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Honda CR-V Lacks V-6 at Launch

Toyota Motor Corp. will offer the '07 RAV4 cross/utility vehicle with a V-6 for the first time, while competitor Honda Motor Co. Ltd. will continue with 4-cyl. power in the new CR-V next fall. John Mendel, senior vice president-automobile operations for American Honda, says a V-6 is under study. Mendel says he believes U.S. consumers will remain attracted to trucks, but that high fuel prices are affecting

Dec 01, 2005

Toyota Motor Corp. will offer the '07 RAV4 cross/utility vehicle with a V-6 for the first time, while competitor Honda Motor Co. Ltd. will continue with 4-cyl. power in the new CR-V next fall.

John Mendel, senior vice president-automobile operations for American Honda, says a V-6 is under study.

Mendel says he believes U.S. consumers will remain attracted to trucks, but that high fuel prices are affecting purchase decisions.

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