoblog: Spy Shots: Is this 2012 Honda CR-V test mule packing a third row of seats?

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/18/is-this-2012-honda-cr-v-test-mule-packing-a-third-row-of-seats/

Out of respect to Brenda Priddy and Co, I supplied the link to the photo above, not much to look at right now, but I imagine that Brenda will be coming out with more soon.

Here's straight from Autoblog....
"While Honda may have to delay rolling out the successor to the current CR-V crossover, a shortage of parts resulting from the crisis in Japan doesn't mean it isn't still working on the project. And while we hadn't seen any prototypes running before, we've now received our first glimpse.

The test mule in this solitary spy shot is wearing a bra over the front end and some taping around the hind quarters, but is otherwise fairly naked for all to see. So what are we looking at? Heavily revised styling for a start, with tail-lights that extend up the D-pillar like the current model but with a rather Volvo-like shape to them. Our intrepid auto spies also suggest the extended rear end could be making room for a third row of seats (wonder what that D-pillar tape job is hiding?), but from where we sit, it looks mighty cramped.

Beyond the design, we can expect a slightly more powerful and more efficient version of the current model's 2.4-liter VTEC four. Expect production to begin in Ohio and Ontario before winter rolls back around."

Temple of Vtec and Priddy: 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Spyshots

Wow, nice pic's! I am starting to warm up to the rear end of this car now and there's a nice shot of the interior here as well!

Out of respect for Priddy and TOV, I am only supplying the link to the article....

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=956218

2012 Honda Civic Interior Inspired by Honda's Open Concept

Just an observation really, the top photo is of the "Open Concept" in 2008 and the bottom one is of the spyshot from www.vtec.net with Brenda Priddy....
Spyshot Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=924038

TOV & Priddy: 2012 Civic Sedan Interior Spied!

Here is a link to 2X spyshots of the next gen Honda Civic's interior....

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=924038

Here's what Brenda Priddy's team has to say accompanying the spyshots....

SPIED INSIDE & OUT:
'12 Honda Civic!! Honda engineers had been trying very hard to hide the interior of the 2012 Civic from us, but today we got lucky and can REVEAL the next-gen interior!

Our photos show that the center stack now appears more oriented towards the driver. We can also see the dual-pod setup on the dash has undergone a redesign. Almost all the audio and HVAC controls are new as well as the air vents and the steering wheel.

Originally, the 9th gen Civic was set to debut in the Summer of 2010 as a 2011 model, but once CAFE regulations changed and the auto industry hit hard times in 2009, Honda had to rethink things. Rumors stated Honda originally wanted to make the Civic larger, but as you can see from the photos, the overall size of the 2012 Civic will remain largely unchanged.

While the camouflage is pretty heavy, we can see peeks at a new grille and headlights. The front end looks more upright overall as well. The doors also have some fresh character lines.

The current Civic has a 1.8L 4-cylinder, however, rumors are floating around that the base motor may get bumped to 2.0L. No rumors yet on what might be lurking under the Si's hood.'

Temple of Vtec and Priddy: Spied on the Street! 2012 Civic Si COUPE!

Here is a link to the Next Gen Honda Civic SI Coupe spyshots and below that is a rendering of the car that is starting to look a little more plausable....

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=921694

Spied! 2012 Acura TL - Spy Shots

Out of respect to Brenda Priddy and Co, I will supply the direct link to see the actual spyshots....
Acura’s best-selling model gets a nose job.

Road & Track

Thanks to our spy photographers have captured images of the 2012 Acura TL, including the range topping TL SH-AWD model. The big news is what you don’t see on this lightly disguised test mule, specifically the large metal beak that’s affixed to the nose of the current model.

Acura calls this the “Power Plenum” grill. But Acura dealers might suggest calling it a styling disaster. The TL sedan is Acura’s best-selling vehicle, yet sales are less than half of what they were only four years ago. These spy images prove Acura heard the criticism and is scaling back the size of the controversial styling feature.

The chrome strip along the trunklid is also shrinking. Subtle changes to the front and rear bumpers are likely during this midcycle refresh—although they remain hard to spot in these images. The eagle-eyed amongst us will have noticed the SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) model no longer has its own quad-outlet exhaust tips.

We’ve always enjoyed driving the TL, especially the SH-AWD model with its 305-bhp 3.7-liter V-6 and 6-speed manual transmission. Tech-savvy car buyers will appreciate available options like the navigation system with voice recognition, real-time weather and traffic reports, as well as Acura/ELS Surround audio and Bluetooth compatibility.

With a less-polarizing design, the 2012 TL could claw back some lost sales. We’ll get a better look at this new TL when it makes its debut at either the 2011 Detroit or New York Auto Show. Sales are expected to begin sometime before next summer.

Source (with the pic's that you are looking for!);
http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/spy-photos/spied!-2012-acura-tl

TOV and Brenda Priddy catch a few snapshots of the 2011 Honda Odyssey

Looks like they are staying very true to the 2011 Honda Odyssey concept that they had at the 2010 Chicago Auto show....
Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=895819

(Below) Here is the 2011 Honda Odyssey concept.

Here's the direct link with more photo's to the 2010 Honda Odyssey Concept;

http://thehondaportal.blogspot.com/2010/02/odyssey-concept-reveals-stylish-dynamic.html

2010 Acura RDX Spied by Brenda Priddy

Well, it's getting to that time again, the RDX has been out since 2006 so it has hit its mid life crisis point and that means a minor make over.

