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    SkyActiv-X may not reach US shores

    Here's Road and Track on the European MPG figures: "The Euro-spec 2-liter naturally-aspirated Skyactiv-X four-cylinder makes 177 horsepower at 6000 RPM and 165 lb-ft of torque at 3000 RPM. Under Europe's (soon-to-be-updated) NEDC fuel economy testing, a front-drive, manual-transmission 3...
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    2020 CR-V Hybrid

    Yea, I think Honda is just shoving the Accord system into the CR-V like they do in Europe. Though the EU version might have been detuned as it's 181 HP vs the 212 that Honda says the US version is getting. It's good to see some numbers on highway efficiency on Honda's system. Reviewers have...
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    2020 CR-V Hybrid

    The 2.0 engine in Honda's hybrid system also isn't direct injected like the 1.5T. It uses port injection so there should be little to no issue with oil dilution or carbon buildup. I'm more curious as to how they're going to implement AWD. I think it'll probably be a mechanical connection to the...
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    2017~2024 Grand Touring driver's seat side bolsters break in?

    I did a quick test drive of a 2019 CX-5 GT with the premium package and I'm happy with pretty much everything about the car except the driver's seat. I'm 6'1" and 210 lbs and the thigh seat bolsters are either too high or too hard or both. It's almost like they're pinching my legs together. The...
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