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Updated 26.Dec.08

NOTE: Dates indicated are for expected model introduction, not necessarily model year.

  2008 2009 2010 2011 and beyond
Accord        
Civic MMC   FMC  
CR-V        
CR-Z   CRZ launches in late '09    
CSX (CA Only)        
Fit FMC (USA) 118hp 1.5L, should launch in September/October      
New Accord-based Crossover   New Accord-based crossover said to slot between CR-V and (larger for '09) Pilot    
Element   FMC    
Insight Concept shown at 2008 Paris Motor Show and LA Auto Show New, affordable compact "family" dedicated hybrid. NOT a Fit Hybrid. Most likely 1.3IMA. Production model to be introduced at 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Goes onsale on Earth Day, 2009 (April 22)    
Integra        
Latitude/Accord crossover   2.4/3.5    
MDX   Diesel  
NSX   To be shown at '09 Tokyo Motor Show 550hp V10, Rear-biased SH-AWD, front-engined layout Development postponed indefinitely
  2008 2009 2010 2011 and beyond
Odyssey     FMC? Diesel?  
Pilot FMC, 3.5L V6, 250hp      
Prelude - - - -
RDX   MMC. lower-priced FF version will likely be offered. Type-S?    
Ridgeline MMC, "integrated towing features", rear view camera, available 18" wheels, "bolder look", revised front and rear styling, upgraded V6 (VCM?)   FMC  
RL (NA)/ Legend (ROW) significant MMC, 300hp 3.7, improved passenger volume.   FMC, V8, SH-AWD, FR?  
S2000     FMC?  
TL FMC (Fall '08 launch): SH-AWD, 304hp V6. 6AT (or possibly automated manual) is rumored 6MT added    
TSX (NA)/ Accord (ROW) FMC, 201hp 2.4, FF Possible V6 variant~170-180hp 2.2L i-DTEC diesel US i-DTEC introduction postponed indefinitely  
(Acura) Sports Crossover (think Infiniti FX)   300hp 3.7 V6    

NOTE: Dates indicated are for expected model introduction, not necessarily model year.

The information above is compiled from numerous sources.
Unless otherwise noted, information pertains to US and/or Canadian-market models
If you have more up-to-date or more accurate information, please contact me
 

NOTES:

DRL: Daytime Running Lamps

EU: European Market
FF: FF refers to a Front-engine, Front-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.
FMC: Full Model Change - full redesign of a product, generally resulting in significant changes in packaging, performance, and styling.
FR: FR refers to a Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration.
IMA: Integrated Motor Assist - Honda's Hybrid gas/electric technology
JDM: Japan Domestic Market
MMC: Minor Model Change - Mid-cycle freshening of an existing model. Often limited to subtle cosmetic changes but sometimes new trim levels and/or drivetrain options are introduced.
MYxx: Model Year, where xx is the year (e.g. MY03 = Model Year 2003)
NA: North America; in other places on the site it may be used as an abbreviation for Naturally Aspirated
ROW: Rest of World
SH-AWD: Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
xAT: Automatic Transmission - x denotes the number of ratios
xMT: Manual Transmission - x denotes the number of ratios

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