Source;
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-rdx-2010.html

Car & Driver: 2010 Accord CUV Pic's from Brenda Priddy & Co.

This mule could be Honda's answer to the Toyota Venza.

A gap exists in the Honda lineup between the mid-size Pilot and compact CR-V SUVs, and the company might be filling that hole with an Accord-based crossover. Caught here wearing no camouflage, this bash-up mule could turn into a vehicle that would do battle with the new Toyota Venza.

Possibly based on the European-only Accord Tourer wagon, this CUV prototype wears the familiar U.S.-market Accord front end grafted to a Tourer body. There are fender flares pinned to the body sides, indicating a wider track, and masking around the C-pillar hides a stretched wheelbase. From the back, a rear differential makes it evident the CUV will get power to the rear wheels as well as those in the front, likely via Honda’s VTM-4 all-wheel-drive system. Power could come from the same 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engines offered on the current Accord; the dual exhaust on this mule likely means it carries the V-6.

When asked to comment on the spy photos and its possible reponse to the Ford Flex and Toyota Venza, Honda stated simply that "it is always evaluating the needs of its customers." However unconfirmed, we’d expect that a mid-size crossover is all but guaranteed from a company known for being as forward-thinking as Honda.

Prancing around with no camo and combining currently produced sheetmetal, this is likely a mule that would look markedly different in production. Watch for an announcement at an upcoming auto show. We'll keep you posted.

Source;
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/honda_acura_central/2010_honda_accord_cuv_spied

Here's a link to my previous post on the subject;
http://thehondaportal.blogspot.com/2008/11/tov-brenda-priddy-new-honda-accord.html

TOV & Brenda Priddy; New Honda Accord based Crossover Spy Pic

Wow, this came right out of left field for me and I'm not sure what to think of this. Alot of people have been clamouring for the return of the Accord wagon and Toyota is coming out with the new Venza, I just feel that this segment is already saturated. If this is a 'disguised' Latitude that turns out to be a smaller van with AWD, then I am sold.
From Temple of Vtec;
"This just in from Brenda Priddy & Co:"
Michigan's first snow has also brought the first look at this development vehicle for an ALL-NEW Honda crossover vehicle! An Accord-based crossover vehicle has been rumored for quite a while now and these pics are the first proof the project has finally been green-lighted.

At first glance, this vehicle may look like nothing more than the European Honda Accord Tourer. Closer inspection reveals that is not the case. For starters, the U.S. market Honda Accord front end has been grafted onto the body. While most of the body on this mule is non-production, this front end may actually be close to the final design of the nose we see on the production CUV.

We can also see fender flares that have been tacked onto the body and covered with tape that matches the color of the paint. These flares indicate that the wheel track has been widened slightly. Looking directly behind the rear doors, it quickly becomes apparent that a few extra inches of sheet metal and glass have been added to the body, suggesting the final product will be a few inches longer than the current European Accord Tourer. This development vehicle is also riding higher than a standard Accord Tourer and actually resembles and Audi allroad in person.

Based on the Honda Accord chassis, this all-new crossover vehicle will start production in the 4th quarter of 2009 at the Marysville or East Liberty factory. We've been told to expect a concept vehicle that foreshadows this new Accord CUV at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The Accord CUV will slot in-between CR-V and Pilot and will look to do battle with Toyota's new Venza CUV.

Powertrains are not yet known, but the motors currently found in the USDM Accord seem like a likely bet. We observed this mule testing alongside an Acura RDX. We also noted this mule accelerated rather briskly, so the 2.3L, four-cylinder turbo motor from the RDX may have a chance of making it into the Accord CUV.

One thing we CAN say for sure about this vehicle is that AWD will be an option. A close look at photo #5 reveals that this prototype has a rear differential. More than likely, this means the car has Honda's VTM-4 AWD system.

"Latitude" is one name rumored for the badge on the back of this new CUV. Though that now seems less likely as Honda allowed that trademark to expire many months ago.

Look for more details to surface as we near NAIAS 2009.

Photo Credit: Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Co.

Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=801271

Here's a link to the Car and Driver article with more photo's;
http://thehondaportal.blogspot.com/2008/11/car-driver-2010-accord-cuv-pics-from.html

Priddy & Co. Catch the New Global Hybrid in the Wild

Looks alot like a morph from the FCX and the Prius.

Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=776084

2009 Honda Ridgeline Spied!

Looks alot like the 2009 Honda Pilot front grill, look-an integrated hitch! More info. to come....

Source; http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-ridgeline-2009.html

2011 Acura RL RWD Test Mule Spyshots Caught by Brenda Priddy & Co.

The Acura RL received a facelift a few months ago in preparation for the 2009 model year, but that hasn't stopped Acura engineers from proceeding full speed ahead with a complete redesign for the 2011 model year. The all-new RL will be the first ever Acura to use a rear-wheel-drive platform as its basis. Our newest spy photos show a test mule for the new chassis, with body components donated from the new TSX.

Recent rumors also indicate the car will come equipped with Acura's first ever V8 — a 420 horsepower 4.8-liter range-topping unit. Other more economical engines are also expected to be offered. An optional RWD-based version of Honda's SH-AWD system is expected to be offered.

The RWD nature of this car is plain to see. Take note of the large space between the front door and the front wheel, for example. While the test mule pictured looks like a Frankenstein TSX, the final RL will have completely new styling unique to it. Since the Advanced Sedan Concept was unpopular to say the least, designers are believed to have gone back to the drawing board.

Source; http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-rl-future.html