JeffX
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Odds are that the CR-V will be built in East Liberty, and the upcoming RDX in Marysville.
word has it that the RDX will be a variant of the Accord platform, so it makes more sense for it to be built in Marysville, while the Element, CR-V and Civic are all built in the East Liberty plant.
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JR
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So when this happens, will this be a completely new version of the CR-V?
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JeffX
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I believe it will be. If the CR-V is also following the 5-year model cycle, it should be redesigned for the '07 model year, which would mean production in 2006.
JR wrote:
So when this happens, will this be a completely new version of the CR-V?
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RJake
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Jeff wrote:
....and the upcoming RDX in Marysville.
word has it that the RDX will be a variant of the Accord ...
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I still think the RDX is going to be a varient of the JDM Odyssey (Have I posted this thought in too many places already? :-) )
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Wizard
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I don't think platform limits apply now when it comes to production facility. RDX and CR-V could be produced in Marysville, and Accord in East Liberty (already in progress or planned).
It is possible that next CR-V and the RDX will share a new platform, slightly different from the platform current CR-V is using. It could be based off midsize car platform, or the compact car platform.
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Varmint
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I have been led to believe that only the two Ohio plants have been fully developed with the flexible manufacturing system. At least, as far as US plants are concerned. Presumably, the Ontario and Alabama plants are not yet capable of handling mixed platform production.
I know it is generally unwise to disagree with Jeff, but I think that production will start with the current generation of the CR-V. I expect that Europe is going to demand a whole lotta diesel CR-Vs. And that is likely a big reason for this shift in production. Swindon is supposed to be come the worldwide "hub" for diesel engine production. They will soon have their hands full. Much sooner than late 2006.
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HondaGuySC
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The Alabama plant produces Pilots and Odysseys aswell, sharing the same flexibility that the two in Ohio do.
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Varmint
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HondaGuySC wrote:
The Alabama plant produces Pilots and Odysseys aswell, sharing the same flexibility that the two in Ohio do.
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Well, not exactly. The Pilot and Ody are both built on Honda's "truck" platform. The link I posted earlier clearly states that only the two Ohio plants are fully flexible, meaning that they can switch from platform to platform with relative ease.
"The two Ohio plants are Honda's only plants in North America using the flexible manufacturing system that allows production of both cars and light trucks, Hensley said."
From Boston.com
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Elemental
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I can speak from experience that East Liberty is fully flexible. There have been nights we build Civic 2 and 4 doors and Elements in all colors and trim levels. And some days we build Civics and Accords. It is pretty amazing to me how we can switch from one car to another without missing a beat.
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ellisnc
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Exchange rate is probably not doing CR-V profits any good right now considering the US is the main market for that vehicle. Better to move N/A CR-V production to the US where they're making its brother in different clothes, the Element.
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JeffX
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see this quote (from http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1000?mid=2004122051132&mime=asc)
At the same time, Honda also decided to discontinue exports of the CR-V from the UK to the US by beginning local production of the CR-V at one of its plants in Ohio, starting with the next generation CR-V.
Varmint wrote:
I know it is generally unwise to disagree with Jeff, but I think that production will start with the current generation of the CR-V. I expect that Europe is going to demand a whole lotta diesel CR-Vs. And that is likely a big reason for this shift in production. Swindon is supposed to be come the worldwide "hub" for diesel engine production. They will soon have their hands full. Much sooner than late 2006.
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Varmint
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Thanks Jeff.
Typically, the FMC for the CR-V has been released in mid-October or November. That's just a few months short of two years away. I was thinking that might be a bit too late considering how many diesel CR-Vs are likely to be sold in Europe.
But, you're right. That link is pretty clear about it. Now, I'm wondering if the 2006 MY will be a short year.
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