I've only ever driven one Honda, a base 1990 Integra. I liked it.

I like small, lightweight, reliable cars. Honda seems dead set on making every new car of theirs heavier and bigger, though. So not much gushing here, really. Not much..

Honda isn't nearly as popular in Japan as it is in the US, especially in Hokkaido. I'm not sure why. Not that they're rare or anything, it's just that the other big Japanese makes, especially Toyota are more dominant.

I didn't bother taking pictures of Civics or Accords. Seriously.

Kei van. I think that's a cool idea, but I am not sure I'd like to drive one. I'm pretty sure it would be really easy to roll. On the other hand, you could probably right it by yourself.

Oh, and hey, if you live in Canada, you can buy one.

1999-2003. It seems Honda was also playing that "Run a model for 3 or 4 years then kill it" game of Toyota's. Actually, they may still be playing it. If you don't take into account the models they've kept around while just chaning the name (Integra/RSX, Legend/whatever it's called now) , it sure looks like they are. Time will tell.

This was a wagon positioned above the Accord, with 2.3 and 3.0 liter engines available.

There were a few Kei sports cars that came out in the 90s, (Suzuki Cappucino, Mazda AZ-1, and this) and one in the 2000s (Daihatsu Copen). They're all cool.

But this is the coolest, for a couple of reasons.

First, it's fucking MID ENGINED. Second, it's not a goddamn poseurmobile like the Del Sol. I mean, the Del Sol looks nice, I'm sure it's reliable, and quicker than a lot of cars...probably quicker than this one. But it looks nice because it looks like it OUGHT to be MR, instead it's FF. This is the real deal, and it isn't porky, either.

Despite those godawful headlights, there are few cars that win more cool points than the Honda Beat. Some look better, some are faster, a lot sell for less, that's for sure...but damn. I love those wheels, too.

1991-1996, RIP.

1998-2001, another Honda killed in it's infancy. 1.5 liter engine, an obvious Cube and bB competitor. Not a terribly successful one, I guess.

It's the yellow one. Top Gear likes it. It competes with things like the Nissan March. Oh, and the Toyota Duet next to it. (That's a model from before the introduction of the Fit, though) Oh yeah, and top gear likes it.

The Jazz is what Honda would be selling in the US if they were to release the next thing down from the Civic. It has a 1 or 1.3 liter engine, and AWD is an option.

This is the only Kei car I've ridden in. There were two remarkable things about it. That engine works hard to move the thing slowly. Also, this thing has gobs of passenger space. It's only got 4 seats, though. And it doesn't have much cargo space with 4 people in it. But it is nice. A smaller, more nimble Kei might be more my thing though.

One cool thing, at least about the newer ones, is that the front seats fold back to meet the rear seats, to form two lounge chairs. That is cool. I am pretty sure I know what this feature gets used for and I don't think it solely involves sleeping.


Here's one of the new ones.

The grills on some new Japanese cars remind me of vacuum cleaners or irons.

This is Honda's competition for the Toyota Fielder, Mitsubishi Chariot, and Nissan Wingroad. It is a completely distinct vehicle from the US Honda Odyssey. It's pretty popular, too.

When I first found out the Odyssey would be in a Gran Turismo game, I was like WTF...didn't realize till later it wasn't the one you see in the US.

I believe THIS is the US Honda Odyssey.

"Here are the keys to your new Pochette." "What's with the sheep shears?" "Well, you won't be needing your penis anymore."

Well, I'm pretty sure women were the target market. With a name like "Pochette?"

This is the same as the Acura TL. It has a MUCH cooler name, though. Fucking alphanumeric designations.

Honda isn't really known for large vehicles, apart from their recent attempts at making trucks. They do have a large minivan in Japan, though, called the Stepwagn. No O.

It's front wheel drive, but it does have AWD as an option. This being a picture from Hokkaido, I assure you, it is equipped with AWD.




I can imagine what it must have been like for any Hokkaido car dealer whose product wasn't AWD, when AWD started getting big. It must have sucked. Nice battle scar in this pic.

Honda Domani

1993-2000. Based on the engine options available (1.5 and 1.6 liter), I'm inclined to say this is in fact a Civic.

I know I said no Civics or Accords, but here's some Civics.

Yes, that is a Toyota Prius next to it. This is a HONDA Integra. But it's still a Civic.

HONDA Integra. Notice the outward pointing bars on the top of the logo, making this an H rather than a mutilated A.

See my Honda badge and know that it is genuine, and that you can never be as JDM as me. Know also that I am an Integra and not an RSX. Alphanumeric designators are for VCRs and coffee pots.

This actually pisses me off. 4WD Civic. Wouldn't you like a 4WD Civic? This used car would probably sell for like 10000 dollars in Alaska.

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