Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/28/23 12:07 p.m.
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Although the all-new IndyCar hybrid powertrains don’t officially debut until 2024, Honda is offering fans and enthusiasts alike a sneak peek of the new units…with a CR-V. Yes, seriously.


“This project vehicle is an INDYCAR ‘beast’ in Honda CR-V ‘sheep’s clothing’,” said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda …

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/28/23 12:11 p.m.

I'll also use this as an excuse to share one of my favorite songs:

 

bumpsteer
bumpsteer New Reader
2/28/23 1:11 p.m.

Indy500s on the Indy-powered CR-V?

RacerBoy75
RacerBoy75 Reader
2/28/23 8:07 p.m.

I just had a new CR-V Hybrid as a rental car, but it didn't look anything like the one pictured.

former520
former520 HalfDork
2/28/23 9:32 p.m.

Larry Chen just dropped a video on it with the project lead at a track complete with ride along.

It looks like just to commuter I need.  Very cool build.

BlueInGreen - Jon
BlueInGreen - Jon UberDork
2/28/23 9:43 p.m.

I love it when manufacturers turn engineers loose on stuff like this. Reminds me of the Supervan Transits 

gearheadE30
gearheadE30 Dork
3/1/23 8:33 a.m.

Good job whoever designed the livery, too.

However, the X5 Le Mans is still my favorite:

 

Woody (Forum Supportum)
Woody (Forum Supportum) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/1/23 8:55 a.m.

I'm disappointed that they didn't use a CVT, since Honda seems to think that it's the answer to everything automotive these days.

(^Says the guy who, reluctantly, placed a deposit on a new CRV two months ago, in spite of its continuously variable transmission)

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